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Fwd: November TC Meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 29 Oct '12

29 Oct '12

Bicycle Board Members, Please find attached a draft monthly report to the Traffic Commission and a draft agenda for next week's BB meeting. Please review these documents and give me your concurrence or your recommendations for changes. One item in the report to TC is that the City Manager is planning to review Bicycle Plan progress at the November 27 City Council Committee of the Whole. Do you think we should attend? In the agenda, I've allocated 75 minutes to topic #7 which is for leaders to get help from the BB on the projects that we listed on the flip charts at the last two meetings. To proceed on topic #7 in an orderly fashion, if you're one of the leaders that wants to talk with the BB about your project, please let me know by Monday how much time you want and the desired outcome. I will then issue a revised agenda with topic #7 divided up to give each of you a defined slot. You'll also notice that topic #6 is selection of new BB members. We have 5 vacancies: 1 City; 2 Greater Morgantown; 1 WVU Cycling; 1 Youth Commission. It would be nice if all candidates for membership attended the meeting. Frank D. Gmeindl Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board LCI #1703 491 WilsonAvenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles Begin forwarded message: > From: Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Date: October 22, 2012 4:07:58 PM EDT > 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 TC Meeting > Reply-To: ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org > > All, > > Please send me your agenda items so that I can begin working on November's meeting. 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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Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Fwd: November TC Meeting
by Chip Wamsley 28 Oct '12

28 Oct '12

I think it would be good to have some of the bike board present at the council meeting to be able to answer questions should they arise. Our prescence might inspire more thoughtful discussion from the council. I can be there. Chip -----Original Message----- From: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> Sent 10/25/2012 1:00:46 PM To: "Bicycle Board" <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com> Cc: "Eric Henrickson" <moxiemeister(a)hotmail.com> Subject: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Fwd: November TC Meeting Please ignore the Excel spreadsheet that I attached to the message below. Begin forwarded message: From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> Date: October 25, 2012 12:58:44 PM EDT To: Bicycle Board <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com> Cc: Eric Henrickson <moxiemeister(a)hotmail.com> Subject: [Bikeboard] Fwd: November TC Meeting Bicycle Board Members, Please find attached a draft monthly report to the Traffic Commission and a draft agenda for next week's BB meeting. Please review these documents and give me your concurrence or your recommendations for changes. One item in the report to TC is that the City Manager is planning to review Bicycle Plan progress at the November 27 City Council Committee of the Whole. Do you think we should attend? In the agenda, I've allocated 75 minutes to topic #7 which is for leaders to get help from the BB on the projects that we listed on the flip charts at the last two meetings. To proceed on topic #7 in an orderly fashion, if you're one of the leaders that wants to talk with the BB about your project, please let me know by Monday how much time you want and the desired outcome. I will then issue a revised agenda with topic #7 divided up to give each of you a defined slot. You'll also notice that topic #6 is selection of new BB members. We have 5 vacancies: 1 City; 2 Greater Morgantown; 1 WVU Cycling; 1 Youth Commission. It would be nice if all candidates for membership attended the meeting. Frank D. Gmeindl Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board LCI #1703 491 WilsonAvenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles Begin forwarded message: From: Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> Date: October 22, 2012 4:07:58 PM EDT 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 TC Meeting Reply-To: ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org All, Please send me your agenda items so that I can begin working on November's meeting. 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 _______________________________________________ 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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New BB members
by Frank Gmeindl 28 Oct '12

28 Oct '12

Bicycle Board Members, As far as I know, we have the following candidates for new BB members: Emily Vasile Eric Henrickson Aaron Stout Jing Zhang. Am I missing anyone? This Thursday, we'll be deciding new members to recommend to the Traffic Commission for them appoint. If you are a candidate, please attend the meeting Thursday, 6:30 pm Conference Room Public Safety Center. If you have a possible candidate or if you suggested one of the above, please invite them to attend the meeting. Candidates should be prepared to say why they want to join the BB and what they want to do on it. They should also be familiar with the BB procedural guidelines: http://bikemorgantown.com/bikeboard.php . Attached is a spreadsheet that shows our current membership and the gaps. Frank D. Gmeindl Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board LCI #1703 491 WilsonAvenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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WVU working on alternatives for Monongahela Boulevard Parking
by Derek Springston 26 Oct '12

26 Oct '12

BB Members, Does this mean our climbing lane is getting ready to be installed? http://wvutoday.wvu.edu/n/2012/10/26/wvu-working-on-alternatives-for-monong… ~Derek -- *Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha* *“Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the future of the human race.” -H.G. Wells*

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Fwd: Fwd: November TC Meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 26 Oct '12

26 Oct '12

Congratulations on Colin's single track building team for getting rolling. Here's a short progress report from Christiaan. Thanks, Christiaan! Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: Christiaan Abildso <cabildso(a)yahoo.com> > Date: October 25, 2012 3:36:59 PM EDT > To: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: November TC Meeting > Reply-To: Christiaan Abildso <cabildso(a)yahoo.com> > > Frank - > The meeting last night with Damien, Bill A, Mark Wise, Colin, Ella (MRTC), and a couple of Colin's MTB friends went quite well. We've decided to pursue two projects: > 1) Skills park for young riders - Colin & Mark will look at BOPARC/Positive Spin space as an option and pursue funding from Specialized > 2) Connecting White Park with the Mon River trail by improving & extending the trail section from White Park trails with switchbacks down to Don Knotts Blvd at the intersection in front of Med Express/Sargasso. We are going to submit a letter of intent Nov 15th for MAP-21 Transportation Alternatives money (minimum $50,000) and partner with the DOH to install a user-actuated push button signal on the east side of Don Knotts to stop traffic on Don Knotts. Final proposal has to go in Feb 15, 2013. > > Further, Bill Austin is going to have the new MPO employee create an up to date map of all formal/informal off-road trails in the Morgantown area based on existing maps that Ella, Greg Good, Nick, and others have and by hosting discussions with MTB riders. We hope to use this mapping & project #2, above, to apply for a much larger grant in early 2014 to do some building to connect all trails, potentially all the way out to Coopers! > > Some great potential for those that love mountain biking and hiking/trail running. > Colin, Damien, or Bill A could describe some of this activity if they'll be in attendance at the BB meeting. Is it scheduled for Thurs, Nov 1? I may be able to sneak out to attend and provide this update. > Christiaan > > > From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > To: Bicycle Board <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com> > Cc: Eric Henrickson <moxiemeister(a)hotmail.com> > Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2012 12:58 PM > Subject: [Bikeboard] Fwd: November TC Meeting > > Bicycle Board Members, > > Please find attached a draft monthly report to the Traffic Commission and a draft agenda for next week's BB meeting. Please review these documents and give me your concurrence or your recommendations for changes. > > One item in the report to TC is that the City Manager is planning to review Bicycle Plan progress at the November 27 City Council Committee of the Whole. Do you think we should attend? > > In the agenda, I've allocated 75 minutes to topic #7 which is for leaders to get help from the BB on the projects that we listed on the flip charts at the last two meetings. To proceed on topic #7 in an orderly fashion, if you're one of the leaders that wants to talk with the BB about your project, please let me know by Monday how much time you want and the desired outcome. I will then issue a revised agenda with topic #7 divided up to give each of you a defined slot. > > You'll also notice that topic #6 is selection of new BB members. We have 5 vacancies: 1 City; 2 Greater Morgantown; 1 WVU Cycling; 1 Youth Commission. It would be nice if all candidates for membership attended the meeting. > > Frank D. Gmeindl > Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board > LCI #1703 > 491 WilsonAvenue > Morgantown, WV 26501 > 304-376-0446 > Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles > > > > > > > Begin forwarded message: > >> From: Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> >> Date: October 22, 2012 4:07:58 PM EDT >> 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 TC Meeting >> Reply-To: ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org >> >> All, >> >> Please send me your agenda items so that I can begin working on November's meeting. 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 >> http://www.morgantown.com/ >> >> > > > _______________________________________________ > Bikeboard mailing list > Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com > http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >

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Fwd: FW: DOH Grant Application Website
by Chet Parsons 19 Oct '12

19 Oct '12

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cemyork(a)gmail.com; bzimnox(a)bhjmpc.org; cwhite2(a)clerk.state.wv.us; hcda_eva(a)yahoo.com *Cc:* Harpold, Jeffrey L; McCutcheon, Perry J; Banks, Rhonda C; Burns, Ryan C; Robinson, Bill C; Warner, Richard L; Pennington, Robert; Brisendine, Rhonda K; Davison, Rebecca A; Dougherty, Cindy A; Carr, Brian A *Subject:* DOH Grant Application Website The West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) is pleased to announce the opening of its electronic application system for the submission of FY2013 grant applications, a two-phase process consisting first of an Intent-to-Apply and, upon WVDOH acceptance of the Intent-to-Apply, a more detailed Application package. At this time you will only be able to complete and submit your Intent-to-Apply. The Application package is still under development, but will become available later in the fall as organizations complete and submit their Intent-to-Apply forms and receive authorization to complete and submit an Application package. As some of you may be aware, a new transportation bill (Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century, or MAP-21) was enacted this summer resulted in deep changes to the WVDOH’s non-traditional grant programs. While WVDOH staff has read and attempted to interpret MAP-21, guidance has not yet been distributed by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). This has required the WVDOH to take a very conservative approach to the new bill; please be aware that future state and federal interpretations of MAP-21 may require revisions be made to WVDOH policies and procedures that are presently reflected in the Intent-to-Apply form. The important changes that an organization needs to be aware of before beginning the application process are: The Safe Routes to Schools Program (SRTS), which was a 100% federal program requiring no local funds, has been eliminated. A new eligible category under the Transportation Alternatives Program (more on that later) has replaced the SRTS program. Be aware that this now means, if you apply under the Transportation Alternative category similar to the former SRTS Program, a grant award must be matched at an 80/20 ratio, requiring a local match. The Transportation Enhancement Program (TE) has been replaced by the Transportation Alternative (TA) Program. TE-eligible categories have changed as well. “Funding for Bicycle and Pedestrian Education”, “Acquisition of Scenic or Historic sites” and “Transportation Museums” are no longer eligible categories. The MAP-21 TA eligible categories include: ‘‘(A) Construction, planning, and design of on-road and off-road trail facilities for pedestrians, bicyclists, and other non-motorized forms of transportation, including sidewalks, bicycle infrastructure, pedestrian and bicycle signals, traffic calming techniques, lighting and other safety-related infrastructure, and transportation projects to achieve compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. ‘‘(B) Construction, planning, and design of infrastructure-related projects and systems that will provide safe routes for non-drivers, including children, older adults, and individuals with disabilities to access daily needs. ‘‘(C) Conversion and use of abandoned railroad corridors for trails for pedestrians, bicyclists, or other non-motorized transportation users. ‘‘(D) Construction of turnouts, overlooks, and viewing areas. ‘(E) Community improvement activities, including— ‘‘(i) inventory, control, or removal of outdoor advertising; ‘‘(ii) historic preservation and rehabilitation of historic transportation facilities; ‘‘(iii) vegetation management practices in transportation rights-of-way to improve roadway safety, prevent against invasive species, and provide erosion control; and ‘‘(iv) archaeological activities relating to impacts from implementation of a transportation project eligible under this title. ‘‘(F) Any environmental mitigation activity, including pollution prevention and pollution abatement activities and mitigation to— ‘‘(i) address stormwater management, control, and water pollution prevention or abatement related to highway construction or due to highway runoff; or ‘‘(ii) reduce vehicle-caused wildlife mortality or to restore and maintain connectivity among terrestrial or aquatic habitats.’’ The Recreational Trails Program is the least changed of the WVDOH non-traditional grant programs. The major changes are that all grant funding is now lumped together under the TA Program when apportioned by the Federal Highway Administration; a portion is then set aside for the Recreational Trails Program (while the remaining Transportation Alternative Program funding goes to the other types of Transportation Alternative projects). The application process itself has also changed. There is now one Intent-to-Apply format and one Application format. You will be asked if you are applying for Recreational Trails Program funding; if that box is checked, then a set of questions relating only to that program will appear. If you do not check the box, the application is recognized as a Transportation Alternative project. In addition, the eligibility of organizations that have applied to the WVDOH non-traditional grant programs in the past has changed considerably. Eligible organizations include: local governments; regional transportation authorities; transit agencies; natural resource or public land agencies; school districts, local education agencies, or schools; tribal governments; any other local or regional governmental entities with responsibility for or oversight of transportation or recreational trails (other than a metropolitan planning organization or a state agency) that the state determines to be eligible. The most significant change is that the State DOT, state agencies in general and non-profits may no longer be eligible sponsors. The WVDOH encourages organizations that now find themselves ineligible under MAP-21 to partner with organizations that are eligible; this is the only way that ineligible organizations under MAP-21 can continue to participate in the non-traditional grant programs. There is only one set of dates for the submission of the Intent-to-Apply and the Application package: all Intent-to-Applies will be due by November 15, 2012, and all Application packages will be due by February 15, 2013. 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* This e-mail and any attachments contain URS Corporation confidential information that may be proprietary or privileged. If you receive this message in error or are not the intended recipient, you should not retain, distribute, disclose or use any of this information and you should destroy the e-mail and any attachments or copies.

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Fwd: Smart Growth for Morgantown... We request your support!
by Derek Springston 18 Oct '12

18 Oct '12

Bike Board Members, We received very little interest in the Building Blocks for Sustainable Communities bikeshare program. Our intent was to get community, city, stakeholders to sign our Letter of Interest to the EPA to show support and willingness to attend a 1-2 day EPA-hosted workshop on planning a bikeshare program for Morgantown. Only Nick Hein said he would like to be included. Thanks Nick! After discussion with Traci, Butch, and Emily, we decided to skip calling folks to convince them to support us since we had already emailed them twice. I really want to thank Traci, Butch, Damien, Emily, Nick, and Frank for their help with this. We plan on gathering more data and filling out a significant portion of the questions we'll need to answer for the Letter of Interest, assuming we opt to try again next year or have the same opportunity next year. If we do some of the legwork now, it will be ready for folks next year, and we can use our gathered knowledge to educate our stakeholders first before sending them a request to sign the Letter of Interest. Any other ideas? Any other volunteers to help with this project? Oh well, ~Derek ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Derek Springston <dspringston(a)gmail.com> Date: Fri, Oct 12, 2012 at 5:16 PM Subject: Smart Growth for Morgantown... We request your support! To: hugh.kierig(a)mail.wvu.edu, tarnold(a)cityofmorgantown.org, tmoore(a)cityofmorgantown.org, jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org, Chip Wamsley < chipwamsley(a)gmail.com>, andrew(a)pathfinderwv.com, Perry.J.Keller(a)wv.gov, bruffy(a)busride.org, Morgantown Monongalia MPO <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, director(a)downtownmorgantown.com, mwise(a)boparc.org, director < director(a)positivespin.org> Hi all, The Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board (“Bicycle Board”) is writing to let you know about an exciting opportunity to participate in an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) funded Building Blocks for Sustainable Communities program and to request your willingness to attend a one or two day workshop designed to explore the potential for creating a bikeshare program here in Morgantown. We are drafting a two-page Letter of Interest due to the EPA on October 26th upon which we'd like your signature. To be included on this letter, simply reply to this email stating you would like us to include your name on the Letter of Interest. First of all, what is a bikeshare program? According to the Federal Highway Administration, it is an “innovative transportation program, ideal for short distance point-to-point trips providing users the ability to pick up a bicycle at any self-serve bike station and return it to any bike station located within the system’s service area.”[1]<#13a56d5c15bfa34b__ftn1> As you may know, the Bicycle Board is actively working to reduce automobile congestion, improve air quality, and increase overall public health and quality of life. Due to our efforts, Morgantown was named in March 2012 as a Bronze-Level Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists. To continue with that momentum, we feel the now is the best time to consider a bikeshare program in Morgantown. The technical assistance we plan to apply for with your support is offered through the EPA’s Building Blocks for Sustainable Communities Program. It will provide quick, targeted technical assistance to selected local governments and communities by using a variety of tools developed by the EPA. These tools have shown positive results in communities across the country to reach development goals, improve quality of life, and become more economically and environmentally sustainable.[2]<#13a56d5c15bfa34b__ftn2> The specific tool we are requesting is technical assistance in planning a bikeshare program. If we are one of the 44 communities selected, we will receive technical assistance in early 2013 including: - · A one day workshop with an evening session open to the public and morning/ afternoon sessions with local government and other key stakeholders, - · Direct consultation with relevant decision-makers, - · A memo outlining specific steps to implement the ideas generated during the site visit. A key component to the success of our application is the support of local stakeholders and decision makers, such as yourself, with a commitment to attend the workshop and planning sessions. It’s important to emphasize that we are not asking for you to support a particular bikeshare program. However, we are asking you to support the opportunity to explore the feasibility and options for such a program in Morgantown with members of the Bicycle Board and EPA during a one to two day workshop. Further information about the program can be found at: http://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/buildingblocks.htm The application deadline is Friday, October 26th so we would greatly appreciate a response by Wednesday, October 17th. Simply reply to this email stating that you would like us to place your name on the Letter of Interest. Then, for your review, we will email a copy of the Letter of Interest with your name on it prior to getting your actual signature. Thanks for your attention and consideration of this request. We look forward to working with you! Sincerely, Derek Springston Chair, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board - EPA Building Blocks Program Committee ------------------------------ [1] <#13a56d5c15bfa34b__ftnref1> DOT- FHA, *Bicycle Sharing in the United States: State of the Practice and Guide to Implementation*, http://www.bicyclinginfo.org/promote/bikeshareintheus.pdf [2] <#13a56d5c15bfa34b__ftnref2> EPA, epa.gov/smartgrowth/buildingblocks.htm

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Fwd: New Ice's Ferry Bridge
by Frank Gmeindl 15 Oct '12

15 Oct '12

Bicycle Board Members, Please give me your thoughts on this by Monday. DOH is probably ready to stripe the bridge so I'd like to respond no later than Monday. Basically, they're not going to do anything different than they originally planned. Except perhaps that they've decided on 11-foot travel lanes with 4-foot shoulders whereas what Bryan said a first was 11-12 foot travel lanes and 3-4 foot shoulders. Since 4-feet is narrower than the AASHTO recommended minimum for a bike lane and since an 11-foot travel lane is not wide enough for a bicycle and motor vehicle to travel safely side-by-side, I'm inclined to ask them to install R4-11 (Bicycles May Use Full Lane) signs as recommended in the 2009 MUTCD on the bridge and along the roadway all the way to the traffic light at I-68. I'm sure they expect bicyclists to ride on the shoulder and I expect most of you think that's fine. If so, I will simply respond to Bryan with thanks for consideration. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: "Radabaugh, Bryan L" <Bryan.L.Radabaugh(a)wv.gov> > Date: October 12, 2012 11:43:53 AM EDT > To: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > Cc: Bill Austin <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, "Keller, Perry J" <Perry.J.Keller(a)wv.gov>, "Nelson, Jason W" <Jason.W.Nelson(a)wv.gov>, "Harris, Stephen R" <Stephen.R.Harris(a)wv.gov>, "Shoukry, Fouad N" <Fouad.N.Shoukry(a)wv.gov> > Subject: RE: New Ice's Ferry Bridge > > Frank, > After further reviewing this situation, we have determined we can stripe the structure for 2-11’ lanes and 2 -4’ shoulders. We are concerned that if we try to shift the centerline to one side or the other of the structure that it will create a few issues with tying in on each end and having the motorists driving on the crown between the two lanes. We are also concerned that if we stripe this for one wide lane going uphill that it will encourage motorists to drive faster and we will not be able to delineate them to the edge of their travel lane. If you would like to discuss further, please email me or call. > > Thanks, > > Bryan Radabaugh > > From: Frank Gmeindl [mailto:fgmeindl@gmail.com] > Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2012 3:25 PM > To: Radabaugh, Bryan L > Cc: Bill Austin; Keller, Perry J; Nelson, Jason W; Harris, Stephen R > Subject: Re: New Ice's Ferry Bridge > > Bryan, > > Thanks for responding and for considering my requests. > > I would feel more comfortable if the climbing lane were 15-feet wide and the other dimensions adjusted accordingly. I could also be comfortable with an 10-12 foot uphill travel lane and a minimum 5-foot shoulder if the shoulder were always sound and free of debris, snow and ice. However, if the travel lane were 15-feet, extraordinary measures to keep the shoulder clean would not be necessary. Also, the transition from the bridge would be less abrupt for the cyclist than if he or she were segregated onto the shoulder on the bridge and then confronted with the narrow lane and no shoulder up the hill from the bridge. > > If you're thinking that cyclists would ride on the shoulder with the currently planned configuration, you're probably correct. Travel lanes that are too narrow for bicycles and motor vehicles to safely travel side-by-side within the lane give cyclists 3 choices: 1) to control the lane, i.e. ride far enough out in the lane to discourage overtaking motorists from passing until the oncoming lane is clear; 2) to ride as near as possible to the right edge of the travel lane and risk motorists passing them too closely, especially when there is traffic in the on-coming lane; 3) to ride on the shoulder if there is one. > > Choice 1 is actually the safest choice in a narrow lane but most cyclists won't take it because they don't want to hold up traffic and they fear getting hit from behind. Choice 2 is probably the least safe but frequently chosen by cyclists when there is no shoulder or when the shoulder is deteriorated or contains debris that could cause loss of control. (In my personal experience riding more than 150,000 miles, lanes wider than 10-feet but less than 15-feet are particularly dangerous because cyclists are reluctant to move far enough away from the right edge to control the lane and motorists are more likely to pass too closely because there is enough room to get by but not enough to pass safely.) Choice 3 would probably be chosen by cyclists and be reasonably safe If the shoulder is wide enough and continuously maintained sound and free of debris, snow and ice. > > AASHTO says that lane width of at least 15-foot is required for a bicycle and motor vehicle to travel safely side-by-side within the lane. AASHTO also recommends 5-feet as minimum bike lane width. > > It is my understanding that the only 2 cyclists that have been killed by a motor vehicle in WV were riding on the shoulder. > > I understand that the bridge will have a sidewalk on one side. Adding a bicycle climbing lane by simply adjusting the striping could create a Complete Street at practically no additional cost. > > Frank > > On Sep 12, 2012, at 3:41 PM, Radabaugh, Bryan L wrote: > > > Frank, > I apologize for the delay in responding. I did not go back and discuss the design particulars with the individual who managed this project, but Jason Nelson and I reviewed the plans and it appears we will have two 11 to 12’ lanes and 3 to 4’ shoulders in both directions on the structure. Do you feel comfortable this configuration would address your concern across the bridge? > I do not believe we already have a name established for this structure, I would recommend prepare a letter of request to have the bridge named to the gentleman’s name as well as the background information and send the request to your local legislative members. These name changes must pass through legislature to be made effective. > > Jason/Randy, > If I have misspoke about any of this, please copy everyone and address. > > Thanks, > > Bryan Radabaugh > WVDOT - Division of Highways > District 4 Design Engineer > 304-842-1579 (O) > 304-669-0599 (C) > > From: Frank Gmeindl [mailto:fgmeindl@gmail.com] > Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2012 1:47 PM > To: Bill Austin > Cc: Radabaugh, Bryan L; Keller, Perry J > Subject: Fwd: New Ice's Ferry Bridge > > Hi Bill, > > Below is the message that I mentioned to you that I sent to Bryan Radabaugh asking for a bike lane or wide travel lane on the uphill side of the new Ice's Ferry Bridge. This could be accomplished by moving the center line. > > This request is especially appropriate since that bridge is part of WVDOT's prospective West Virginia Bicycle Route 7 (see Table 2.1.7 in the attached "Establishing West Virginia Bicycle Transportation Routes" sent to me by Perry Keller). > > What will the bridge be named? Cheat Lake Bridge or Ice's Ferry Bridge seem most appropriate. However, there seems to be a recent trend to name bridges after people for example Edit B. Barrill Bridge = Star City Bridge. > > If the new bridge is going to get a new name, how do we go about getting it named the Edward Kean Bird Bridge? Kean died last year at the age of 52 of pancreatic cancer. He was one of the strongest and most loved cyclists in our community and frequently rode on both sides of the lake. He held the record for the fastest climb up Mud Pike. As head of social services at Ruby Memorial Hospital, he was also loved by the non-cycling community. The day after his funeral in Morgantown last September, we rode to the top of Mud Pike to conduct a service and to install a memorial. (Photo: 299976_10150296383661029_764441598_n.jpg ) We would have ridden across the Ice's Ferry Bridge to get there but WVDOH refused us permission. We rode through Pt. Marion adding 20-miles to our planned route; making it a 75-mile ride that probably discouraged some from attending. We plan to have an annual ride up to Kean's memorial at the top of Mud Pike. I know cyclists won't be able to cross Cheat Lake this September but it would be nice if in future years, we could ride safely over the Edward Kean Bird memorial bridge to get there and back. > > Frank > > Begin forwarded message: > > > > From: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Date: July 20, 2012 3:38:54 PM EDT > To: Bryan L Radabaugh <Bryan.L.Radabaugh(a)wv.gov> > Subject: New Ice's Ferry Bridge > > Hi Bryan, > > I hope all the work you have going this summer is progressing smoothly. I rode out by the new Ice's Ferry Bridge Tuesday. It's beautiful. With so many men working on it, I expect it will be done soon. > > Has any consideration been given to the fact that bicyclists heading west (uphill) on the bridge will probably be moving slower than motor traffic? A bike lane in that direction or at least a wide lane that could make passing safer would be appreciated. I don't know what the speed limit will be on the bridge but I would expect eastbound cyclists could probably keep up with motor traffic and not need a bike lane or wide lane on the descending side. > > > Frank D. Gmeindl > 491 WilsonAvenue > Morgantown, WV 26501 > 304-376-0446 > Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles > > > > > > > > > >

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Mon Blvd.
by Frank Gmeindl 15 Oct '12

15 Oct '12

Good morning Terrence, This would seem to be a most opportune time to install the Mon Blvd. bicycle climbing lane along with the no parking signs. Since the no parking signs will not extend below the PRT track, we are concerned that now cars will park on the the shoulder below the PRT track and block the bike lane. For bicyclist safety, the most critical segment of the bicycle climbing lane is from the curve to the top of the hill. One item that has been delaying installation of the bike lane has been a traffic operations plan that now seems superfluous. "DOH signing off on safety" http://ee.dominionpost.com/Repository/ml.asp?Ref=RFBvc3QvMjAxMi8xMC8xNSNBcj… Frank D. Gmeindl Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board LCI #1703 491 WilsonAvenue 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] Fwd: New Ice's Ferry Bridge
by Ryan Post 14 Oct '12

14 Oct '12

If I were given 11' with 4' shoulder, I would ride 6" to left of white line, still enough room to pass at 25mph (I'm guessing that's the speed limit?). Some drivers will expect me to have been on the shoulder, but nothing to do there. I rather disagree that 14' would encourage higher speeds, as 11' is already a "super highway" IMO when I'm driving in WV. A quick google search yielded this document, which I noted a couple things. http://www.arlingtonva.us/Departments/CPHD/forums/columbia/pdf/lane_width.p… 2nd to last para on page 3 says "A traffic lane used by buses should be no narrower than 12 feet in width." Multiple studies cited in the article show around a 1mph reduction in speed per 1' of land width reduction, with studies centered around 13' lane width. I interpret that as fairly inconsequential. Given these factors, with the aspect of the crown preventing off centering, I would suggest the uphill side to be striped to 13' with 2' shoulder. The downhill side can match, or be as was proposed. 13' is certainly shareable in practicality, whether AASHTO says its 14' or not. I should measure these roads up here. There're wide but not 14' and I have very few issues sharing them with traffic speeds at 25-35mph during 'rush hours' (7:30am, noon, 4pm) On Fri, Oct 12, 2012 at 3:10 PM, Chip Wamsley <chip(a)wamsleycycles.com>wrote: > Frank, > > The suggestion of using the share the lane signs is good, experienced > riders will take the lane and slower more timid riders may be inclined to > use the shoulder--everyone wins. > > Chip > > -----Original Message----- > From: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > Sent 10/12/2012 2:47:27 PM > To: "Bicycle Board" <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com> > Subject: [Bikeboard] Fwd: New Ice's Ferry Bridge > > Bicycle Board Members, > > Please give me your thoughts on this by Monday. DOH is probably ready > to stripe the bridge so I'd like to respond no later than Monday. > > Basically, they're not going to do anything different than they > originally planned. Except perhaps that they've decided on 11-foot travel > lanes with 4-foot shoulders whereas what Bryan said a first was 11-12 foot > travel lanes and 3-4 foot shoulders. > > Since 4-feet is narrower than the AASHTO recommended minimum for a bike > lane and since an 11-foot travel lane is not wide enough for a bicycle and > motor vehicle to travel safely side-by-side, I'm inclined to ask them to > install R4-11 (Bicycles May Use Full Lane) signs as recommended in the 2009 > MUTCD on the bridge and along the roadway all the way to the traffic light > at I-68. > > I'm sure they expect bicyclists to ride on the shoulder and I expect > most of you think that's fine. If so, I will simply respond to Bryan with > thanks for consideration. > > Frank > > Begin forwarded message: > > *From: *"Radabaugh, Bryan L" <Bryan.L.Radabaugh(a)wv.gov> > *Date: *October 12, 2012 11:43:53 AM EDT > *To: *Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > *Cc: *Bill Austin <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, "Keller, Perry J" < > Perry.J.Keller(a)wv.gov>, "Nelson, Jason W" <Jason.W.Nelson(a)wv.gov>, > "Harris, Stephen R" <Stephen.R.Harris(a)wv.gov>, "Shoukry, Fouad N" < > Fouad.N.Shoukry(a)wv.gov> > *Subject: **RE: New Ice's Ferry Bridge* > > Frank,**** > After further reviewing this situation, we have determined > we can stripe the structure for 2-11’ lanes and 2 -4’ shoulders. We are > concerned that if we try to shift the centerline to one side or the other > of the structure that it will create a few issues with tying in on each end > and having the motorists driving on the crown between the two lanes. We > are also concerned that if we stripe this for one wide lane going uphill > that it will encourage motorists to drive faster and we will not be able to > delineate them to the edge of their travel lane. If you would like to > discuss further, please email me or call.**** > ** ** > Thanks,**** > ** ** > *Bryan Radabaugh* > ** ** > *From:* Frank Gmeindl [mailto:fgmeindl@gmail.com] > *Sent:* Thursday, September 13, 2012 3:25 PM > *To:* Radabaugh, Bryan L > *Cc:* Bill Austin; Keller, Perry J; Nelson, Jason W; Harris, Stephen R > *Subject:* Re: New Ice's Ferry Bridge**** > ** ** > Bryan,**** > ** ** > Thanks for responding and for considering my requests.**** > ** ** > I would feel more comfortable if the climbing lane were 15-feet wide and > the other dimensions adjusted accordingly. I could also be comfortable > with an 10-12 foot uphill travel lane and a minimum 5-foot shoulder if the > shoulder were always sound and free of debris, snow and ice. However, if > the travel lane were 15-feet, extraordinary measures to keep the shoulder > clean would not be necessary. Also, the transition from the bridge would > be less abrupt for the cyclist than if he or she were segregated onto the > shoulder on the bridge and then confronted with the narrow lane and no > shoulder up the hill from the bridge. **** > ** ** > If you're thinking that cyclists would ride on the shoulder with the > currently planned configuration, you're probably correct. Travel lanes > that are too narrow for bicycles and motor vehicles to safely travel > side-by-side within the lane give cyclists 3 choices: 1) to control the > lane, i.e. ride far enough out in the lane to discourage overtaking > motorists from passing until the oncoming lane is clear; 2) to ride as near > as possible to the right edge of the travel lane and risk motorists passing > them too closely, especially when there is traffic in the on-coming lane; > 3) to ride on the shoulder if there is one. **** > ** ** > Choice 1 is actually the safest choice in a narrow lane but most > cyclists won't take it because they don't want to hold up traffic and they > fear getting hit from behind. Choice 2 is probably the least safe but > frequently chosen by cyclists when there is no shoulder or when the > shoulder is deteriorated or contains debris that could cause loss of > control. (In my personal experience riding more than 150,000 miles, lanes > wider than 10-feet but less than 15-feet are particularly dangerous because > cyclists are reluctant to move far enough away from the right edge to > control the lane and motorists are more likely to pass too closely because > there is enough room to get by but not enough to pass safely.) Choice 3 > would probably be chosen by cyclists and be reasonably safe If the shoulder > is wide enough and continuously maintained sound and free of debris, snow > and ice. **** > ** ** > AASHTO says that lane width of at least 15-foot is required for a > bicycle and motor vehicle to travel safely side-by-side within the lane. > AASHTO also recommends 5-feet as minimum bike lane width.**** > ** ** > It is my understanding that the only 2 cyclists that have been killed by > a motor vehicle in WV were riding on the shoulder. **** > ** ** > I understand that the bridge will have a sidewalk on one side. Adding a > bicycle climbing lane by simply adjusting the striping could create a > Complete Street at practically no additional cost.**** > ** ** > Frank**** > ** ** > On Sep 12, 2012, at 3:41 PM, Radabaugh, Bryan L wrote:**** > > > **** > Frank,**** > I apologize for the delay in responding. I did not go > back and discuss the design particulars with the individual who managed > this project, but Jason Nelson and I reviewed the plans and it appears we > will have two 11 to 12’ lanes and 3 to 4’ shoulders in both directions on > the structure. Do you feel comfortable this configuration would address > your concern across the bridge?**** > I do not believe we already have a name established for > this structure, I would recommend prepare a letter of request to have the > bridge named to the gentleman’s name as well as the background information > and send the request to your local legislative members. These name changes > must pass through legislature to be made effective.**** > **** > Jason/Randy,**** > If I have misspoke about any of this, please copy > everyone and address.**** > **** > Thanks,**** > **** > *Bryan Radabaugh***** > *WVDOT - Division of Highways***** > *District 4 Design Engineer***** > *304-842-1579 (O)***** > *304-669-0599 (C)***** > **** > *From:* Frank Gmeindl [mailto:fgmeindl@gmail.com <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>] > *Sent:* Wednesday, August 29, 2012 1:47 PM > *To:* Bill Austin > *Cc:* Radabaugh, Bryan L; Keller, Perry J > *Subject:* Fwd: New Ice's Ferry Bridge**** > **** > Hi Bill,**** > **** > Below is the message that I mentioned to you that I sent to Bryan > Radabaugh asking for a bike lane or wide travel lane on the uphill side of > the new Ice's Ferry Bridge. This could be accomplished by moving the > center line.**** > **** > This request is especially appropriate since that bridge is part of > WVDOT's prospective West Virginia Bicycle Route 7 (see Table 2.1.7 in the > attached "Establishing West Virginia Bicycle Transportation Routes" sent to > me by Perry Keller).**** > **** > What will the bridge be named? Cheat Lake Bridge or Ice's Ferry > Bridge seem most appropriate. However, there seems to be a recent trend to > name bridges after people for example Edit B. Barrill Bridge = Star City > Bridge. **** > **** > If the new bridge is going to get a new name, how do we go about > getting it named the Edward Kean Bird Bridge? Kean died last year at the > age of 52 of pancreatic cancer. He was one of the strongest and most loved > cyclists in our community and frequently rode on both sides of the lake. > He held the record for the fastest climb up Mud Pike. As head of social > services at Ruby Memorial Hospital, he was also loved by the non-cycling > community. The day after his funeral in Morgantown last September, we rode > to the top of Mud Pike to conduct a service and to install a memorial. > (Photo: 299976_10150296383661029_764441598_n.jpg<https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/s720x720/299976_101502963836610…> ) > We would have ridden across the Ice's Ferry Bridge to get there but WVDOH > refused us permission. We rode through Pt. Marion adding 20-miles to our > planned route; making it a 75-mile ride that probably discouraged some from > attending. We plan to have an annual ride up to Kean's memorial at the top > of Mud Pike. I know cyclists won't be able to cross Cheat Lake this > September but it would be nice if in future years, we could ride safely > over the Edward Kean Bird memorial bridge to get there and back.**** > **** > Frank**** > **** > Begin forwarded message:**** > > > > **** > *From: *Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>**** > *Date: *July 20, 2012 3:38:54 PM EDT**** > *To: *Bryan L Radabaugh <Bryan.L.Radabaugh(a)wv.gov>**** > *Subject: New Ice's Ferry Bridge***** > **** > Hi Bryan,**** > **** > I hope all the work you have going this summer is progressing smoothly. > I rode out by the new Ice's Ferry Bridge Tuesday. It's beautiful. With > so many men working on it, I expect it will be done soon.**** > **** > Has any consideration been given to the fact that bicyclists heading > west (uphill) on the bridge will probably be moving slower than motor > traffic? A bike lane in that direction or at least a wide lane that could > make passing safer would be appreciated. I don't know what the speed limit > will be on the bridge but I would expect eastbound cyclists could probably > keep up with motor traffic and not need a bike lane or wide lane on the > descending side.**** > **** > **** > > Frank D. Gmeindl > 491 WilsonAvenue > Morgantown, WV 26501 > 304-376-0446 > *Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles* > > > **** > **** > **** > > **** > ** ** > ** ** > > > > _______________________________________________ > Bikeboard mailing listBikeboard@bikemorgantown.comhttp://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard > > > _______________________________________________ > Bikeboard mailing list > Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com > http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >

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Sustainable Communities grant email/attachment review and approval...
by Derek Springston 13 Oct '12

13 Oct '12

Dear BB Members, Either late on Friday or early Monday morning, I would like to send the email text below and the letter attachment out to our identified stakeholders. Please review and give your approval as early as possible, but no later than Sunday. Also BIG THANKS to Butch and Emily for their drafts of the letter. They did most of the work! Here is the list of stakeholders we've identified: Hugh Kierig - hugh.kierig(a)mail.wvu.edu - 304-293-9095, Tom Arnold - tarnold(a)cityofmorgantown.org - 304-284-7435, Terrence Moore - tmoore(a)cityofmorgantown.org - 304-284-7405 Jeff Mikorski - jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org - 304-284-7405 Chip Wamsley - chipwamsley(a)gmail.com Pathfinder - andrew(a)pathfinderwv.com - 304-296-0076 Perry Keller - Perry.J.Keller(a)wv.gov - 304-558-9591 Dave Bruffy - bruffy(a)busride.org - 304-296-3680 Bill Austin - baustin(a)labyrinth.net - 304-291-9571 University Health Associates- ??? Terry Cutright - MainStreet - director(a)downtownmorgantown.com - 304-292-0168 BOPARC - Mark Wise - mwise(a)boparc.org - 304-296-8356 Marjorie Gardens - ??? We also have two options for sending out via email... We can address by name each email and attachment letter to send each out individually OR make generic address and send out all together copying everyone in the TO: field so they can each see who else we're asking. Votes anyone? Will place the attached letter on the attache BB letterhead when I have access to scanners, printers! Review this email and comment: ------------------------------------------------------ Dear [insert stakeholder name], As a member of the Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board, I am requesting that you please review the attached letter. We are asking you to *support our request to the EPA to host a bikeshare program workshop* in Morgantown in Spring 2013. If Morgantown is selected as one of the communities to receive this technical assistance, *we also need your commitment to attend a one to two day workshop*. Please read the attached letter and reply to this email by Tuesday, October 16th with your response. Sincerely, Derek Springston Chair, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board - EPA Building Blocks Program Committee ------------------------------------------------------- Thanks, ~Derek

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Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: New Ice's Ferry Bridge
by director 12 Oct '12

12 Oct '12

Thanks for following through on this Frank. I agree with everyone else who said the "share" signs should extend all the way to I68. Ryan assumed the speed limit would be 25mph on the bridge, probably not. It's 35 on the rest of the road - and often ignored. Been riding on I68 this week, it's really not much different than 857 in overall risk and unpleasantness. Kind of a bugger having to cross private property in 2 places though. So far no complaints from owners. They just poured the approach on the Mtown side this week so I should be able to ride all the way across after the workday. They've been turning me away when I try to cross during work times. Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 -----Original Message----- From: "Chet Parsons" <chetparsons(a)gmail.com> Sent 10/12/2012 3:18:54 PM To: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> Cc: "Bicycle Board" <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com> Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: New Ice's Ferry Bridge I agree with Chip's comments. Having the signage all the way to I-68 is a big component of this idea. That would be wonderful to have. Chet On Fri, Oct 12, 2012 at 2:47 PM, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> wrote: Bicycle Board Members, Please give me your thoughts on this by Monday. DOH is probably ready to stripe the bridge so I'd like to respond no later than Monday. Basically, they're not going to do anything different than they originally planned. Except perhaps that they've decided on 11-foot travel lanes with 4-foot shoulders whereas what Bryan said a first was 11-12 foot travel lanes and 3-4 foot shoulders. Since 4-feet is narrower than the AASHTO recommended minimum for a bike lane and since an 11-foot travel lane is not wide enough for a bicycle and motor vehicle to travel safely side-by-side, I'm inclined to ask them to install R4-11 (Bicycles May Use Full Lane) signs as recommended in the 2009 MUTCD on the bridge and along the roadway all the way to the traffic light at I-68. I'm sure they expect bicyclists to ride on the shoulder and I expect most of you think that's fine. If so, I will simply respond to Bryan with thanks for consideration. Frank Begin forwarded message: From: "Radabaugh, Bryan L" <Bryan.L.Radabaugh(a)wv.gov> Date: October 12, 2012 11:43:53 AM EDT To: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> Cc: Bill Austin <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, "Keller, Perry J" <Perry.J.Keller(a)wv.gov>, "Nelson, Jason W" <Jason.W.Nelson(a)wv.gov>, "Harris, Stephen R" <Stephen.R.Harris(a)wv.gov>, "Shoukry, Fouad N" <Fouad.N.Shoukry(a)wv.gov> Subject: RE: New Ice's Ferry Bridge Frank, After further reviewing this situation, we have determined we can stripe the structure for 2-11’ lanes and 2 -4’ shoulders. We are concerned that if we try to shift the centerline to one side or the other of the structure that it will create a few issues with tying in on each end and having the motorists driving on the crown between the two lanes. We are also concerned that if we stripe this for one wide lane going uphill that it will encourage motorists to drive faster and we will not be able to delineate them to the edge of their travel lane. If you would like to discuss further, please email me or call. Thanks, Bryan Radabaugh From: Frank Gmeindl [mailto:fgmeindl@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2012 3:25 PM To: Radabaugh, Bryan L Cc: Bill Austin; Keller, Perry J; Nelson, Jason W; Harris, Stephen R Subject: Re: New Ice's Ferry Bridge Bryan, Thanks for responding and for considering my requests. I would feel more comfortable if the climbing lane were 15-feet wide and the other dimensions adjusted accordingly. I could also be comfortable with an 10-12 foot uphill travel lane and a minimum 5-foot shoulder if the shoulder were always sound and free of debris, snow and ice. However, if the travel lane were 15-feet, extraordinary measures to keep the shoulder clean would not be necessary. Also, the transition from the bridge would be less abrupt for the cyclist than if he or she were segregated onto the shoulder on the bridge and then confronted with the narrow lane and no shoulder up the hill from the bridge. If you're thinking that cyclists would ride on the shoulder with the currently planned configuration, you're probably correct. Travel lanes that are too narrow for bicycles and motor vehicles to safely travel side-by-side within the lane give cyclists 3 choices: 1) to control the lane, i.e. ride far enough out in the lane to discourage overtaking motorists from passing until the oncoming lane is clear; 2) to ride as near as possible to the right edge of the travel lane and risk motorists passing them too closely, especially when there is traffic in the on-coming lane; 3) to ride on the shoulder if there is one. Choice 1 is actually the safest choice in a narrow lane but most cyclists won't take it because they don't want to hold up traffic and they fear getting hit from behind. Choice 2 is probably the least safe but frequently chosen by cyclists when there is no shoulder or when the shoulder is deteriorated or contains debris that could cause loss of control. (In my personal experience riding more than 150,000 miles, lanes wider than 10-feet but less than 15-feet are particularly dangerous because cyclists are reluctant to move far enough away from the right edge to control the lane and motorists are more likely to pass too closely because there is enough room to get by but not enough to pass safely.) Choice 3 would probably be chosen by cyclists and be reasonably safe If the shoulder is wide enough and continuously maintained sound and free of debris, snow and ice. AASHTO says that lane width of at least 15-foot is required for a bicycle and motor vehicle to travel safely side-by-side within the lane. AASHTO also recommends 5-feet as minimum bike lane width. It is my understanding that the only 2 cyclists that have been killed by a motor vehicle in WV were riding on the shoulder. I understand that the bridge will have a sidewalk on one side. Adding a bicycle climbing lane by simply adjusting the striping could create a Complete Street at practically no additional cost. Frank On Sep 12, 2012, at 3:41 PM, Radabaugh, Bryan L wrote: Frank, I apologize for the delay in responding. I did not go back and discuss the design particulars with the individual who managed this project, but Jason Nelson and I reviewed the plans and it appears we will have two 11 to 12’ lanes and 3 to 4’ shoulders in both directions on the structure. Do you feel comfortable this configuration would address your concern across the bridge? I do not believe we already have a name established for this structure, I would recommend prepare a letter of request to have the bridge named to the gentleman’s name as well as the background information and send the request to your local legislative members. These name changes must pass through legislature to be made effective. Jason/Randy, If I have misspoke about any of this, please copy everyone and address. Thanks, Bryan Radabaugh WVDOT - Division of Highways District 4 Design Engineer 304-842-1579 (O) 304-669-0599 (C) From: Frank Gmeindl [mailto:fgmeindl@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2012 1:47 PM To: Bill Austin Cc: Radabaugh, Bryan L; Keller, Perry J Subject: Fwd: New Ice's Ferry Bridge Hi Bill, Below is the message that I mentioned to you that I sent to Bryan Radabaugh asking for a bike lane or wide travel lane on the uphill side of the new Ice's Ferry Bridge. This could be accomplished by moving the center line. This request is especially appropriate since that bridge is part of WVDOT's prospective West Virginia Bicycle Route 7 (see Table 2.1.7 in the attached "Establishing West Virginia Bicycle Transportation Routes" sent to me by Perry Keller). What will the bridge be named? Cheat Lake Bridge or Ice's Ferry Bridge seem most appropriate. However, there seems to be a recent trend to name bridges after people for example Edit B. Barrill Bridge = Star City Bridge. If the new bridge is going to get a new name, how do we go about getting it named the Edward Kean Bird Bridge? Kean died last year at the age of 52 of pancreatic cancer. He was one of the strongest and most loved cyclists in our community and frequently rode on both sides of the lake. He held the record for the fastest climb up Mud Pike. As head of social services at Ruby Memorial Hospital, he was also loved by the non-cycling community. The day after his funeral in Morgantown last September, we rode to the top of Mud Pike to conduct a service and to install a memorial. (Photo: 299976_10150296383661029_764441598_n.jpg ) We would have ridden across the Ice's Ferry Bridge to get there but WVDOH refused us permission. We rode through Pt. Marion adding 20-miles to our planned route; making it a 75-mile ride that probably discouraged some from attending. We plan to have an annual ride up to Kean's memorial at the top of Mud Pike. I know cyclists won't be able to cross Cheat Lake this September but it would be nice if in future years, we could ride safely over the Edward Kean Bird memorial bridge to get there and back. Frank Begin forwarded message: From: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> Date: July 20, 2012 3:38:54 PM EDT To: Bryan L Radabaugh <Bryan.L.Radabaugh(a)wv.gov> Subject: New Ice's Ferry Bridge Hi Bryan, I hope all the work you have going this summer is progressing smoothly. I rode out by the new Ice's Ferry Bridge Tuesday. It's beautiful. With so many men working on it, I expect it will be done soon. Has any consideration been given to the fact that bicyclists heading west (uphill) on the bridge will probably be moving slower than motor traffic? A bike lane in that direction or at least a wide lane that could make passing safer would be appreciated. I don't know what the speed limit will be on the bridge but I would expect eastbound cyclists could probably keep up with motor traffic and not need a bike lane or wide lane on the descending side. Frank D. Gmeindl 491 WilsonAvenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles _______________________________________________ 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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Fwd: Re: Fwd: New Ice's Ferry Bridge
by Chet Parsons 12 Oct '12

12 Oct '12

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "director" <director(a)positivespin.org> Date: Oct 12, 2012 7:00 PM Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: New Ice's Ferry Bridge To: "Chet Parsons" <chetparsons(a)gmail.com> Thanks for following through on this Frank. I agree with everyone else who said the "share" signs should extend all the way to I68. Ryan assumed the speed limit would be 25mph on the bridge, probably not. It's 35 on the rest of the road - and often ignored. Been riding on I68 this week, it's really not much different than 857 in overall risk and unpleasantness. Kind of a bugger having to cross private property in 2 places though. So far no complaints from owners. Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 -----Original Message----- From: "Chet Parsons" <chetparsons(a)gmail.com> Sent 10/12/2012 3:18:54 PM To: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> Cc: "Bicycle Board" <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com> Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: New Ice's Ferry Bridge I agree with Chip's comments. Having the signage all the way to I-68 is a big component of this idea. That would be wonderful to have. Chet On Fri, Oct 12, 2012 at 2:47 PM, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Bicycle Board Members, > > Please give me your thoughts on this by Monday. DOH is probably ready > to stripe the bridge so I'd like to respond no later than Monday. > > Basically, they're not going to do anything different than they > originally planned. Except perhaps that they've decided on 11-foot travel > lanes with 4-foot shoulders whereas what Bryan said a first was 11-12 foot > travel lanes and 3-4 foot shoulders. > > Since 4-feet is narrower than the AASHTO recommended minimum for a bike > lane and since an 11-foot travel lane is not wide enough for a bicycle and > motor vehicle to travel safely side-by-side, I'm inclined to ask them to > install R4-11 (Bicycles May Use Full Lane) signs as recommended in the 2009 > MUTCD on the bridge and along the roadway all the way to the traffic light > at I-68. > > I'm sure they expect bicyclists to ride on the shoulder and I expect > most of you think that's fine. If so, I will simply respond to Bryan with > thanks for consideration. > > Frank > > Begin forwarded message: > > *From: *"Radabaugh, Bryan L" <Bryan.L.Radabaugh(a)wv.gov> > *Date: *October 12, 2012 11:43:53 AM EDT > *To: *Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > *Cc: *Bill Austin <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, "Keller, Perry J" < > Perry.J.Keller(a)wv.gov>, "Nelson, Jason W" <Jason.W.Nelson(a)wv.gov>, > "Harris, Stephen R" <Stephen.R.Harris(a)wv.gov>, "Shoukry, Fouad N" < > Fouad.N.Shoukry(a)wv.gov> > *Subject: **RE: New Ice's Ferry Bridge* > > Frank, > After further reviewing this situation, we have determined > we can stripe the structure for 2-11’ lanes and 2 -4’ shoulders. We are > concerned that if we try to shift the centerline to one side or the other > of the structure that it will create a few issues with tying in on each end > and having the motorists driving on the crown between the two lanes. We > are also concerned that if we stripe this for one wide lane going uphill > that it will encourage motorists to drive faster and we will not be able to > delineate them to the edge of their travel lane. If you would like to > discuss further, please email me or call. > > Thanks, > > *Bryan Radabaugh* > > *From:* Frank Gmeindl [mailto:fgmeindl@gmail.com] > *Sent:* Thursday, September 13, 2012 3:25 PM > *To:* Radabaugh, Bryan L > *Cc:* Bill Austin; Keller, Perry J; Nelson, Jason W; Harris, Stephen R > *Subject:* Re: New Ice's Ferry Bridge > > Bryan, > > Thanks for responding and for considering my requests. > > I would feel more comfortable if the climbing lane were 15-feet wide and > the other dimensions adjusted accordingly. I could also be comfortable > with an 10-12 foot uphill travel lane and a minimum 5-foot shoulder if the > shoulder were always sound and free of debris, snow and ice. However, if > the travel lane were 15-feet, extraordinary measures to keep the shoulder > clean would not be necessary. Also, the transition from the bridge would > be less abrupt for the cyclist than if he or she were segregated onto the > shoulder on the bridge and then confronted with the narrow lane and no > shoulder up the hill from the bridge. > > If you're thinking that cyclists would ride on the shoulder with the > currently planned configuration, you're probably correct. Travel lanes > that are too narrow for bicycles and motor vehicles to safely travel > side-by-side within the lane give cyclists 3 choices: 1) to control the > lane, i.e. ride far enough out in the lane to discourage overtaking > motorists from passing until the oncoming lane is clear; 2) to ride as near > as possible to the right edge of the travel lane and risk motorists passing > them too closely, especially when there is traffic in the on-coming lane; > 3) to ride on the shoulder if there is one. > > Choice 1 is actually the safest choice in a narrow lane but most > cyclists won't take it because they don't want to hold up traffic and they > fear getting hit from behind. Choice 2 is probably the least safe but > frequently chosen by cyclists when there is no shoulder or when the > shoulder is deteriorated or contains debris that could cause loss of > control. (In my personal experience riding more than 150,000 miles, lanes > wider than 10-feet but less than 15-feet are particularly dangerous because > cyclists are reluctant to move far enough away from the right edge to > control the lane and motorists are more likely to pass too closely because > there is enough room to get by but not enough to pass safely.) Choice 3 > would probably be chosen by cyclists and be reasonably safe If the shoulder > is wide enough and continuously maintained sound and free of debris, snow > and ice. > > AASHTO says that lane width of at least 15-foot is required for a > bicycle and motor vehicle to travel safely side-by-side within the lane. > AASHTO also recommends 5-feet as minimum bike lane width. > > It is my understanding that the only 2 cyclists that have been killed > by a motor vehicle in WV were riding on the shoulder. > > I understand that the bridge will have a sidewalk on one side. Adding a > bicycle climbing lane by simply adjusting the striping could create a > Complete Street at practically no additional cost. > > Frank > > On Sep 12, 2012, at 3:41 PM, Radabaugh, Bryan L wrote: > > > Frank, > I apologize for the delay in responding. I did not go > back and discuss the design particulars with the individual who managed > this project, but Jason Nelson and I reviewed the plans and it appears we > will have two 11 to 12’ lanes and 3 to 4’ shoulders in both directions on > the structure. Do you feel comfortable this configuration would address > your concern across the bridge? > I do not believe we already have a name established for > this structure, I would recommend prepare a letter of request to have the > bridge named to the gentleman’s name as well as the background information > and send the request to your local legislative members. These name changes > must pass through legislature to be made effective. > > Jason/Randy, > If I have misspoke about any of this, please copy > everyone and address. > > Thanks, > > *Bryan Radabaugh* > *WVDOT - Division of Highways* > *District 4 Design Engineer* > *304-842-1579 (O)* > *304-669-0599 (C)* > > *From:* Frank Gmeindl [mailto:fgmeindl@gmail.com <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>] > *Sent:* Wednesday, August 29, 2012 1:47 PM > *To:* Bill Austin > *Cc:* Radabaugh, Bryan L; Keller, Perry J > *Subject:* Fwd: New Ice's Ferry Bridge > > Hi Bill, > > Below is the message that I mentioned to you that I sent to Bryan > Radabaugh asking for a bike lane or wide travel lane on the uphill side of > the new Ice's Ferry Bridge. This could be accomplished by moving the > center line. > > This request is especially appropriate since that bridge is part of > WVDOT's prospective West Virginia Bicycle Route 7 (see Table 2.1.7 in the > attached "Establishing West Virginia Bicycle Transportation Routes" sent to > me by Perry Keller). > > What will the bridge be named? Cheat Lake Bridge or Ice's Ferry > Bridge seem most appropriate. However, there seems to be a recent trend to > name bridges after people for example Edit B. Barrill Bridge = Star City > Bridge. > > If the new bridge is going to get a new name, how do we go about > getting it named the Edward Kean Bird Bridge? Kean died last year at the > age of 52 of pancreatic cancer. He was one of the strongest and most loved > cyclists in our community and frequently rode on both sides of the lake. > He held the record for the fastest climb up Mud Pike. As head of social > services at Ruby Memorial Hospital, he was also loved by the non-cycling > community. The day after his funeral in Morgantown last September, we rode > to the top of Mud Pike to conduct a service and to install a memorial. > (Photo: 299976_10150296383661029_764441598_n.jpg<https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/s720x720/299976_101502963836610…> ) > We would have ridden across the Ice's Ferry Bridge to get there but WVDOH > refused us permission. We rode through Pt. Marion adding 20-miles to our > planned route; making it a 75-mile ride that probably discouraged some from > attending. We plan to have an annual ride up to Kean's memorial at the top > of Mud Pike. I know cyclists won't be able to cross Cheat Lake this > September but it would be nice if in future years, we could ride safely > over the Edward Kean Bird memorial bridge to get there and back. > > Frank > > Begin forwarded message: > > > > *From: *Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > *Date: *July 20, 2012 3:38:54 PM EDT > *To: *Bryan L Radabaugh <Bryan.L.Radabaugh(a)wv.gov> > *Subject: New Ice's Ferry Bridge* > > Hi Bryan, > > I hope all the work you have going this summer is progressing smoothly. > I rode out by the new Ice's Ferry Bridge Tuesday. It's beautiful. With > so many men working on it, I expect it will be done soon. > > Has any consideration been given to the fact that bicyclists heading > west (uphill) on the bridge will probably be moving slower than motor > traffic? A bike lane in that direction or at least a wide lane that could > make passing safer would be appreciated. I don't know what the speed limit > will be on the bridge but I would expect eastbound cyclists could probably > keep up with motor traffic and not need a bike lane or wide lane on the > descending side. > > > > Frank D. Gmeindl > 491 WilsonAvenue > Morgantown, WV 26501 > 304-376-0446 > *Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles* > > > > > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Bikeboard mailing list > Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com > http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard > _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing listBikeboard@bikemorgantown.comhttp://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Fwd: Smart Growth for Morgantown... We request your support!
by Derek Springston 12 Oct '12

12 Oct '12

BB Members, Below is the Smart Growth interest email I just sent out! Hope it works well for you, because it's out and about now! Thanks to Butch, Traci, Emily, Frank, Chip, Damien, and Christiaan for your help with this. We'll have more to do soon if we gather a few stakeholders! ~Derek ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Derek Springston <dspringston(a)gmail.com> Date: Fri, Oct 12, 2012 at 5:16 PM Subject: Smart Growth for Morgantown... We request your support! To: hugh.kierig(a)mail.wvu.edu, tarnold(a)cityofmorgantown.org, tmoore(a)cityofmorgantown.org, jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org, Chip Wamsley < chipwamsley(a)gmail.com>, andrew(a)pathfinderwv.com, Perry.J.Keller(a)wv.gov, bruffy(a)busride.org, Morgantown Monongalia MPO <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, director(a)downtownmorgantown.com, mwise(a)boparc.org, director < director(a)positivespin.org> Hi all, The Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board (“Bicycle Board”) is writing to let you know about an exciting opportunity to participate in an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) funded Building Blocks for Sustainable Communities program and to request your willingness to attend a one or two day workshop designed to explore the potential for creating a bikeshare program here in Morgantown. We are drafting a two-page Letter of Interest due to the EPA on October 26th upon which we'd like your signature. To be included on this letter, simply reply to this email stating you would like us to include your name on the Letter of Interest. First of all, what is a bikeshare program? According to the Federal Highway Administration, it is an “innovative transportation program, ideal for short distance point-to-point trips providing users the ability to pick up a bicycle at any self-serve bike station and return it to any bike station located within the system’s service area.”[1]<#13a56d5c15bfa34b__ftn1> As you may know, the Bicycle Board is actively working to reduce automobile congestion, improve air quality, and increase overall public health and quality of life. Due to our efforts, Morgantown was named in March 2012 as a Bronze-Level Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists. To continue with that momentum, we feel the now is the best time to consider a bikeshare program in Morgantown. The technical assistance we plan to apply for with your support is offered through the EPA’s Building Blocks for Sustainable Communities Program. It will provide quick, targeted technical assistance to selected local governments and communities by using a variety of tools developed by the EPA. These tools have shown positive results in communities across the country to reach development goals, improve quality of life, and become more economically and environmentally sustainable.[2]<#13a56d5c15bfa34b__ftn2> The specific tool we are requesting is technical assistance in planning a bikeshare program. If we are one of the 44 communities selected, we will receive technical assistance in early 2013 including: - · A one day workshop with an evening session open to the public and morning/ afternoon sessions with local government and other key stakeholders, - · Direct consultation with relevant decision-makers, - · A memo outlining specific steps to implement the ideas generated during the site visit. A key component to the success of our application is the support of local stakeholders and decision makers, such as yourself, with a commitment to attend the workshop and planning sessions. It’s important to emphasize that we are not asking for you to support a particular bikeshare program. However, we are asking you to support the opportunity to explore the feasibility and options for such a program in Morgantown with members of the Bicycle Board and EPA during a one to two day workshop. Further information about the program can be found at: http://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/buildingblocks.htm The application deadline is Friday, October 26th so we would greatly appreciate a response by Wednesday, October 17th. Simply reply to this email stating that you would like us to place your name on the Letter of Interest. Then, for your review, we will email a copy of the Letter of Interest with your name on it prior to getting your actual signature. Thanks for your attention and consideration of this request. We look forward to working with you! Sincerely, Derek Springston Chair, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board - EPA Building Blocks Program Committee ------------------------------ [1] <#13a56d5c15bfa34b__ftnref1> DOT- FHA, *Bicycle Sharing in the United States: State of the Practice and Guide to Implementation*, http://www.bicyclinginfo.org/promote/bikeshareintheus.pdf [2] <#13a56d5c15bfa34b__ftnref2> EPA, epa.gov/smartgrowth/buildingblocks.htm -- *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: Certif. of Appreciation for Matt Watson
by Emily Vasile 12 Oct '12

12 Oct '12

Hi All, Matt Watson of Suncrest Middle will be presented with a certificate of appreciation at the next City Council meeting on 10/16. The certificate is attached. Please take a look and let me know if you have any objections by the end of the day tomorrow, Friday, and I will pass them along. I think it looks great! Thanks, Emily ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Bethany Sypolt <bsypolt(a)cityofmorgantown.org> Date: Thu, Oct 11, 2012 at 8:27 AM Subject: Re: Certif. of Appreciation for Matt Watson To: emilyvasile(a)gmail.com Cc: Linda Little <llittle(a)cityofmorgantown.org> Emily- Attached. 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<http://www.morgantown.com/> ------------------------------ *From: *"Linda Little" <llittle(a)cityofmorgantown.org> *To: *"Bethany Sypolt" <bsypolt(a)cityofmorgantown.org> *Sent: *Wednesday, October 10, 2012 3:59:30 PM *Subject: *Fwd: Certif. of Appreciation for Matt Watson 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: *"Emily Vasile" <emilyvasile(a)gmail.com> *To: *"Linda Little" <llittle(a)cityofmorgantown.org> *Cc: *"Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> *Sent: *Wednesday, October 10, 2012 3:56:14 PM *Subject: *Re: Certif. of Appreciation for Matt Watson Hello Linda, This is fantastic! We let Matt know about the certificate and are waiting to hear back from him to make sure he will be able to attend the meeting. Could you please send a copy of the certificate (the computer file) so that I may circulate it to the Bike Board for their approval? Thank you, Emily Vasile On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 10:41 AM, Linda Little <llittle(a)cityofmorgantown.org > wrote: > Emily, the City will present a Certificate to Matt on October 16, 2012 at > it's Regular Meeting at 7pm during Correspondence. City Hall is on 389 > Spruce Street, beside the City Library. If you have any questions feel free > to contact me. Thank you. > > 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 > > >

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Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: New Ice's Ferry Bridge
by Chip Wamsley 12 Oct '12

12 Oct '12

Frank, The suggestion of using the share the lane signs is good, experienced riders will take the lane and slower more timid riders may be inclined to use the shoulder--everyone wins. Chip -----Original Message----- From: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> Sent 10/12/2012 2:47:27 PM To: "Bicycle Board" <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com> Subject: [Bikeboard] Fwd: New Ice's Ferry Bridge Bicycle Board Members, Please give me your thoughts on this by Monday. DOH is probably ready to stripe the bridge so I'd like to respond no later than Monday. Basically, they're not going to do anything different than they originally planned. Except perhaps that they've decided on 11-foot travel lanes with 4-foot shoulders whereas what Bryan said a first was 11-12 foot travel lanes and 3-4 foot shoulders. Since 4-feet is narrower than the AASHTO recommended minimum for a bike lane and since an 11-foot travel lane is not wide enough for a bicycle and motor vehicle to travel safely side-by-side, I'm inclined to ask them to install R4-11 (Bicycles May Use Full Lane) signs as recommended in the 2009 MUTCD on the bridge and along the roadway all the way to the traffic light at I-68. I'm sure they expect bicyclists to ride on the shoulder and I expect most of you think that's fine. If so, I will simply respond to Bryan with thanks for consideration. Frank Begin forwarded message: From: "Radabaugh, Bryan L" <Bryan.L.Radabaugh(a)wv.gov> Date: October 12, 2012 11:43:53 AM EDT To: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> Cc: Bill Austin <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, "Keller, Perry J" <Perry.J.Keller(a)wv.gov>, "Nelson, Jason W" <Jason.W.Nelson(a)wv.gov>, "Harris, Stephen R" <Stephen.R.Harris(a)wv.gov>, "Shoukry, Fouad N" <Fouad.N.Shoukry(a)wv.gov> Subject: RE: New Ice's Ferry Bridge Frank, After further reviewing this situation, we have determined we can stripe the structure for 2-11’ lanes and 2 -4’ shoulders. We are concerned that if we try to shift the centerline to one side or the other of the structure that it will create a few issues with tying in on each end and having the motorists driving on the crown between the two lanes. We are also concerned that if we stripe this for one wide lane going uphill that it will encourage motorists to drive faster and we will not be able to delineate them to the edge of their travel lane. If you would like to discuss further, please email me or call. Thanks, Bryan Radabaugh From: Frank Gmeindl [mailto:fgmeindl@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2012 3:25 PM To: Radabaugh, Bryan L Cc: Bill Austin; Keller, Perry J; Nelson, Jason W; Harris, Stephen R Subject: Re: New Ice's Ferry Bridge Bryan, Thanks for responding and for considering my requests. I would feel more comfortable if the climbing lane were 15-feet wide and the other dimensions adjusted accordingly. I could also be comfortable with an 10-12 foot uphill travel lane and a minimum 5-foot shoulder if the shoulder were always sound and free of debris, snow and ice. However, if the travel lane were 15-feet, extraordinary measures to keep the shoulder clean would not be necessary. Also, the transition from the bridge would be less abrupt for the cyclist than if he or she were segregated onto the shoulder on the bridge and then confronted with the narrow lane and no shoulder up the hill from the bridge. If you're thinking that cyclists would ride on the shoulder with the currently planned configuration, you're probably correct. Travel lanes that are too narrow for bicycles and motor vehicles to safely travel side-by-side within the lane give cyclists 3 choices: 1) to control the lane, i.e. ride far enough out in the lane to discourage overtaking motorists from passing until the oncoming lane is clear; 2) to ride as near as possible to the right edge of the travel lane and risk motorists passing them too closely, especially when there is traffic in the on-coming lane; 3) to ride on the shoulder if there is one. Choice 1 is actually the safest choice in a narrow lane but most cyclists won't take it because they don't want to hold up traffic and they fear getting hit from behind. Choice 2 is probably the least safe but frequently chosen by cyclists when there is no shoulder or when the shoulder is deteriorated or contains debris that could cause loss of control. (In my personal experience riding more than 150,000 miles, lanes wider than 10-feet but less than 15-feet are particularly dangerous because cyclists are reluctant to move far enough away from the right edge to control the lane and motorists are more likely to pass too closely because there is enough room to get by but not enough to pass safely.) Choice 3 would probably be chosen by cyclists and be reasonably safe If the shoulder is wide enough and continuously maintained sound and free of debris, snow and ice. AASHTO says that lane width of at least 15-foot is required for a bicycle and motor vehicle to travel safely side-by-side within the lane. AASHTO also recommends 5-feet as minimum bike lane width. It is my understanding that the only 2 cyclists that have been killed by a motor vehicle in WV were riding on the shoulder. I understand that the bridge will have a sidewalk on one side. Adding a bicycle climbing lane by simply adjusting the striping could create a Complete Street at practically no additional cost. Frank On Sep 12, 2012, at 3:41 PM, Radabaugh, Bryan L wrote: Frank, I apologize for the delay in responding. I did not go back and discuss the design particulars with the individual who managed this project, but Jason Nelson and I reviewed the plans and it appears we will have two 11 to 12’ lanes and 3 to 4’ shoulders in both directions on the structure. Do you feel comfortable this configuration would address your concern across the bridge? I do not believe we already have a name established for this structure, I would recommend prepare a letter of request to have the bridge named to the gentleman’s name as well as the background information and send the request to your local legislative members. These name changes must pass through legislature to be made effective. Jason/Randy, If I have misspoke about any of this, please copy everyone and address. Thanks, Bryan Radabaugh WVDOT - Division of Highways District 4 Design Engineer 304-842-1579 (O) 304-669-0599 (C) From: Frank Gmeindl [mailto:fgmeindl@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2012 1:47 PM To: Bill Austin Cc: Radabaugh, Bryan L; Keller, Perry J Subject: Fwd: New Ice's Ferry Bridge Hi Bill, Below is the message that I mentioned to you that I sent to Bryan Radabaugh asking for a bike lane or wide travel lane on the uphill side of the new Ice's Ferry Bridge. This could be accomplished by moving the center line. This request is especially appropriate since that bridge is part of WVDOT's prospective West Virginia Bicycle Route 7 (see Table 2.1.7 in the attached "Establishing West Virginia Bicycle Transportation Routes" sent to me by Perry Keller). What will the bridge be named? Cheat Lake Bridge or Ice's Ferry Bridge seem most appropriate. However, there seems to be a recent trend to name bridges after people for example Edit B. Barrill Bridge = Star City Bridge. If the new bridge is going to get a new name, how do we go about getting it named the Edward Kean Bird Bridge? Kean died last year at the age of 52 of pancreatic cancer. He was one of the strongest and most loved cyclists in our community and frequently rode on both sides of the lake. He held the record for the fastest climb up Mud Pike. As head of social services at Ruby Memorial Hospital, he was also loved by the non-cycling community. The day after his funeral in Morgantown last September, we rode to the top of Mud Pike to conduct a service and to install a memorial. (Photo: 299976_10150296383661029_764441598_n.jpg ) We would have ridden across the Ice's Ferry Bridge to get there but WVDOH refused us permission. We rode through Pt. Marion adding 20-miles to our planned route; making it a 75-mile ride that probably discouraged some from attending. We plan to have an annual ride up to Kean's memorial at the top of Mud Pike. I know cyclists won't be able to cross Cheat Lake this September but it would be nice if in future years, we could ride safely over the Edward Kean Bird memorial bridge to get there and back. Frank Begin forwarded message: From: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> Date: July 20, 2012 3:38:54 PM EDT To: Bryan L Radabaugh <Bryan.L.Radabaugh(a)wv.gov> Subject: New Ice's Ferry Bridge Hi Bryan, I hope all the work you have going this summer is progressing smoothly. I rode out by the new Ice's Ferry Bridge Tuesday. It's beautiful. With so many men working on it, I expect it will be done soon. Has any consideration been given to the fact that bicyclists heading west (uphill) on the bridge will probably be moving slower than motor traffic? A bike lane in that direction or at least a wide lane that could make passing safer would be appreciated. I don't know what the speed limit will be on the bridge but I would expect eastbound cyclists could probably keep up with motor traffic and not need a bike lane or wide lane on the descending side. Frank D. Gmeindl 491 WilsonAvenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Fwd: Register today for free webinar on tools for building health into SRTS
by Frank Gmeindl 12 Oct '12

12 Oct '12

Considering that WV has the third highest incidence of obesity in the nation, this webinar may be particularly useful for us to get SRTS funding. Begin forwarded message: > From: "Deb Hubsmith" <Deb_Hubsmith(a)mail.vresp.com> > Date: October 12, 2012 12:12:23 PM EDT > To: frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net > Subject: Register today for free webinar on tools for building health into SRTS > Reply-To: "Deb Hubsmith" <reply-783495a15c-ba6c4ec446-fd79(a)u.cts.vresp.com> > > > > > > The Safe Routes to School National Partnership is hosting a free webinar: > > Health is a Calling Card: > Tools to Build Health into Safe Routes to School > Thursday, November 1 > 2-3pm eastern/1-2pm central/12-1pm mountain/11am-12pm pacific > > > Register today! > > Safe Routes to School started with traffic safety, but health is now a stronger calling card for Safe Routes to School. Health champions are becoming strong partners for Safe Routes to School at federal, state and local levels. Learn about how to involve health champions in your programs and how to include health in all policies related to Safe Routes to School. > > We'll hear from the following speakers on how health champions and Safe Routes to School advocates are working together to get kids more physically active and improve our communities: > > Robert Ping, Technical Assistance Director, Safe Routes to School National Partnership -- Robert will explain why we should all have health policies in our communities and the importance of including health in your Safe Routes to School planning. > > Candace Rutt, Ph.D., Health Psychologist, Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity at the Centers for Disease Control -- Learn what a Health Impact Assessment (HIA) is and why it's a good tool. Candace will also explain the different levels of HIAs and how to conduct one. > > Fred Boykin, President of Bicycle South, and Decatur City Commissioner -- Fred will share the story about a Rapid Response HIA, and explain the process he undertook. Learn about HIA planning steps and the follow-through that resulted in changes for the city of Decatur. > > Brian Fellows, Safe Routes to School Coordinator at the Arizona Department of Transportation -- Hear an overview of the Active School Neighborhood Checklist (ASNC) and how it differs from a standard walkabout. Brian will share the process he used in his efforts to create an ASNC. > > This webinar is the 7th in a series of monthly 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. > > We encourage you to forward this announcement to your networks and listserves. > > > > > > 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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Re: [Bikeboard] Sustainable Communities grant email/attachment review and approval...
by Chip Wamsley 12 Oct '12

12 Oct '12

I agree with Butch's recommendations. Great job guys! Chip -----Original Message----- From: "Derek Springston" <dspringston(a)gmail.com> Sent 10/12/2012 10:00:59 AM To: "Emily Vasile" <emilyvasile(a)gmail.com> Cc: "Bike Board - Morgantown" <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com> Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Sustainable Communities grant email/attachment review and approval... Emily, I share your concern about email getting buried on a late Friday afternoon, but Frank recommended (and I agree) that we give the BB at least one day to preview what we're sending out, so I'd like to give everyone else a chance to chime in through the end of the day today. Sorry this took me a day longer to get out than I'd planned. Let's just send it out at the end of the day, hope folks reply to it by Wednesday, the 17th, and if not you can follow-up. Thanks for offering to do that. It will be a big help! Big thanks to you and Butch for drafting most of the text. I wanted to include all of the text from both letters, but couldn't due to length! :) Take care, ~Derek On Fri, Oct 12, 2012 at 9:48 AM, Emily Vasile <emilyvasile(a)gmail.com> wrote: Agree on getting it out today and extending to 10/17. The earlier we send it out today, the better. I think e-mails tend to get lost on Fridays. I'm happy to set aside some time next week to help follow up with folks we haven't heard from, as well. Nice work! On Fri, Oct 12, 2012 at 9:34 AM, Graber, Stephen <sggraber(a)hsc.wvu.edu> wrote: Very welcome! I say today, by all means today! But I'd give them until the 17th just the same :) ------------------------------------------- Stephen G. Graber Biochem & Mol Pharmacology PO Box 9142, HSN-3122 West Virginia University Morgantown, WV 26506-9142 phone: 304-293-2305 ------ _0 ------ _ \<,_ ---- (*)/ (*) From: Derek Springston [dspringston(a)gmail.com] Sent: Friday, October 12, 2012 9:01 AM To: Graber, Stephen Cc: Bike Board - Morgantown Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Sustainable Communities grant email/attachment review and approval... Butch, Thanks so much for your quick response. You must have been eating your Wheaties while typing! We'll see what others say today, and finish it up. Do you think we should send out at the end of the day today or earlier Monday? I vote today since we're requesting a reply by the 16th. I've bought in to the single email with no attachment now. In just a few weeks we'll be sending them a letter on letter head with our signatures and requesting theirs, so I think skipping the formal letter is ok initially, too. Also, we ask for their support and reply by email, but we need to make it clear that we must have their signature(s) on the our application to, "...represent the community's support and commitment..." to the bikeshare program as the Letter of Interest, so I'll make sure to add that clarification in the opening and closing of the letter. Thanks again, ~Derek On Fri, Oct 12, 2012 at 8:02 AM, Graber, Stephen <sggraber(a)hsc.wvu.edu> wrote: Here's my three cents...... I strongly favor the email that shows all the addressees in the "To:" field. I think it's important that the stakeholders can see who's been included. I remain ambivalent about attaching the letter- personally I hate the extra steps involved in having to click and wait for the attachment to open, however, some may prefer the appearance and weight of a more official document. The attached letter also creates a two step process- busy people may decide to wait and open it later when they have "more time". There is never more time so this may lead to fewer responses than an immediate all in one process. If I were doing it I'd probably skip the attachment and make the email the letter addressed to Dear Stakeholder, or Hi All, Two short suggestions for editing the letter- I like the combination you've created of our two letters- it balances the greater informational content of Emily's and the quicker informailty of mine nicely. So consider these suggestions and move on! I think the first sentence in both email and document (assuming you decide to keep both) should not use the pronoun "I". Something like "The Morgantown Bike Board is requesting....." carries more weight in my view. The Word document is good but has several overly lengthy sentences that have a staccato like feel and too many commas! For example: "The technical assistance we plan to apply for with your support is offered through the EPA’s Building Blocks for Sustainable Communities Program, which provides quick, targeted technical assistance to selected local governments and communities using a variety of tools developed by the EPA and contracted consultants, which have shown positive results." I'd suggest breaking them up into two or three individual sentences. 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 Derek Springston [dspringston(a)gmail.com] Sent: Friday, October 12, 2012 12:14 AM To: Bike Board - Morgantown Subject: [Bikeboard] Sustainable Communities grant email/attachment review and approval... Dear BB Members, Either late on Friday or early Monday morning, I would like to send the email text below and the letter attachment out to our identified stakeholders. Please review and give your approval as early as possible, but no later than Sunday. Also BIG THANKS to Butch and Emily for their drafts of the letter. They did most of the work! Here is the list of stakeholders we've identified: Hugh Kierig - hugh.kierig(a)mail.wvu.edu - 304-293-9095, Tom Arnold - tarnold(a)cityofmorgantown.org - 304-284-7435, Terrence Moore - tmoore(a)cityofmorgantown.org - 304-284-7405 Jeff Mikorski - jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org - 304-284-7405 Chip Wamsley - chipwamsley(a)gmail.com Pathfinder - andrew(a)pathfinderwv.com - 304-296-0076 Perry Keller - Perry.J.Keller(a)wv.gov - 304-558-9591 Dave Bruffy - bruffy(a)busride.org - 304-296-3680 Bill Austin - baustin(a)labyrinth.net - 304-291-9571 University Health Associates- ??? Terry Cutright - MainStreet - director(a)downtownmorgantown.com - 304-292-0168 BOPARC - Mark Wise - mwise(a)boparc.org - 304-296-8356 Marjorie Gardens - ??? We also have two options for sending out via email... We can address by name each email and attachment letter to send each out individually OR make generic address and send out all together copying everyone in the TO: field so they can each see who else we're asking. Votes anyone? Will place the attached letter on the attache BB letterhead when I have access to scanners, printers! Review this email and comment: ------------------------------------------------------ Dear [insert stakeholder name], As a member of the Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board, I am requesting that you please review the attached letter. We are asking you to support our request to the EPA to host a bikeshare program workshop in Morgantown in Spring 2013. If Morgantown is selected as one of the communities to receive this technical assistance, we also need your commitment to attend a one to two day workshop. Please read the attached letter and reply to this email by Tuesday, October 16th with your response. Sincerely, Derek Springston Chair, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board - EPA Building Blocks Program Committee ------------------------------------------------------- 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 -- 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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Minutes from 10/4 Mtg
by Traci Liebig 11 Oct '12

11 Oct '12

Good Morning All, Attached are the minutes from the October Bike Board meeting. 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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Instead Of Surgery, Man Pedals Off The Pounds
by Christiaan Abildso 10 Oct '12

10 Oct '12

An inspiring story of the power of cycling in the pursuit of a healthy life: http://www.npr.org/2012/10/09/162586325/instead-of-surgery-man-pedals-off-t… Christiaan

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Re: [Bikeboard] MUB work / Deckers Creek Trail
by Terrence Moore 10 Oct '12

10 Oct '12

Very well, Tim. Thanks! Terrence Terrence R. Moore, ICMA-CM City Manager City of Morgantown 389 Spruce Street Morgantown, West Virginia 26505 PH: (304) 284-7405 CELL: (304)288-2770 Email: tmoore(a)cityofmorgantown.org ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tim Ball" <tball(a)mub.org> To: "Terrence Moore (tmoore(a)cityofmorgantown.org)" <tmoore(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, jselin(a)hotmail.com Cc: director(a)positivespin.org, bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com, "Terry Hough" <though(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Mark Wise" <mwise(a)boparc.org>, "Nicolas P. Webb" <nwebb(a)mub.org>, "Doug Smith" <drsmith(a)mub.org> Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 11:26:58 AM Subject: FW: MUB work / Deckers Creek Trail Terrence and Jenny We are aware of the high public priority given to trail use, and we support and respect it. Yes – the signs placed today are in preparation for our Sabraton Stormwater Project. As I write, we are already adjusting the placement of the signs to allow more passage space for trail users. The immediate purpose of the signs is to urge caution in this area while we relocate water and gas lines in preparation for the stormwater project. The water/gas line work will NOT disrupt the trail, nor will it require detour of any trail traffic. Any new pipelines crossing the trail will be installed by boring beneath the trail. Proper precautions will be taken at all times to ensure public safety. The above preparatory phase of the work will take place now through mid November. Again, this immediate phase of the work will NOT disrupt the trail, nor will it require detour of any trail traffic. The actual work on the contracted Sabraton Stormwater Project is scheduled to begin in mid November, and will last approximately 1 year. Its impact on the Trail will be much shorter. The work will install a new box culvert along side of the Hartman Run stream, from Deckers Creek Blvd (Old Rt 7) to the point where the Hartman Run stream flows under Rt 7 at/near Hartman Run Rd. The contracted work WILL require an open excavation crossing Old Rt 7 and the Trail, and will utilize a short detour of the Trail. The exact schedule for that detour is not known at this time, but it will probably be used for less than a month, and will probably occur early in the project. The detour will loop the trail temporarily to the South, toward Deckers Creek, across Old Rt 7, and away from the work zone. The detour will be well marked, and in my opinion, due to the added caution signs will actually be safer than the existing permanent crossing at Old Rt 7. This subject work will be relatively small scale, from a trail users perspective, compared to other recent construction activities. But I hope that the above info demonstrates that we take Trail considerations seriously. As the emails below indicate, we have already begun coordination with the Trails Conservancy. We are also coordinating with City Engineer Terry Hough and BOPARC Director Mark Wise. Each of these folks will receive complete sets of our construction plans and a coordination briefing. In addition we are working today on a drawing to summarize the project, which we will post to our website. I will provide you a copy and a link as soon as they become available. Thanks and Best Regards, Tim From: Tim Ball Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 9:57 AM To: Nicolas P. Webb; Ella Belling Subject: RE: MUB work / Deckers Creek Trail Nick – please give Ella a copy of the project plans and make yourself available to go over them with her. Also, please provide her dates for each phase. Ella – thanks for your cooperation. This job won’t be nearly as disruptive as the recent jobs along the Mon. From the perspective of impacts on the Trail, it is a small project. Thanks and Best Regards, Tim From: Nicolas P. Webb Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 9:49 AM To: Ella Belling; Tim Ball Subject: RE: MUB work / Deckers Creek Trail Ella, There will be a description of the Sabraton Storm Improvement Project available on our website in the coming days, but it basically consists of the construction of a large culvert from near the intersection of Hartman Run Road and WV Rt. 7 to Deckers Creek. The work will involve crossing the Trail, but the Trail will not be closed. That is a stipulation in our project scope with the Contractor and they must adhere to it. At some point, when the culvert is being constructed through the trail’s path, we will have a small detour around the work area that must be properly delineated, marked and maintained by the contractor. It should also be noted that you might see us working on a waterline project in the area near the trail right now to prepare for the culvert construction, but we will not be excavating across the trail. We will be installing the waterline by boring/drilling horizontally beneath the trail to keep it open. We apologize for any inconvenience and encourage you to let us know if there are any issues during construction. Nick Webb From: Ella Belling [mailto:ella@montrails.org] Sent: Monday, October 01, 2012 6:28 PM To: Nicolas P. Webb; Scott Copen; Tim Ball Subject: MUB work / Deckers Creek Trail Hi Nick, Scott, and Tim I am hoping to get a description of the MUB project that may be impacting the Deckers Creek Trail. When, where, how long, etc. I am starting to get questions about it and have not heard any of the plan. Thanks, 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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Deckers Creek Trail construction in Sabraton
by director 09 Oct '12

09 Oct '12

Good evening, This morning when I rode on the trail MUB workers were putting up signs to mark construction. The worked I talked to said this will be a major project to improve storm drainage. The 2 concerns I have are: 1) The warning signs being placed on the trail are about head-level and only 6inches away when you ride near the edge of the trail. Is there a standard for the distance they should be from the trail edge? 2) I hadn't heard anything or seen anything on the MRTCA website about this. The worker indicated that the trail will be closed during part of the construction. Does anyone know for how long, and if there is a detour? Thanks, Nick Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213

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(no subject)
by director 09 Oct '12

09 Oct '12

Good evening, This article was on TreeHugger today - it points out that kids in the current generation can expect to die 5 years younger because of less physical activity, and bicycling can be a key way to get physical activity into their lives every day to help get that 5 years back . http://www.treehugger.com/bikes/bikes-key-tool-give-todays-kids-longer-live… The website designedtomove.org gives ways to take action. Nick Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213

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Bridgemont Comm. & Tech. College offering bike safety courses!
by Derek Springston 09 Oct '12

09 Oct '12

BB Members, Thought this was an interesting piece of news from Bridgemont in Montgomery, WV. Looks like they are offering Pedestrian and Bike Safety courses! Excellent! ~Derek *Bridgemont Community & Technical College Safety Series* Instructor: CAMC Tuesday evenings, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. for 2 weeks Davis Hall, Room 307 Class 1: Distracted Driver Ed (using an interactive computer simulator) Class 2: Pedestrian & Bike Safety Cost: FREE CLICK HERE<http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=plxkoikab&oeidk=a07e6b…>to register http://www.bridgemont.edu/ -- *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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Bicycle Sharing links
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 08 Oct '12

08 Oct '12

Bike Sharing in the United States: State of the Practice and Guide to Implementation:http://www.walkinginfo.org/training/pbic/lc_webinar_04-26-20… (I recommend downloading the webinar, then watching it.) In this same webinar, R.J. Eldridge, Director of Planning for Toole Design Group and Mauricio Hernandez, Transportation Planner with Toole Design Group discuss the results from a guide they were in the process of preparing along with PBIC through a cooperative agreement with the Federal Highway Administration. Recently, the completed comprehensive guide was released to the public: http://www.bicyclinginfo.org/promote/bikeshareintheus.pdf . Additionally, several Bike Sharing resources can be discovered at http://www.bicyclinginfo.org/bikeshare . One of my favorite bike sharing links is http://www.cycleushare.com/ - "CycleUshare is the country's first electric bicycle sharing system. It merges two technologies, e-bikes and bicycle sharing, making shared electric bicycles available to students, faculty and staff at the University of Tennessee." Here is a link for a infographic for Capital Bikeshare that the Recreation Division of the National Park Service put in their recent newsletter: http://library.constantcontact.com/download/get/file/1103573720641-160/Cabi… -Jonathan

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Free Donuts - not kidding!
by Christiaan Abildso 08 Oct '12

08 Oct '12

Free donuts while they last...they were still making more when I stopped by at 8:20. At Wild Mountain Bakery on High Street (the old Tutto Gelato, old Dairy Queen hut at the top of High Street)!!! Go get 'em...I have a maple pecan bar...yummmmm!!!! Christiaan

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SRTS Webinar
by Frank Gmeindl 04 Oct '12

04 Oct '12

Bicycle Board Members, Tomorrow, Thu. 10/4 at 2-3 pm there's a Safe Routes to School Webinar at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8033167537065525248 This is probably the most important one. It's title is, Show Me the Money: Finding Local Funding Sources for Safe Routes to School. Frank D. Gmeindl Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board LCI #1703 491 WilsonAvenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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Cyclists, walkers, transit users spend more money at local businesses
by director 02 Oct '12

02 Oct '12

This just in from TreeHugger... http://www.treehugger.com/bikes/there-bicycle-economy-two-cities-find.html Summary: "Portland, Oregon and New York City, two very different cities, are finding something similar about cyclists and pedestrians - they tend to spend a bit more money in local economies." Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213

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Agenda for this Thursday's meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 02 Oct '12

02 Oct '12

Bicycle Board Members, Betsy has resigned from the BB. Traci has agreed to takeover as Secretary. Best wishes to Betsy in balancing her many ongoing and recently started endeavors. Thanks to Traci for consenting to expand her role to include BB Secretary. Please find attached a suggested agenda for this week's Thursday (10/4) BB meeting. Last month, we had an informal meeting at which those in attendance listed what they want to do in the next 12 months to accomplish the BB's mission and then other participants signed up to help them accomplish their objectives (see minutes). Since we didn't have a quorum last month's we'll continue to do that exercise. So... please come prepared to say what you want to do in the next 12 months to accomplish the BB's mission. (See procedural guidelines at http://bikemorgantown.com/Docs/2011.07.12_Bicycle_Board_Procedural_Guidelin… ) I'll bring the flip charts that we recorded last month and we can add to them. If you want to add anything to the agenda, please reply-to-all with your topic, the desired outcome of addressing it and the amount of time you'll need. Following are some things that will need to be done in the next 12 months. Conduct annual Bicycle Plan progress review (I'm meeting w/Terrence, Terry Hough, Jeff Mkorski & Damien Oct. 17) Get money to implement the Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan Review current placement of 2 Bicycle Friendly Community road signs and arrange installation of the remaining 10 signs Replace 2 departed League Cycling Instructors Fill BB membership vacancies Continue to improve the bike route (http://bikemorgantown.com/route_map.php) Establish bicycling education program and bicycle club at Suncrest Middle School The meeting will start promptly at 6:30 pm. If we do not have a quorum at 6:30 pm, I will cancel the meeting. If you will not be there at 6:30 pm, please reply ASAP so I can inform the Board in advance if we're not going to have a quorum. Frank D. Gmeindl Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board LCI #1703 491 WilsonAvenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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Change BB status on TC
by Frank Gmeindl 01 Oct '12

01 Oct '12

Bicycle Board Members, At next Wednesday's Traffic Commission meeting, Christiaan Abildso, Pedestrian Safety Board Chariman will propose to the Traffic Commission to change it to the Transportation Commission and to make the Pedestrian representative (Christiaan) and Bicycling representative (me) voting members. We are currently ex-officio. Attached are a memorandum that he wrote explaining this and an ordinance that defines the Transportation Commission that should replace the ordinance that defines the Traffic Commission. We can discuss this at next week's BB meeting if you like. If I receive no response from BB members about this message or the attachment, we will assume that the BB concurs. Frank D. Gmeindl Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board LCI #1703 491 WilsonAvenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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Bike rack approved
by Frank Gmeindl 28 Sep '12

28 Sep '12

Bicycle Board Members, Jack Watson, Matt's dad called me tonight to say that Suncrest Middle School principal Napolillo agreed to install a bike rack at the school once the City erects appropriate School Zone signs around the school. A few weeks ago, Damien informed me that the City will do that. Napolillo agreed to put the rack in front of the school but not until the School Zone signs are up. Until then, the rack must be stored in back of the school. Jack will pick up the rack from Positive Spin in a couple weeks. Recently, the principal invited Matt to present his proposal to the school's LSIC (Local School Improvement Council, http://wvde.state.wv.us/lsic/ ). Matt won them over. Next, Napolillo took the proposal to Mon County Schools Superintendent, Frank Devono. Devono took it to a lawyer. The lawyer is drafting a waiver for parents to sign if they allow their kids to ride to school. (Jack will send me the waiver when he gets it. Since this is coming from Devono, it should work for all the schools!) Also, Napolillo will require that each bike parked in the rack have a permit to park in it. The details on this still need to be worked out. Thanks to the initiative, diligence, persuasiveness and perseverance of eighth grader Matt Watson, barriers to kids riding to school that apparently have been up since Jonathan Rosenbaum was a boy are being relentlessly broken down. A cause for celebration, I'd say! Frank

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Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: EPA Offering Sustainable Growth Assistance to Communities
by Derek Springston 28 Sep '12

28 Sep '12

All, We're going to meet at the BB Evansdale from 12-1pm on Monday, October 1st to discuss our plans for completing the Sustainable Growth Assistance Grant. Please join us! ~Derek On Fri, Sep 28, 2012 at 9:39 AM, Derek Springston <dspringston(a)gmail.com>wrote: > Hey guys, > I'll take the lead on the Sustainable Growth Assistance Grant unless > someone else has already done so or objects. We can have a brief > discussion at the meeting on Monday if anyone else would like to be the > lead. > > In the interest of getting the ball rolling, we now have at least three of > us (Butch, Traci, and I) available to meet from Noon to 1pm on Monday, > October 1st. I suggest we meet at: Zen Clay Cafe, Kenyan Cafe, or Black > Bear (either one). Taking votes on the location! Where would you like to > meet? :) > > For Monday's meeting: > > - Please read the application instructions, guidelines, and info on > the webinar (I've provided the links again below) > > > - Be prepared to discuss what you'd like to work on which suits your > skills and background > > > This will be good prep to report to the Bike Board on Thursday, Oct. 4th > and let them know what we've decided and how we're going to accomplish the > task. > > Thanks, > ~Derek > > > > More information and application instructions for the Building Blocks for > Sustainable Communities program: > http://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/buildingblocks.htm > > More information on the webinar: > http://www.epa.gov/dced/webinars/index.html > > > On Thu, Sep 27, 2012 at 4:27 PM, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>wrote: > >> I watched the webinar to which Jonathan gave us a link: >> http://www.walkinginfo.org/training/pbic/lc_webinar_04-26-2012.cfm . It >> provides excellent explanation of bike share and in-depth examples. >> >> On Sep 27, 2012, at 4:21 PM, Graber, Stephen wrote: >> >> Did the doodle poll- though I share the same reservation about trying to >> get this done by 10/26. Still don't have a clear idea of what constitutes >> a Bikeshare program but assume it's something other than the Stockholm >> white bicycles of years gone by! >> >> ------------------------------------------- >> Stephen G. Graber >> Biochem & Mol Pharmacology >> PO Box 9142, HSN-3122 >> West Virginia University >> Morgantown, WV 26506-9142 >> phone: 304-293-2305 >> >> >> >> ------ _0 >> ------ _ \<,_ >> ---- (*)/ (*) >> ------------------------------ >> *From:* Derek Springston [dspringston(a)gmail.com] >> *Sent:* Thursday, September 27, 2012 3:09 PM >> *To:* Liebig, Traci; Frank Gmeindl; Graber, Stephen; Jonathan Rosenbaum; >> Christiaan Abildso; Jeff Mikorski >> *Subject:* Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: EPA Offering Sustainable Growth >> Assistance to Communities >> >> Hey guys, >> So far, I'm the only one who has submitted my Doodle times to meet to >> discuss Grant-Writing before the next BB meeting. Can you please submit >> your available times using the Doodle poll link below? Can someone with >> grant-writing experience please speak up and take the lead? :) >> >> Are we motivated enough as a group to get this done? >> >> Thanks, >> ~Derek >> >> On Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 9:44 AM, Derek Springston <dspringston(a)gmail.com> >> wrote: >> >>> Hey folks, >>> I'd definitely like to help, but feel someone else would be a better >>> leader since I'm not extremely well-versed with grant writing. I have some >>> experience reviewing and commenting on them and have seen a few, but >>> outside of that, I don't believe I'd be the best to guide this ship. *We >>> only have until October 26th to submit,* so we should nail down a >>> gameplan ASAP. >>> >>> 1. Let's pick a leader. >>> 2. Decide on when to meet by filling out this Doodle poll: >>> http://www.doodle.com/npr4px3xe6tbuicz<https://console.mxlogic.com/redir/?zAQSn7DC3rxEVd7bPOqbNI04xmG1_YLA5EIb1X8v…> >>> 3. Meet to discuss before the next BB Meeting on October 4th. >>> >>> Unfortunately several of my evenings are already booked this week, but I >>> may be able to do some lunch times as you'll see in the poll. >>> >>> Thanks, >>> ~Derek >>> >>> >>> On Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 8:01 AM, Traci Liebig <Traci.Liebig(a)mail.wvu.edu >>> > wrote: >>> >>>> Happy to be assigned parts of the grant, but can't commit to the lead. >>>> I consider myself a proficient writer, but I have no grant experience. >>>> >>>> Traci >>>> >>>> >>> Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> 9/22/2012 8:39 PM >>> >>>> >>>> Jonathan, Butch, Derek, Traci, Christiaan, >>>> >>>> Each of you have expressed interest in applying for grants. Which one >>>> of you will take the lead to get one written? By taking the lead, I don't >>>> mean doing all the work yourself. I mean leading the group that has >>>> expressed an interest in applying for grants. >>>> >>>> Frank >>>> >>>> >>>> On Sep 21, 2012, at 10:13 PM, Christiaan Abildso wrote: >>>> >>>> I'm in. Let me know what I can do. >>>> Christiaan >>>> >>>> *From:* Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> >>>> *To:* Hugh Kierig <Hugh.Kierig(a)mail.wvu.edu>; Bill Austin < >>>> baustin(a)labyrinth.net>; Jeff Mikorski <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org>; >>>> Bicycle Board <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com> >>>> *Sent:* Friday, September 21, 2012 2:40 PM >>>> *Subject:* [Bikeboard] Fwd: EPA Offering Sustainable Growth Assistance >>>> to Communities >>>> >>>> Here's an opportunity to get fed $ for bike sharing in which many of >>>> you have expressed interest. Also, for walkability. Please reply if you >>>> want to pursue. >>>> >>>> >>>> Frank D. Gmeindl >>>> Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board >>>> LCI #1703 >>>> 491 WilsonAvenue >>>> Morgantown, WV 26501 >>>> 304-376-0446 >>>> *Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of >>>> vehicles* >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Begin forwarded message: >>>> >>>> *From: *Bill Nesper <billnesper(a)bikeleague.org> >>>> *Date: *September 21, 2012 2:26:21 PM EDT >>>> *To: *"frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> >>>> *Subject: **EPA Offering Sustainable Growth Assistance to Communities* >>>> >>>> Hi Frank, >>>> I am passing along some information on the EPA’s latest Sustainable >>>> Growth Assistance program application release. This year’s program includes >>>> bikesharing assistance and a lot more. Definitely worth checking out for >>>> your community and passing along to others. Thanks! >>>> ++++ >>>> *EPA Offering Sustainable Growth Assistance to Communities* >>>> Release Date: 09/19/2012 >>>> Contact Information: Latisha Petteway (News Media Only), >>>> petteway.latisha(a)epa.gov, 202-564-3191, 202-564-4355 >>>> * >>>> >>>> WASHINGTON* – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today >>>> invited communities to apply for technical assistance to foster sustainable >>>> growth in their area. Communities that adopt sustainable growth strategies >>>> have been shown to expand economic opportunity and protect people’s health >>>> and the environment. EPA is offering assistance through the Building Blocks >>>> for Sustainable Communities program, which offers tools that can be applied >>>> in rural, suburban, and urban areas, including: >>>> >>>> • Smart growth and economic development to help communities get better >>>> financial results from public and private investments >>>> • Green street strategies for managing polluted stormwater >>>> • Land use strategies to protect water quality >>>> • Parking audits to make the best use of parking for existing and >>>> planned land uses >>>> • *Bikeshare system planning to create alternative commuting options* >>>> • Community design for aging populations to ensure residents can live >>>> at home as long as possible >>>> • Green building toolkit to overcome common barriers >>>> • Strategies to help small cities and rural areas develop in ways that >>>> retain unique community characteristics >>>> >>>> Communities apply for assistance with one of the specific tools and, if >>>> selected, work with an EPA-supported team of experts on applying those >>>> tools during a two-day workshop. Along with the policies and practices >>>> highlighted in each tool, participants will learn more about smart growth >>>> development strategies. >>>> >>>> EPA will select up to 44 communities through a competitive process for >>>> this latest round of assistance. The selections will be made in >>>> collaboration with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and >>>> the U.S. Department of Transportation through the Partnership for >>>> Sustainable Communities. This interagency collaboration coordinates federal >>>> investments in infrastructure, facilities, and services to get better >>>> results for communities and use taxpayer money more efficiently. >>>> >>>> Applications will be accepted between September 26 and October 26. EPA >>>> will host a webinar to discuss the program and the application process on >>>> September 21 from 1:00 to 2:30 Eastern time. >>>> >>>> EPA is working to make all the Building Blocks tools available online >>>> so that communities can use them on their own. The first online tool, the >>>> Walkability Workbook, can help communities determine how smart growth >>>> changes can be beneficial. >>>> >>>> Since the Building Blocks program launched in 2010, EPA has received >>>> requests for assistance from more than 600 communities across the country >>>> and provided assistance to 140. For example, in the Chicago area, EPA >>>> worked with three suburbs to develop strategies communities can use to >>>> better link their land use strategies with local and regional water quality >>>> goals. >>>> >>>> More information and application instructions for the Building Blocks >>>> for Sustainable Communities program: >>>> http://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/buildingblocks.htm<https://console.mxlogic.com/redir/?zAQSn7DC3rxEVd7bPOqbNI05WSYhGpOyKNChzkNc…> >>>> >>>> More information on the webinar: >>>> http://www.epa.gov/dced/webinars/index.html<https://console.mxlogic.com/redir/?zAQSn7DC3rxEVd7bPOqbNI05WSYhGpN2TEo0akdz…> >>>> >>>> More information on the Walkability Workbook: >>>> http://www.walklive.org/project/walkability-workbook/<https://console.mxlogic.com/redir/?179FIKffc6T3hOqenDAQnzo08NFVk-hD-00UJ6Ez…> >>>> >>>> More information on the Partnership for Sustainable Communities: >>>> http://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/partnership/index.html<https://console.mxlogic.com/redir/?179FIKffc6T3hOqenDAQnzo0bRJUzkPB5tzcz6Fy…> >>>> ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ >>>> __________________________ >>>> Bill Nesper >>>> Vice President, Programs >>>> League of American Bicyclists >>>> 1612 K St. N.W., Suite #510 >>>> Washington, DC 20006 >>>> D: 202-621-5444 >>>> F: 202-822-1334 >>>> bill(a)bikeleague.org >>>> http://www.bikeleague.org/<https://console.mxlogic.com/redir/?8VddBNVVwSUqejhOYYCyYr01495vf_ibvY01MTvC…> >>>> >>>> Lost with the new transportation law? *Join us in **Navigating MAP-21*<https://console.mxlogic.com/redir/?2ejjpsuuodK6zAQsLf9EL6M0mE6qSSNrk3eMJ_00…> to >>>> bring bike funding to your community! >>>> >>>> frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Bikeboard mailing list >>>> Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com >>>> http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard<https://console.mxlogic.com/redir/?179FIKffc6T3hOqenDAQnzo0cMpnmf-vQD7_Djw0…> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> *Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha* >>> >>> *“Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the >>> future of the human race.” -H.G. Wells* >>> >>> >> >> >> -- >> *Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha* >> >> *“Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the >> future of the human race.” -H.G. Wells* >> >> >> >> > > > -- > *Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha* > > *“Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the > future of the human race.” -H.G. Wells* > > -- *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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Support South Middle School Bicycle Club
by Frank Gmeindl 28 Sep '12

28 Sep '12

Don't you think this is worth a donation of at least one race entry fee? 4ank Dominion Post, Sept. 28, 2012 p. 7-A Teacher running so students can ride BY CHELSEA FULLER The Dominion Post For Mark Thorne, a special education teacher at South Middle School, the work doesn’t end when the bell rings at 2:20 p.m. As the sponsor of the school’s bike club, Thorne has decided to run so that his students can ride. To raise funds for the bike club, Thorne started a pledge drive as he prepares to run in the West Virginia Trilogy, Oct. 12-14, at Spruce Knob in Seneca Rocks Recreation Area, he said. “The fundraiser is being done this way so that kids don’t have to go door-to-door and raise money for their club,” Thorne said. “I am going to run all three days of the trilogy, totaling 94.1 miles. I am asking for people to sponsor me, and all proceeds will go toward our bike club.” The first day of the Trilogy is a 50-kilometer run, Thorne said. The second day is 50 miles and the final day winds down with a 13.1-mile run. “We cross over the highest point in the state right about daybreak. The fast runners finish the runs in the daylight, but I will finish with a headlamp on,” Thorne said with a laugh. There is no set pledge amount. People are welcome to pledge cents-permile or single monetary donations, Thorne said. Pledges are due before Monday, but donations can also be made after the race. “All funds raised from the pledge drive will be used to purchase helmets, T-shirts and equipment needed to repair bikes,” Thorne said. “We have had several people even donate bikes.” The South Middle School Bike Club, now in its third year, meets every two weeks rain or shine, and has 42 student members, officials said. “We’ve grown in popularity. Several of the students don’t have the opportunity to do other extracurricular activities,” Thorne said. Club member Shyan Weaver, 12, has used a wheelchair since she was a young child. The sixth-grader rides a custom-made bike with three wheels and a hand crank that propels the bike instead of pedals, she said. “Riding isn’t hard for me. The hills can be tough sometimes, but it’s not that big of a problem.” Weaver said being in the bike club has been a great experience for her. “I have only had one ride so far, but I am looking forward to the next one.” Bike club members are scheduled to take their next ride at 2:30 p.m. Oct. 4. They will ride from the school to Star City and back, Thorne said. TO DONATE to the South Middle School Bike Club or to sponsor Mark Thorne in the West Virginia Trilogy, send money to South Middle School, Attention: Bike Club, 500 East Parkway, Morgantown, WV 26501.

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Fwd: Fwd: EPA Offering Sustainable Growth Assistance to Communities
by Derek Springston 28 Sep '12

28 Sep '12

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Derek Springston <dspringston(a)gmail.com> Date: Fri, Sep 28, 2012 at 9:39 AM Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: EPA Offering Sustainable Growth Assistance to Communities To: "Graber, Stephen" <sggraber(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, "Liebig, Traci" < Traci.Liebig(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Jonathan Rosenbaum <jr(a)wvcompletestreets.org>, Christiaan Abildso <cabildso(a)yahoo.com>, Jeff Mikorski < jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> Cc: Chet Parson <chetparsons(a)gmail.com>, Chip Wamsley <chipwamsley(a)gmail.com > Hey guys, I'll take the lead on the Sustainable Growth Assistance Grant unless someone else has already done so or objects. We can have a brief discussion at the meeting on Monday if anyone else would like to be the lead. In the interest of getting the ball rolling, we now have at least three of us (Butch, Traci, and I) available to meet from Noon to 1pm on Monday, October 1st. I suggest we meet at: Zen Clay Cafe, Kenyan Cafe, or Black Bear (either one). Taking votes on the location! Where would you like to meet? :) For Monday's meeting: - Please read the application instructions, guidelines, and info on the webinar (I've provided the links again below) - Be prepared to discuss what you'd like to work on which suits your skills and background This will be good prep to report to the Bike Board on Thursday, Oct. 4th and let them know what we've decided and how we're going to accomplish the task. Thanks, ~Derek More information and application instructions for the Building Blocks for Sustainable Communities program: http://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/buildingblocks.htm More information on the webinar: http://www.epa.gov/dced/webinars/index.html On Thu, Sep 27, 2012 at 4:27 PM, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>wrote: > I watched the webinar to which Jonathan gave us a link: > http://www.walkinginfo.org/training/pbic/lc_webinar_04-26-2012.cfm . It > provides excellent explanation of bike share and in-depth examples. > > On Sep 27, 2012, at 4:21 PM, Graber, Stephen wrote: > > Did the doodle poll- though I share the same reservation about trying to > get this done by 10/26. Still don't have a clear idea of what constitutes > a Bikeshare program but assume it's something other than the Stockholm > white bicycles of years gone by! > > ------------------------------------------- > Stephen G. Graber > Biochem & Mol Pharmacology > PO Box 9142, HSN-3122 > West Virginia University > Morgantown, WV 26506-9142 > phone: 304-293-2305 > > > > ------ _0 > ------ _ \<,_ > ---- (*)/ (*) > ------------------------------ > *From:* Derek Springston [dspringston(a)gmail.com] > *Sent:* Thursday, September 27, 2012 3:09 PM > *To:* Liebig, Traci; Frank Gmeindl; Graber, Stephen; Jonathan Rosenbaum; > Christiaan Abildso; Jeff Mikorski > *Subject:* Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: EPA Offering Sustainable Growth > Assistance to Communities > > Hey guys, > So far, I'm the only one who has submitted my Doodle times to meet to > discuss Grant-Writing before the next BB meeting. Can you please submit > your available times using the Doodle poll link below? Can someone with > grant-writing experience please speak up and take the lead? :) > > Are we motivated enough as a group to get this done? > > Thanks, > ~Derek > > On Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 9:44 AM, Derek Springston <dspringston(a)gmail.com> > wrote: > >> Hey folks, >> I'd definitely like to help, but feel someone else would be a better >> leader since I'm not extremely well-versed with grant writing. I have some >> experience reviewing and commenting on them and have seen a few, but >> outside of that, I don't believe I'd be the best to guide this ship. *We >> only have until October 26th to submit,* so we should nail down a >> gameplan ASAP. >> >> 1. Let's pick a leader. >> 2. Decide on when to meet by filling out this Doodle poll: >> http://www.doodle.com/npr4px3xe6tbuicz<https://console.mxlogic.com/redir/?zAQSn7DC3rxEVd7bPOqbNI04xmG1_YLA5EIb1X8v…> >> 3. Meet to discuss before the next BB Meeting on October 4th. >> >> Unfortunately several of my evenings are already booked this week, but I >> may be able to do some lunch times as you'll see in the poll. >> >> Thanks, >> ~Derek >> >> >> On Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 8:01 AM, Traci Liebig <Traci.Liebig(a)mail.wvu.edu> >> wrote: >> >>> Happy to be assigned parts of the grant, but can't commit to the lead. I >>> consider myself a proficient writer, but I have no grant experience. >>> >>> Traci >>> >>> >>> Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> 9/22/2012 8:39 PM >>> >>> >>> Jonathan, Butch, Derek, Traci, Christiaan, >>> >>> Each of you have expressed interest in applying for grants. Which one >>> of you will take the lead to get one written? By taking the lead, I don't >>> mean doing all the work yourself. I mean leading the group that has >>> expressed an interest in applying for grants. >>> >>> Frank >>> >>> >>> On Sep 21, 2012, at 10:13 PM, Christiaan Abildso wrote: >>> >>> I'm in. Let me know what I can do. >>> Christiaan >>> >>> *From:* Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> >>> *To:* Hugh Kierig <Hugh.Kierig(a)mail.wvu.edu>; Bill Austin < >>> baustin(a)labyrinth.net>; Jeff Mikorski <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org>; >>> Bicycle Board <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com> >>> *Sent:* Friday, September 21, 2012 2:40 PM >>> *Subject:* [Bikeboard] Fwd: EPA Offering Sustainable Growth Assistance >>> to Communities >>> >>> Here's an opportunity to get fed $ for bike sharing in which many of you >>> have expressed interest. Also, for walkability. Please reply if you want >>> to pursue. >>> >>> >>> Frank D. Gmeindl >>> Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board >>> LCI #1703 >>> 491 WilsonAvenue >>> Morgantown, WV 26501 >>> 304-376-0446 >>> *Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles >>> * >>> >>> >>> >>> Begin forwarded message: >>> >>> *From: *Bill Nesper <billnesper(a)bikeleague.org> >>> *Date: *September 21, 2012 2:26:21 PM EDT >>> *To: *"frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> >>> *Subject: **EPA Offering Sustainable Growth Assistance to Communities* >>> >>> Hi Frank, >>> I am passing along some information on the EPA’s latest Sustainable >>> Growth Assistance program application release. This year’s program includes >>> bikesharing assistance and a lot more. Definitely worth checking out for >>> your community and passing along to others. Thanks! >>> ++++ >>> *EPA Offering Sustainable Growth Assistance to Communities* >>> Release Date: 09/19/2012 >>> Contact Information: Latisha Petteway (News Media Only), >>> petteway.latisha(a)epa.gov, 202-564-3191, 202-564-4355 >>> * >>> >>> WASHINGTON* – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today >>> invited communities to apply for technical assistance to foster sustainable >>> growth in their area. Communities that adopt sustainable growth strategies >>> have been shown to expand economic opportunity and protect people’s health >>> and the environment. EPA is offering assistance through the Building Blocks >>> for Sustainable Communities program, which offers tools that can be applied >>> in rural, suburban, and urban areas, including: >>> >>> • Smart growth and economic development to help communities get better >>> financial results from public and private investments >>> • Green street strategies for managing polluted stormwater >>> • Land use strategies to protect water quality >>> • Parking audits to make the best use of parking for existing and >>> planned land uses >>> • *Bikeshare system planning to create alternative commuting options* >>> • Community design for aging populations to ensure residents can live at >>> home as long as possible >>> • Green building toolkit to overcome common barriers >>> • Strategies to help small cities and rural areas develop in ways that >>> retain unique community characteristics >>> >>> Communities apply for assistance with one of the specific tools and, if >>> selected, work with an EPA-supported team of experts on applying those >>> tools during a two-day workshop. Along with the policies and practices >>> highlighted in each tool, participants will learn more about smart growth >>> development strategies. >>> >>> EPA will select up to 44 communities through a competitive process for >>> this latest round of assistance. The selections will be made in >>> collaboration with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and >>> the U.S. Department of Transportation through the Partnership for >>> Sustainable Communities. This interagency collaboration coordinates federal >>> investments in infrastructure, facilities, and services to get better >>> results for communities and use taxpayer money more efficiently. >>> >>> Applications will be accepted between September 26 and October 26. EPA >>> will host a webinar to discuss the program and the application process on >>> September 21 from 1:00 to 2:30 Eastern time. >>> >>> EPA is working to make all the Building Blocks tools available online so >>> that communities can use them on their own. The first online tool, the >>> Walkability Workbook, can help communities determine how smart growth >>> changes can be beneficial. >>> >>> Since the Building Blocks program launched in 2010, EPA has received >>> requests for assistance from more than 600 communities across the country >>> and provided assistance to 140. For example, in the Chicago area, EPA >>> worked with three suburbs to develop strategies communities can use to >>> better link their land use strategies with local and regional water quality >>> goals. >>> >>> More information and application instructions for the Building Blocks >>> for Sustainable Communities program: >>> http://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/buildingblocks.htm<https://console.mxlogic.com/redir/?zAQSn7DC3rxEVd7bPOqbNI05WSYhGpOyKNChzkNc…> >>> >>> More information on the webinar: >>> http://www.epa.gov/dced/webinars/index.html<https://console.mxlogic.com/redir/?zAQSn7DC3rxEVd7bPOqbNI05WSYhGpN2TEo0akdz…> >>> >>> More information on the Walkability Workbook: >>> http://www.walklive.org/project/walkability-workbook/<https://console.mxlogic.com/redir/?179FIKffc6T3hOqenDAQnzo08NFVk-hD-00UJ6Ez…> >>> >>> More information on the Partnership for Sustainable Communities: >>> http://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/partnership/index.html<https://console.mxlogic.com/redir/?179FIKffc6T3hOqenDAQnzo0bRJUzkPB5tzcz6Fy…> >>> ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ >>> __________________________ >>> Bill Nesper >>> Vice President, Programs >>> League of American Bicyclists >>> 1612 K St. N.W., Suite #510 >>> Washington, DC 20006 >>> D: 202-621-5444 >>> F: 202-822-1334 >>> bill(a)bikeleague.org >>> http://www.bikeleague.org/<https://console.mxlogic.com/redir/?8VddBNVVwSUqejhOYYCyYr01495vf_ibvY01MTvC…> >>> >>> Lost with the new transportation law? *Join us in **Navigating MAP-21*<https://console.mxlogic.com/redir/?2ejjpsuuodK6zAQsLf9EL6M0mE6qSSNrk3eMJ_00…> to >>> bring bike funding to your community! >>> >>> frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Bikeboard mailing list >>> Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com >>> http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard<https://console.mxlogic.com/redir/?179FIKffc6T3hOqenDAQnzo0cMpnmf-vQD7_Djw0…> >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> -- >> *Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha* >> >> *“Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the >> future of the human race.” -H.G. Wells* >> >> > > > -- > *Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha* > > *“Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the > future of the human race.” -H.G. Wells* > > > > -- *Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha* *“Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the future of the human race.” -H.G. Wells* -- *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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Help with bike trail network project
by Christiaan Abildso 27 Sep '12

27 Sep '12

I believe Colin expressed interest in creating a network of off-road bike trails in the area. Having just returned from a little slice of Utopia - Park City - I am inspired to make Morgantown much more mountain bike friendly. I am friends with an accountant with Bikes Belong in Colorado who formerly worked with IMBA. I contacted him to ask for some contacts/consultants to assist. I think we may be able to get some funds through the MPO to pay for such a consultant to come in to help. I'd like to offer to help by making these connections if there is interest. What a great network of singletrack riding/running/hiking we could have...damn Park City! Ride on, Christiaan

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input for next TC meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 27 Sep '12

27 Sep '12

Bicycle Board Members, I sent the message below to Damien but with attachments, it was too big to get to you. So, I deleted 2 attachments and abridged the report to the TC by removing graphics, a table and a bunch of reference text so now, you have just the text that I plan to read to the TC. Frank > Damien, > > In response to your request after last night's MPO TAG LRTP meeting, attached is a preliminary Bicycle Board Monthly Report to the Traffic Commission for next Wednesday's Traffic Commission meeting. By copy of this message, I ask any BB members that want any changes to the reply ASAP with cc to you. > > Damien, in the report I mention the Connecting Communities formation white paper and the legislative agenda recommendations that we provided. To this message, I also attached those documents. I think it would be good for the TC to have the electronic files but I don't know if it would be worth all the paper to make hard copies for all members. Whether you decide to make hard copies or not is OK with me. > > > Frank D. Gmeindl > Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board > LCI #1703 > 491 WilsonAvenue > 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] Fwd: Bicycling class for girls
by BikeMorgantown 26 Sep '12

26 Sep '12

Thanks, Marilyn! Would you please contact Ashley and cc me so I'll know we closed the loop? Frank D. Gmeindl Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board LCI #1703 491 WilsonAvenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles On Sep 25, 2012, at 10:04 PM, Marilyn wrote: > I could do it nut 45 minutes doesn't give much time to teach much. > > Marilyn > > Sent from my Kindle Fire > > > > From: BikeMorgantown <bikemorgantown(a)gmail.com> > Sent: Tue Sep 25 11:34:17 EDT 2012 > To: Bicycle Board <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com> > Subject: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Bicycling class for girls > > Anybody interested in doing this? Please reply ASAP since they're planning if for Oct. 3, a week from today! > > Frank D. Gmeindl > Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board > LCI #1703 > 491 WilsonAvenue > Morgantown, WV 26501 > 304-376-0446 > Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles > > > > Begin forwarded message: > >> From: "Harman, Ashley" <aharman(a)jacksonkelly.com> >> Date: September 25, 2012 11:24:14 AM EDT >> To: "bikemorgantown(a)gmail.com" <bikemorgantown(a)gmail.com> >> Subject: Bicycling class for girls >> >> Good morning! >> >> My name is Ashley Harman, and a friend referred me to your website. I teach a class of second and third grade girls on Wednesday evenings at our church (we have a Christian scouting program called Caravan), and we are looking for a special speaker on bicycle riding safety and maintenance. >> >> Would someone in your organization be interested or available for such a thing? It would be Wednesday, October 3 from about 6:30 to 7:15 at the Pierpont Church on Harner Run Road. >> >> Thank you so much for your consideration, >> >> Ashley Harman >> >> >> >> >> >> Ashley M. Harman >> Member >> Jackson Kelly PLLC >> Phone: (304)284-4116 >> Fax: (304)284-4156 >> Cell: (304)216-3916 >> aharman(a)jacksonkelly.com >> V-card • BIO. >> Click here for the mailing address >> >> >> >> >> >> CONFIDENTIALITY NOTE: This email message from the law office of Jackson Kelly PLLC is for the sole use of the intended recipient or recipients and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, distribution, or other dissemination of this e-mail message and/or the information contained therein is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient of this e-mail message, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. >> >

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Re: [Bikeboard] Long Range Transportation Plan - September 26th Meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 25 Sep '12

25 Sep '12

Bill, Steve, Please find attached, my responses to the questionnaire. I'm providing this to you so I don't blindside you tonight as well as to hopefully enlist your support. Frank D. Gmeindl Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board LCI #1703 491 WilsonAvenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles On Sep 20, 2012, at 11:49 AM, Bill Austin wrote: > > > Transportation Advisory Group, > > Please find attached the agenda and accompanying information for the September 26th meeting to be held at the Airport Managers Conference Room on the lower level of the Airport Managers Building at 6 PM. > > In preparation and to maximize the value of our meeting time, we recommend that you: > > 1. Review the attached PDF maps for two potential transportation scenarios that we will discuss at the meeting. We have also attached a comparison of the proposed projects in each scenario prepared by MPO staff. > 2. Review the attached survey related to the scenarios. Please jot down your thoughts if you have time to “jump start” the conversation at the meeting. > 3. Review the attached non-mapped ideas and strategies and come prepared to provide us your feedback. > > We have hard copies of this information at the MPO’s office available if you need them. > > If you know of an area that needs transportation improvements now is the time to be heard. > > Thank you for your interest. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or if we may be of 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 > "Change is the law of life and those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future."-John F. Kennedy > "The dogmas of the quiet past, are inadequate to the stormy present. The occasion is piled high with difficulty, and we must rise -- with the occasion. As our case is new, so we must think anew, and act anew." -Abraham Lincoln > > > > > > > > > <Scenario1D-Half.pdf><Scenario2D-Half.pdf><MPO Staff Summary of 2012 LRTP Scenarios.pdf><Non-mapped strategies and improvements.pdf><Questionaire - Scenarios Review.pdf><Agenda - Scenarios Review Workshop.pdf>

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Fwd: Bicycling class for girls
by BikeMorgantown 25 Sep '12

25 Sep '12

Anybody interested in doing this? Please reply ASAP since they're planning if for Oct. 3, a week from today! Frank D. Gmeindl Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board LCI #1703 491 WilsonAvenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles Begin forwarded message: > From: "Harman, Ashley" <aharman(a)jacksonkelly.com> > Date: September 25, 2012 11:24:14 AM EDT > To: "bikemorgantown(a)gmail.com" <bikemorgantown(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Bicycling class for girls > > Good morning! > > My name is Ashley Harman, and a friend referred me to your website. I teach a class of second and third grade girls on Wednesday evenings at our church (we have a Christian scouting program called Caravan), and we are looking for a special speaker on bicycle riding safety and maintenance. > > Would someone in your organization be interested or available for such a thing? It would be Wednesday, October 3 from about 6:30 to 7:15 at the Pierpont Church on Harner Run Road. > > Thank you so much for your consideration, > > Ashley Harman > > > > > > Ashley M. Harman > Member > Jackson Kelly PLLC > Phone: (304)284-4116 > Fax: (304)284-4156 > Cell: (304)216-3916 > aharman(a)jacksonkelly.com > V-card • BIO. > Click here for the mailing address > > > > > > CONFIDENTIALITY NOTE: This email message from the law office of Jackson Kelly PLLC is for the sole use of the intended recipient or recipients and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, distribution, or other dissemination of this e-mail message and/or the information contained therein is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient of this e-mail message, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. >

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Fwd: Long Range Transportation Plan - September 26th Meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 24 Sep '12

24 Sep '12

Bicycle Board Members, As you know, I am representing you on the Long Range Transportation Plan Transportation Advisory Group. We've had several workshops and are now narrowing down the options. You might at least find the attached maps interesting as they show many bicycle "improvements". If you have any comments you'd like me to take to the TAG meeting tomorrow night, please send them to me at your earliest convenience. To guide your thinking, you might also give me some input on the attached survey. Frank D. Gmeindl Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board LCI #1703 491 WilsonAvenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles Begin forwarded message: > From: "Bill Austin" <baustin(a)labyrinth.net> > Date: September 20, 2012 11:49:42 AM EDT > 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>, <mayordave(a)comcast.net>, <brad.greathouse(a)mylan.com>, "'Rob Moyer'" <Rob.Moyer(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "'Michael Clow'" <mclow(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "'Janel Nye'" <janel(a)bedardconsulting.com>, <jlgoodwi(a)access.k12.wv.us> > Cc: <scmayor(a)comcast.net>, "'Thieken, Steve'" <steve.thieken(a)burgessniple.com>, "'Jeff Mikorski'" <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, <andrew.nichols(a)marshall.edu> > Subject: Long Range Transportation Plan - September 26th Meeting > > > > Transportation Advisory Group, > > Please find attached the agenda and accompanying information for the September 26th meeting to be held at the Airport Managers Conference Room on the lower level of the Airport Managers Building at 6 PM. > > In preparation and to maximize the value of our meeting time, we recommend that you: > > 1. Review the attached PDF maps for two potential transportation scenarios that we will discuss at the meeting. We have also attached a comparison of the proposed projects in each scenario prepared by MPO staff. > 2. Review the attached survey related to the scenarios. Please jot down your thoughts if you have time to “jump start” the conversation at the meeting. > 3. Review the attached non-mapped ideas and strategies and come prepared to provide us your feedback. > > We have hard copies of this information at the MPO’s office available if you need them. > > If you know of an area that needs transportation improvements now is the time to be heard. > > Thank you for your interest. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or if we may be of 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 > "Change is the law of life and those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future."-John F. Kennedy > "The dogmas of the quiet past, are inadequate to the stormy present. The occasion is piled high with difficulty, and we must rise -- with the occasion. As our case is new, so we must think anew, and act anew." -Abraham Lincoln > > > > > > > >

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September Minutes
by Traci Liebig 24 Sep '12

24 Sep '12

Hello Bike Board, Attached are the minutes from September's meeting. Thanks, Traci

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Fwd: EPA Offering Sustainable Growth Assistance to Communities
by Frank Gmeindl 21 Sep '12

21 Sep '12

Here's an opportunity to get fed $ for bike sharing in which many of you have expressed interest. Also, for walkability. Please reply if you want to pursue. Frank D. Gmeindl Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board LCI #1703 491 WilsonAvenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles Begin forwarded message: > From: Bill Nesper <billnesper(a)bikeleague.org> > Date: September 21, 2012 2:26:21 PM EDT > To: "frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Subject: EPA Offering Sustainable Growth Assistance to Communities > > Hi Frank, > > I am passing along some information on the EPA’s latest Sustainable Growth Assistance program application release. This year’s program includes bikesharing assistance and a lot more. Definitely worth checking out for your community and passing along to others. Thanks! > > ++++ > > EPA Offering Sustainable Growth Assistance to Communities > Release Date: 09/19/2012 > Contact Information: Latisha Petteway (News Media Only), petteway.latisha(a)epa.gov, 202-564-3191, 202-564-4355 > > > WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today invited communities to apply for technical assistance to foster sustainable growth in their area. Communities that adopt sustainable growth strategies have been shown to expand economic opportunity and protect people’s health and the environment. EPA is offering assistance through the Building Blocks for Sustainable Communities program, which offers tools that can be applied in rural, suburban, and urban areas, including: > > • Smart growth and economic development to help communities get better financial results from public and private investments > • Green street strategies for managing polluted stormwater > • Land use strategies to protect water quality > • Parking audits to make the best use of parking for existing and planned land uses > • Bikeshare system planning to create alternative commuting options > • Community design for aging populations to ensure residents can live at home as long as possible > • Green building toolkit to overcome common barriers > • Strategies to help small cities and rural areas develop in ways that retain unique community characteristics > > Communities apply for assistance with one of the specific tools and, if selected, work with an EPA-supported team of experts on applying those tools during a two-day workshop. Along with the policies and practices highlighted in each tool, participants will learn more about smart growth development strategies. > > EPA will select up to 44 communities through a competitive process for this latest round of assistance. The selections will be made in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Department of Transportation through the Partnership for Sustainable Communities. This interagency collaboration coordinates federal investments in infrastructure, facilities, and services to get better results for communities and use taxpayer money more efficiently. > > Applications will be accepted between September 26 and October 26. EPA will host a webinar to discuss the program and the application process on September 21 from 1:00 to 2:30 Eastern time. > > EPA is working to make all the Building Blocks tools available online so that communities can use them on their own. The first online tool, the Walkability Workbook, can help communities determine how smart growth changes can be beneficial. > > Since the Building Blocks program launched in 2010, EPA has received requests for assistance from more than 600 communities across the country and provided assistance to 140. For example, in the Chicago area, EPA worked with three suburbs to develop strategies communities can use to better link their land use strategies with local and regional water quality goals. > > More information and application instructions for the Building Blocks for Sustainable Communities program:http://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/buildingblocks.htm > > More information on the webinar: http://www.epa.gov/dced/webinars/index.html > > More information on the Walkability Workbook: http://www.walklive.org/project/walkability-workbook/ > > More information on the Partnership for Sustainable Communities:http://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/partnership/index.html > > ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ > > __________________________ > Bill Nesper > Vice President, Programs > League of American Bicyclists > 1612 K St. N.W., Suite #510 > Washington, DC 20006 > D: 202-621-5444 > F: 202-822-1334 > bill(a)bikeleague.org > www.bikeleague.org > > Lost with the new transportation law? Join us in Navigating MAP-21 to bring bike funding to your community! > > > frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net >

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Fwd: Fwd: EPA Offering Sustainable Growth Assistance to Communities
by Derek Springston 21 Sep '12

21 Sep '12

Hey guys, I'm interested in helping with the Sustainable Growth grant, especially if we develop a team of at least 3-5 people. Thanks, ~Derek ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> Date: Fri, Sep 21, 2012 at 2:51 PM Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: EPA Offering Sustainable Growth Assistance to Communities To: Derek Springston <dspringston(a)gmail.com> Derek, Thanks for your positive response! Please send your message to the BB so they know somebody's interested. Jonathan has expressed an interest in leading grant applications and Butch Graber who has much experience at successfully getting grants also said he would support grant application writing. Frank On Sep 21, 2012, at 2:46 PM, Derek Springston wrote: Frank, I'm interested and would like to help some, but I'm hoping we'll get at least 4-5 of us working on it. If we can get a small team, I'd like to help. I'm a little unclear on how much will be involved as I've never completed one, but would love to help assuming we go after it. Keep me informed. ~Derek On Fri, Sep 21, 2012 at 2:40 PM, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>wrote: > Here's an opportunity to get fed $ for bike sharing in which many of you > have expressed interest. Also, for walkability. Please reply if you want > to pursue. > > > Frank D. Gmeindl > Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board > LCI #1703 > 491 WilsonAvenue > Morgantown, WV 26501 > 304-376-0446 > *Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles* > > > > Begin forwarded message: > > *From: *Bill Nesper <billnesper(a)bikeleague.org> > *Date: *September 21, 2012 2:26:21 PM EDT > *To: *"frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > *Subject: **EPA Offering Sustainable Growth Assistance to Communities* > > Hi Frank,**** > > I am passing along some information on the EPA’s latest Sustainable Growth > Assistance program application release. This year’s program includes > bikesharing assistance and a lot more. Definitely worth checking out for > your community and passing along to others. Thanks!**** > > ++++**** > > *EPA Offering Sustainable Growth Assistance to Communities* > Release Date: 09/19/2012 > Contact Information: Latisha Petteway (News Media Only), > petteway.latisha(a)epa.gov, 202-564-3191, 202-564-4355 > * > > WASHINGTON* – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today > invited communities to apply for technical assistance to foster sustainable > growth in their area. Communities that adopt sustainable growth strategies > have been shown to expand economic opportunity and protect people’s health > and the environment. EPA is offering assistance through the Building Blocks > for Sustainable Communities program, which offers tools that can be applied > in rural, suburban, and urban areas, including: > > • Smart growth and economic development to help communities get better > financial results from public and private investments > • Green street strategies for managing polluted stormwater > • Land use strategies to protect water quality > • Parking audits to make the best use of parking for existing and planned > land uses > • *Bikeshare system planning to create alternative commuting options* > • Community design for aging populations to ensure residents can live at > home as long as possible > • Green building toolkit to overcome common barriers > • Strategies to help small cities and rural areas develop in ways that > retain unique community characteristics > > Communities apply for assistance with one of the specific tools and, if > selected, work with an EPA-supported team of experts on applying those > tools during a two-day workshop. Along with the policies and practices > highlighted in each tool, participants will learn more about smart growth > development strategies. > > EPA will select up to 44 communities through a competitive process for > this latest round of assistance. The selections will be made in > collaboration with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and > the U.S. Department of Transportation through the Partnership for > Sustainable Communities. This interagency collaboration coordinates federal > investments in infrastructure, facilities, and services to get better > results for communities and use taxpayer money more efficiently. > > Applications will be accepted between September 26 and October 26. EPA > will host a webinar to discuss the program and the application process on > September 21 from 1:00 to 2:30 Eastern time. > > EPA is working to make all the Building Blocks tools available online so > that communities can use them on their own. The first online tool, the > Walkability Workbook, can help communities determine how smart growth > changes can be beneficial. > > Since the Building Blocks program launched in 2010, EPA has received > requests for assistance from more than 600 communities across the country > and provided assistance to 140. For example, in the Chicago area, EPA > worked with three suburbs to develop strategies communities can use to > better link their land use strategies with local and regional water quality > goals. > > More information and application instructions for the Building Blocks for > Sustainable Communities program: > http://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/buildingblocks.htm > > More information on the webinar: > http://www.epa.gov/dced/webinars/index.html > > More information on the Walkability Workbook: > http://www.walklive.org/project/walkability-workbook/ > > More information on the Partnership for Sustainable Communities: > http://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/partnership/index.html > > ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ > __________________________ > Bill Nesper > Vice President, Programs > League of American Bicyclists > 1612 K St. N.W., Suite #510 > Washington, DC 20006 > D: 202-621-5444 > F: 202-822-1334 > bill(a)bikeleague.org > www.bikeleague.org > ** ** > Lost with the new transportation law? *Join us in **Navigating MAP-21*<http://www.advocacyadvance.org/map21> to > bring bike funding to your community! > > ** ** > > frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net > > > > _______________________________________________ > 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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Fwd: Register today for free webinar on finding local funding sources for SRTS
by Frank Gmeindl 21 Sep '12

21 Sep '12

Thursday, Oct. 4. The Nashville MPO presentation will probably be interesting. Since SRTS is one of our top priority projects in the Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan, this is an opportunity to learn how to get funding for it. F Begin forwarded message: > From: "Deb Hubsmith" <Deb_Hubsmith(a)mail.vresp.com> > Date: September 21, 2012 11:51:24 AM EDT > To: fgmeindl(a)gmail.com > Subject: Register today for free webinar on finding local funding sources for SRTS > Reply-To: "Deb Hubsmith" <reply-41bddb4151-2c9c52606c-2f81(a)u.cts.vresp.com> > > > > > > The Safe Routes to School National Partnership is hosting a free webinar: > > Show Me the Money > Finding Local Funding Sources for Safe Routes to School > Thursday, October 4 > 2-3pm eastern/1-2pm central/12-1pm mountain/11am-12pm pacific > > > Register here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8033167537065525248 > > There are many ways to fund community and state-wide Safe Routes to School programs. From traffic fines to sales taxes to government and private grants, learn how to sustain your program, and about the new funding opportunities in the federal transportation act: MAP-21. > > We are pleased to feature the following presenters: > > Bev Brody, Get Fit Kauai Health and Built Environment Facilitator: Bev will share how Hawaii advocates worked with elected officials to fund Safe Routes to School in every Hawaii county through traffic fines legislation. > > Wendi Kallins, Founder and Program Director, Safe Routes to School in Marin County, CA: Learn about Marin County, California's sales tax and how it's funding Safe Routes to School in dozens of schools. > > Leslie Meehan, Director of Healthy Communities, Nashville Area Metropolitan Planning Organization: Learn how the Nashville, TN area regional government has prioritized Safe Routes to School and is providing funding to local communities. > > Robert Ping, Technical Assistance Director, Safe Routes to School National Partnership: Hear how Arizona, Illinois, Washington and Portland, Oregon are using fines to calm traffic, and to fund Safe Routes to School and other safety measures. > > This webinar is the fifth in a series of monthly 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. > > > > > > 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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New news to MorgantownBike.com?
by Derek Springston 21 Sep '12

21 Sep '12

BB Members, Looks like the news items on our BikeMorgantown.com website haven't been updated since May. Are we able to add the news items below? Can we also add a link to Mon Bike club? Forgive me if I've missed where it is if it's on there. Just did a quick glance. http://www.bikeleague.org/programs/bicyclefriendlyamerica/communities/bfc_m… http://www.thedaonline.com/news/university-promotes-alternative-methods-of-… Thanks, ~Derek -- *Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha* *“Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the future of the human race.” -H.G. Wells*

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Fwd: bike racks
by Frank Gmeindl 19 Sep '12

19 Sep '12

FYI Begin forwarded message: > From: Trevor Lloyd <tlloyd(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Date: September 19, 2012 8:26:52 AM EDT > To: frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net, jr(a)wvcompletestreets.org > Cc: Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Subject: bike racks > > I don't know exactly when the racks will be installed. There are still punch list items with the general contractor for the main structure that are top priority at the moment. Once the GC is finished we can focus on additional items like the map kiosk, pay machine, big belly trash receptacles, outdoor kitchen, bike racks, fence around rain garden, etc... Not necessarily in that order though. Rest assured, the bike racks have not fallen by the wayside. I will keep Damien in the loop on this subject. > > Trevor Lloyd, P.E., CFM > Staff Engineer > City of Morgantown > 304-284-7412

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Farmer's Market Place Bicycle Parking
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 18 Sep '12

18 Sep '12

Does anyone know if the Bicycle Parking we requested will be installed at the new Market Place? Looking at the cam at http://axis-724d19.axiscam.net/view/index.shtml it is clear there is no parking at the front of the facility where one would have expected it. I am making the assumption that given that the facility was just built that parking hasn't been installed, yet. Correct? -Jonathan

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Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Connecting Communities
by Chip Wamsley 17 Sep '12

17 Sep '12

I like the New Hampshire version, I agree with Butch that it most likely won't be enforced but would be good to have on the books when a driver does hit a cyclis and then maybe it would be enforced. -----Original Message----- From: "Graber, Stephen" <sggraber(a)hsc.wvu.edu> Sent 9/10/2012 11:37:28 AM To: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, "bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com" <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com> Cc: "Eric Henrickson" <moxiemeister(a)hotmail.com> Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Connecting Communities I favor repeal of 17C-11-(a) and 17C-11- 5 (c) (Far to the Right and Mandatory Side Path) as both limit cyclists rights to use reasonable roadways safely and completely. As for 17C-7-3 I favor the amendment in the original document rather than the New Hampshire version. I doubt the legislature would reject it because they feel 3 ft is enough so we might as well go for 4 ft. Hard to believe it would be enforced, regardless. ------------------------------------------- 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: Sunday, September 09, 2012 10:29 PM To: bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Cc: Eric Henrickson Subject: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Connecting Communities Bicycle Board Members, Thanks to Chet and Traci for responding to my message below. Nobody said anything about the proposal to add a 4-foot passing law and I've been giving it some more thought. The main reason I proposed a 4-foot law is that PA recently passed one and 4-feet seemed to be better than 3-feet which most states have. Then, I wondered if since most states have a 3-foot law and only PA has a 4-foot law, would the legislature reject the 4-foot law but maybe look more favorably on a 3-foot law. In my opinion, practically speaking, a fixed distance for passing doesn't make much sense. Wouldn't you want a vehicle that's traveling 65 mph faster than you to give you a little more space than a vehicle traveling 10 mph faster than you? So, instead or a 4-foot law, I would like to propose a law such as New Hampshire's that says, "... at least 3 feet when the vehicle is traveling at 30 miles per hour or less, with one additional foot of clearance required for every 10 miles per hour above 30 miles per hour". What do you think? Frank Begin forwarded message: From: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> Date: September 4, 2012 1:00:49 PM EDT To: bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Subject: Fwd: Connecting Communities Bicycle Board Members, At last week's meeting with Kasey Russell, Bill Austin and Christiaan Abildso, Kasey asked me to think about a legislative agenda for Connecting Communities. (Recall that in her white paper, she gave two examples: 3 foot passing law and a self-imposed tax on biking community.) Well, I've given it some thought and wrote the attached document. Please read it and tell me what you think. Feel free to mark it up using track changes and comments and return it to me. Also, check In it, I am recommending 4 legislative changes: Repeal 17C-11-5 (a) which requires bicyclists to ride as near to the right side of the roadway as practicable. Or, if not repeal, add exceptions such as when preparing to make a left turn, to avoid hazards such as debris, glass, holes, dogs, etc. and when the road is too narrow for a bicycle and vehicle to travel safely side-by-side within the lane. Repeal 17C-11-5 (c) which says, whenever a usable path for bicycles has been provided adjacent to a roadway, bicycle riders shall use such path and shall not use the roadway. Amend 17C-7-3 which addresses overtaking and passing to require motorists to allow 4-feet when passing a bicyclist and to pass at a prudent reduced speed. Adopt the 2009 MUTCD. As you know, I have always resisted messing with legislation because I think most people and perhaps especially legislators hate bicyclists so once they turn their attention on us, we can only but lose out; especially competent bicyclists that operate their bicycles as vehicles. All 50 states have a law that says every person operating a bicycle upon a roadway shall be granted all of the rights and shall be subject to all of the duties applicable to the driver of a vehicle. Considering the level of bicycle friendliness that WV government has demonstrated, I wouldn't be surprised if WV were the first state to repeal that law or modify it so that we're not allowed on the roads anymore. Nevertheless, there seem to be more and more well-meaning people who are not competent bicyclists promoting new laws and changes to existing laws so I feel compelled to be proactive rather than reactive. Kasey is a Charleston City Councilor and an experienced lobbyist. I think she's capable of getting something good done for WV bicyclists. She told me that she was 5 years old when she last rode a bike and she's afraid of bicycles. I'm sure she's getting legislation recommendations from all over the state. Since we're one of the few places in WV that has an organized body of bicycling experts, i.e. the BB, our recommendations might get attention. If you're interested, http://bikemorgantown.com/bikelaw.php has links to relevant law. I look forward to your responses. Frank D. Gmeindl Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board LCI #1703 491 WilsonAvenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Last BB meeting?
by Derek Springston 17 Sep '12

17 Sep '12

Hey guys, I was just curious to know what was decided on my mapping and GIS work over the next year. Have meeting minutes been sent out? Did I miss something? 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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Connecting Communities
by Frank Gmeindl 11 Sep '12

11 Sep '12

Bicycle Board Members, Tomorrow at 8 am, Christiaan, Bill Austin and I will meet with Kasey Russell at Waterfront Place to discuss her new organization, Connecting Communities. Kasey is a Charleston City Councilor. From the attached, " Connecting Communities will provide a unifying voice for citizens, elected officials, and policy leaders to address smart growth and a complete transportation system for our state." What do you think? Frank D. Gmeindl Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board LCI #1703 491 WilsonAvenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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Fwd: new white paper
by Frank Gmeindl 10 Sep '12

10 Sep '12

FYI, legislation recommendations sent to Connecting Communities Begin forwarded message: > From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > Date: September 10, 2012 7:47:14 PM EDT > To: Kasey Russell <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> > Cc: Don Spencer <dspencer36(a)comcast.net>, Bill Austin <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, Dennis A Strawn <dennis.strawn(a)highmark.com>, Gary Zuckett <garyz(a)wvcag.org>, John Manchester <jmanchester(a)lewisburg-wv.com>, Patrick Donovan <pdonovan(a)njrati.org>, Patrick Donovan <Pdonovan(a)dot.state.wv.us>, Christiaan Abildso <cgabildso(a)mail.wvu.edu> > Subject: Re: new white paper > > Hi Kasey, > > When we met in Morgantown on September 28, you asked me to think about a legislative agenda. Attached, please find CClegislationV06.docx: "WV Connecting Communities Legislative Agenda: > Proposed Bicycle Legislation Changes". This represents the consensus of the Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board. In it, we recommend that Connecting Communities work to: > Repeal WV 17C-11-5 (a) which requires bicyclists to ride as near to the right side of the roadway as practicable. > Repeal WV 17C-11-5 (c) which prohibits bicyclists from riding on the roadway whenever a usable path is provided adjacent to the roadway and requires bicyclists to ride on the path. > Amend WV 17C-7-3 to require motorists to pass bicyclists at a distance not less than 4-feet at a careful and prudent reduced speed. > Adopt the 2009 Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices > > The document contains rationale and substantiating data for the recommendations. > > Also, please find attached, Connecting Communities-MgtnBB.docx. This is your white paper marked up by the Morgantown Bicycle Board. Please see the changes and comments made using track changes and comments in MS Word. Mostly they make it more exact, clear and correct. Also, we suggest that the vision statement should create a clear image of the future state that we want to achieve. For example, "Our vision is people walking and bicycling to their neighborhood grocery store and kids walking and bicycling safely to school". > > We look forward to discussing these two documents with Connecting Communities members at the October 13 meeting. > > Frank D. Gmeindl > Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board > LCI #1703 > 491 WilsonAvenue > Morgantown, WV 26501 > 304-376-0446 > Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles > > > > > > On Sep 10, 2012, at 11:19 AM, Kasey Russell wrote: > >> Hi Don (I cc'd everyone so that you all can see where we are with the group and get the latest Connecting Communities White Paper (attached). Today (monday, sept 10), I am meeting with Senator Plymale. Tomorrow, Gary and I are meeting with Dennis Strawn to draft the motion to approve turning WVCA into Connecting Communities.) >> Now back to Don -- I added your suggested wording to the funding line. The self-imposed tax would obviously need a lot more thought and planning before we initiated something like that. We can discuss legislative agenda at length on Oct. 13th. >> I don't really have contacts for all the folks that need to be at the meeting on the 13th. I'm hoping that people like you (and everyone on this list) will help spread the word to make sure we get the right folks there. Who are the right folks: biking, pedestrian, safe routes to schools, wellness, rails to trails, mainstreet, other???? >> I am still working on location for meeting. Any ideas? Kent Spellman with the WVHUB is looking into the Caperton Center in Bridgeport (I think). >> Thanks, kasey >> >> On Mon, Aug 27, 2012 at 12:32 AM, Don Spencer <dspencer36(a)comcast.net> wrote: >> Hi, Kasey – Thanks for including me in the feedback group. >> >> >> >> I appreciate the work that you have done and I would suggest adding the words …” to supplement use of federal and state transportation funds” at the end of the third bullet from the end. I fear that by talking about going after other funds that it will release the DOH from responsibility of using core funds for in-city ped-bike projects. >> >> >> >> Also, on the last bullet, I personally do not think that it strengthens the paper by suggesting the idea of a self-imposed tax on bicyclists. If you believe that some kind of tax is essential, I think that it would be better to suggest outright that there could be a graduated excise tax on the sale of each bicycle everywhere in the state. The tax would need to be dedicated specifically to support and maintain cycling related infrastructure. Then having specific examples in each locality would seem to be important. People probably would not grumble in Morgantown if there were rail trails, signage and climbing lanes to be maintained (if the funds collected would be returned to Morgantown), but I am not sure that it would sell in a lot of communities where there is no identified “bicycle-related infrastructure” unless the funds were, again, being returned to the communities with identified “bicycle benefits” to be maintained. In Morgantown our problem with our trails is that we have to continuously repair slides and slumps – which we cannot always afford to do without state and federal support. >> >> >> >> Do you anticipate envisioning the taxing of pedestrians for sidewalks, shoulders and trails? Sidewalks are essential but so is having a funding stream dedicated to maintain the sidewalks. Would the legislation need to address some state-local partnership issues? >> >> >> >> One key issue that you mention, of course, is the state bicycle plan. What would be the state bicycle plan look like? Who would put it together? What resources and references would be used? >> >> >> >> I look forward to the next meeting. Will other specialists on bicycle/ped policy and planning be able to join us? Thanks so much for your leadership. >> >> >> >> Don >> >> >> >> >> >> >> <Connecting Communities.docx> >

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Arlington bike/walk infographic
by Chet Parsons 07 Sep '12

07 Sep '12

>From their Bike Arlington / Walk Arlington group. Wonder what it would take to get them to allow us to use it? Chet

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Quorum for tonight
by Frank Gmeindl 06 Sep '12

06 Sep '12

Bicycle Board Members, Six members have notified me that they won't attend tonight's meeting. We'll still have 7, a quorum if the following show up Gmeindl, Graber, Liebig, Newcome, Rosenbaum, Walker, Wamsley. Derek submitted several ideas of things he wants to work on so here's an updated list of what will be on the flip charts at the start of tonight's meeting. Leader Item Helpers Bike racks at schools Alice Bicycle safety programs at schools Alice Colin Create single track trails in the City Derek Update our BikeMorgantown.com website to an ArcGIS Explorer Online platform. Can show benefits at next meeting or through sharing link, if interested. Derek Compete bike parking site location data collection along with photos Derek With bike parking data, complete analysis of parking gaps in Morgantown Derek Revisit SLMs and Share the road sign mapping to make sure still current and available. Derek BB to Consider placing proposed bike facilities (SLMs, signs, bike lanes, bike parking, trails, etc) on bikeMorgantown.com. Could come from existing bike plan GIS files or new identified wants Derek Request for other BB members to suggest what they'd like to see the GIS team to consider. Chet said he'd help on any GIS work. See you tonight! Frank

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SRTS webinar today at 2
by Frank Gmeindl 06 Sep '12

06 Sep '12

Engaging Policymakers: How Site Visits and Events Can Inspire Policy Change to Support Your Program Registation: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5053583384676796928

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Matt Watson presents tonight 6:30 Suncrest Middle School
by Frank Gmeindl 05 Sep '12

05 Sep '12

Bicycle Board Members, This is a reminder that Matthew Watson will be presenting tonight at 6:30 pm to the Suncrest Middle School Parent Teacher Group his petition to have a bicycle rack installed at the school. It would be good if some BB members were there... and very cool if they showed up on bikes and locked them to appropriate facilities:) Frank

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Fwd: Webinar recording and slides now available: "Navigating MAP-21: The Safe Routes to School Edition".
by Frank Gmeindl 30 Aug '12

30 Aug '12

Begin forwarded message: > From: Kathy Cooke <kathy(a)saferoutespartnership.org> > Date: August 30, 2012 12:09:38 PM EDT > To: Kathy Cooke <kathy(a)saferoutespartnership.org>, Robert Ping <robert(a)saferoutespartnership.org>, Margo Pedroso <margo(a)saferoutespartnership.org> > Bcc: fgmeindl(a)gmail.com > Subject: Webinar recording and slides now available: "Navigating MAP-21: The Safe Routes to School Edition". > > Greetings, > > Thank you for attending our webinar this past Monday, August 27, 2012 on "Navigating MAP-21: The Safe Routes to School Edition". > > You can now access a recording and 2 sets of slides by our presenters, Margo Pedroso and Robert Ping, here. > > > Please remember to join us next Thursday, September 6, at 2pm ET for another free webinar: > > "Engaging Policymakers: How Site Visits and Events Can Inspire Policy Change to Support Your Program". > > Register here. > > > Best regards, > Kathy Cooke > -- > > > > Kathy Cooke > Network Coordinator > Safe Routes to School National Partnership > ______________________ > > 503/281-4930 > kathy(a)saferoutespartnership.org > www.saferoutespartnership.org > Portland, Oregon > ______________________ > > Become our fan on Facebook > Follow us on Twitter > >

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Re: [Bikeboard] BB meeting Thursday next week
by Colin Dierman 29 Aug '12

29 Aug '12

Hey Frank, I'll be on vaca next week and won't be at the meeting. In the Bicycle Friendly City application there was question as to what we may have as far as singletrack trails. I would like to put on the agenda; Creating trails in the city. There are a number of grants that are available for this to happen and the outcome i would like to see is that the bike board supports this. I know that this can help encourage younger people to ride bicycles and develop riding skills. I am interested in leading this process and have been told by other members that they would be willing to help as they can. Thanks, colin -----Original Message----- From: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> Sent 8/28/2012 4:35:20 PM To: bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Cc: "Eric Henrickson" <moxiemeister(a)hotmail.com>, "Emily Vasile" <emilyvasile(a)gmail.com> Subject: [Bikeboard] BB meeting Thursday next week Bicycle Board Members, Since we have a holiday weekend coming up, I thought I'd get an early start on this. Please find attached a suggested agenda for next week's Thursday (9/6) BB meeting. Please come prepared to say what you want to do in the next 12 months to accomplish the BB's mission. (See procedural guidelines at http://bikemorgantown.com/Docs/2011.07.12_Bicycle_Board_Procedural_Guidelin… ) I'll bring flip charts and record what you say you want to do. Then, you can ask for help and I'll record on the flip chart names of members that say they'll help you. If you want to add anything to the agenda, please reply-to-all with your topic, the desired outcome of addressing it and the amount of time you'll need. Off the top of my head, following are some things that will need to be done in the next 12 months. Conduct annual Bicycle Plan progress review (October) Get money to implement the Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan Review current placement of 2 Bicycle Friendly Community road signs and arrange installation of the remaining 10 signs Replace 2 departed League Cycling Instructors Fill BB membership vacancies Continue to improve the bike route (http://bikemorgantown.com/route_map.php) Establish bicycling education program and bicycle club at Suncrest Middle School Represent the BB on the nascent Connecting Communities coalition The meeting will start promptly at 6:30 pm. If we do not have a quorum at 6:30 pm, I will cancel the meeting. If you will not be there at 6:30 pm, please reply ASAP so I can inform the Board in advance if we're not going to have a quorum. Enjoy the long weekend! Frank D. Gmeindl Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board LCI #1703 491 WilsonAvenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.org http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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BB meeting Thursday next week
by Frank Gmeindl 28 Aug '12

28 Aug '12

Bicycle Board Members, Since we have a holiday weekend coming up, I thought I'd get an early start on this. Please find attached a suggested agenda for next week's Thursday (9/6) BB meeting. Please come prepared to say what you want to do in the next 12 months to accomplish the BB's mission. (See procedural guidelines at http://bikemorgantown.com/Docs/2011.07.12_Bicycle_Board_Procedural_Guidelin… ) I'll bring flip charts and record what you say you want to do. Then, you can ask for help and I'll record on the flip chart names of members that say they'll help you. If you want to add anything to the agenda, please reply-to-all with your topic, the desired outcome of addressing it and the amount of time you'll need. Off the top of my head, following are some things that will need to be done in the next 12 months. Conduct annual Bicycle Plan progress review (October) Get money to implement the Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan Review current placement of 2 Bicycle Friendly Community road signs and arrange installation of the remaining 10 signs Replace 2 departed League Cycling Instructors Fill BB membership vacancies Continue to improve the bike route (http://bikemorgantown.com/route_map.php) Establish bicycling education program and bicycle club at Suncrest Middle School Represent the BB on the nascent Connecting Communities coalition The meeting will start promptly at 6:30 pm. If we do not have a quorum at 6:30 pm, I will cancel the meeting. If you will not be there at 6:30 pm, please reply ASAP so I can inform the Board in advance if we're not going to have a quorum. Enjoy the long weekend! Frank D. Gmeindl Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board LCI #1703 491 WilsonAvenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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SRTS MAP-21 $ webinar at 2
by Frank Gmeindl 27 Aug '12

27 Aug '12

Bicycle Board Members, Today at 2 pm, there's a webinar on getting MAP-21 funding for Safe Routes To Schools. Since this is a top priority BB project, I highly encourage us to learn about how to get this money and then to follow-up with action. Info: http://www.advocacyadvance.org/MAP21#webinars Register: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/930589602532147968 Frank

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Re: [Bikeboard] Bike Rack at Suncrest Middle School
by director 24 Aug '12

24 Aug '12

Mr. Watson, Positive Spin has a bike rack that we can donate if you have a way to come pick it up at Marilla Park. Please call me at the nuimber below if you are interested. My daughter attended school at Suncrest, I would very much like to see that be a leading school for bringing back biking and walking. Mr. Napolio was very receptive to the idea when we approached him back then as long as we could provide some assurance of better safety education. I would suggest getting him and maybe some of your other teachers to ride to work as a start. Thank you, Nick Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 -----Original Message----- From: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> Sent 8/23/2012 9:02:29 AM To: "Matthew Watson" <mwlittlejeter2(a)yahoo.com> Cc: bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Bike Rack at Suncrest Middle School Mr. Watson, Thank you for contacting me about obtaining a bicycle rack for Suncrest Middle School. I am chairman of the Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board and our program is called Bike Morgantown. The Bicycle Board does not have a budget so we can't provide you funding for the bicycle rack. However, the following businesses which are Partners in Education with Suncrest Middle School may be able to help: • Mylan • Dynamic Physical Therapy • Centra Bank • Dan Ryan Builders. If you can't get help from your school's Partners in Education, the National Center for Safe Routes to School has a grant program that might provide a mini-grant for your bike rack. You can find information on the program at http://www.saferoutesinfo.org/funding-portal/mini-grants/previous-recipient… . Getting a SRTS mini-grant will probably take many months, though. If your Parent-Teacher-Group favors getting a bike rack, I'd also suggest that they contact Morgantown City Council for support. Last May, the Morgantown City Council unanimously adopted the Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan, http://bikemorgantown.com/Plan/morgantown_bicycle_plan_v15.pdf . Establishing Safe Routes to School in Morgantown is one of the City's highest priority actions in the plan and having a secure place to store your bike when you've ridden safely to school is a logical part of that action. I've attached Bicycle Parking Guidelines that might help you select an appropriate rack. All the racks shown in the attached guidelines are for short-term outdoor parking. To protect your bikes from weather, they should be placed under a roof. The following links from the Safe Routes To Schools program in the United Kingdom also offer some good ideas: http://www.sustrans.org.uk/assets/files/Safe%20Routes/resources/infosheets/… http://www.sustrans.org.uk/assets/files/Safe%20Routes/resources/toolkit/srs… Is your presentation to your PTG at the September 4, 6:30 pm meeting? If so, a representative of the Bicycle Board will attend to support you. Frank D. Gmeindl Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board LCI #1703 491 WilsonAvenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles On Aug 19, 2012, at 10:25 PM, Matthew Watson wrote: Dear Mr. Gmeindle, My name is Matthew Watson. I am an 8th grader at Suncrest Middle School here in Morgantown, WV. I have a strong interest in riding my bike to school, but my school does not have a bicycle rack for me to lock my bicycle to when I get there. I have already written a petition to have my classmates sign to show their interest in getting this bicycle rack at our school, and hope that this will show the administration the interest in getting one. To this point, my petition has approximately 70 signatures, but I am sure that I will have many more in the days to come. In fact, many students and their parents have approached me to say that they are really excited about the idea of getting a bicycle rack so that they can ride to school. I have also approached the school Parent-Teacher-Group to ask that I be allowed to talk at their next meeting about getting this bicycle rack. I have been placed on the agenda for the next meeting in early September. My father works at the Coliseum with Dr. Christiaan Abildso and was talking with him about my push to get a bicycle rack at my school. Dr. Abildso mentioned your name and the Bike Morgantown initiative. He also indicated that you might have a budget or grant program that might allow me to secure the funds to purchase a bicycle rack for my school. I would love to talk with you more about this opportunity. I am very excited about this possibility given the mission of your group as I read more about it on your website ("....advocate for the provision of bicycle travel opportunities to and from locations such as residential, employment, commercial, education, recreation and transit centers; promote the development of safe bicycle routes to schools;"). Based upon what I have read, I feel as if your group is the perfect group for me to ask for help from. If you are unable to help me, do you have any ideas where I might go for help? Thank you very much for any help that you might be able to give me. I look forward to hearing from you in the near future. You may contact me at this e-mail address, or call my father on his cell phone at 304-692-1454 Sincerely, Matthew Watson _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.org http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Re: [Bikeboard] Bike Rack at Suncrest Middle School
by Frank Gmeindl 23 Aug '12

23 Aug '12

Mr. Watson, Thank you for contacting me about obtaining a bicycle rack for Suncrest Middle School. I am chairman of the Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board and our program is called Bike Morgantown. The Bicycle Board does not have a budget so we can't provide you funding for the bicycle rack. However, the following businesses which are Partners in Education with Suncrest Middle School may be able to help: • Mylan • Dynamic Physical Therapy • Centra Bank • Dan Ryan Builders. If you can't get help from your school's Partners in Education, the National Center for Safe Routes to School has a grant program that might provide a mini-grant for your bike rack. You can find information on the program at http://www.saferoutesinfo.org/funding-portal/mini-grants/previous-recipient… . Getting a SRTS mini-grant will probably take many months, though. If your Parent-Teacher-Group favors getting a bike rack, I'd also suggest that they contact Morgantown City Council for support. Last May, the Morgantown City Council unanimously adopted the Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan, http://bikemorgantown.com/Plan/morgantown_bicycle_plan_v15.pdf . Establishing Safe Routes to School in Morgantown is one of the City's highest priority actions in the plan and having a secure place to store your bike when you've ridden safely to school is a logical part of that action. I've attached Bicycle Parking Guidelines that might help you select an appropriate rack. All the racks shown in the attached guidelines are for short-term outdoor parking. To protect your bikes from weather, they should be placed under a roof. The following links from the Safe Routes To Schools program in the United Kingdom also offer some good ideas: http://www.sustrans.org.uk/assets/files/Safe%20Routes/resources/infosheets/… http://www.sustrans.org.uk/assets/files/Safe%20Routes/resources/toolkit/srs… Is your presentation to your PTG at the September 4, 6:30 pm meeting? If so, a representative of the Bicycle Board will attend to support you. Frank D. Gmeindl Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board LCI #1703 491 WilsonAvenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles On Aug 19, 2012, at 10:25 PM, Matthew Watson wrote: > Dear Mr. Gmeindle, > > My name is Matthew Watson. I am an 8th grader at Suncrest Middle School here in Morgantown, WV. I have a strong interest in riding my bike to school, but my school does not have a bicycle rack for me to lock my bicycle to when I get there. I have already written a petition to have my classmates sign to show their interest in getting this bicycle rack at our school, and hope that this will show the administration the interest in getting one. To this point, my petition has approximately 70 signatures, but I am sure that I will have many more in the days to come. In fact, many students and their parents have approached me to say that they are really excited about the idea of getting a bicycle rack so that they can ride to school. I have also approached the school Parent-Teacher-Group to ask that I be allowed to talk at their next meeting about getting this bicycle rack. I have been placed on the agenda for the next meeting in early September. > > My father works at the Coliseum with Dr. Christiaan Abildso and was talking with him about my push to get a bicycle rack at my school. Dr. Abildso mentioned your name and the Bike Morgantown initiative. He also indicated that you might have a budget or grant program that might allow me to secure the funds to purchase a bicycle rack for my school. I would love to talk with you more about this opportunity. I am very excited about this possibility given the mission of your group as I read more about it on your website ("....advocate for the provision of bicycle travel opportunities to and from locations such as residential, employment, commercial, education, recreation and transit centers; promote the development of safe bicycle routes to schools;"). Based upon what I have read, I feel as if your group is the perfect group for me to ask for help from. If you are unable to help me, do you have any ideas where I might go for help? > > Thank you very much for any help that you might be able to give me. I look forward to hearing from you in the near future. You may contact me at this e-mail address, or call my father on his cell phone at 304-692-1454 > > Sincerely, > > Matthew Watson

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Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Bike Rack at Suncrest Middle School
by Chip Wamsley 23 Aug '12

23 Aug '12

To All, Don't the schools have larger companies that partner with that specific school. They might want to do a bike rack as part of their partnership. Chip -----Original Message----- From: "Damien Davis" <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> Sent 8/20/2012 9:16:45 AM To: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> Cc: bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Bike Rack at Suncrest Middle School Frank, Maybe the Bike Board could partner with the School or the School Board and apply for a Bikes Belong grant to get bike rack for more than one school. 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 From: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> To: bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Sent: Monday, August 20, 2012 7:31:28 AM Subject: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Bike Rack at Suncrest Middle School What shall I tell Mr. Watson? Begin forwarded message: From: Matthew Watson <mwlittlejeter2(a)yahoo.com> Date: August 19, 2012 10:25:07 PM EDT To: "frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> Subject: Bike Rack at Suncrest Middle School Reply-To: Matthew Watson <mwlittlejeter2(a)yahoo.com> Dear Mr. Gmeindle, My name is Matthew Watson. I am an 8th grader at Suncrest Middle School here in Morgantown, WV. I have a strong interest in riding my bike to school, but my school does not have a bicycle rack for me to lock my bicycle to when I get there. I have already written a petition to have my classmates sign to show their interest in getting this bicycle rack at our school, and hope that this will show the administration the interest in getting one. To this point, my petition has approximately 70 signatures, but I am sure that I will have many more in the days to come. In fact, many students and their parents have approached me to say that they are really excited about the idea of getting a bicycle rack so that they can ride to school. I have also approached the school Parent-Teacher-Group to ask that I be allowed to talk at their next meeting about getting this bicycle rack. I have been placed on the agenda for the next meeting in early September. My father works at the Coliseum with Dr. Christiaan Abildso and was talking with him about my push to get a bicycle rack at my school. Dr. Abildso mentioned your name and the Bike Morgantown initiative. He also indicated that you might have a budget or grant program that might allow me to secure the funds to purchase a bicycle rack for my school. I would love to talk with you more about this opportunity. I am very excited about this possibility given the mission of your group as I read more about it on your website ("....advocate for the provision of bicycle travel opportunities to and from locations such as residential, employment, commercial, education, recreation and transit centers; promote the development of safe bicycle routes to schools;"). Based upon what I have read, I feel as if your group is the perfect group for me to ask for help from. If you are unable to help me, do you have any ideas where I might go for help? Thank you very much for any help that you might be able to give me. I look forward to hearing from you in the near future. You may contact me at this e-mail address, or call my father on his cell phone at 304-692-1454 Sincerely, Matthew Watson _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.org http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.org http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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AASHTO Webinar starts at 2 pm
by Frank Gmeindl 22 Aug '12

22 Aug '12

http://www.planning.org/calendar/event.htm?EventID=21072 This is part 2 of the 7 part webinar on the new AASHTO Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities. It begins at 2 pm today. Frank

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Fwd: Bike Rack at Suncrest Middle School
by Frank Gmeindl 20 Aug '12

20 Aug '12

What shall I tell Mr. Watson? Begin forwarded message: > From: Matthew Watson <mwlittlejeter2(a)yahoo.com> > Date: August 19, 2012 10:25:07 PM EDT > To: "frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Subject: Bike Rack at Suncrest Middle School > Reply-To: Matthew Watson <mwlittlejeter2(a)yahoo.com> > > Dear Mr. Gmeindle, > > My name is Matthew Watson. I am an 8th grader at Suncrest Middle School here in Morgantown, WV. I have a strong interest in riding my bike to school, but my school does not have a bicycle rack for me to lock my bicycle to when I get there. I have already written a petition to have my classmates sign to show their interest in getting this bicycle rack at our school, and hope that this will show the administration the interest in getting one. To this point, my petition has approximately 70 signatures, but I am sure that I will have many more in the days to come. In fact, many students and their parents have approached me to say that they are really excited about the idea of getting a bicycle rack so that they can ride to school. I have also approached the school Parent-Teacher-Group to ask that I be allowed to talk at their next meeting about getting this bicycle rack. I have been placed on the agenda for the next meeting in early September. > > My father works at the Coliseum with Dr. Christiaan Abildso and was talking with him about my push to get a bicycle rack at my school. Dr. Abildso mentioned your name and the Bike Morgantown initiative. He also indicated that you might have a budget or grant program that might allow me to secure the funds to purchase a bicycle rack for my school. I would love to talk with you more about this opportunity. I am very excited about this possibility given the mission of your group as I read more about it on your website ("....advocate for the provision of bicycle travel opportunities to and from locations such as residential, employment, commercial, education, recreation and transit centers; promote the development of safe bicycle routes to schools;"). Based upon what I have read, I feel as if your group is the perfect group for me to ask for help from. If you are unable to help me, do you have any ideas where I might go for help? > > Thank you very much for any help that you might be able to give me. I look forward to hearing from you in the near future. You may contact me at this e-mail address, or call my father on his cell phone at 304-692-1454 > > Sincerely, > > Matthew Watson

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IMPORTANT: Domain change BikeBoard list
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 17 Aug '12

17 Aug '12

Everyone, Good news! The domain name for the Bicycle Board email list is changing to bikemorgantown.com. This change will occur Friday morning between 12:00 a.m - 6:00 a.m. I will send another message to this list to alert you when the change is complete. Until Friday morning you may continue to send emails to bikeboard(a)cheat.org, but after the change you will need to send emails to bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com . Again, bikeboard(a)cheat.org is changing to bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com! Also, I am phasing out my freesource(a)cheat.org address. Please remove it from your address book and change it to Jonathan Rosenbaum <jr(a)wvcompletestreets.org> . Thanks! -Jonathan p.s. I count the word "change" 7 times in the body of this message. That's a lot of change. 8 times! :)

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IMPORTANT: Domain change implemented
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 17 Aug '12

17 Aug '12

The domain change has been implemented for this email list. To send email to the BikeBoard email list, you must now send it to bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com . -Jonathan

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AASHTO webinar
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 10 Aug '12

10 Aug '12

Emily Vasile wants to share with the Bicycle Board an upcoming AASHTO webinar on August 22, 2 - 3 PM: http://www.planning.org/calendar/event.htm?EventID=21072 -Jonathan

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Fwd: Pedestrian & Cyclist-Motor Vehicle crashes, WV 2000-2006
by Frank Gmeindl 08 Aug '12

08 Aug '12

Some interesting stats: Mon County ranks 5th in the state in ped-MV crashes but 24th in bicycle-MV crashes. You can see and hear the presentation at the next Traffic Commission meeting. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> > Date: August 8, 2012 3:04:12 PM EDT > To: Bill Reger-Nash <wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Bob Anderson <randerson(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Christiaan Abildso <cgabildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Dan Harris <harrisda(a)wvuhealthcare.com>, David Small <dsmall1(a)mix.wvu.edu>, Debbie Cain <dcain(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Dwight Harshbarger <dwight.harshbarger(a)gmail.com>, George Lilley <mgranlil(a)frontier.com>, Ilana Chertok <ichertok(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Jan Derry <jderry(a)nwvcil.org>, Jimmie Simmons <Jsimmons2642(a)yahoo.com>, Margaret Stout <Margaret.Stout(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Maria Smith <mariasmith(a)busride.org>, Martha Summers <msummers(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Mary Gutmann <maryg1010(a)comcast.net>, Michael Graham <mwgraham11(a)gmail.com>, Regina Mayolo <reginam(a)verizon.net>, Sarah Bias <sarahbias(a)gmail.com>, Stan Cohen <Stanley.Cohen(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Tom Bias <tbias(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Angela Wiley <wileya120(a)gmail.com>, Bill Austin <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, Claire Chantler <cchantler(a)nwvcil.org>, Courtney Pawlak <cpawlak(a)mix.wvu.edu>, Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Danielle Williams <dwilliams(a)labyrinth.net>, Don Spencer <dspencer36(a)comcast.net>, Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org>, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, Hugh Kierig <Hugh.Kierig(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Jim Rye <Jim.Rye(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Jonathan Rosenbaum <freesource(a)cheat.org>, Josh Woods <joshua.woods(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Kevin Leyden <Kevin.Leyden(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Maria Brann <Maria.Brann(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Matt Cross <crossnyc(a)hotmail.com>, Melody Thomas <mthoma29(a)mix.wvu.edu>, Michael Simms <michael.d.simms(a)gmail.com>, Mike Breiding <mike(a)EpicRoadTrips.us>, Nick Hein <director(a)positivespin.org>, Ron Bane <citycouncilward1(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Roy Nutter <roy.nutter(a)mail.wvu.edu> > Subject: Pedestrian & Cyclist-Motor Vehicle crashes, WV 2000-2006 > Reply-To: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> > > There was some interest expressed in the final product of Courtney Pawlak's MPH internship. Please find attached a PDF of the poster she presented re: statewide crash data and an excel table with county-specific rates of pedestrian-motor vehicle crashes, cyclist-motor vehicle crashes, and combined - all per 100,000 residents. > > Nugget: estimated $1.07 BILLION in costs related to ped/cyclist-vehicle crash injuries & fatalities in the 7 years of data statewide (~$150 million per year on average). > For data heads: statewide - roughly 20.6 crashes per 100,000 residents using a 5 year moving average from 2000-2005 (5.5 cyclist & 15.1 pedestrian) > For morbid types: there were 206 fatalities over the 7 years (~30 per year) > For senior citizens: 47 of the 206 fatalities were aged 60+ > For parents: 32 of the 206 fatalities were <16 years old > For Mon County residents: 5th highest ped-bike rate of 40.7 crashes per 100,000 residents (5.2 cyclist & 35.5 ped- per 100,000 residents) > > Courtney is preparing a final report that we anticipate sharing with the WV AARP for those with interest. > > Because the Pedestrian Safety Board will NOT likely meet in September (Bill & I will both be traveling), I have asked Courtney to present to the Traffic Commission directly and encourage our members to attend that meeting. We could fairly easily drill down to Morgantown specific numbers, including corridors, fatality rates, etc. > > Damien - please add a presentation by Courtney to the September TC agenda and confirm to all that the meeting will be 6:30 on Sept 5th in Council chambers. > Thank you, > Christiaan > > Walk more, safely > > Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board > Christiaan Abildso, Chair > Bill Reger-Nash, Vice Chair > http://www.morgantown.com/ped-safety-board.htm

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Last night's BB meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 03 Aug '12

03 Aug '12

Bill Austin, Damien Davis, Nick Hein, Emily Vasil, Frank Gmeindl, Marilyn Newcome, Chet Parsons, Jonathan Rosenbaum, Derek Springston and Chip Wamsley arranged their day and managed their time yesterday to attend the Bicycle Board meeting which began at 6:30 pm. Several days prior to the meeting, Alice Vernon and Traci Liebig notified the chairman that they would not be attending. At 6:36 pm, I cancelled the meeting because we did not have a quorum, i.e. we had less than 50% of the voting members. Frank D. Gmeindl Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board LCI #1703 491 WilsonAvenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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BB members ride
by Frank Gmeindl 02 Aug '12

02 Aug '12

Roy, At last night's TC meeting, I stated that most BB members don't ride bicycles. I was wrong. Of the current 13 active members, 11 ride regularly. At tonight's meeting, I will follow up on your suggestion that we all go for a ride together. Thanks. Frank D. Gmeindl Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board LCI #1703 491 WilsonAvenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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News
by Frank Gmeindl 01 Aug '12

01 Aug '12

Last night, gunnar presented the unicycle report to City Council. They seemed to agree with it but because it hadn't been run by the Traffic Commission yet, they sent it back to the TC. Tonight I presented it to the TC and they voted to accept it and to recommend to City Council that they take no action on unicycles. The Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan requires quarterly progress reports. Since Council adopted the plan May 1, this first report is due today. At tonight's TC meeting, I reminded the TC of this and requested that the TC take appropriate action to get it. The TC chair, Roy Nutter agreed to write a message to the City Manager reminding him that the report is due. I also requested that the police include in the report the number of motorist-bicyclist rights and duties cards they've distributed to motorists and to bicyclists and why they gave them. The City Engineer's office (Damien) reported; 1. The Mon Blvd. bicycle climbing lane won't be installed until October at the earliest. 2. Two bicycle friendly community signs have been erected: one on Mon Blvd. by the Coliseum and one on South University Av. by Aldi's. He has 10 more signs. While we recommended 6 locations, the two signs erected are not at the exact locations that we recommended. WVDOH didn't like 3 of our locations and will not put signs there. 3. Walgreen's and WVDOH will install additional signs to keep motorists who are exiting Walgreen's onto Green Bag Rd. from running over bicyclists and pedestrians who are in the crosswalk on the Decker's Creek trail. See you tomorrow night. Please remember to come prepared to say what you want to do in the next 12 months to accomplish the BB's mission. Frank P.S. Enforcement action #7 and Evaluation action #2 state: “Measure bicycle use, bicycle crashes, bicycle injuries, and bicycle-related citations and publish the results quarterly and yearly. Analyze data to identify opportunities for increasing bicycle use and reducing crashes. Every year, 2 months before the beginning of the City's annual budget cycle, conduct an annual review with City Council, Chief of Police, City Engineer and the Bicycle Board of trends in bicycle use, bicycle crashes, bicycle injuries and, bicycle-related citations and identify required changes to the Bicycle Plan and related plans and operations.”

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BB meeting this Thursday
by Frank Gmeindl 29 Jul '12

29 Jul '12

Bicycle Board Members, For this Thursday's meeting, please come prepared to say what you want to do in the next 12 months to accomplish the BB's mission. (See procedural guidelines at http://bikemorgantown.com/Docs/2011.07.12_Bicycle_Board_Procedural_Guidelin… ) I'll bring flip charts and record what you say you want to do. Then, you can ask for help and I'll record names of members that say they'll help you. This will probably take up the whole meeting so I'm not sending the usual agenda. If we have time, here are some other things you might want to discuss: Bicycle Friendly Community road signs Grants for bicycle plan implementation Bicycle Plan annual review Bicyclist-Motorists rights and duties cards Unicycles The future of Positive Spin If you have any other items to discuss, please reply-all with them. The meeting begins at 6:30 pm in the Public Safety Center Conference Room. Frank Lead, follow or get out of the way - Thomas Paine

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Unicycles (was July Traffic Commission Meeting)
by Frank Gmeindl 28 Jul '12

28 Jul '12

Roy, FYI, Terrence has forwarded the Bicycle Board Unicycle Committee's draft unicycle report to City Council and Council will discuss it at next Tuesday's Committee of the Whole meeting. (See agenda at http://www.morgantownwv.gov/wp-content/uploads/07-31-12_COW.pdf. The unicycle report is part of the agenda packet.) As you know, the Traffic Commission requested the Bicycle Board to review the unicycle issue and to provide recommendations to the Traffic Commission. Since the Bicycle Board has not met since May and the Traffic Commission did not meet in July while Terrence had promised Council in June that the Bicycle Board's recommendation would be presented at the July 31 COW, we are assuming (hoping) that the Bicycle Board and Traffic Commission would have approved the report as submitted to Terrence. Frank On Jun 29, 2012, at 7:40 PM, Roy Nutter wrote: > e-mail a DRAFT to the city manager. Explain that a final report will be submitted to the TC at its August meeting because of no meeting scheduled in July....Roy > > >>>> Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> 6/29/2012 4:59 PM >>> > Roy, > > The City Manager promised City Council that at the July 31 COW meeting, the Bicycle Board would provide recommendations on the unicycle issue. (See http://www.morgantown.com/manager-weekly-newsletters/2012/06-08-12-City_Cou…) > > Since the Traffic Commission will not meet until August, how would you recommend we handle this? > > > Frank D. Gmeindl > Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board > LCI #1703 > 491 WilsonAvenue > Morgantown, WV 26501 > 304-376-0446 > Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles > > > > On Jun 29, 2012, at 8:47 AM, Damien Davis wrote: > >> All, >> >> The July Traffic Commission meeting scheduled for the 4th is canceled. We will meeting again August 1st. Enjoy your holiday. >> >> 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: Fwd: Positive Spin
by Frank Gmeindl 27 Jul '12

27 Jul '12

Begin forwarded message: > From: Alice Vernon <vernon.mail(a)gmail.com> > Date: July 27, 2012 11:31:48 AM EDT > To: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Positive Spin > > Sounds like a good idea to me. > Alice > > On Fri, Jul 27, 2012 at 5:09 AM, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> Bicycle Board Members, >> >> A local bicyclist who wishes to remain anonymous observed to me that >> regarding Positive Spin, he thinks Mark Wise has someone who is willing to >> do bicycle mechanical work, but there still needs to be some administrative >> oversight of the PS center. He suggests that the Bicycle Board establish a >> committee of three persons to run the center, communicate with the public >> and BOPARC, supervise the work of the mechanic and have the center generally >> overseen as an education and resource center of the BB. Perhaps the >> committee of three could be non-BB members recruited for that purpose. >> Perhaps the BB could ask the city for an extra $5 grand to operate the >> structure and to pay the rent to BOPARC. He believes that BOPARC might >> support you on that. The “rent” is $200 a month. The rest of the cash could >> be used for operation expenses, education of school kids, etc. The Positive >> Spin has made unique significant contributions doing some bike education and >> bike distribution in the area, and it would be unfortunate to let its >> marketing and reputation for success completely die. Even if the PS center >> could just be open for sales and swaps on Saturday mornings but hold >> periodic classes and special events after school and on weekday evenings. >> Perhaps the BB could even install a black board and hold a couple of its >> meetings each year at the center. >> >> Frank >> >> >> On Jul 16, 2012, at 10:33 PM, director wrote: >> >> Butch, Frank, Marc et al, >> Positive Spin has always netted some income at the end each year, primarily >> from the sale of recycled bikes. This is only because our overhead is quite >> low. I'll be happy to give a financial summary if interested parties can >> get together as group so I only have to do it once. This year, which is our >> best ever, we have grossed about $16000 up to now - as much as we have ever >> made in an entire year. I'm in the process of getting together monthly >> reports for this year but an average month has about $1000 expenses. We do >> a lot of unpaid activities like Toy Drive, Bikes for the World (overseas) >> that serve to clear out our otherwise unusable inventory. If you advertised >> through the Bike League or Alliance for Biking and Walking I'm sure you >> could find someone much better trained and experienced for the job. If they >> could add kids' "cycling skills" classes, mechanic training, camps, etc. >> they could bring in additional net income - probably enough to pay them a >> living wage. >> >> Currently I plan to close the doors Aug. 1 but if there is enough interest >> in keeping things going I'll hold off the fire sale until someone has been >> appointed to pay the bills. There are several volunteers who are not in >> this social circle who would like to continue volunteering in non-leadership >> roles. Jen Previll - data entry, showroom help. Ken Rice, Bill Jones - >> repair, freakbikes, showroom help. Joe Sallmen-repair, shop help. Danielle >> Williams and Derek Springston have expressed keen interest in keeping things >> going in some way. My suggestion to Marc was that the mission be scaled >> back from sustainable transportation to bike recycling/bike-ped education. >> This would drop the advocacy and infrastructure aspects, as well as >> transit/carpool travel modes. >> >> It's late and I'm tired, so that's all the coherent stuff I can contribute >> at the moment. I'm anxious to see new leadership emerge to continue filling >> this important niche of getting bikes that wouldn't get used otherwise to >> people who wouldn't be able to get one otherwise. And training them to use >> them safely and enjoyably. Thanks to all of you, for all you've done so far >> and for the kind words of grattitude. The best thanks, though, will be to >> see what I've started continue after I'm gone. >> Nick >> >> Nick Hein LCI# 1705 >> Director, Positive Spin >> 803 East Brockway Ave >> Morgantown, WV >> ph 304-276-0213 >> >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: "Graber, Stephen" <sggraber(a)hsc.wvu.edu> >> Sent 7/16/2012 9:57:26 PM >> To: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, "Bicycle Board" >> <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> >> Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Positive Spin >> >> Was Nick able to derive any income at all from Positive Spin? If so perhaps >> it could be "sold" (I know it's a non-profit) to some like-minded individual >> and perhaps the BB could help BoParc advertise and interview candidates. >> With the right person and possibly help from the City and/or BoParc I would >> think the operation might continue almost as is while providing just enough >> income to support a "director" that would manage things and oversee whatever >> volunteers are manning the place now. Doubtful anyone will ever give quite >> as much as Nick but perhaps they could come close enough to keep Positive >> Spin spinning. >> 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)cheat.org [bikeboard-bounces(a)cheat.org] On Behalf Of >> Frank Gmeindl [fgmeindl(a)gmail.com] >> Sent: Monday, July 16, 2012 6:35 PM >> To: Bicycle Board >> Subject: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Positive Spin >> >> Bicycle Board Members, >> >> Please reply-to-all at your earliest convenience with your thoughts or >> recommendations for a response to Mark. He is director of BOPARC. >> >> Frank D. Gmeindl >> Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board >> LCI #1703 >> 491 WilsonAvenue >> Morgantown, WV 26501 >> 304-376-0446 >> Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles >> >> >> >> Begin forwarded message: >> >> From: "Mark Wise" <mwise(a)boparc.org> >> Date: July 16, 2012 3:05:47 PM EDT >> To: <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> >> >> Frank, I was hoping to speak to the Bike Board about a concern I have >> related to Bike activities in our community. As you may know Nick Hein of >> Positive Spin is leaving the area. He has been a vital part of the Positive >> Spin operation. He has approached BOPARC about continuing the services that >> Positive Spin provided. We do not have the staffing or expertise to do this >> but think that it is an important service to offer our community. Do you >> have any thoughts on how we could integrate the Positive Spin operation >> under the Bike Board and BOPARC’s umbrella of responsibility? I know we >> cannot do this alone. Any thoughts? Mark Wise mwise(a)boparc.org >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Bikeboard mailing list >> Bikeboard(a)cheat.org >> http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Bikeboard mailing list >> Bikeboard(a)cheat.org >> http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Bikeboard mailing list >> Bikeboard(a)cheat.org >> http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Positive Spin
by director 27 Jul '12

27 Jul '12

Butch, Frank, Marc et al, Positive Spin has always netted some income at the end each year, primarily from the sale of recycled bikes. This is only because our overhead is quite low. I'll be happy to give a financial summary if interested parties can get together as group so I only have to do it once. This year, which is our best ever, we have grossed about $16000 up to now - as much as we have ever made in an entire year. I'm in the process of getting together monthly reports for this year but an average month has about $1000 expenses. We do a lot of unpaid activities like Toy Drive, Bikes for the World (overseas) that serve to clear out our otherwise unusable inventory. If you advertised through the Bike League or Alliance for Biking and Walking I'm sure you could find someone much better trained and experienced for the job. If they could add kids' "cycling skills" classes, mechanic training, camps, etc. they could bring in additional net income - probably enough to pay them a living wage. Currently I plan to close the doors Aug. 1 but if there is enough interest in keeping things going I'll hold off the fire sale until someone has been appointed to pay the bills. There are several volunteers who are not in this social circle who would like to continue volunteering in non-leadership roles. Jen Previll - data entry, showroom help. Ken Rice, Bill Jones - repair, freakbikes, showroom help. Joe Sallmen-repair, shop help. Danielle Williams and Derek Springston have expressed keen interest in keeping things going in some way. My suggestion to Marc was that the mission be scaled back from sustainable transportation to bike recycling/bike-ped education. This would drop the advocacy and infrastructure aspects, as well as transit/carpool travel modes. It's late and I'm tired, so that's all the coherent stuff I can contribute at the moment. I'm anxious to see new leadership emerge to continue filling this important niche of getting bikes that wouldn't get used otherwise to people who wouldn't be able to get one otherwise. And training them to use them safely and enjoyably. Thanks to all of you, for all you've done so far and for the kind words of grattitude. The best thanks, though, will be to see what I've started continue after I'm gone. Nick Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 -----Original Message----- From: "Graber, Stephen" <sggraber(a)hsc.wvu.edu> Sent 7/16/2012 9:57:26 PM To: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, "Bicycle Board" <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Positive Spin Was Nick able to derive any income at all from Positive Spin? If so perhaps it could be "sold" (I know it's a non-profit) to some like-minded individual and perhaps the BB could help BoParc advertise and interview candidates. With the right person and possibly help from the City and/or BoParc I would think the operation might continue almost as is while providing just enough income to support a "director" that would manage things and oversee whatever volunteers are manning the place now. Doubtful anyone will ever give quite as much as Nick but perhaps they could come close enough to keep Positive Spin spinning. 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)cheat.org [bikeboard-bounces(a)cheat.org] On Behalf Of Frank Gmeindl [fgmeindl(a)gmail.com] Sent: Monday, July 16, 2012 6:35 PM To: Bicycle Board Subject: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Positive Spin Bicycle Board Members, Please reply-to-all at your earliest convenience with your thoughts or recommendations for a response to Mark. He is director of BOPARC. Frank D. Gmeindl Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board LCI #1703 491 WilsonAvenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles Begin forwarded message: From: "Mark Wise" <mwise(a)boparc.org> Date: July 16, 2012 3:05:47 PM EDT To: <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> Frank, I was hoping to speak to the Bike Board about a concern I have related to Bike activities in our community. As you may know Nick Hein of Positive Spin is leaving the area. He has been a vital part of the Positive Spin operation. He has approached BOPARC about continuing the services that Positive Spin provided. We do not have the staffing or expertise to do this but think that it is an important service to offer our community. Do you have any thoughts on how we could integrate the Positive Spin operation under the Bike Board and BOPARC’s umbrella of responsibility? I know we cannot do this alone. Any thoughts? Mark Wise mwise(a)boparc.org _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)cheat.org http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Could we do something like this?
by director 26 Jul '12

26 Jul '12

How about putting "Welcome to Bike Friendly Morgantown" on the old Whitetail rooftop sign?? http://www.treehugger.com/bikes/4-story-portland-mural-welcomes-you-america… Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213

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Re: [Bikeboard] August TC Meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 25 Jul '12

25 Jul '12

Damien, Please find the Bicycle Board report to the Traffic Commission at https://www.dropbox.com/s/3h7i1jy6cermyve/20120801Report_to_TC.doc. Could you please also arrange to have the appropriate individuals answer the following questions at the meeting? Police: How many rights and duties information cards have been distributed to motorists and to bicyclists by month. If possible, include circumstances in which cards were distributed, e.g. given to motorist for passing a cyclist too close; given to bicyclist for failure to stop at a stop sign, etc.? City Engineer: What are the status and plans for Mon Blvd. bicycle climbing lane? City Engineer: What are the status and plans for Bicycle Friendly Community road signs? For signs that have been erected, please include location and if convenient, latitude and longitude in addition to roadway name and nearest crossroad. City Engineer: What are the status and plans for Walgreen's Sabraton egress and protection of cyclists crossing Green Bag Rd.? City Engineer: What has the City done to implement the Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan since City Council adopted it May 1? Frank D. Gmeindl Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board LCI #1703 491 WilsonAvenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles On Jul 24, 2012, at 9:23 AM, Damien Davis wrote: > All, > > Please send me your agenda items for the August meeting by the end of the day tomorrow. I'll will be sending it out on Friday. 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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Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: August TC Meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 25 Jul '12

25 Jul '12

Derek, Thanks for the feedback. Please see my responses in-line below. Frank On Jul 24, 2012, at 1:49 PM, Derek Springston wrote: > Frank, > For the question below about the BFC Signs, if we provided the recommended locations map, can we more specifically ask for what locations were installed. Will do although I won't be surprised if WVDOH didn't record lat long when they installed them. > > In the TC report, I glanced over it and it looked fine to me with these exceptions: > Can we format the table so it's all on one page? Thanks for prompting me to look at it again. Apparently, viewing it in Dropbox without downloading it somewhat corrupts it. I'll remind Damien to download it when he preps it for distribution to the TC. The table may still run over multiple pages though. > > The Cyclist Police Information Card might be a little better if we: > -included a qualifier about kids being allowed to ride on sidewalks > -use an effective white front headlight and red rear reflector.... (is the red rear reflector, just a reflector and not a light?) §17C-11-7. Lamps and other equipment on bicycles. (a) Every bicycle when in use at nighttime shall be equipped with a lamp on the front which shall emit a white light visible from a distance of at least five hundred feet to the front and with a red reflector on the rear of a type approved by the department which shall be visible from all distances from fifty feet to three hundred feet to the rear when directly in front of lawful upper beams of head lamps on a motor vehicle. A lamp emitting a red light visible from a distance of five hundred feet to the rear may be used in addition to the red reflector.) > - I realize this doesn't necessarily affect this email and that comments for this are waaaaay past due, but noticed it and thought I'd go ahead and put it on record even if it doesn't get added or changed later. This is also assuming they are valuable comments! :) Man, you're sure right there. We worked this over quite a bit on the BB to come to what we have and I don't want to change it now that the TC and CC have reviewed it. I know at least Councilman Wes Nugent wants to make some changes to it so I propose we go with the flow. (Actually, I have a problem with the card saying motorists must leave 3-feet when they pass. That's not the law in WV.) > > > That's all I saw... > ~Derek > > > On Tue, Jul 24, 2012 at 11:12 AM, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Bicycle Board Members, > > Please reply before noon tomorrow (Wednesday). > > Please find the Traffic Commission at https://www.dropbox.com/s/3h7i1jy6cermyve/20120801Report_to_TC.doc. Let me know if you want any changes. > > When I submit the report to Damien, I plan to ask him to include in the TC agenda the following requests: > > Police: How many rights and duties information cards have been distributed to motorists and to bicyclists by month. If possible, include circumstances in which cards were distributed, e.g. given to motorist for passing a cyclist too close; given to bicyclist for failure to stop at a stop sign? > City Engineer: What are the status and plans for Mon Blvd. bicycle climbing lane? (I thought this was going to be installed in July.) > City Engineer: What are the status and plans for Bicycle Friendly Community road signs? (I think they're up but I don't know how many or where.) > City Engineer: What are the status and plans Walgreen's Sabraton egress and protection of cyclists crossing Green Bag Rd.? > City Engineer: What has the City done to implement the Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan since City Council adopted it May 1? > > > Frank D. Gmeindl > Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board > LCI #1703 > 491 WilsonAvenue > Morgantown, WV 26501 > 304-376-0446 > Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles > > > > > Begin forwarded message: > >> From: Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> >> Date: July 24, 2012 9:23:14 AM EDT >> To: 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>, Andrea Soccorsi <Andrea.Soccorsi(a)Mail.WVU.edu>, Barbara Shellito <bshellito(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Christiaan Abildso <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Ken Martis <kmartis(a)wvu.edu>, Margaret Roberts <Margaretormike(a)aol.com>, Roy Nutter <rnutter(a)wvu.edu>, Terry Hough <though(a)cityofmorgantown.org> >> Subject: August TC Meeting >> Reply-To: ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org >> >> All, >> >> Please send me your agenda items for the August meeting by the end of the day tomorrow. I'll will be sending it out on Friday. 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 >> >> > > > _______________________________________________ > 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 >

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Fwd: August TC Meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 25 Jul '12

25 Jul '12

Bicycle Board Members, Please reply before noon tomorrow (Wednesday). Please find the Traffic Commission at https://www.dropbox.com/s/3h7i1jy6cermyve/20120801Report_to_TC.doc. Let me know if you want any changes. When I submit the report to Damien, I plan to ask him to include in the TC agenda the following requests: Police: How many rights and duties information cards have been distributed to motorists and to bicyclists by month. If possible, include circumstances in which cards were distributed, e.g. given to motorist for passing a cyclist too close; given to bicyclist for failure to stop at a stop sign? City Engineer: What are the status and plans for Mon Blvd. bicycle climbing lane? (I thought this was going to be installed in July.) City Engineer: What are the status and plans for Bicycle Friendly Community road signs? (I think they're up but I don't know how many or where.) City Engineer: What are the status and plans Walgreen's Sabraton egress and protection of cyclists crossing Green Bag Rd.? City Engineer: What has the City done to implement the Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan since City Council adopted it May 1? Frank D. Gmeindl Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board LCI #1703 491 WilsonAvenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles Begin forwarded message: > From: Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Date: July 24, 2012 9:23:14 AM EDT > To: 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>, Andrea Soccorsi <Andrea.Soccorsi(a)Mail.WVU.edu>, Barbara Shellito <bshellito(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Christiaan Abildso <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Ken Martis <kmartis(a)wvu.edu>, Margaret Roberts <Margaretormike(a)aol.com>, Roy Nutter <rnutter(a)wvu.edu>, Terry Hough <though(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Subject: August TC Meeting > Reply-To: ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org > > All, > > Please send me your agenda items for the August meeting by the end of the day tomorrow. I'll will be sending it out on Friday. 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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Re: [Bikeboard] Question about Bike Trails
by Frank Gmeindl 17 Jul '12

17 Jul '12

Hi Matt, I don't think I'll be able to show you any intersections in Morgantown that are extraordinarily bicycle friendly. With our hilly terrain and no money, we've chosen to educate people to ride safely and confidently in the current situation and to educate public officials on cyclists' needs. This year, the League of American Bicyclists gave Morgantown bronze level recognition as a bicycle-friendly community primarily for our education program and secondarily for our planning. Most of the main streets in Morgantown are controlled by the state. For most of the years that LAB has been evaluating states for bicycle friendliness, WV has ranked 50. This year, it's 48. Getting the state to do anything primarily for cyclists is extremely difficult. I expect you're familiar with the 6 Es: Education, Enforcement, Engineering, Encouragement, Evaluation and Equity that LAB uses to evaluate communities. We chose to start off emphasizing education because we felt we could realize the most benefit by educating cyclists how to ride safely and confidently given the present infrastructure. We also chose to emphasize education to help City and State officials to learn how to make our community more bicycle friendly. Those of us that teach believe that if cyclists operated their bicycles as vehicles and if both cyclists and motorists obeyed traffic rules some costly infrastructure "improvements" could be unnecessary. That said, we can't expect 5-14 year olds to be competent drivers and so we must identify reasonable solutions to protect them. Our community has chosen to bus them all and/or have adults drive them to school. Creating Safe Routes to Schools is one of the top priority projects in the Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan that City Council approved last May (attached). Many streets in Morgantown do not have sidewalks and so they also don't have crosswalks. We also have a Pedestrian Safety Board that has a prioritized plan for installing sidewalks and crosswalks as well as more multi-modal traffic control. However, whether children ride on sidewalks and in crosswalks or on the streets, their safety still depends on motorists paying attention, driving at appropriate speeds and not running them over: enforcement. Both local bicycling and pedestrian advocates face the same problem: a state that's motor-vehicle focused and a State and City that have little money. So far, nobody locally that I know has done a complete life-cycle economics study of bussing & driving children versus investing in infrastructure to enable them to walk or bike safely. Just getting started on that will take a major culture shift that we're just starting to talk about in our long range transportation planning (30 year horizon). Discussing such with you would probably be more pleasant on the trails but we could also discuss such on the roads accepting that we might have some distractions. Frank On Jul 17, 2012, at 2:00 PM, Matthew Boggs wrote: > Hi Frank, > > Thanks for the quick reply and great info!! We are excited to hear our road bikes should handle the nice rail trail system there. Can't wait to get pedaling there! > > We live in a town about half the size of Morgantown which is trying to take some steps to making the community more cycling friendly so we will be looking for ideas to take back home as well regarding making intersections safer for cyclists, especially children who elect to bike to school from nearby neighborhoods. Do you know of some good intersections in town we should check out for ideas to take back to our City Council? Possibly examples of signage, crosswalk markers, special stoplight programming, etc, with cyclists in mind. > > Thanks again! > > -matt > Rubber Side Down > > On Tue, Jul 17, 2012 at 12:22 PM, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Hi Matt! > > I ride 700x 23 GP 4000's on the crushed limestone sections of the rail trail with no problem. The Monongahela River Trail, Caperton Trail and Deckers Creek Trail as well as the trail all the way to Shinnston WV is fine for our tires. The crushed limestone is small and well-packed; a little slower rolling than asphalt and a bit dustier on dry days. Approximately 10 miles of the trail within the City are asphalt and several miles of the trail in and near Fairmont are asphalt. > > We also have great road rides around here that I'd be glad to show you. > > Other bike related items: > > Morgantown has 2 excellent bike shops: Wamsley Cycles, http://www.wamsleycycles.com/ located right on the trail and Pathfinder, http://www.pathfinderwv.com/ located right in the heart of downtown. > > The local bicycles clubs, Monongalia Bicycle Club and Country Roads cyclists have regularly scheduled rides. See the Monongalia Bicycle Club calendar at https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=64i6hoaouqrdmetaeu7o1en6a0@group.… and the Country Roads Cyclists' ride list at http://www.crcyclists.org/CurrentRideSch.html . > > Both clubs have Google groups that list races and impromptu rides. See https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/monbikeclub for the Monongalia Bicycle Clubs group and https://groups.google.com/forum/?hl=en&fromgroups#!forum/CRcyclists for the Country Roads Cyclists google group. The google groups sometimes have post ride reports that might provide you more specific insights into the rides. > > Morgantown offers some great eats for bicyclists including Terra Cafe, Black Bear Burritos, Chaan Thai, Mother India, Sargasso ($$), Kenyan Cafe, Puglioni's, Rio Grande, Mountain State Brewery, Morgantown Brewing Co. > > I'm copying this message to the monbikeclub and the CRC so members can share with you other opportunities of which they may know. > > Frank D. Gmeindl > Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board > LCI #1703 > 491 WilsonAvenue > Morgantown, WV 26501 > 304-376-0446 > Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles > > > On Jul 17, 2012, at 10:13 AM, Matthew Boggs wrote: > >> Hi, >> >> We will be coming to Morgantown for a biking vacation from Illinois in a few weeks. I see that Morgantown has a lot of constructed bike paths of which most is defined as "crushed limestone". We were planning to bring road bikes but were not sure how they would do on the crushed limestone part of the trail system. Currently have Conti 4000S 700x23 tires installed. >> >> Do you think using road tires on the crushed limestone part of the trails is a bad idea? Do you have any advice on how to make a road bike more suitable for the crushed limestone part of the trail system, if possible? >> >> PS> We are very excited about coming to bike in Morgantown. We have been looking at the bikemorgantown.com website and have been impressed with the momentum cycling has gotten in Morgantown. We will be in town August 9-12 and staying in the downtown area. Can you recommend any other bike related items special to Morgantown you feel we should checkout while in town? >> >> Thanks! >> >> -matt >> > >

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Fwd: Question about Bike Trails
by Frank Gmeindl 17 Jul '12

17 Jul '12

Here's a thread I think you'll find interesting. A guy from Illinois contacted me through BikeMorgantown.com about bicycle-vacationing in Morgantown. He was attracted by the website and the work we've done. Now, he wants us to show him examples of intersections that we've made bicycle friendly safe routes to schools. Working on a reply... Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > Date: July 17, 2012 2:09:50 PM EDT > To: Terrence Moore <tmoore(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Cc: Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Jeff Mikorski <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Christiaan Abildso <christiaan.abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu> > Subject: Re: Question about Bike Trails > > Terrence, > > Ha! But then, he issued me this challenge. Not sure how to respond. While Safe Routes to School is our top priority, I wish I could show him some progress. > > Frank > >> From: Matthew Boggs <mistergadgett(a)gmail.com> >> Date: July 17, 2012 2:00:26 PM EDT >> To: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> >> Subject: Re: Question about Bike Trails >> >> Hi Frank, >> >> Thanks for the quick reply and great info!! We are excited to hear our road bikes should handle the nice rail trail system there. Can't wait to get pedaling there! >> >> We live in a town about half the size of Morgantown which is trying to take some steps to making the community more cycling friendly so we will be looking for ideas to take back home as well regarding making intersections safer for cyclists, especially children who elect to bike to school from nearby neighborhoods. Do you know of some good intersections in town we should check out for ideas to take back to our City Council? Possibly examples of signage, crosswalk markers, special stoplight programming, etc, with cyclists in mind. >> >> Thanks again! >> >> -matt >> Rubber Side Down > > Frank > > On Jul 17, 2012, at 1:52 PM, Terrence Moore wrote: > >> Cool! Thanks for sharing!! >> >> Terrence >> >> Terrence R. Moore, ICMA-CM >> City Manager >> City of Morgantown >> 389 Spruce Street >> Morgantown, West Virginia 26505 >> PH: (304) 284-7405 >> CELL: (304)288-2770 >> Email: tmoore(a)cityofmorgantown.org >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> >> To: "Jeff Mikorski" <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org> >> Cc: "Damien Davis" <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Terrence Moore" <tmoore(a)cityofmorgantown.org> >> Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2012 1:24:42 PM >> Subject: Fwd: Question about Bike Trails >> >> Jeff, >> >> >> BikeMorgantown.com seems to be an effective tourist outreach tool. It attracted Matt Boggs and his group from Illiinois. >> >> >> Frank >> >> >> >> Begin forwarded message: >> >> >> >> From: Frank Gmeindl < fgmeindl(a)gmail.com > >> >> Date: July 17, 2012 1:22:39 PM EDT >> >> To: Matthew Boggs < mistergadgett(a)gmail.com > >> >> Cc: monbikeclub(a)googlegroups.com , CRcyclists(a)googlegroups.com >> >> Subject: Re: Question about Bike Trails >> >> >> Hi Matt! >> >> >> I ride 700x 23 GP 4000's on the crushed limestone sections of the rail trail with no problem. The Monongahela River Trail, Caperton Trail and Deckers Creek Trail as well as the trail all the way to Shinnston WV is fine for our tires. The crushed limestone is small and well-packed; a little slower rolling than asphalt and a bit dustier on dry days. Approximately 10 miles of the trail within the City are asphalt and several miles of the trail in and near Fairmont are asphalt. >> >> >> We also have great road rides around here that I'd be glad to show you. >> >> >> Other bike related items: >> >> >> Morgantown has 2 excellent bike shops: Wamsley Cycles, http://www.wamsleycycles.com/ located right on the trail and Pathfinder, http://www.pathfinderwv.com/ located right in the heart of downtown. >> >> >> The local bicycles clubs, Monongalia Bicycle Club and Country Roads cyclists have regularly scheduled rides. See the Monongalia Bicycle Club calendar at https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=64i6hoaouqrdmetaeu7o1en6a0@group.… and the Country Roads Cyclists' ride list at http://www.crcyclists.org/CurrentRideSch.html . >> >> >> Both clubs have Google groups that list races and impromptu rides. See https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/monbikeclub for the Monongalia Bicycle Clubs group and https://groups.google.com/forum/?hl=en&fromgroups#!forum/CRcyclists for the Country Roads Cyclists google group. The google groups sometimes have post ride reports that might provide you more specific insights into the rides. >> >> >> Morgantown offers some great eats for bicyclists including Terra Cafe, Black Bear Burritos, Chaan Thai, Mother India, Sargasso ($$), Kenyan Cafe, Puglioni's, Rio Grande, Mountain State Brewery, Morgantown Brewing Co. >> >> >> I'm copying this message to the monbikeclub and the CRC so members can share with you other opportunities of which they may know. >> >> >> Frank D. Gmeindl >> Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board >> LCI #1703 >> 491 WilsonAvenue >> Morgantown, WV 26501 >> 304-376-0446 >> Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles >> >> >> >> On Jul 17, 2012, at 10:13 AM, Matthew Boggs wrote: >> >> >> >> >> Hi, >> >> We will be coming to Morgantown for a biking vacation from Illinois in a few weeks. I see that Morgantown has a lot of constructed bike paths of which most is defined as "crushed limestone". We were planning to bring road bikes but were not sure how they would do on the crushed limestone part of the trail system. Currently have Conti 4000S 700x23 tires installed. >> >> Do you think using road tires on the crushed limestone part of the trails is a bad idea? Do you have any advice on how to make a road bike more suitable for the crushed limestone part of the trail system, if possible? >> PS> We are very excited about coming to bike in Morgantown. We have been looking at the bikemorgantown.com website and have been impressed with the momentum cycling has gotten in Morgantown. We will be in town August 9-12 and staying in the downtown area. Can you recommend any other bike related items special to Morgantown you feel we should checkout while in town? >> >> >> Thanks! >> >> -matt >

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Re: [Bikeboard] City Council Information Newsletter
by Frank Gmeindl 17 Jul '12

17 Jul '12

In 2007, the Bicycle Board recommended and the Traffic Commission approved putting Shared Lane Markings and Bicycles May Use Full Lane signs (see attached) on Spruce Street. The City budgeted for them. The WVDOH first approved our recommendations but then rescinded their approval when they realized that the shared lane markings and BMUFL signs weren't in the 2003 version of the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices that they're using. We're still waiting for the WVDOH to adopt the 2009 MUTCD which has them. One reason (besides being afraid of motor traffic) that people bicycle on the sidewalks in Morgantown is the totally MV-centric traffic layout of downtown. Say you rode your bike to the Morgantown library and then decided you wanted to go to the Blue Moose, 2 blocks away for a coffee. You'd have to ride your bike 10 blocks, including a slight uphill from Fayette to Willey and perhaps wait for 7 red lights to get there if your drove your bicycle on the streets as a vehicle. I've heard that there has been some discussion about converting some downtown streets from one-way to two-way. The Bicycle Board hasn't been invited to these but would be happy to participate. For travel within downtown and from a mile or three into town, walking and bicycling are certainly the most appropriate transportation. Wouldn't it be nice if some of the people who control the infrastructure realized that? Frank On Jul 14, 2012, at 11:38 AM, Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board wrote: > One sentence of Chief Preston's email highlights the approach that we need to flip: "It would be much safer to remove/move the benches to someplace where they are not in close proximity to motor vehicles." > Why do we not "move the vehicles so they are not in close proximity to the benches (pedestrians)" by widening sidewalks & adding a green space buffer? > > *Spruce Street improvements are on our Pedestrian Safety Plan...many ped-vehicle crashes occur on Spruce. Frank, is Spruce on the Bicycle Board's Plan for improvement? > > Thus, Bill - why not use this to suggest that Spruce Street, a very common pedestrian arterial, is designed inapropriately. That is, rather than a 3 lane, high speed design, with EXTREMELY narrow sidewalks (esp on Library/Health Right side), it is my recommendation to have the City & DOH study reducing it to 2 lanes and widening the sidewalk...I'd suggest adding a bike lane, but my instinct is that a bike lane would not make riding any more safe...Frank, you know better than I. > > Thank you for looping me in. > Christiaan > > Walk more, safely > > Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board > Christiaan Abildso, Chair > Bill Reger-Nash, Vice Chair > http://www.morgantown.com/ped-safety-board.htm > > From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > To: Bill Byrne <bbyrnewv(a)me.com> > Cc: Christiaan Abildso <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> > Sent: Friday, July 13, 2012 3:51 PM > Subject: Fwd: City Council Information Newsletter > > Hi Bill, > > I do not agree with removing the benches from Wall Street (Sadie Crow park) as described in the attached City Manager's weekly newsletter. > > We have too little public space for citizens to sit in downtown Morgantown. Citing the presence of motor vehicles is a weak argument since the only cars driving through Sadie Crow park are entering and leaving the parking lot behind the former Morgan's. If necessary, I would advocate for eliminating motor vehicles from Sadie Crow park. > > I recognize that the Sadie Crow park benches are predominantly occupied by people that may not appeal to the downtown merchants, i.e. people that probably don't spend much money downtown. Is poverty a reason to discriminate against them; to deny them a place to sit? Where will they go next? I would rather see the City recognize that we have such people and treat them with respect. The Public Safety Center parking garage is right across the street. Why not expand Sadie Crow park to encompass the lot behind Morgan's and provide sufficient space for all the non-motorized people that use that area. When will the City start to give equal respect to pedestrians as it does to motorists? > > Frank Gmeindl > 491 Wilson Av. > > Begin forwarded message: > >> From: Carol Allen <callen(a)cityofmorgantown.org> >> Date: July 13, 2012 3:19:29 PM EDT >> To: cdale(a)mub.org, frank gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, afrizze1(a)mix.wvu.edu, wvubassoon(a)hotmail.com, wwetzel(a)wdtv.com, cfitzge4(a)mix.wvu.edu, akoscevi(a)mix.wvu.edu, john kirkhoff <john.kirkhoff(a)wvradio.com>, bmg532(a)comcast.net, david mckain <david.mckain(a)gmail.com>, kfreda(a)wboy.com, lisacarolmoore(a)frontier.com, jeffhhr(a)frontier.com, news(a)wdtv.com, krippin(a)wboy.com, btolle(a)wdtv.com, vsmith(a)ap.org, Margaret Stout <Margaret.Stout(a)mail.wvu.edu>, fas4(a)labs.net, edelon(a)mix.wvu.edu, ssullivan(a)cityofmorgantown.org, amarra(a)wdtv.com, dspencer36(a)comcast.net, emokay(a)mix.wvu.edu, aforgotch(a)wdtv.com, dt2078(a)aol.com, lcobb1(a)mix.wvu.edu, nelsonfrance27(a)gmail.com, emily vennare <emily.vennare(a)gmail.com>, lammer(a)mix.wvu.edu, jlemieux(a)mix.wvu.edu, aclay(a)wboy.com, lydia nuzum <lydia.nuzum(a)mail.wvu.edu>, pqueen(a)dominionpost.com, bchambers(a)herald-dispatch.com, smoniot(a)wboy.com, gpapandreas(a)gmail.com, teddy(a)dominionpost.com, bkatko(a)wdtv.com, Hgentile(a)jacksonkelly.com, lneff(a)wvradio.com, cshaner(a)dominionpost.com, danewsroom(a)mail.wvu.edu, shawn(a)wvradio.com, badducchio(a)wvpubcast.org, kmurray(a)wvradio.com, kplum(a)dominionpost.com, exdirector(a)downtownmorgantown.com, chofmann(a)mix.wvu.edu, capessos(a)mix.wvu.edu, darquilla(a)wboy.com, editor(a)dominionpost.com, Brent Burton <bburton(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Department Heads Group <departmenthead(a)cityofmorgantown.org> >> Subject: City Council Information Newsletter >> >> Attached is the weekly information newsletter. >> >> As Mr. Moore will be briefly away from Morgantown Thursday, July 19th and Friday, July 20th to tend to various family matters, please note that no information letter report will be issued next week. >> >> Carol Allen >> City Managers Office >> City of Morgantown > > > >

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Fwd: Positive Spin
by Frank Gmeindl 16 Jul '12

16 Jul '12

Bicycle Board Members, Please reply-to-all at your earliest convenience with your thoughts or recommendations for a response to Mark. He is director of BOPARC. Frank D. Gmeindl Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board LCI #1703 491 WilsonAvenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles Begin forwarded message: > From: "Mark Wise" <mwise(a)boparc.org> > Date: July 16, 2012 3:05:47 PM EDT > To: <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > > Frank, I was hoping to speak to the Bike Board about a concern I have related to Bike activities in our community. As you may know Nick Hein of Positive Spin is leaving the area. He has been a vital part of the Positive Spin operation. He has approached BOPARC about continuing the services that Positive Spin provided. We do not have the staffing or expertise to do this but think that it is an important service to offer our community. Do you have any thoughts on how we could integrate the Positive Spin operation under the Bike Board and BOPARC’s umbrella of responsibility? I know we cannot do this alone. Any thoughts? Mark Wise mwise(a)boparc.org

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good article
by director 12 Jul '12

12 Jul '12

Good morning, I came across this letter to the editor in an Arizona newspaper. It's in response to an angry, uninformed motorist (apparently) but I thought it was an excellent collection of points expressed very clearly and kindly without being condescending. http://www.ahwatukee.com/search/?t=article&q=bicyclists+do+have+rights Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213

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(no subject)
by Donald Dickerson 10 Jul '12

10 Jul '12

http://mucharadio.com/efkcnsd.html?anp=zggwkjz

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Bicycle Board's Unicycle recommendation
by Frank Gmeindl 06 Jul '12

06 Jul '12

Terrence, Please find attached, a draft Bicycle Board report on the issue of unicyclists riding on sidewalks. I am providing this to you so that you can decide whether it is suitable for presentation to the City Council Committee of the Whole on July 31 as you had promised Council members. The attached document is a draft because neither the Bicycle Board nor the Traffic Commission have reviewed and approved it. The Bicycle Board hasn't met since May and the Traffic Commission did not meet this month. The earliest either body will consider it is the first week of August. The Bicycle Board committee that worked on this issue is essentially recommending that the City forego additional ordinances or modifications to existing ordinances to address unicycles. The committee concluded that unicyclists on sidewalks present no more risk to business owners or pedestrians than runners and that existing ordinances that pertain to runners should probably apply to unicyclists. In my April 30 message to Carol Allen, I asked her what ordinances are pertinent to runners. I understand she passed that request on to the City Attorney but I have not heard from him. Please let me know how you want to proceed. If you would like to meet to discuss the attached, I will convoke the unicycle committee. Frank D. Gmeindl Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board LCI #1703 491 WilsonAvenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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July BB Meeting
by Gunnar Shogren 05 Jul '12

05 Jul '12

Anyone got something for the agenda? Right now we are still somewhat hopeful for a write up from the Unicycle Committee that will be presented. Jonathan (who will not be present) has requested that Damien give us an update on the Deckers Creek trail crossing around the Greenbag area. Have not heard yay or nay on that. Any other items? Who is going to be there? Thanks for a reply and have a nice day further, gunnar.

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Benefits of cycling infographic
by Chet Parsons 27 Jun '12

27 Jun '12

I especially like the cost data comparisons. These could really be used well in discussions on funding priorities with WVDOH [image: Inline image 1]

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Cheat lake bridge
by Hein 25 Jun '12

25 Jun '12

Good morning, It looks like the new bridge deck probably WILL be passable for bikes and pedestrians by the time the old bridge is torn down, this is from unofficial sources but make sense since the construction crews need access too. The state's official position is that it won't and they won't make other accommodation. When I asked if passage on I68 would be allowed they said definitely NOT. So I assume they expect bikers/peds to cross clandestinely on the new bridge, however it would have been nice to get an official statement about that since I will have to move if it's not the case. I also assume that the WVDOT doesn't want this information made public. If it gets blabbed too much, the construction company's insurance company might find out and make a fuss - leaving us only the interstate bridge. I'm moving away in Sept. but I would warn everyone that once the new bridge is open it will probably get as much traffic as the freeway and 857 won't be an inviting bike route. It certainly wasn't before the bridge was closed. I would suggest actively campaigning for a bike crossing to be put on I68 under the car deck, and a dedicated trail on the other side continuing beside the freeway to Sabraton to hook up with the Deckers creek trail. This would give a great through-route for bike commuters coming from the Lakeview side. I realize that I'm the probably the only one of those now, but if you ever expect that to be different, you'll have to make this change. It would also be attractive for through-touring cyclists, and would showcase bike transportation to motorists on the freeway. This could do a lot to present a bike-friendly image or our area, I've seen it happen in other areas where something similar was done. Have a great day, Nick

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Top recommendation for obesity: Improve community design
by Kevin Leyden 21 Jun '12

21 Jun '12

Top recommendation for obesity: Improve community design BETTER! CITIES & TOWNS The Institute of Medicine of the National Academies of Sciences recently published Accelerating Progress in Obesity Prevention, a major study. The recommendations are wide ranging, but the top one focuses on the built environment. “Communities, organizations, community planners, and public health professionals should encourage physical activity by enhancing the physical and built environment, rethinking community design, and ensuring access to places for such activity.” One third of US adults are now obese, and more disturbingly, the prevalence of obesity among children has risen from 5 to 17 percent in the last 30 years. Estimated annual cost of obesity-related illness for 2000-2005 is $190.2 billion (in 2005 dollars), or nearly 21 percent of annual medical spending in the US. See the June BCT issue. GO TO WEBSITE/COMMENT Kevin M. Leyden, Ph.D. Director, Institute for Public Affairs Professor, Department of Political Science West Virginia University Eberly College of Arts & Sciences 301-B Woodburn Hall Morgantown, WV 26506-6317 Phone: 304-293-5432 email: kleyden(a)wvu.edu

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Fw: Opinion letter (response to June 14th letter)
by Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board 21 Jun '12

21 Jun '12

Pedestrian advocates and colleagues on the bicycle board- The following is a letter I've composed in response to a June 14th letter to the editor I've pasted at the very bottom of this message...facts, not anecdotes should rule the day...I removed text from my letter about NJ residents not being allowed to pump their own gas or being required to turn right to go left ("jughandle" intersections). Too much haterade in recent DP letters unfortunately. Best to all, Christiaan Walk more, safely Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board Christiaan Abildso, Chair Bill Reger-Nash, Vice Chair http://www.morgantown.com/ped-safety-board.htm ----- Forwarded Message ----- >From: Christiaan Abildso <cabildso(a)yahoo.com> >To: "opinion(a)dominionpost.com" <opinion(a)dominionpost.com> >Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2012 9:42 PM >Subject: Opinion letter (response to June 14th letter) > > > >Title: "Facts About Modern Roundabouts" >Unfortunately, a letter was published on June 14th that contained no evidence about modern roundabouts (or "circles" as the author called them), only second-hand anecdotes from an anonymous New Jersey resident. I suggest readers learn more facts about modern roundabouts at the Federal Highways Administration website: http://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/intersection/roundabouts/ before they accept the unsubstantiated claims of one person. > >Recent independent research findings about the safety, performance, and cost of roundabouts to consider: 1) they typically reduce the number of crashes at an intersection by roughly 35%; 2) they typically reduce injury crashes by about 75%; 3) they reduce traffic delays; and 4) they are less costly to maintain than intersections with traffic signals. (Source: http://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/intersection/roundabouts/fhwasa10006/ppt/) > >I'm glad the author of the letter mentioned pedestrians. Modern roundabouts can actually improve conditions for pedestrians in multiple ways. When compared to signalized intersections between two, 2-lane roads, the number of potential pedestrian-vehicle conflicts are reduced from 24 locations with the traffic signals to 8 locations with roundabouts. Roundabouts decrease vehicular approach speed, and provide a median to serve as refuge for pedestrians crossing the road. Even though the average speed for a road with a roundabout is lower, cars travel through the roundabouts faster because they don’t have to stop at red lights. > >One local example of how a roundabout would benefit our community would be in front of the Coliseum. The length of time you sit at the Patteson/Mon Boulevard intersection can be frustrating and many people have witnessed a collision at the right turn from Patteson onto Mon Blvd. If a roundabout were installed at that intersection it could reduce the number of traffic lanes on Mon Boulevard from 6 to 4, and there could be a dedicated right turn lane from Patteson to Mon Boulevard (eliminating the nearly daily crashes there). The roundabout could also eliminate the thousands of jaywalkers from the CAC to Coliseum by creating a median refuge at the approach (or an underpass as is done at Western Michigan University and Ohio University) to the roundabout with warning signals that would allow pedestrians to cross 2 lanes of traffic at a time rather than 6 or 7 as is the current situation. This roundabout could still easily accommodate large truck traffic, and football, basketball, and other event day traffic without a police officer (rather than the 2 or more currently required for basketball games). > >The author's fears are common in communities without roundabouts. In multiple studies resident acceptance of roundabouts is greatly improved after they are completed and users see the benefits. Get to know roundabouts - they could be good for all of us > >Christiaan Abildso >Morgantown >---------------------------- >TEXT FROM ORIGINAL 6/14 LETTER: > >Traffic circles bode ill for intersections > >I was talking with a neighbor who used to live in several counties of New Jersey where there were traffic circles. She said that there always were accidents and bottlenecks at the traffic circles, with traffic coming to an unintended complete stop, so the locals avoided them when possible. > >Three or four of those circles have been taken out, because they were absolutely hated. The worst one, in Summer Point, N.J., was just removed. Imagine our football traffic going through a traffic circle on W.Va. 705. The police won’t be able to direct traffic through it unless an officer is placed at each entry point — not an effective use of personnel. > >At a circle, it’s intended that everyone keeps moving, forcing you to pull out in front of cars already in the circle, whose drivers are looking across the circle for their exit, rather than for new arrivals. > >Depending on the relative caution or aggression of the two parties involved, one of them will slow down. Now you have an uncontrolled or freefor-all intersection, which is a worse condition than before the traffic “improvement.” > >Another point to consider: If the traffic is constantly moving how does a pedestrian cross at a traffic circle? We can’t even accommodate pedestrians at conventional intersections like Boyers Avenue and Monongahela Boulevard, Burroughs Street and Van Voorhis Road, or Pleasant Street and the Westover Bridge. > >The busiest and most dangerous intersection in town, University Avenue and Patteson Drive, doesn’t even have a street light. Apparently, God’s chosen people own cars. > >Something different isn’t always better. If traffic circles are superior, why don’t we have more of them? Have you even seen one? > >Although the traffic circle proponents insist on using a cutesy British term like “roundabout,” I think that travelers will make better time in getting to their proverbial point B by going on a “walkabout.” > >Now if they can just get across the streets ... > >Dave Ornick Morgantown

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Re: [Bikeboard] Morgantown Bridge Issue
by BikeMorgantown 20 Jun '12

20 Jun '12

Matt, Thanks for contacting us about this. We've given up on the issue. Last November, we got 125 signatures on a petition asking the WVDOT to keep the old bridge open to bicyclists. We sent it to Paul Mattox, Secretary of WVDOT with copies to Ray LaHood, WV Governor, County Commission President and MPO. We only got one response, from our MPO sympathizing. The new bridge will be done in a few months and I believe the state will just stall until then anyway. Frank D. Gmeindl Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board LCI #1703 491 WilsonAvenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles On Jun 20, 2012, at 10:07 AM, Matt Wempe wrote: > Hello, > > The League has been hearing some rumblings about a bridge project that may potentially cut off anything other than car access to Morgantown. I haven’t gotten the full story on this, but wanted to learn a bit more. Could someone give me a call to discuss this issue? > > Thanks, > Matt > > Matt Wempe > State & Local Advocacy Coordinator > League of American Bicyclists > matt(a)bikeleague.org > 202.822.1333 > 1612 K Street NW, Suite 510 > Washington, DC 20006 > www.bikeleague.org > > Have fun, make friends and win prizes: Sign up for the National Bike Challenge! >

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Director of Positive Spin Resigning
by director 20 Jun '12

20 Jun '12

Good morning, I have decided to accept a new position in Ashland OR and will be resigning as director of Positive Spin effective August 1. Positive Spin is seeking a new director, as well as board members and executive committee members to continue our service to the community. During the transition I will be available to train and orient new volunteers and staff, but someone else will have to take the lead as I will be busy with packing and moving. You can follow (or lead) developments on our Facebook page. Thank you for all the support and encouragement you have given, both to the organization and to the people we help. Sincerely, Nick Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213

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Good bike accident analysis from Ontario CA Coroner
by director 19 Jun '12

19 Jun '12

For your reading enjoyment. http://www.treehugger.com/bikes/ontario-coroners-report-bike-safety-has-les… Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213

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Re: [Bikeboard] Steps with bike ramp
by Gunnar Shogren 15 Jun '12

15 Jun '12

That is probably the steepest road in Morgantown and awfully narrow. Not all that long, but steep. So when would cyclists use it? Jones is 1-way, down, or is the end of Jones 2-way now w/ that big Apt complex and parking lot there? Just want to keep us from having an "oh-shit" moment... On Thu, Jun 14, 2012 at 3:35 PM, Chip Wamsley <chip(a)wamsleycycles.com>wrote: > I know that place and it is really steep, as steep as any place in town > and will be a challenge to build steps. A ramp would be great, still a > tough push up. > > Chip > > > -----Original Message----- > From: "Frank Gmeindl" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Sent 6/14/2012 2:48:08 PM > To: "Bike Board - Morgantown" <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> > Subject: [Bikeboard] Steps with bike ramp > > Sorry, now photos are attached. > > > > > > > > Bike Board Members, > > What's the best design for steps with a bike ramp to enable cyclists to > push their bikes up? > > The developer of the new condominiums on the uphill side of Jones Av. > between First St. and Overhill St. wants to close First St. between Jones > and the condos. The developer said he would upgrade the steps there. (See > attached photo.) > > Last night, the Traffic Commission approved. I suggested that the > developer also install a bike ramp adjacent to the steps to facilitate > cyclists walking their bikes up the steps. A search of google images for > "steps with bicycle ramp" reveals many interesting designs. If any strike > you as being particularly worth recommending, please reply with the link to > the image, e.g. steps with wheel ramps manningham st parkville.JPG<http://www.google.com/imgres?q=steps+with+bicycle+ramp&hl=en&gbv=2&biw=1280…> and > a short explanation of why you think it's a good design, e.g. "the bicycle > can be rolled onto the ramp without lifting it; there are ramps on both > sides of the steps making it easy for righties as well as lefties; the > ramps are narrow enough and bounded by a wall to discourage cyclists from > attempting to ride down them; there's a hand rail up the middle of the > steps to make it easier for both pedestrians and bicyclists to haul > themselves up as well as to stabilize them". > > Your reply is not crucial. Just pointing the developer at the search > results might be sufficient. I thought you might have some fun with this. > If the BB favors a particular design, I'll pass that on to the developer. > > Frank > > _______________________________________________ > Bikeboard mailing listBikeboard@cheat.orghttp://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard > > > _______________________________________________ > Bikeboard mailing list > Bikeboard(a)cheat.org > http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >

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Host Sue Hersman
by Frank Gmeindl 14 Jun '12

14 Jun '12

Sue Hersman of Dallas TX is looking for a woman or family to host her 1 or 2 nights, June 30 and July 1 while she's cycling around Morgantown. She contacted me because we are both members of WarmShowers.org. If you would consider hosting her, please contact her at suehersman(a)gmail.com. Following is her profile from WarmShowers and some excerpts from our e-mail dialog. Profile: "I have ridden the Southern Tier and half of the Northern tier, ND to ME, and am on a mission to ride at least 50 miles in all 50 states. I have four grown children, and an empty house. I do have a 2 cats and a dog; just wanted to warn you in case you have allergies. I am a non-smoker. Lots of privacy, if you want it. Private bedroom, private bathroom, pool, spa. Easy going. Can provide transportation if you need to get to the bike shop, (we have great bike shops around here) or airport. You must clean up after yourself....." Excerpts from e-mail dialog: "I am riding all 50 states; I have my final 16 to finish this summer. To finish these final 16 states, I am only riding 50 miles in each. I have done the southern tier, and half of the norhtern; those were supported rides. I am solo on this one.... As I have not been able to find SAG support, I am driving, then riding, usually loops or out and backs, then driving on to the next state. I want to ride the Decker Creek trail; my mother's family hails from Preston county, so this area holds a special meaning to me. (She was a Fairfax). My family is from Reedsville, and it looks like the old family farm is very close to the trail termination. I plan to do a bit of exploration of the area, visiting the farm, cemetery, etc. My great uncles owned the McVIckers drug store that once stood at 210 High St in Morgantown. It will be fun to visit the area. I plan to come in on June 30 after I ride VA. I would guess I would be there early evening. My plan is to perhaps ride with your bike group on Sunday morning. If we don't go 50 miles, no big deal; I'll just make up the mileage the next day. I am not as stuck on the 'data' as I used to be and have learned, (or am learning) to just enjoy the ride regardless of how it looks. (Dallas tends to be all about speed, and quite frankly, all I ever see on those rides is the wheel in front of me and the rider beside me. It's taken me some time to learn to just 'enjoy' the ride instead of always pushing) I don't expect someone to put me up for two nights--that is too much of an imposition. Staying with hosts, though, is what makes this trip so magnificent--it is the people! I am excited to visit Morgantown and the area. It's been a very long time since I was last there....40+ years...., and I am looking forward to exploring where my parents met and where my mother grew up." 4ank

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Sharrows article - is the use of them in Miami a cop-out?
by Chet Parsons 14 Jun '12

14 Jun '12

Interesting points raised. Of course a lot of the nitty-gritty depends on how much political will there is to actually create change. Chet http://www.transitmiami.com/bicycles/miamis-sharrow-boom-needs-to-evolve-or…

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Steps with bike ramp
by Frank Gmeindl 14 Jun '12

14 Jun '12

Sorry, now photos are attached. Bike Board Members, What's the best design for steps with a bike ramp to enable cyclists to push their bikes up? The developer of the new condominiums on the uphill side of Jones Av. between First St. and Overhill St. wants to close First St. between Jones and the condos. The developer said he would upgrade the steps there. (See attached photo.) Last night, the Traffic Commission approved. I suggested that the developer also install a bike ramp adjacent to the steps to facilitate cyclists walking their bikes up the steps. A search of google images for "steps with bicycle ramp" reveals many interesting designs. If any strike you as being particularly worth recommending, please reply with the link to the image, e.g. steps with wheel ramps manningham st parkville.JPG and a short explanation of why you think it's a good design, e.g. "the bicycle can be rolled onto the ramp without lifting it; there are ramps on both sides of the steps making it easy for righties as well as lefties; the ramps are narrow enough and bounded by a wall to discourage cyclists from attempting to ride down them; there's a hand rail up the middle of the steps to make it easier for both pedestrians and bicyclists to haul themselves up as well as to stabilize them". Your reply is not crucial. Just pointing the developer at the search results might be sufficient. I thought you might have some fun with this. If the BB favors a particular design, I'll pass that on to the developer. Frank

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Re: [Bikeboard] Steps with bike ramp
by Chip Wamsley 14 Jun '12

14 Jun '12

I know that place and it is really steep, as steep as any place in town and will be a challenge to build steps. A ramp would be great, still a tough push up. Chip -----Original Message----- From: "Frank Gmeindl" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> Sent 6/14/2012 2:48:08 PM To: "Bike Board - Morgantown" <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> Subject: [Bikeboard] Steps with bike ramp Sorry, now photos are attached. Bike Board Members, What's the best design for steps with a bike ramp to enable cyclists to push their bikes up? The developer of the new condominiums on the uphill side of Jones Av. between First St. and Overhill St. wants to close First St. between Jones and the condos. The developer said he would upgrade the steps there. (See attached photo.) Last night, the Traffic Commission approved. I suggested that the developer also install a bike ramp adjacent to the steps to facilitate cyclists walking their bikes up the steps. A search of google images for "steps with bicycle ramp" reveals many interesting designs. If any strike you as being particularly worth recommending, please reply with the link to the image, e.g. steps with wheel ramps manningham st parkville.JPG and a short explanation of why you think it's a good design, e.g. "the bicycle can be rolled onto the ramp without lifting it; there are ramps on both sides of the steps making it easy for righties as well as lefties; the ramps are narrow enough and bounded by a wall to discourage cyclists from attempting to ride down them; there's a hand rail up the middle of the steps to make it easier for both pedestrians and bicyclists to haul themselves up as well as to stabilize them". Your reply is not crucial. Just pointing the developer at the search results might be sufficient. I thought you might have some fun with this. If the BB favors a particular design, I'll pass that on to the developer. Frank _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)cheat.org http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Steps with bike ramp
by Frank Gmeindl 14 Jun '12

14 Jun '12

Bike Board Members, What's the best design for steps with a bike ramp to enable cyclists to push their bikes up? The developer of the new condominiums on the uphill side of Jones Av. between First St. and Overhill St. wants to close First St. between Jones and the condos. The developer said he would upgrade the steps there. (See attached photo.) Last night, the Traffic Commission approved. I suggested that the developer also install a bike ramp adjacent to the steps to facilitate cyclists walking their bikes up the steps. A search of google images for "steps with bicycle ramp" reveals many interesting designs. If any strike you as being particularly worth recommending, please reply with the link to the image, e.g. steps with wheel ramps manningham st parkville.JPG and a short explanation of why you think it's a good design, e.g. "the bicycle can be rolled onto the ramp without lifting it; there are ramps on both sides of the steps making it easy for righties as well as lefties; the ramps are narrow enough and bounded by a wall to discourage cyclists from attempting to ride down them; there's a hand rail up the middle of the steps to make it easier for both pedestrians and bicyclists to haul themselves up as well as to stabilize them". Your reply is not crucial. Just pointing the developer at the search results might be sufficient. I thought you might have some fun with this. If the BB favors a particular design, I'll pass that on to the developer. Frank

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Bicycle Safety Cards
by Frank Gmeindl 14 Jun '12

14 Jun '12

Wes, At last night's Traffic Commission meeting, First Sargent McCabe reported that Morgantown Police are not distributing the bicycle safety cards (see attached) but are rather issuing warnings and citations. As I mentioned last night, the Bicycle Board discourages sidewalk bicycling but recognizes that most bicyclists as well as motorists do not recognize that bicyclists have the same rights to the road as motorists and are subject to the same duties. The Bicycle Board would like the police to encourage bicyclists to ride on the road and provide them information with which they can learn how to do so legally and safely. I would like to suggest that you and I meet with Terrence and Chief Preston to determine what it would take to get the police to distribute these cards. Attached are some talking points that Damien, on behalf of the Bicycle Board, discussed with Chief Preston last October 14. Perhaps we could begin our meeting reviewing these points. Frank D. Gmeindl Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board LCI #1703 491 WilsonAvenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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Shift paradigm
by Frank Gmeindl 13 Jun '12

13 Jun '12

Please watch the narrated slideshow at https://vimeo.com/43603867. It explains how we managed to transform bicycling: the most efficient, healthful and safe mode of personal short-trip transportation into an activity most people are afraid to do. It also explains how to turn that around. I look forward to discussing your reactions. The slideshow is long: 36 minutes, however one person that I asked to review it said, “I thought I’d watch the first few minutes but watched it all because it’s so concise and lively”. Frank D. Gmeindl Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board LCI #1703 491 WilsonAvenue 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] Walgreens Development in Sabraton
by Frank Gmeindl 13 Jun '12

13 Jun '12

I thought today's meeting was about access from Walgreen's directly to the trail. Had I known that you were going to discuss the trail crossing Green Bag Rd. (or is it Decker Creek Blvd.?) and exits and entrances from Walgreen's onto the roadway, I'd have been there. I call your attention to the Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan that has been unanimously approved by Morgantown City Council: https://www.dropbox.com/s/2qudksezy7cl4et/Morgantown_Bicycle_Plan_v15.docx . Specifically, the Engineering section entitled Bike Paths says: "Crossings between trails and roadways can be more dangerous than crossings between roadways because trails crossings may not have good sight lines and may not have sufficient traffic control. To reduce crossing conflicts, the following measures should be considered · grade separated crossings; · signalized crossings · raised intersections; · cyclist activated crossing controls; · signage." Also, Engineering Action #20: "Take the lead and work with appropriate entities to improve alignment and sight lines at Deckers Creek trail crossings of Deckers Creek Blvd. and consider enhanced traffic control measures." The Bicycle Board has discussed the Decker Creek Trail crossing of Decker Creek Blvd. (Green Bag Rd.) and recommended removing the site line obstruction that Southern States currently presents and cyclist activated crossing controls. Were these discussed? What was the outcome? Frank D. Gmeindl Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board LCI #1703 491 WilsonAvenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles On Jun 12, 2012, at 6:29 PM, Ella Belling wrote: > Hi all, > This is what I had in mind. Let me know the time and place to approach the DOH with this idea. Though not sure this one actually has traffic stop when ped/cyclists are near. I would like a red light for traffic as an option. > <http://www.crossalert.com/oursystem.html> > > Also Plan A is much better than plan B. Please try hard for Plan A. And then when the time comes, we discuss adding this traffic cross alert. Thanks for including us at the table. Ella > > > > On Jun 12, 2012, at 3:29 PM, Trevor Lloyd wrote: > >> Not necessarily. It is a DOH road and signage must be approved through them. We will try and work Plan "A" first. >> >> From: "Jonathan Rosenbaum" <freesource(a)cheat.org> >> To: "Trevor Lloyd" <tlloyd(a)cityofmorgantown.org> >> Cc: "Christiaan Abildso" <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "Damien Davis" <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Bill Austin" <baustin(a)moncpc.org>, "Mark Wise" <mwise(a)boparc.org>, "Ella Belling" <ella(a)montrails.org> >> Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2012 2:55:18 PM >> Subject: Re: Walgreens Development in Sabraton >> >> Thanks. This will apply to Plan A, too. Correct? >> >> -Jonathan >> >> On 6/12/2012 2:27 PM, Trevor Lloyd wrote: >> > signage with strobe lights in order to demand attention. >> > >> > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> > *From: *"Jonathan Rosenbaum" <freesource(a)cheat.org> >> > *To: *"Ella Belling" <ella(a)montrails.org> >> > *Cc: *"Christiaan Abildso" <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "Damien >> > Davis" <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Bill Austin" >> > <baustin(a)moncpc.org>, "Trevor Lloyd" <tlloyd(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, >> > "Mark Wise" <mwise(a)boparc.org> >> > *Sent: *Tuesday, June 12, 2012 1:57:30 PM >> > *Subject: *Re: Walgreens Development in Sabraton >> > >> > Could someone re-clarify to me what we discussed concerning Plan B? >> > Thanks. >> > >> > -Jonathan >> > >> > On 6/6/2012 9:55 AM, Ella Belling wrote: >> > > Hi all, >> > > I have added me, Mark Wise, and Bill Austin to your email on this. >> > > Thank you for some time on this. I appreciate that there is increased >> > > sight line visibility but am most concerned about the plan for a >> > > Walgreens exit (right turn only) onto Greenbag Road. This is very >> > > close to the trail crossing and drivers will only be looking to left >> > > for oncoming traffic. >> > > >> > > I would like to make a plea for a pedestrian / bike crossing stop >> > > light at the trail, especially if this is to become a truck route in >> > > the future. We have thousands of trail users each year and this is >> > > one of our most popular areas. It is an important and well used >> > > crossing for cyclists and pedestrians. If it is a matter of cost, >> > > then I would like to open the door to partnering to fund it and will >> > > include MRTC as a possibility in that mix. Thanks, Ella >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > All: >> > > >> > > The meeting with the Walgreen's developer is tentatively scheduled for >> > > Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at 12:00 PM in the Engineering Conference Room >> > > at City Hall. We are awaiting confirmation from the developer. I >> > > will email the group to confirm the final date and time as soon as we >> > > hear back from the developer. >> > > >> > > Respectfully, >> > > >> > > Christopher M. Fletcher, AICP >> > > Director of Development Services >> > > Ella Belling >> > > Executive Director >> > > Mon River Trails Conservancy >> > > P.O. Box 282 >> > > Morgantown, WV 26507 >> > > www.montrails.org <http://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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BB report to TC
by Frank Gmeindl 12 Jun '12

12 Jun '12

Bicycle Board Members, I only learned today that the Traffic Commission is meeting this Wednesday. Attached is the report that I will present. Please reply at your earliest convenience with your concurrence or suggested changes. (I think I might have omitted some plans for next month.) Frank D. Gmeindl Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board LCI #1703 491 WilsonAvenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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Action: House Aims to Eliminate Local Funds for Biking and Walking
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 11 Jun '12

11 Jun '12

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Westminster-Boulder Interactive Bike Map... thoughts?
by Derek Springston 07 Jun '12

07 Jun '12

To All BB Members, (Especially the Mapping Committee) Any comments thoughts on this map? http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_20795484/u-s-36-group-develops-we… If you guys have any ideas or comments on future mapping, let me know. I think the map on our bikemorgantown.com website could take one, if not two steps forward in the near future. Perhaps we should get together to discuss sometime soon. I've been trying some new things with mapping at work, and I'm excited to share. Later, ~Derek -- *Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha* *“Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the future of the human race.” -H.G. Wells*

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Fwd: Walgreens Development in Sabraton
by Frank Gmeindl 06 Jun '12

06 Jun '12

Begin forwarded message: > From: Christopher Fletcher <cfletcher(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Date: June 6, 2012 11:15:11 AM EDT > To: Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org> > Cc: Christiaan Abildso <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Jonathan Rosenbaum <freesource(a)cheat.org>, Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Bill Austin <baustin(a)moncpc.org>, Trevor Lloyd <tlloyd(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Mark Wise <mwise(a)boparc.org>, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, "Hough, Terry" <though(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Subject: Re: Walgreens Development in Sabraton > > All: > > Good morning. As it appears there have been additional invitations extended to this meeting by Christiaan Abildso and Frank Gmeindl, I want to be sure that all know that this meeting with Bob Abramovich, Walgreens developer, has been scheduled for Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at 12:30 PM in the Engineering Conference Room at City Hall. > > To restate my message that was included in my email yesterday morning to the smaller group, Damien Davis and I have a meeting at the Airport at 1:30 PM and we have other development matters that must be discussed with Mr. Abramovich while he is in town. Please plan to start our meeting promptly at 12:30 PM allowing for a fifteen to twenty minute discussion of the adjacent rail-trail crossing so that Staff can meet with Mr. Abramovich separately on other development matters. My apologies for having to limit our time devoted to the rail-trail. We are trying to coordinate a number of schedules and Mr. Abramovich's trip into Morgantown, but I am confident we can efficiently and effectively discuss the proposed improvements around the rail-trail crossing. > > Respectfully, > > Christopher M. Fletcher, AICP > Director of Development Services > 389 Spruce Street > Morgantown, WV 26505 > (o) 304-284-7413 > (f) 304-284-7534 > (c) 304-906-7843 > cfletcher(a)cityofmorgantown.org > > > From: "Ella Belling" <ella(a)montrails.org> > To: "Christiaan Abildso" <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "Jonathan Rosenbaum" <freesource(a)cheat.org>, "Christopher Fletcher" <cfletcher(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Damien Davis" <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Bill Austin" <baustin(a)moncpc.org>, "Trevor Lloyd" <tlloyd(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Mark Wise" <mwise(a)boparc.org> > Sent: Wednesday, June 6, 2012 9:55:10 AM > Subject: Walgreens Development in Sabraton > > Hi all, > I have added me, Mark Wise, and Bill Austin to your email on this. Thank you for some time on this. I appreciate that there is increased sight line visibility but am most concerned about the plan for a Walgreens exit (right turn only) onto Greenbag Road. This is very close to the trail crossing and drivers will only be looking to left for oncoming traffic. > > I would like to make a plea for a pedestrian / bike crossing stop light at the trail, especially if this is to become a truck route in the future. We have thousands of trail users each year and this is one of our most popular areas. It is an important and well used crossing for cyclists and pedestrians. If it is a matter of cost, then I would like to open the door to partnering to fund it and will include MRTC as a possibility in that mix. Thanks, 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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June Meeting
by Gunnar Shogren 06 Jun '12

06 Jun '12

No agenda. Nothing too pressing. Many on vacation or unable to attend. Meeting is cancelled. Let's see if we can get something for the July meeting though for sure!

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Fwd: Walgreens Development in Sabraton
by Frank Gmeindl 05 Jun '12

05 Jun '12

Begin forwarded message: > From: Christopher Fletcher <cfletcher(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Date: June 4, 2012 5:05:08 PM EDT > To: Jonathan Rosenbaum <freesource(a)cheat.org> > Cc: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, Christiaan Abildso <christiaan.abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Trevor Loyd <tlloyd(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Subject: Re: Walgreens Development in Sabraton > > All: > > The meeting with the Walgreen's developer is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at 12:00 PM in the Engineering Conference Room at City Hall. We are awaiting confirmation from the developer. I will email the group to confirm the final date and time as soon as we hear back from the developer. > > Respectfully, > > Christopher M. Fletcher, AICP > Director of Development Services > > > From: "Jonathan Rosenbaum" <freesource(a)cheat.org> > To: "Christopher Fletcher" <cfletcher(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Cc: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, "Christiaan Abildso" <christiaan.abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "Damien Davis" <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Trevor Loyd" <tlloyd(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Sent: Friday, June 1, 2012 11:59:35 PM > Subject: Re: Fwd: Walgreens Development in Sabraton > > Noon on the 12th works for me. Will this meeting be at the airport? > > -Jonathan >

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Fwd: Interesting Paper
by Frank Gmeindl 01 Jun '12

01 Jun '12

Perry Keller sent an interesting paper on classifying streets by the stress that cyclists experience on them and then assessing the inter connectivity of low stress streets. I think this is similar to our approach on the Morgantown bike route classification and supports our intent to improve inter connectivity by lowering stress level of high stress streets. I've only read the summary and hope we will all read the complete paper and discuss and apply its wisdom. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: "Keller, Perry J" <Perry.J.Keller(a)wv.gov> > Date: June 1, 2012 2:03:53 PM EDT > To: <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, <dennis.strawn(a)highmark.com> > Subject: Interesting Paper > > Thought this might be an interesting read for you guys. > > http://transweb.sjsu.edu/project/1005.html > > Perry J. Keller > Statewide Planning > Program Planning and Administration Division > Building 5, 8th Floor > 1900 Kanawha Blvd., E. > Charleston, WV 25305 > 304.558.9591 (o) > 304.558.3783 (f) >

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Fwd: Walgreens Development in Sabraton
by Frank Gmeindl 01 Jun '12

01 Jun '12

Begin forwarded message: > From: Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Date: June 1, 2012 2:25:11 PM EDT > To: Christopher Fletcher <cfletcher(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Cc: christiaan abildso <christiaan.abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, fgmeindl(a)gmail.com, tlloyd(a)cityofmorgantown.org > Subject: Re: Walgreens Development in Sabraton > Reply-To: ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org > > Works for me. > > 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 > > From: "Christopher Fletcher" <cfletcher(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > To: tlloyd(a)cityofmorgantown.org > Cc: "christiaan abildso" <christiaan.abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, fgmeindl(a)gmail.com, ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org > Sent: Friday, June 1, 2012 2:12:01 PM > Subject: Re: Walgreens Development in Sabraton > > We only have one agenda item right now on the Tech Review Team agenda but the agenda will not be "locked" until next Wednesday. > > How does noon on June 12th work for everyone? > > Christopher M. Fletcher > > Sent from Blackberry; please excuse typos. > > From: Trevor Lloyd [mailto:tlloyd@cityofmorgantown.org] > Sent: Friday, June 01, 2012 01:54 PM > To: Christopher Fletcher <cfletcher(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Cc: christiaan abildso <christiaan.abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>; fgmeindl(a)gmail.com <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>; ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Subject: Re: Walgreens Development in Sabraton > > I figured as much, but how about 11:00? Whats on the agenda for Tech review? > > From: "Christopher Fletcher" <cfletcher(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > To: tlloyd(a)cityofmorgantown.org > Cc: "christiaan abildso" <christiaan.abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, fgmeindl(a)gmail.com, ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org > Sent: Friday, June 1, 2012 1:53:33 PM > Subject: Re: Walgreens Development in Sabraton > > We have a Technical Review Team meeting at that time and an MPO Technical > Advisory Committee meeting at 1:30 PM that afternoon. > Christopher M. Fletcher > > Sent from Blackberry; please excuse typos. > > > From: Trevor Lloyd [mailto:tlloyd@cityofmorgantown.org] > Sent: Friday, June 01, 2012 01:46 PM > To: Christopher Fletcher <cfletcher(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Cc: Christiaan Abildso <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>; Frank Gmeindl > <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>; ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org > <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Subject: Re: Walgreens Development in Sabraton > > > Does 10:00 on the 12th work for everyone? > > > _____ > > From: "Damien Davis" <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > To: "Christopher Fletcher" <cfletcher(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Cc: "Trevor Lloyd" <tlloyd(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Christiaan Abildso" > <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > Sent: Friday, June 1, 2012 1:38:15 PM > Subject: Re: Walgreens Development in Sabraton > > I am available anytime on the 7th. > > > > 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 > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Christopher Fletcher" <cfletcher(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > To: "Christiaan Abildso" <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "Frank Gmeindl" > <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > Cc: "Trevor Lloyd" <tlloyd(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Damien Davis" > <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Sent: Friday, June 1, 2012 12:27:58 PM > Subject: Walgreens Development in Sabraton > > > Gents: > > Good afternoon. We are working to schedule a meeting with the Walgreens > developer next Thursday, June 7th and would like to know if ya'll would be > available that day to review their site plan in relation to the rail-trail > crossing and discuss proposed grading and visibility improvements. We have > not finalized the date or time...just wanted to see if June 7th would work. > > The developer is traveling into to Morgantown, so we may challenged in > coordinating schedules. > > Thank you and have a safe and enjoyable weekend. > > Respectfully, > > > Christopher M. Fletcher, AICP > Director of Development Services > 389 Spruce Street > Morgantown, WV 26505 > (o) 304-284-7413 > (f) 304-284-7534 > (c) 304-906-7843 > cfletcher(a)cityofmorgantown.org > > > > >

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Fwd: Walgreens Development in Sabraton
by Frank Gmeindl 01 Jun '12

01 Jun '12

Begin forwarded message: > From: Christopher Fletcher <cfletcher(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Date: June 1, 2012 12:27:58 PM EDT > To: Christiaan Abildso <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > Cc: Trevor Lloyd <tlloyd(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Subject: Walgreens Development in Sabraton > > Gents: > > Good afternoon. We are working to schedule a meeting with the Walgreens developer next Thursday, June 7th and would like to know if ya'll would be available that day to review their site plan in relation to the rail-trail crossing and discuss proposed grading and visibility improvements. We have not finalized the date or time...just wanted to see if June 7th would work. > > The developer is traveling into to Morgantown, so we may challenged in coordinating schedules. > > Thank you and have a safe and enjoyable weekend. > > Respectfully, > > Christopher M. Fletcher, AICP > Director of Development Services > 389 Spruce Street > Morgantown, WV 26505 > (o) 304-284-7413 > (f) 304-284-7534 > (c) 304-906-7843 > cfletcher(a)cityofmorgantown.org >

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Reminder to log miles TODAY for Nat'l Bike Challenge prizes
by Christiaan Abildso 31 May '12

31 May '12

All - Many thanks to Nick, Derek, & Traci for logging miles...we are now in 1st place in WV in points w/Clarksburg & Parkersburg nipping at our back wheels. Just a quick reminder to log your miles today (May 31) for May if you want to be eligible for prizes for this month...prizes? What prizes you ask...check the attached for prize list and see below for point accumulation. Ride on! Christiaan HOW IT WORKS: * All Challenge participants that reside in the United States are automatically entered into the Prize Program. * You accumulate Challenge Points each day you ride. * You become eligible for prizes as soon as you reach the Bronze award level. Prizes improve as you achieve higher levels. * Prizes will be awarded based upon the total number of Challenge points you have accumulated by the end of each month. * To ensure you receive all of your points for the month, all of your rides for each month must be entered by 11:59 pm of the last day of each month. * No more than 1 prize per participant per month * All you need to do is ride and enter your miles! HOW CHALLENGE POINTS WORK: * Challenge Points accumulate based upon miles ridden with an additional 20 bonus points for each day that you ride. Scoring: 1 mile = 1 challenge point 20 bonus points for each day that you ride Example: You live 5 miles from work and bike to and from work for total of 10 miles. Each day you bike to work you will receive 10 points for miles plus 20 bonus points for a daily total of 30points. HOW PRIZE LEVELS WORK: * As you accumulate Challenge Points, you will achieve prize levels. This will automatically enter you in the prize drawing at that level. Prize Level Challenge Points to Achieve Level Prize Drawing to be held Bronze 50 At end of each month Silver 150 At end of each month Gold 500 At end of each month Platinum 1500 At end of Challenge It’s much easier than you think! Assume you ride 10 miles per day 3 days per week: * You will achieve Bronze level in the 1stweek (May 5, 2012) * You will achieve Silver level in the 2ndweek (May 12, 2012) * You will achieve Gold level in the 6thweek (June 9, 2012) * You will achieve Platinum level in the 17thweek (August 23, 2012)

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Crossroads Public Meeting - Morgantown and Star City Comprehensive Plans
by Christopher Fletcher 29 May '12

29 May '12

All: Good afternoon. The next Crossroads Public Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 6 , 2012 at 6:00 PM at West Virginia University's Mountaineer Station at 1112 Van Voorhis Road. I have attached the announcement flyer that includes answers to frequently asked questions about the Crossroads project. This public meeting is titled "Community Choices" and will involve an assembly and small group work. The assembly will focus on the public input received so far and present a draft vision for the region. Participants will be asked to indicate their level of support for various aspects of the vision and specific policy choices that will affect the region. In the small groups, participants will focus on critical questions related specifically to either Morgantown or the Town of Star City. These small group discussions will help inform the comprehensive planning work for both communities. The Crossroads joint planning project can be followed at www.CrossroadsMon.com or at facebook.com/ Crossroads Mon. Successful participation hinges on getting the word out . Please take a moment to forward this email to your friends, family, neighbors, and associates. More often than not, folks attend public workshops when asked or informed by folks they know. Thank you in advance for your assistance and participation. We look forward to seeing you on June 6th . Respectfully, Christopher M. Fletcher, AICP Director of Development Services 389 Spruce Street Morgantown, WV 26505 (o) 304-284-7413 (f) 304-284-7534 (c) 304-906-7843 cfletcher(a)cityofmorgantown.org

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May Minutes
by Elizabeth Shogren 25 May '12

25 May '12

Attached are the minutes of the May Bicycle Board meeting. Have a great weekend! Sincerely, Betsy Shogren

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Trail closure May 29-31
by Christiaan Abildso 25 May '12

25 May '12

MUB TO CLOSE RAIL TRAIL MAY 29 TO 31 MORGANTOWN, W.Va., May 25, 2012— The Caperton Trail, from the Seneca Center to the Arboretum, will be closed Tuesday, May 29; Wednesday, May 30; and Thursday, May 31. The closure is necessary to allow the installation of culverts across the Caperton Trail in conjunction with the Morgantown Utility Board’s (MUB) remediation/stabilization of a land slide affecting a MUB Interceptor Sewer Pipeline near Sixth Street. No detour will be available during the three-day closure. MUB management appreciates the public’s patience.

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How a conference works
by Chet Parsons 22 May '12

22 May '12

For all you policy wonks out there, here is a good flowchart from America Bikes explaining how conferencing works in Congress. Say, for example, there was a major piece of legislation being worked on relating to transportation across this great land of ours, this is how the legislation would be discussed and worked through before becoming law. Enjoy! http://www.americabikes.org/how_conference_works

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How to Not Kill a Cyclist
by Chet Parsons 21 May '12

21 May '12

http://www.themorningnews.org/article/how-to-not-kill-a-cyclist

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Bicycle Friendly Community
by Frank Gmeindl 20 May '12

20 May '12

Morgantown City Council, Traffic Commission and City Manager. Attached, please find the League of American Bicyclists' feedback on Morgantown's application for Bicycle Friendly Community recognition. As you know, the LAB has recognized Morgantown as a Bronze Level Bicycle Friendly Community. While remarkable in itself, this recognition is also significant when one recognizes that Morgantown is the first and only bronze level BFC in WV while LAB had ranked WV 50th among bicycle friendly states. I'm happy to say that this year, LAB scored WV higher in bicycling education and encouragement increasing WV from 50th to 48th. I think Morgantown can take some credit for that. Attached is the LAB feedback on our application. Fortunately, the Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan that you unanimously adopted already addresses much of the feedback. Now, the City's challenge is to implement the plan. We are due for renewal in February 2016. As many of you expressed at the May 1 City Council meeting, you want to go for Silver. To do so, or even to retain our Bronze status, we can't stand still. Also attached is the press release that announces our recognition. Frank D. Gmeindl Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board LCI #1703 491 WilsonAvenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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Bike Friendly Fairmont
by director 19 May '12

19 May '12

Good morning, I was skimming the League's review of Morgantown's BFC application and I was really feeling good about all the things that you've all accomplished in educating cyclists and motorists about sharing the road. At the same time, I was troubled by a phone call I got last nite from a Fairmont cyclist (she prefers not to use her name) last nite after she rode from her home on Fairmont Ave. to the MAC trail saying that she had been harassed by drivers and passengers shouting arrogant, agressive and sexist remarks. She has taken the Confident City Cyclist class, was riding vehicularly and was behaving safely in every way. She was in tears talking about how it felt, and rightly expressed that someone who is exercising their legal right to the road shouldn't have to put up with being treated badly. She was also rightly concerned for her safety, as this treatment is distracting and in one case occurred while she was crossing the 3rd St high bridge. I suggested that she do the following: Write a letter to the editor of the local paper (Times West-Virginian) or see if an article can be submitted Contact riders with the Fairmont Fliers and see if they would be interested in adding their experiences Contact Joe Sallmen, a regular Fairmont commuter to South Fairmont Is there anything we can offer to riders in Fairmont to help spread some of the driver and rider awareness we've created here? I appreciate any help and will pass it on. I really like this particular volunteer but nobody should have to put up with this kind of treatment - and this might be an opportunity to change attitudes city-wide. Especially during bike week. Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213

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Re: [Bikeboard] BFC feedback to Council and TC
by Chet Parsons 19 May '12

19 May '12

Heck yes. Council needs prodding and this is a good start. Thanks Frank. Chet On May 19, 2012 10:10 AM, "Chip Wamsley" <chip(a)wamsleycycles.com> wrote: > Frank, > > Good points. It makes it clear that we need their partnership to move on. > Thanks for the great work. > > Chip > > -----Original Message----- > From: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > Sent 5/19/2012 8:29:56 AM > To: "Bike Board - Morgantown" <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> > Subject: [Bikeboard] BFC feedback to Council and TC > > Bicycle Board Members, > > Before I stick our collective feet in our collective mouths by sending > the following message to the City Manager, all City Council members and all > Traffic Commissioners, please let me know if you see any way to improve it. > I plan to send it Monday. > > Frank > > Morgantown City Council, Traffic Commission and City Manager. > > Attached, please find the League of American Bicyclists' feedback on > Morgantown's application for Bicycle Friendly Community recognition. > > As you know, the LAB has recognized Morgantown as a Bronze Level Bicycle > Friendly Community. While remarkable in itself, this recognition is also > significant when one recognizes that Morgantown is the first and only > bronze level BFC in WV while LAB had ranked WV 50th among bicycle friendly > states. I'm happy to say that this year, LAB scored WV higher in bicycling > education and encouragement increasing WV from 50th to 48th. I think we > can take some credit for that. > > Attached is the LAB feedback on our application. Fortunately, the > Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan that you unanimously adopted already > addresses much of the feedback. Now, the City's challenge is to implement > the plan. We are due for renewal in February 2016. As many of you > expressed at the May 1 City Council meeting, you want to go for Silver. To > do so, or even to retain our Bronze status, we can't stand still. > > Also attached is the press release that announces our recognition. > > Frank D. Gmeindl > Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board > LCI #1703 > 491 WilsonAvenue > Morgantown, WV 26501 > 304-376-0446 > *Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles* > > _______________________________________________ > Bikeboard mailing listBikeboard@cheat.orghttp://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard > > > _______________________________________________ > Bikeboard mailing list > Bikeboard(a)cheat.org > http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >

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Re: [Bikeboard] BFC feedback to Council and TC
by Chip Wamsley 19 May '12

19 May '12

Frank, Good points. It makes it clear that we need their partnership to move on. Thanks for the great work. Chip -----Original Message----- From: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> Sent 5/19/2012 8:29:56 AM To: "Bike Board - Morgantown" <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> Subject: [Bikeboard] BFC feedback to Council and TC Bicycle Board Members, Before I stick our collective feet in our collective mouths by sending the following message to the City Manager, all City Council members and all Traffic Commissioners, please let me know if you see any way to improve it. I plan to send it Monday. Frank Morgantown City Council, Traffic Commission and City Manager. Attached, please find the League of American Bicyclists' feedback on Morgantown's application for Bicycle Friendly Community recognition. As you know, the LAB has recognized Morgantown as a Bronze Level Bicycle Friendly Community. While remarkable in itself, this recognition is also significant when one recognizes that Morgantown is the first and only bronze level BFC in WV while LAB had ranked WV 50th among bicycle friendly states. I'm happy to say that this year, LAB scored WV higher in bicycling education and encouragement increasing WV from 50th to 48th. I think we can take some credit for that. Attached is the LAB feedback on our application. Fortunately, the Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan that you unanimously adopted already addresses much of the feedback. Now, the City's challenge is to implement the plan. We are due for renewal in February 2016. As many of you expressed at the May 1 City Council meeting, you want to go for Silver. To do so, or even to retain our Bronze status, we can't stand still. Also attached is the press release that announces our recognition. Frank D. Gmeindl Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board LCI #1703 491 WilsonAvenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)cheat.org http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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BFC feedback to Council and TC
by Frank Gmeindl 19 May '12

19 May '12

Bicycle Board Members, Before I stick our collective feet in our collective mouths by sending the following message to the City Manager, all City Council members and all Traffic Commissioners, please let me know if you see any way to improve it. I plan to send it Monday. Frank > Morgantown City Council, Traffic Commission and City Manager. > > Attached, please find the League of American Bicyclists' feedback on Morgantown's application for Bicycle Friendly Community recognition. > > As you know, the LAB has recognized Morgantown as a Bronze Level Bicycle Friendly Community. While remarkable in itself, this recognition is also significant when one recognizes that Morgantown is the first and only bronze level BFC in WV while LAB had ranked WV 50th among bicycle friendly states. I'm happy to say that this year, LAB scored WV higher in bicycling education and encouragement increasing WV from 50th to 48th. I think we can take some credit for that. > > Attached is the LAB feedback on our application. Fortunately, the Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan that you unanimously adopted already addresses much of the feedback. Now, the City's challenge is to implement the plan. We are due for renewal in February 2016. As many of you expressed at the May 1 City Council meeting, you want to go for Silver. To do so, or even to retain our Bronze status, we can't stand still. > > Also attached is the press release that announces our recognition. > > Frank D. Gmeindl > Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board > LCI #1703 > 491 WilsonAvenue > Morgantown, WV 26501 > 304-376-0446 > Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles >

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Fwd: Saris Bike Corral Contest
by Frank Gmeindl 18 May '12

18 May '12

Begin forwarded message: > From: "Chip Wamsley" <chip(a)wamsleycycles.com> > Date: May 18, 2012 4:08:30 PM EDT > To: "Frank Gmeindl" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Subject: Fw: Saris Bike Corral Contest > > Frank, > > Could you please forward this to the rest of the bike board to give them an idea of some of the entries. Deadline is May 25th. > Thanks > > Chip > > -----Original Message----- > From: "Saris" <sarissource(a)saris.com> > Sent 5/18/2012 10:00:00 AM > To: CHIP(a)WAMSLEYCYCLES.COM > Subject: Saris Bike Corral Contest > > If you have trouble reading this email, please visit the online version. > > > > Win a Saris Bike Corral > Enter your photo by May 25th > > WOW!!! We have received FANTASTIC entries into the Saris Bike Corral contest. > > There is still time to enter. Don’t miss out on the chance to win a Saris Bike Corral! Entries due by Friday, May 25. > > We will pick the 3 entries that we feel show the greatest need, location or use for a Bike Corral. These 3 entries will be posted on our website for online voting from May 29 – May 30. The winner will be announced May 31. > > For more information and official rules, www.saris.com/bike-corral-contest > > Check out some of our recent entries: > > > NY Bagel Cafe and Deli - "A virtual cyclists’s paradise... no bike racks!" > > Calistoga - "A bike friendly hotel…although there are a few bike racks around town, there is not enough to handle the demand!" > > Lincoln Elementary School - "Lincoln School students are locking their bikes to the fence. Not enough bike racks!" > > Historic Downtown Nampa, Idaho - Rolling H Cycles - "This business owner is excited to create a space for multiple bicycles to park instead of just one car." > > To submit a photo or vote online, visit www.saris.com/bike-corral-contest > > > > This email was published by Saris Cycling Group. To be removed from our mailing list, simply visit here to opt out. > > Forward to a friend > > This email was sent by: > Saris Cycling Group > 5253 Verona Rd > Madison, WI 53711, United States > > Update your profile > > >

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Re: [Bikeboard] Bikes Belong grant application
by Frank Gmeindl 18 May '12

18 May '12

Thanks, Jeff. Please let us know if you identify any other possible funding sources to which we could apply. Frank D. Gmeindl Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board LCI #1703 491 WilsonAvenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles On May 18, 2012, at 3:02 PM, Jeff Mikorski wrote: > Frank, > See below message. > > > Sincerely, > > Jeff Mikorski ICMA-CM > Deputy City Manager > City of Morgantown, West Virginia > 304-284-7404 > > > > ----- Forwarded Message ----- > From: "Zoe Kircos" <zoe(a)bikesbelong.org> > To: "Jeff Mikorski" <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Sent: Friday, May 18, 2012 2:38:53 PM > Subject: Bikes Belong grant application > > Dear Jeff, > I am sorry we were unable to fund your project during this grant round. We received many high quality applications, and were able to fund fewer than 10% of them. Good luck with your efforts to improve bicycling in your community. > Best, > Zoe > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Zoe Kircos - Grants Manager > Bikes Belong > P.O. Box 2359 > Boulder, CO 80306 > p/303/449.4893 x5 > f/303/442-2936 > > > > > Bikes Belong: Putting More People on Bicycles More Often > www.bikesbelong.org > > > Sign the pledge to unite one million voices for better bicycling in America at www.peopleforbikes.org >

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Fwd: Bike Safety Cards
by Frank Gmeindl 18 May '12

18 May '12

Oh, oh Begin forwarded message: > From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > Date: May 18, 2012 3:32:55 PM EDT > To: Carol Allen <callen(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Subject: Re: Bike Safety Cards > > Carol, > > The police should have some. More are stored at Mountaineer Station. How many does he want? I can get some. > > Frank > > > > On May 18, 2012, at 3:09 PM, Carol Allen <callen(a)cityofmorgantown.org> wrote: > >> Hi Frank, >> >> Since Damien is out of the office today (Friday), I thought I would touch base with you regarding this first - to make sure he (and the Traffic Commission) is the right place to be directing this request. >> >> Today, Wes Nugent visited Terrence and he was asking if we had any more of the bicycle safety cards (contains rules, I guess? I can't recall what they look like). We cannot find any here - I guess the ones that were out have all been picked up. Jeff had some stickers in his office, but Wes was specifically asking for the cards. >> >> Terrence then asked that I request to Damien that on the next TC Agenda (which would be June 6th, if there is going to be a meeting), that there an item be entitled: "Review and Update Bicycle Safety Rules Cards". I guess what they are asking is, not only for more cards, but for them to be reviewed and any necessary changes made to them. Is the Traffic Commission the right direction to be going with this, or would it be the Bike Board? I'm a little confused, and I think Terrence is thinking because the Bike Board is a sub-committee of the TC, this would be the correct protocol......etc. >> >> Sorry to ramble on....I hope this makes sense! :) >> >> Thanks! >> >> Carol Allen >> City Managers Office >> City of Morgantown

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Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Re: New location opening date?
by Derek Springston 18 May '12

18 May '12

BB Members, See Black Bear's reply below concerning the bike rack. Does anyone know Jim Sellaro and could volunteer to contact him? 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 May 18, 2012 10:27 AM, <blackbearburrito(a)comcast.net> wrote: > 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* > >

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Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Re: New location opening date?
by Derek Springston 18 May '12

18 May '12

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*

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Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Re: New location opening date?
by Chip Wamsley 18 May '12

18 May '12

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 list Bikeboard(a)cheat.org http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Fwd: Re: New location opening date?
by Derek Springston 18 May '12

18 May '12

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*

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Fwd: 2012 Bike Friendly State Rankings (Embargoed)
by Frank Gmeindl 17 May '12

17 May '12

Bicycle Board Members, WV has been upgraded from 50 to 48 among Bicycle Friendly States. See attached feedback. The criteria for states are slightly different from the criteria for communities. WV improved from F to D in education and encouragement criterion. I wonder if Morgantown was a contributing factor for that. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: "Keller, Perry J" <Perry.J.Keller(a)wv.gov> > Date: May 17, 2012 5:49:05 PM EDT > To: <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Subject: Fw: 2012 Bike Friendly State Rankings (Embargoed) > > > > From: Matt Wempe [mailto:matt@bikeleague.org] > Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2012 12:38 PM > To: Keller, Perry J; director(a)positivespin.org <director(a)positivespin.org> > Subject: 2012 Bike Friendly State Rankings (Embargoed) > > Good afternoon, > > The League of American Bicyclists is happy to announce the 2012 Bicycle Friendly States rankings and feedback. This information will be publically announced onTuesday, May 22 at 9:00am EST as part of Bike Month. Feel free to share this information internally leading up to the public announcement. > > The attached press kit contains several documents that will help spread the word in your state and answer questions that come up. > > · National Press Release > · Local Press Release Template > · State Report Card (ranking, feedback, etc.) > · State Ranking Chart (quick comparisons between all states) > > Please contact me if you have any questions or comments. The League’s BFS website will be updated shortly and is a good resource as well. Over the next few months, I’ll be blogging additional analysis and resources for each of the five categories. > > Thank you as always for participating in the Bicycle Friendly States program. I look forward to working together to continue to improve bicycling in West Virginia. > > Thanks, > Matt > > Matt Wempe, AICP > State and Local Advocacy Coordinator > League of American Bicyclists > 1612 K Street NW, Suite 510 > Washington, DC 20006 > matt(a)bikeleague.org > P: (202) 822-1333 > > May is National Bike Month! Find and post events here, and don’t forget to sign up for the National Bike Challenge! >

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Re: [Bikeboard] B2WD Final Push
by Christiaan Abildso 17 May '12

17 May '12

Troops - 1) I have a folding table if needed, call me at work 304-293-0860 until 4:00 or at home, 304-292-2249, between 6 & 8 tonight 2) I have a couple of vests I'll bring 3) I'll bring some dough for the doughnut/donut fund 4) I've contacted Ben Adducchio from WV Public Broadcasting, who will be meeting me at 4:00 in the lobby of Mountaineer Station - I'm hoping he'll get a chance to speak with all of you who have done such a great job organizing & promoting the event! Should be a great day! Christiaan ________________________________ From: Gunnar Shogren <gshogren(a)gmail.com> To: dwilliams(a)labyrinth.net Cc: "graber, stephen" <sggraber(a)hsc.wvu.edu>; frank gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>; Traci Liebig <tliebig(a)gmail.com>; Andrew Walker <andrew(a)pathfinderwv.com>; Colin Dierman <colin(a)wamsleycycles.com>; Betsy Shogren <bunny(a)fiendnet.net>; Chip Wamsley <chip(a)wamsleycycles.com>; "baustin(a)labyrinth.net" <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>; "cabildso(a)yahoo.com" <cabildso(a)yahoo.com>; Hugh.Kierig(a)mail.wvu.edu; harshbargerd(a)wvuhealthcare.com; MariaSmith(a)busride.org; Kitty Blackwood <kitty(a)wvarchitects.com>; director <director(a)positivespin.org> Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2012 11:17 AM Subject: B2WD Final Push Good morning all! This is it. Or real close to it... In a few moments I'll have the spread sheet finalized, but regardless, here are some last moment things and all that. *** B2WD Morning *** We have routes starting- 6:50 Richwood Dairy Mart in Sabraton. Ride leader Frank. 7:01 Ray's Pastries along rail trail in Sabraton. Ride leader Frank. 7:05 Mario's Fish Bowl Parking lot, Woodburn. Ride leader Gunnar. 7:05 Jack Robert's Park, First Ward. Ride leader Colin. 7:10 MHS, corner of Wilson and Allison, South Park. Ride leader Butch. and ending up at Rail Trail Amphitheater. Are we missing anyone? Do we have confirmation of table and volunteers from Postive Spin at the Rail Trail? Frank you still bringing donuts? Pathfinder and Wamsley folks, you guys got the "Rail Trail Patrol" thing going on with tubes, wrenches (SAE adjustable wrenches too!) and help in case riders need it, correct? Depart from Rail Trail Amphitheater at 7:30 am tomorrow, May 18, following this route to Mountaineer Station- http://connect.garmin.com/activity/178928752 Arrive at Mountaineer Station- Traci, I'm going to assume that the bike parking area is going to be real visible to us. Are we doing anything else while we're there? Survey, tour the bicycle facilities at Mountaineer Station? *** B2WD End of Day *** Leaving Mountaineer Station 4:30 or 4:45? Haven't heard confirmation of either. Route going back will be very similar to the morning route, unless our participants (or we) find the need to do otherwise. We can discuss this after we arrive at Mountaineer Station in the morning and again when we gather folks or the End of Day ride. Back to Amphitheater and... anything besides ride leaders taking folks back from whence they came? Am I missing anything?

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Bike Drivers' Ed
by director 17 May '12

17 May '12

Good afternoon, Any chance we could start this program for Morgantown Drivers' Ed students? Nick http://vimeo.com/41026340 Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213

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Re: [Bikeboard] (no subject)
by Gunnar Shogren 17 May '12

17 May '12

Done that, he's up to speed. Just some of the attachments and such weren't working for him. We are still a go! One of these days perhaps we can get you to put a subject in your emails Nick... :) On Thu, May 17, 2012 at 7:13 AM, director <director(a)positivespin.org> wrote: > Good morning,I was at Wamsley's yesterday getting a few last minute things for my trip from Colin and he happened to mention that he's been unable to find anything in his email inbox with a schedule of events for Bike to Work day on Friday. Could someone call or stop by and provide him with the info? I'm in Phillippi on my way to Iowa today and New Mexico tomorrow. where I'll be starting my ride. This is gonna look great on my Endomondo.NickNick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin803 East Brockway AveMorgantown, WVph 304-276-0213 > > _______________________________________________ > Bikeboard mailing list > Bikeboard(a)cheat.org > http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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(no subject)
by director 17 May '12

17 May '12

Good morning,I was at Wamsley's yesterday getting a few last minute things for my trip from Colin and he happened to mention that he's been unable to find anything in his email inbox with a schedule of events for Bike to Work day on Friday. Could someone call or stop by and provide him with the info? I'm in Phillippi on my way to Iowa today and New Mexico tomorrow. where I'll be starting my ride. This is gonna look great on my Endomondo.NickNick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin803 East Brockway AveMorgantown, WVph 304-276-0213

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Fwd: Saris Bike Corral Contest
by Frank Gmeindl 16 May '12

16 May '12

Here's a ripe banana! Where will we put this bike corral? All we need to do is submit a photo that illustrates a great need, location or use for it. Anybody have such a photo or have one in mind? I'm thinking the rack beside Towers but we'd have to get the photo before students depart. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: "Chip Wamsley" <chip(a)wamsleycycles.com> > Date: May 1, 2012 6:21:08 PM EDT > To: "Frank Gmeindl" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Subject: Fw: Saris Bike Corral Contest > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: "Saris" <sarissource(a)saris.com> > Sent 5/1/2012 1:47:27 PM > To: CHIP(a)WAMSLEYCYCLES.COM > Subject: Saris Bike Corral Contest > > If you have trouble reading this email, please visit the online version. > > > > Win a Saris Bike Corral > And Encourage Cycling in your Community > > Saris will give one bike corral to the entry that shows the greatest need, location or use of a bike corral. Simply submit a photo of where you would like to see a Saris Bike Corral on our Bike Corral Contest Tab on Facebook and include a brief description of why you would like to see a Saris Bike Corral in that location. > > It's simple to enter > Option 1: > Visit our Facebook Contest Page and upload your picture and description using the form before May 25, 2012 > Option 2: > Email your photo and brief description to Heather at hfortune(a)saris.com before May 25, 2012 > Include your name and a phone number where you can be reached > Contest Timeline > Entries must be submitted between May 1 - May 25, 2012 > > Three finalists will be selected and posted on our website for online voting from May 29 - May 30, 2012 > > The Winner will be announced on May 31, 2012 > > Saris Parking Representatives are available to assist with product specs., installation recommendations and other details needed for public approval. Contact Jonathon at jtupper(a)saris.com > > For more information and official rules, www.saris.com/bike-corral-contest > > > > > From Benelux Cafe Cycling: > Pictured is the temporary "bike corral" stacked with bikes at Benelux Cafe in Raleigh, NC. It is brought out once a week for rides and for special events and it’s always brimming with bicycles. Coming soon is a permanent Saris Bike Corral, NC’s first ever! (Photo by Swift-Bennet Photography) > > > > This email was published by Saris Cycling Group. To be removed from our mailing list, simply visit here to opt out. > > Forward to a friend > > This email was sent by: > Saris Cycling Group > 5253 Verona Rd > Madison, WI 53711, United States > > Update your profile > > >

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DP article, "Morgantown among the 'bicycle friendly'
by Frank Gmeindl 16 May '12

16 May '12

Thanks to Derek, Traci, NIck and Chip for participating in last night's WVDOT statewide bicycling interconnectivity workshops. Article in today's Dominion Post, Morgantown among the 'bicycle friendly' on page 2-D: http://ee.dominionpost.com/Repository/ml.asp?Ref=RFBvc3QvMjAxMi8wNS8xNiNBcj… Attached are the comments that I read at the first workshop and then sent to WVDOT after the workshop. Frank

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Bicycling Education in Netherlands
by Frank Gmeindl 16 May '12

16 May '12

The article, "Why There's No War Between Drivers and Cyclists in the Netherlands" at http://www.theatlanticcities.com/commute/2012/05/why-theres-no-war-between-… , especially the first video in it, encourages me that achieving Safe Routes to Schools and establishing Safe Routes to Schools education in all the schools is the project in our plan that can have the most impace. What do you think? Frank D. Gmeindl Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board LCI #1703 491 WilsonAvenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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Signs
by Frank Gmeindl 15 May '12

15 May '12

Bicycle Board Members, See attached photo. I got 2 of these signs in the mail today. What should I do with them? I'd like to get a picture of all of us putting one up somewhere. Any ideas where and when? I'm sure we'll have to ask the Public Works Dept. for permission and help. Frank

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Derek Springston has invited you to join a team on Endomondo...
by Endomondo 15 May '12

15 May '12

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WVU Bike to Work Press Release
by Traci Liebig 15 May '12

15 May '12

Hi Bike Board, Just wanted to pass along the link to WVU's release about BTWW. http://wvutoday.wvu.edu/n/2012/05/14/wvu-celebrates-bike-to-work-day-with-p… Thanks! Traci

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Fwd: Bicycle Friendly Community Feedback Report
by Frank Gmeindl 15 May '12

15 May '12

Bicycle Board Members, Attached is LAB's feedback on our BFC application. I'm encouraged to see that the Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan includes most of what they're saying we should do. What do you think we should do with this feedback and with whom do you think we should share it? Frank D. Gmeindl Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board LCI #1703 491 WilsonAvenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles Begin forwarded message: > From: Nicole Wynands <nicole(a)bikeleague.org> > Date: May 14, 2012 4:42:16 PM EDT > To: "frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Subject: Bicycle Friendly Community Feedback Report > > Dear Frank, > > Thank you again for submitting your Bicycle Friendly Community application. Please find the feedback on how to improve the community for cycling attached. Please share this document with your partners and local bike advocacy groups. > > We would like to send a copy of the feedback to the local reviewers that participated in the judging process of your application. Please let us know by May 18 if you would prefer that we do not share the feedback with the local reviewers. > > The award will be current for four years so your designation will be up for renewal in 2016. At that point your community will be reevaluated so we urge you to make as many improvements as possible in the meantime! BFC staff will continue to work with you to encourage continual improvements. > > Once again, congratulations on receiving the Bicycle Friendly Community designation. > > Best regards, > > Nicole > > > Nicole Wynands > Bicycle Friendly America Program Specialist > League of American Bicyclists > 1612 K St. N.W., Suite #510 > Washington, DC 20006 > P: 202-621-5454 > F: 202-822-1334 > nicole(a)bikeleague.org > www.bikeleague.org > > May is Bike Month! Find and post events here, and don’t forget to sign up for the National Bike Challenge! > > >

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Fw: Attention West Virginia: Input Needed on Regional Bike Plans
by Christiaan Abildso 15 May '12

15 May '12

FYI... ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: Rails-to-Trails Conservancy <railtrails(a)railstotrails.org> To: cabildso(a)yahoo.com Sent: Thursday, May 3, 2012 10:00 PM Subject: Attention West Virginia: Input Needed on Regional Bike Plans West Virginia Residents: Your Input Needed! Great news for the residents and businesses of West Virginia, with the Department of Transportation (WVDOT) announcing that it will be gathering public input for a series of regional bicycle plans in population centers across the state. The study is being funded by a federal Transportation and Community System Preservation Grant, and will identify opportunities to improve interstate and regional connectivity for bicycling. All interested parties are encouraged to attend the meeting in their area, or submit written comments. The public meeting will focus on the geographic region where the meeting will be held, but will also present and receive comments on the other regions of the state. All meetings will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. There will be brief presentations at 4, 5 and 6 p.m., followed by an opportunity to give comments in a workshop style setting. Public meetings will be held at the following locations: May 3, 2012 Ranson City Hall Council Chambers 312 South Mildred Street Ranson, WV 25438 May 14, 2012 West Virginia Independence Hall 1528 Market Street Wheeling, WV 26003 May 7, 2012 City Service Center 915 Quarrier Street Charleston, WV 25301 May 15, 2012 City Building Council Chambers 389 Spruce Street Morgantown, WV 26505 May 8, 2012 Tri-State Transit Authority 1251 4th Avenue Huntington, WV 25701 May 21, 2012 City Hall Council Chambers 942 Washington Street, West Lewisburg, WV 24901 May 10, 2012 Municipal Building 2nd Floor Executive Conference Room 1 Government Square Parkersburg, WV 26101 May 22, 2012 City Building Council Chambers 401 Davis Avenue Elkins, WV 26241 Written comments can be dropped in a comment box at the workshop, or mailed to: Robert Pennington, P.E. Director, Program Planning and Administration Division West Virginia Department of Transportation Capital Complex Building Five, 8th Floor 1900 Kanawha Boulevard East Charleston, West Virginia 25305-0430 If you would like to be added to the West Virginia Rails-to-Trails Council list for future statewide messages about trails, please email Ella Belling at ella(a)montrails.org. The Council is not affiliated with Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, but works within the state to advocate for trails. Photo courtsey of WVLiving.com || home|| forward to a friend|| unsubscribe|| view in browser Rails-to-Trails Conservancy 2121 Ward Ct., NW 5th Floor Washington, DC 20037 202.331.9696

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Re: [Bikeboard] [MonBikeClub] Fwd: Attention West Virginia: Input Needed on Regional Bike Plans
by Frank Gmeindl 14 May '12

14 May '12

Reminder: Statewide interconnectivity workshops tomorrow, Tuesday, May 15, 4 pm - 6:30 pm Morgantown City Hall, 389 Spruce St., Council Chambers. You don't have to come for the full 2.5 hours. I understand they will have 3 sessions, each beginning on the hour with a short presentation and then work for the rest of the hour. Please come and improve road cycling! 4ank On May 13, 2012, at 9:05 AM, Gerald Audet wrote: > Not sure I can make the meeting, but I wanted to just say that the roads that you highlight below are all the same that I think of when I think of cycling routes that need to be improved- it's a very good short list. ESPECIALLY 857. I would use it a lot more if it was more bike friendly (I still use it some now). > > This is a great thing; I hope that we can all make a difference and get some or all of these proposed improvements. > > On Sun, May 13, 2012 at 8:15 AM, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Reminder: Attend Tuesday's (May 15, 4 pm - 6:30 pm) WVDOT statewide bicycle plan meeting in Morgantown City Council chambers (389 Spruce St.) > > In preparation for next Tuesday's meeting, Peggy Pings organized a pre-meeting as I related to you in my last meesage (below) on this subject. Five people attended: 2 cyclists, 3 trails advocates. > > The meeting was productive. The trails advocates were very attentive to my explaining how improving just a few road routes, e.g. Rts. 100, 857, 7, 19 and 73 could enable local cyclists to safely and fearlessly get to some of the best riding in the world in addition to getting to PA and MD. I attached to this message a photo of a Morgantown map that I marked up to illustrate how much marvelous riding there is around here and how the aforementioned corridors can be gateways to that riding if they were a bit more bicycle-friendly, e.g. by signing them with Share the Road signs, or better, Bicycles May Use Full Lane signs and widening uphill climbing lanes and blind curves so motor vehicles can safely pass bicycles without crossing the center line. > > We all reached consensus for Tuesday to support improvements on those corridors with Rts. 100 and 857 being the highest priorities. > > Of course, the trail advocates were primarily interested in developing more trails and that's fine too. Peggy brought a very nice map that showed the existing trails and the gaps that need to be filled. Looking at the maps, I was impressed at how close we are to having a seamless network. > > <IMG_0454.jpg> > > > Frank D. Gmeindl > Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board > LCI #1703 > 491 WilsonAvenue > Morgantown, WV 26501 > 304-376-0446 > Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles > > > > Begin forwarded message: > >> From: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> >> Date: May 4, 2012 11:04:44 AM EDT >> To: monbikeclub(a)googlegroups.com, CRcyclists(a)googlegroups.com, Bicycle Board <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> >> Subject: Attention West Virginia: Input Needed on Regional Bike Plans >> >> I've posted two messages to these groups passing on WVDOT's invitation to participate in the May 15 statewide interconnectivity workshop at Morgantown City Hall 4-6:30 pm or any of the other dozen or so workshops around the state this month. >> >> Yesterday, I learned that some politicians have been phoning people to ensure that "knowledgeable people" show up to give their input. Any of you get a call? Do you think road-cyclists will be adequately represented? Do you think the outcome of these workshops will be improved road routes? If there's any money available, do you think it will go to making the road cycling better? >> >> Not if you don't show up. >> >> BTW, the Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan, http://db.tt/WbRG4WzL was unanimously adopted by Morgantown City Council Tuesday and the Mayor proclaimed May Bike Month in Morgantown. May 9: Bike to School Day; May 14-18: Bike to Work Week; May 18: Bike to Work Day... need roads for that, got 'em, use 'em. >> >> 4ank >> >> >> Begin forwarded message: >> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> ----- Forwarded Message ----- >>> From: Rails-to-Trails Conservancy <railtrails(a)railstotrails.org> >>> Sent: Thursday, May 3, 2012 10:00 PM >>> Subject: Attention West Virginia: Input Needed on Regional Bike Plans >>> >>> >>> West Virginia Residents: Your Input Needed! >>> >>> Great news for the residents and businesses of West Virginia, with the Department of Transportation (WVDOT) announcing that it will be gathering public input for a series of regional bicycle plans in population centers across the state. >>> The study is being funded by a federal Transportation and Community System Preservation Grant, and will identify opportunities to improve interstate and regional connectivity for bicycling. >>> All interested parties are encouraged to attend the meeting in their area, or submit written comments. The public meeting will focus on the geographic region where the meeting will be held, but will also present and receive comments on the other regions of the state. >>> All meetings will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. There will be brief presentations at 4, 5 and 6 p.m., followed by an opportunity to give comments in a workshop style setting. >>> >>> >>> Public meetings will be held at the following locations: >>> May 3, 2012 >>> Ranson City Hall >>> Council Chambers >>> 312 South Mildred Street >>> Ranson, WV 25438 >>> May 14, 2012 >>> West Virginia Independence Hall >>> 1528 Market Street >>> Wheeling, WV 26003 >>> May 7, 2012 >>> City Service Center >>> 915 Quarrier Street >>> Charleston, WV 25301 >>> May 15, 2012 >>> City Building >>> Council Chambers >>> 389 Spruce Street >>> Morgantown, WV 26505 >>> May 8, 2012 >>> Tri-State Transit Authority >>> 1251 4th Avenue >>> Huntington, WV 25701 >>> May 21, 2012 >>> City Hall >>> Council Chambers >>> 942 Washington Street, West >>> Lewisburg, WV 24901 >>> May 10, 2012 >>> Municipal Building >>> 2nd Floor >>> Executive Conference Room >>> 1 Government Square >>> Parkersburg, WV 26101 >>> May 22, 2012 >>> City Building >>> Council Chambers >>> 401 Davis Avenue >>> Elkins, WV 26241 >>> Written comments can be dropped in a comment box at the workshop, or mailed to: >>> Robert Pennington, P.E. >>> Director, Program Planning and Administration Division >>> West Virginia Department of Transportation >>> Capital Complex Building Five, 8th Floor >>> 1900 Kanawha Boulevard East >>> Charleston, West Virginia 25305-0430 >>> If you would like to be added to the West Virginia Rails-to-Trails Council list for future statewide messages about trails, please email Ella Belling at ella(a)montrails.org. The Council is not affiliated with Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, but works within the state to advocate for trails. >>> Photo courtsey of WVLiving.com >>> >>> >>> || home|| forward to a friend|| unsubscribe|| view in browser >>> Rails-to-Trails Conservancy >>> 2121 Ward Ct., NW >>> 5th Floor >>> Washington, DC 20037 >>> 202.331.9696 >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Bikeboard mailing list >>> Bikeboard(a)cheat.org >>> http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >> > > > > > -- > -Jerry > Bid me run, and I will strive with things impossible. > ~ Shakespeare, Julius Caesar > > Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

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PRESS RELEASE: Morgantown Receives Bronze Level Bicycle Friendly Community Recognition
by Susan Sullivan 14 May '12

14 May '12

Please find attached a press release regarding Morgantown being named the first Bicycle Friendly Community in West Virginia. Feel free to email me with any questions you may have! Susan Sullivan, Public Communications Manager City of Morgantown 389 Spruce Street, Office 16 Morgantown, WV 26505 ( 304) 284-7426 - C (304) 290-5274 - F (304) 284-7430 Facebook | Twitter | Google+ | YouTube | iTunes

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Bicycle Friendly Award Certificate
by Frank Gmeindl 14 May '12

14 May '12

Misters Mayor and City Manager, I have received the Bicycle Friendly Award Certificate (scan attached) from the League of American Bicyclists. Would you like to display it somewhere? If so, please let me know to whom to give it. FYI, we have also received road signs and a seal (images attached). We are developing recommendations for their use. Nominally, we may recommend a sign entering Morgantown at each gateway on routes 19, 7, 119, 857 and 705. The seal is on a press release that will be published tomorrow. Frank D. Gmeindl Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board LCI #1703 491 WilsonAvenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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Bike Friendly Community list released
by Christiaan Abildso 14 May '12

14 May '12

The cat's out of the bag in the blogosphere: http://blog.bikeleague.org/blog/2012/05/congratulations-to-new-and-renewed-… Full list at: http://blog.bikeleague.org/blog//blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Spring12BF… Again, congrats on the recognition for your hard work! Christiaan

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Re: [Bikeboard] BFC questions from the League of American Bicyclists
by Frank Gmeindl 14 May '12

14 May '12

Thanks, Lindsay! Frank On May 14, 2012, at 1:28 PM, Lindsay Plante wrote: > The post will appear in our blog (found here- http://blog.bikeleague.org/blog/) with in the next week or so. > > On Mon, May 14, 2012 at 12:13 PM, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> wrote: > My pleasure! Can you tell me where it will appear? I'd like to send a link to public officials. > > Frank > > On May 14, 2012, at 12:06 PM, Lindsay Plante wrote: > >> Thank you so much for your help, this is great information! >> >> On Mon, May 14, 2012 at 12:02 PM, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> Lindsay, >> >> Following are answers to your questions. >> >> -Why did Morgantown decide to apply for BFC status? >> >> We first applied in 2007 to establish a structure for making Morgantown more bicycle-friendly. We applied again in 2012 to gauge our progress. >> >> -What is Morgantown's eventual goal? >> >> Morgantown's vision is that all residents ride their bicycles safely and fearlessly anytime, anywhere for any reason. Our goal is by 2020 to have bicycles be 5% of all vehicles on Morgantown streets. Our mission is to get the everyday commuter, student or employee, to look beyond Morgantown’s hilly terrain and see the potential cycling holds for him or her individually and our community. Our city has seen unprecedented growth in the past few decades and a result of that is traffic congestion in popular university and commercial areas. Cycling offers congestion relief as well as personal benefits to body, mind, and pocketbook! >> >> -How has cycle culture developed in Morgantown? How have community members responded? >> >> More people have started using bicycles for commuting. The bike culture among existing cyclists seems to have grown as well. At any time of day, at least on nice days, you're likely to see people cycling wherever you look around town. >> >> -Have any challenges arisen in becoming more bike friendly? how can communities overcome such challenges? How can communities overcome such challenges? >> >> Morgantown's biggest challenges are the narrow, twisty, hilly streets that have little room for cars let alone bicycles and the lack of money in the city budget to implement infrastructure improvements. Morgantown is not different from other locales in which politics, lack of resources, and general resistance to change play a role. We’ve worked hard to garner small wins in Morgantown—bike rack loops in our downtown area, a successful cycling education course funded with a grant and city funds, and now our designation as a BFC. There’s no switch you flip to become bike-friendly. We want our citizens to see the sum of all of these activities, and eventually draw their own conclusion that seeing cyclists on the road is the norm. Overcoming challenges requires continuous cooperative effort among all stakeholders in the success of becoming a bicycle-friendly community. >> >> -Why do you believe cycling is important in your community? >> >> It will ease the traffic burden that increases when the student population is in town as well as the obvious health and economic benefits. For individuals, cycling improves health and fitness, saves money, makes better use of time and reduces stress. Community-wide it increases social interaction, makes a quieter and cleaner city and reduces the cost of maintaining roads and traffic services. Other cities in WV could really benefit from Morgantown's example. >> >> -Why should other communities work to become more bike-friendly? >> >> They would achieve similar benefits as mentioned above and make for a more bicycle-friendly nation. >> >> -What is next on the horizon for bike-friendly Morgantown? for cycling advocacy? >> >> To obtain funding to implement our comprehensive bicycle plan. >> >> (Any personal or community anecdotes you might have would be perfect; we'd love for the entire BFA community to get excited about Morgantown's progress and find inspiration for their own communities!) >> >> One local cyclist started commuting and used a tag-a-long to take his daughters to day care. One afternoon he overheard the other kids talking about how cool it was that her Dad brought to school on a bike! >> >> I hope these answers are useful! Thanks again for recognizing Morgantown! >> >> Frank D. Gmeindl >> Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board >> LCI #1703 >> 491 WilsonAvenue >> Morgantown, WV 26501 >> 304-376-0446 >> Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles >> >> >> On May 11, 2012, at 11:52 AM, Lindsay Plante wrote: >> >>> Not to worry, that's definitely something we understand. >>> >>> On Fri, May 11, 2012 at 11:50 AM, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> wrote: >>> Lindsay, >>> >>> Thanks for the prompt feedback. We'll do our best but we're all pretty occupied right now preparing for Bike Week. I'll definitely contact you again Monday. >>> >>> Frank >>> >>> On May 11, 2012, at 11:46 AM, Lindsay Plante wrote: >>> >>>> We'd love to begin posting in the first few days of next week, so at your earliest convenience, but responses that come after that will still be featured. In the end we're definitely more concerned with collecting good stories than posting what we have first thing on Monday. Thank you! >>>> >>>> On Fri, May 11, 2012 at 11:40 AM, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> wrote: >>>> Lindsay, >>>> >>>> Thanks for contacting me. We would be delighted to answer your questions. How much time do we have? >>>> >>>> >>>> Frank D. Gmeindl >>>> Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board >>>> LCI #1703 >>>> 491 WilsonAvenue >>>> Morgantown, WV 26501 >>>> 304-376-0446 >>>> Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On May 11, 2012, at 10:23 AM, Lindsay Plante wrote: >>>> >>>>> Hi Frank, >>>>> >>>>> I'm contacting you from the League of American Bicyclists. We're so excited about Morgantown's progress in becoming a more bike friendly community! As we get ready to release the Bike Friendly Community awards next week, we're looking to have a few blog posts featuring different BFCs. We would love to highlight Morgantown becoming the first BFC in West Virginia. Any insight you could give on the following questions would be great! >>>>> >>>>> -Why did Morgantown decide to apply for BFC status? >>>>> -What is Morgantown's eventual goal? >>>>> -How has cycle culture developed in Morgantown? How have community members responded? >>>>> -Have any challenges arisen in becoming more bike friendly? how can communities overcome such challenges? >>>>> -Why do you believe cycling is important in your community? Why should other communities work to become more bike-friendly? >>>>> -What is next on the horizon for bike-friendly Morgantown? for cycling advocacy? >>>>> >>>>> (Any personal or community anecdotes you might have would be perfect; we'd love for the entire BFA community to get excited about Morgantown's progress and find inspiration for their own communities!) >>>>> >>>>> Thank you so much for your help and let me know if you have any questions about the feature! >>>>> >>>>> Best, >>>>> >>>>> Lindsay Plante >>>>> >>>>> --- >>>>> Communications Intern >>>>> Bike Friendly America >>>>> League of American Bicyclists >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >> >> > >

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Re: [Bikeboard] BFC questions from the League of American Bicyclists
by Frank Gmeindl 14 May '12

14 May '12

Lindsay, Following are answers to your questions. -Why did Morgantown decide to apply for BFC status? We first applied in 2007 to establish a structure for making Morgantown more bicycle-friendly. We applied again in 2012 to gauge our progress. -What is Morgantown's eventual goal? Morgantown's vision is that all residents ride their bicycles safely and fearlessly anytime, anywhere for any reason. Our goal is by 2020 to have bicycles be 5% of all vehicles on Morgantown streets. Our mission is to get the everyday commuter, student or employee, to look beyond Morgantown’s hilly terrain and see the potential cycling holds for him or her individually and our community. Our city has seen unprecedented growth in the past few decades and a result of that is traffic congestion in popular university and commercial areas. Cycling offers congestion relief as well as personal benefits to body, mind, and pocketbook! -How has cycle culture developed in Morgantown? How have community members responded? More people have started using bicycles for commuting. The bike culture among existing cyclists seems to have grown as well. At any time of day, at least on nice days, you're likely to see people cycling wherever you look around town. -Have any challenges arisen in becoming more bike friendly? how can communities overcome such challenges? How can communities overcome such challenges? Morgantown's biggest challenges are the narrow, twisty, hilly streets that have little room for cars let alone bicycles and the lack of money in the city budget to implement infrastructure improvements. Morgantown is not different from other locales in which politics, lack of resources, and general resistance to change play a role. We’ve worked hard to garner small wins in Morgantown—bike rack loops in our downtown area, a successful cycling education course funded with a grant and city funds, and now our designation as a BFC. There’s no switch you flip to become bike-friendly. We want our citizens to see the sum of all of these activities, and eventually draw their own conclusion that seeing cyclists on the road is the norm. Overcoming challenges requires continuous cooperative effort among all stakeholders in the success of becoming a bicycle-friendly community. -Why do you believe cycling is important in your community? It will ease the traffic burden that increases when the student population is in town as well as the obvious health and economic benefits. For individuals, cycling improves health and fitness, saves money, makes better use of time and reduces stress. Community-wide it increases social interaction, makes a quieter and cleaner city and reduces the cost of maintaining roads and traffic services. Other cities in WV could really benefit from Morgantown's example. -Why should other communities work to become more bike-friendly? They would achieve similar benefits as mentioned above and make for a more bicycle-friendly nation. -What is next on the horizon for bike-friendly Morgantown? for cycling advocacy? To obtain funding to implement our comprehensive bicycle plan. (Any personal or community anecdotes you might have would be perfect; we'd love for the entire BFA community to get excited about Morgantown's progress and find inspiration for their own communities!) One local cyclist started commuting and used a tag-a-long to take his daughters to day care. One afternoon he overheard the other kids talking about how cool it was that her Dad brought to school on a bike! I hope these answers are useful! Thanks again for recognizing Morgantown! Frank D. Gmeindl Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board LCI #1703 491 WilsonAvenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles On May 11, 2012, at 11:52 AM, Lindsay Plante wrote: > Not to worry, that's definitely something we understand. > > On Fri, May 11, 2012 at 11:50 AM, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> wrote: > Lindsay, > > Thanks for the prompt feedback. We'll do our best but we're all pretty occupied right now preparing for Bike Week. I'll definitely contact you again Monday. > > Frank > > On May 11, 2012, at 11:46 AM, Lindsay Plante wrote: > >> We'd love to begin posting in the first few days of next week, so at your earliest convenience, but responses that come after that will still be featured. In the end we're definitely more concerned with collecting good stories than posting what we have first thing on Monday. Thank you! >> >> On Fri, May 11, 2012 at 11:40 AM, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> wrote: >> Lindsay, >> >> Thanks for contacting me. We would be delighted to answer your questions. How much time do we have? >> >> >> Frank D. Gmeindl >> Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board >> LCI #1703 >> 491 WilsonAvenue >> Morgantown, WV 26501 >> 304-376-0446 >> Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles >> >> >> >> On May 11, 2012, at 10:23 AM, Lindsay Plante wrote: >> >>> Hi Frank, >>> >>> I'm contacting you from the League of American Bicyclists. We're so excited about Morgantown's progress in becoming a more bike friendly community! As we get ready to release the Bike Friendly Community awards next week, we're looking to have a few blog posts featuring different BFCs. We would love to highlight Morgantown becoming the first BFC in West Virginia. Any insight you could give on the following questions would be great! >>> >>> -Why did Morgantown decide to apply for BFC status? >>> -What is Morgantown's eventual goal? >>> -How has cycle culture developed in Morgantown? How have community members responded? >>> -Have any challenges arisen in becoming more bike friendly? how can communities overcome such challenges? >>> -Why do you believe cycling is important in your community? Why should other communities work to become more bike-friendly? >>> -What is next on the horizon for bike-friendly Morgantown? for cycling advocacy? >>> >>> (Any personal or community anecdotes you might have would be perfect; we'd love for the entire BFA community to get excited about Morgantown's progress and find inspiration for their own communities!) >>> >>> Thank you so much for your help and let me know if you have any questions about the feature! >>> >>> Best, >>> >>> Lindsay Plante >>> >>> --- >>> Communications Intern >>> Bike Friendly America >>> League of American Bicyclists >> >> > >

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Re: [Bikeboard] Bike Friendly WV Cities
by Chet Parsons 14 May '12

14 May '12

Yep On May 14, 2012 11:04 AM, "director" <director(a)positivespin.org> wrote: > Good morning, > I congratulated Stacy Bisker in Huntington on getting BFC status, however > they're at "Honorable Mention" level. Are we Bronze? > Nick > > Nick Hein LCI# 1705 > Director, Positive Spin > 803 East Brockway Ave > Morgantown, WV > ph 304-276-0213 > > > -----Original Message----- > From: "Christiaan Abildso" <cabildso(a)yahoo.com> > Sent 5/13/2012 3:52:12 PM > To: "Ryan Post" <rpostwvu(a)gmail.com>, "'Derek Springston'" < > dspringston(a)gmail.com>, "'Frank Gmeindl'" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > Cc: "'Bike Board - Morgantown'" <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> > Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Signs > > Building upon the state bike route connectivity idea, maybe the signs > should go on the routes that would connect cyclists from around the state > (and out of state) - per Frank's recent email: "We all reached consensus > for Tuesday to support improvements on those corridors with Rts. 100 and > 857 being the highest priorities" > > Thus, my recommendation would be to sign those two routes as they may be > the most trafficked, or whichever routes the state DOH agrees to designate > as "bike routes" (or whatever other designation they choose). That said, > I'm not sure the best place that would welcome people to Morgantown on rte > 100 (crossing Westover bridge?) or 857 (705 from Mileground as > recommended?). > Just my 2 cents. Such great momentum for cycling - thanks to all for the > hard work! > Christiaan > > *From:* Ryan Post <rpostwvu(a)gmail.com> > *To:* 'Derek Springston' <dspringston(a)gmail.com>; 'Frank Gmeindl' < > fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > *Cc:* 'Bike Board - Morgantown' <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> > *Sent:* Saturday, May 12, 2012 3:51 PM > *Subject:* Re: [Bikeboard] Signs > > I would think there’s 3 main entrys. From Star City, Mileground, and > Don Knotts. > > Don Knotts has RT in view, and also has STR signage. 705 from Mileground > has signage, does Mileground? Going to Coll from Star City would be a top > pick for me, but would happen to be on one of the worst places to ride for > most; there is a WVU Cycling Adopt a Highway sign at the Corner in front of > Sheetz in Granville. > > *From:* bikeboard-bounces(a)cheat.org [mailto:bikeboard-bounces@cheat.org] > *On Behalf Of *Derek Springston > *Sent:* Saturday, May 12, 2012 1:33 PM > *To:* Frank Gmeindl > *Cc:* Bike Board - Morgantown > *Subject:* Re: [Bikeboard] Signs > > BB Members, > Similar, but not exact to what Chip stated, I think the best locations to > place our new signs are near the Coliseum on Mon Blvd and near the Westover > Bridge on University Ave. One other option may be at the 705 and Van > Voorhis intersection. > Derek > On Fri, May 11, 2012 at 8:01 PM, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > wrote: > Bicycle Board Members, > > See attached photo. I got 2 of these signs in the mail today. What > should I do with them? I'd like to get a picture of all of us putting one > up somewhere. Any ideas where and when? I'm sure we'll have to ask the > Public Works Dept. for permission and help. > > Frank > > _______________________________________________ > 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* > > > _______________________________________________ > Bikeboard mailing list > Bikeboard(a)cheat.org > http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard > > _______________________________________________ > Bikeboard mailing listBikeboard@cheat.orghttp://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard > > > _______________________________________________ > Bikeboard mailing list > Bikeboard(a)cheat.org > http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >

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Bike Friendly WV Cities
by director 14 May '12

14 May '12

Good morning, I congratulated Stacy Bisker in Huntington on getting BFC status, however they're at "Honorable Mention" level. Are we Bronze? Nick Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 -----Original Message----- From: "Christiaan Abildso" <cabildso(a)yahoo.com> Sent 5/13/2012 3:52:12 PM To: "Ryan Post" <rpostwvu(a)gmail.com>, "'Derek Springston'" <dspringston(a)gmail.com>, "'Frank Gmeindl'" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> Cc: "'Bike Board - Morgantown'" <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Signs Building upon the state bike route connectivity idea, maybe the signs should go on the routes that would connect cyclists from around the state (and out of state) - per Frank's recent email: "We all reached consensus for Tuesday to support improvements on those corridors with Rts. 100 and 857 being the highest priorities" Thus, my recommendation would be to sign those two routes as they may be the most trafficked, or whichever routes the state DOH agrees to designate as "bike routes" (or whatever other designation they choose). That said, I'm not sure the best place that would welcome people to Morgantown on rte 100 (crossing Westover bridge?) or 857 (705 from Mileground as recommended?). Just my 2 cents. Such great momentum for cycling - thanks to all for the hard work! Christiaan From: Ryan Post <rpostwvu(a)gmail.com> To: 'Derek Springston' <dspringston(a)gmail.com>; 'Frank Gmeindl' <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> Cc: 'Bike Board - Morgantown' <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> Sent: Saturday, May 12, 2012 3:51 PM Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Signs I would think there’s 3 main entrys. From Star City, Mileground, and Don Knotts. Don Knotts has RT in view, and also has STR signage. 705 from Mileground has signage, does Mileground? Going to Coll from Star City would be a top pick for me, but would happen to be on one of the worst places to ride for most; there is a WVU Cycling Adopt a Highway sign at the Corner in front of Sheetz in Granville. From: bikeboard-bounces(a)cheat.org [mailto:bikeboard-bounces@cheat.org] On Behalf Of Derek Springston Sent: Saturday, May 12, 2012 1:33 PM To: Frank Gmeindl Cc: Bike Board - Morgantown Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Signs BB Members, Similar, but not exact to what Chip stated, I think the best locations to place our new signs are near the Coliseum on Mon Blvd and near the Westover Bridge on University Ave. One other option may be at the 705 and Van Voorhis intersection. Derek On Fri, May 11, 2012 at 8:01 PM, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> wrote: Bicycle Board Members, See attached photo. I got 2 of these signs in the mail today. What should I do with them? I'd like to get a picture of all of us putting one up somewhere. Any ideas where and when? I'm sure we'll have to ask the Public Works Dept. for permission and help. Frank _______________________________________________ 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 _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)cheat.org http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)cheat.org http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Teachable moments in May
by director 13 May '12

13 May '12

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Re: [Bikeboard] Thanks to Nick
by director 13 May '12

13 May '12

Frank, Thanks for the thanks. However, no one showed up to take the class(?!) About 10:30 John Gaddis came to take pictures, so we talked for a bit about rescheduling but I won't do it until I get back in June. I don't believe that anyone responded to Paul Steele's announcement for the class so it wasn't totally unexpected, but I missed the planning meeting for the DOT meeting - which I regret. How did that go? Had a great afternoon at the shop, working with community service volunteers, helping members get project bikes finished and completing a bike for a Mother's Day present for a customer. Seems I've been having the best effect at the grass roots. Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 -----Original Message----- From: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> Sent 5/12/2012 7:32:32 AM To: "Bike Board - Morgantown" <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> Subject: [Bikeboard] Thanks to Nick Thanks to Nick Hein for spending this gorgeous Saturday when we'd all rather be riding conducting a safety workshop on behalf of the Bicycle Board for the South Park Association of Neighbors and the Greenmont Neighborhood Association. See newspaper announcement at http://ee.dominionpost.com/Repository/ml.asp?Ref=RFBvc3QvMjAxMi8wNS8xMiNBcj… As you will recall, at the February Traffic Commission meeting the Second Ward Traffic Commissioner asked the Bicycle Board for guidance on conducting a bicycling event in South Park. Thanks to Nick, not only is South Park but also Greenmont getting their kids educated (for free) to ride their bikes safely in Morgantown. Thanks, Nick! Frank D. Gmeindl Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board LCI #1703 491 WilsonAvenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)cheat.org http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Re: [Bikeboard] Signs
by Chip Wamsley 12 May '12

12 May '12

To all, With only two signs, I would say somewherre on South University Ave and coming in from the North in the area of the Coliseum. I agree with Christian's idea for a good "press" moment, but Nick's idea is pretty good too! Chip -----Original Message----- From: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> Sent 5/11/2012 8:01:01 PM To: "Bike Board - Morgantown" <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> Subject: [Bikeboard] Signs Bicycle Board Members, See attached photo. I got 2 of these signs in the mail today. What should I do with them? I'd like to get a picture of all of us putting one up somewhere. Any ideas where and when? I'm sure we'll have to ask the Public Works Dept. for permission and help. Frank _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)cheat.org http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Re: [Bikeboard] Signs
by director 12 May '12

12 May '12

Frank, I suggest that we all get together and run through the streets together carrying you on our shoulders holding up the sign and cheering joyfully and fearlessly. I'm open to other suggestions of course. Nick Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 -----Original Message----- From: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> Sent 5/11/2012 8:01:01 PM To: "Bike Board - Morgantown" <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> Subject: [Bikeboard] Signs Bicycle Board Members, See attached photo. I got 2 of these signs in the mail today. What should I do with them? I'd like to get a picture of all of us putting one up somewhere. Any ideas where and when? I'm sure we'll have to ask the Public Works Dept. for permission and help. Frank _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)cheat.org http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Thanks to Nick
by Frank Gmeindl 12 May '12

12 May '12

Thanks to Nick Hein for spending this gorgeous Saturday when we'd all rather be riding conducting a safety workshop on behalf of the Bicycle Board for the South Park Association of Neighbors and the Greenmont Neighborhood Association. See newspaper announcement at http://ee.dominionpost.com/Repository/ml.asp?Ref=RFBvc3QvMjAxMi8wNS8xMiNBcj… As you will recall, at the February Traffic Commission meeting the Second Ward Traffic Commissioner asked the Bicycle Board for guidance on conducting a bicycling event in South Park. Thanks to Nick, not only is South Park but also Greenmont getting their kids educated (for free) to ride their bikes safely in Morgantown. Thanks, Nick! Frank D. Gmeindl Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board LCI #1703 491 WilsonAvenue 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 12 May '12

12 May '12

Bicycle Board Members, The original Bike Month Proclamation with pretty gold seal and all is setting on my desk. Would someone please take on the task of getting it posted somewhere better than my desk before Bike Month is over? Frank D. Gmeindl Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board LCI #1703 491 WilsonAvenue 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] Fwd: BFC questions from the League of American Bicyclists
by Frank Gmeindl 11 May '12

11 May '12

Nick, Thanks for the suggestions! I wonder if they'll trigger any additional inputs from other BB members. Frank On May 11, 2012, at 12:39 PM, director wrote: > Frank, > I've got a few answers, I realize they may be different from the Bike Board's > > -Why did Morgantown decide to apply for BFC status? > > -What is Morgantown's eventual goal?-How has cycle culture developed in Morgantown? How have community members responded? > Reduction in motor vehicle traffic of 80% by the year 2040 - this is necessary worldwide to avoid global climate disaster. We can do it here. > > -Have any challenges arisen in becoming more bike friendly? how can communities overcome such challenges? > Fossil fuel industries (particularly gas fracking) have stepped up their activities in the area with large and heavy trucks, in addition to the coal and gravel trucks that have long crowded and crumbled our local roads. These commercial trucks are allowed on city roads that would provide the best biking routes. > > -Why do you believe cycling is important in your community? > Individually it improves health and fitness, saves money, makes better use of time and reduces stress. Community-wide it increases social interaction, makes a quieter and cleaner city and reduces the cost of maintaining roads and traffic services. > > Why should other communities work to become more bike-friendly? > For the reason above, and because we need to reduce motor vehicle traffic WORLDWIDE by 80%. Every community needs to accomplish this. > > -What is next on the horizon for bike-friendly Morgantown? for cycling advocacy? > More bike events to get new cyclists started. Better education and facilities to keep new cyclists riding - safely and enjoyably. A bike-pedestrian coordinator (paid) position shared between the city and university. > > (Any personal or community anecdotes you might have would be perfect; we'd love for the entire BFA community to get excited about Morgantown's progress and find inspiration for their own communities!) > I wouldn't know where to start, but Roger Dotson could give a good personal testimonial about how he came to be a full-time bike commuter. > > Nick Hein LCI# 1705 > Director, Positive Spin > 803 East Brockway Ave > Morgantown, WV > ph 304-276-0213 >

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Huntington also BFC
by Frank Gmeindl 11 May '12

11 May '12

Terrence and Bicycle Board Members, Perry Keller just informed me that Huntington was also recognized by LAB a a Bicycle Friendly Community. Frank D. Gmeindl Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board LCI #1703 491 WilsonAvenue 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] BFC questions from the League of American Bicyclists
by Frank Gmeindl 11 May '12

11 May '12

Lindsay, Thanks for contacting me. We would be delighted to answer your questions. How much time do we have? Frank D. Gmeindl Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board LCI #1703 491 WilsonAvenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles On May 11, 2012, at 10:23 AM, Lindsay Plante wrote: > Hi Frank, > > I'm contacting you from the League of American Bicyclists. We're so excited about Morgantown's progress in becoming a more bike friendly community! As we get ready to release the Bike Friendly Community awards next week, we're looking to have a few blog posts featuring different BFCs. We would love to highlight Morgantown becoming the first BFC in West Virginia. Any insight you could give on the following questions would be great! > > -Why did Morgantown decide to apply for BFC status? > -What is Morgantown's eventual goal? > -How has cycle culture developed in Morgantown? How have community members responded? > -Have any challenges arisen in becoming more bike friendly? how can communities overcome such challenges? > -Why do you believe cycling is important in your community? Why should other communities work to become more bike-friendly? > -What is next on the horizon for bike-friendly Morgantown? for cycling advocacy? > > (Any personal or community anecdotes you might have would be perfect; we'd love for the entire BFA community to get excited about Morgantown's progress and find inspiration for their own communities!) > > Thank you so much for your help and let me know if you have any questions about the feature! > > Best, > > Lindsay Plante > > --- > Communications Intern > Bike Friendly America > League of American Bicyclists

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Re: [Bikeboard] BFC - Morgantown, WV Profile...
by Derek Springston 11 May '12

11 May '12

Nicole, After careful consideration by members of the Morgantown Bike Board, we submit these photos for inclusion on our LAB BFC Community profile website. If you need better quality or any changes with the photos, please let me know. Thanks! ~Derek On Thu, May 10, 2012 at 10:23 AM, Nicole Wynands <nicole(a)bikeleague.org>wrote: > All,**** > > ** ** > > I would hate for Traci’s work to go to waste, so I am happy to integrate > what I can. Most community profiles should have pictures, but unfortunately > we do not receive photos from all communities. We are usually looking for > photos of your bike infrastructure (preferably with (helmet-wearing) > cyclists in it, photos of community bike events, etc. Resolution >1 MB > would be best.**** > > ** ** > > Nicole**** > > ** ** > > ** ** > > ** ** > > *From:* Frank Gmeindl [mailto:fgmeindl@gmail.com] > *Sent:* Thursday, May 10, 2012 10:20 AM > *To:* Nicole Wynands > *Cc:* Derek Springston; Traci Liebig > *Subject:* Re: BFC - Morgantown, WV Profile...**** > > ** ** > > All,**** > > ** ** > > I did not understand that the LAB did the profile. The info that Nicole > quotes is directly from our application. It is fine. Looking at other > city's profile on the LAB website, I don't see any photos. Bill Nesper > requested photos for the profile. Now, I'm wondering if we could get some > more guidance on the photos that LAB needs and where they will be used. > Since Traci spent so much effort drafting community profile, I'll defer to > her judgement on what we think should be in Morgantown's community profile > but I also understand that LAB has a standard "look and feel" and if Nicole > chooses to go with the info that she sent us, I'm OK with that.**** > > ** ** > > ** ** > > Frank D. Gmeindl > Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board > LCI #1703 > 491 WilsonAvenue > Morgantown, WV 26501 > 304-376-0446 > *Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles* > > **** > > ** ** > > On May 10, 2012, at 9:54 AM, Nicole Wynands wrote:**** > > > > **** > > Derek,**** > > **** > > Actually, I was told today that the profiles need to be done by tonight. > If you like, you can send me what you have and I make it work for our > format. We can always make further edits later, as the profiles do not need > to be static. And yes, please send the photos as well!**** > > **** > > Best,**** > > **** > > Nicole**** > > **** > > Nicole Wynands**** > > Bicycle Friendly America Program > Specialist > **** > > League of American Bicyclists**** > > 1612 K St. N.W., Suite #510**** > > Washington, DC 20006**** > > P: 202-621-5454**** > > F: 202-822-1334**** > > nicole(a)bikeleague.org <bill(a)bikeleague.org>**** > > www.bikeleague.org**** > > **** > > May is Bike Month <http://www.bikeleague.org/bikemonth>! Find and post > events here <http://www.bikeleague.org/bikemonth>, and don’t forget to > sign up for the National Bike Challenge<http://www.nationalbikechallenge.org> > !**** > > **** > > *From:* Derek Springston [mailto:dspringston@gmail.com] > *Sent:* Thursday, May 10, 2012 9:49 AM > *To:* Traci Liebig; Frank Gmeindl > *Cc:* Nicole Wynands > *Subject:* Fwd: BFC - Morgantown, WV Profile...**** > > **** > > Traci and Frank,**** > > Please see the email below from Nicole with the LAB. I know several folks > have already commented on the draft you've put together. Are we at a point > that we can forward her what we've typed up?**** > > **** > > Nicole,**** > > What would be the cut-off for delivery of the profile we're preparing? > We've also put considerable energy into photos for the profile and are > selecting them right now. **** > > **** > > Thanks,**** > > ~Derek**** > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: *Nicole Wynands* <nicole(a)bikeleague.org> > Date: Thu, May 10, 2012 at 8:07 AM > Subject: RE: BFC - Morgantown, WV Profile... > To: "dspringston(a)gmail.com" <dspringston(a)gmail.com> > > > **** > > Hi Derek,**** > > **** > > Thank you for your offer to help with the community profile. Usually we > develop the profiles, but you are welcome to do the profile for Morgantown > if you so chose. We would need a fairly quick turnaround though, as we are > hoping to post the profiles early next week, preferably on Monday.**** > > **** > > Usually we start out with a couple facts and answers directly pulled from > the application. Then we edit it for content, flow, grammar, spelling and > third person speak. Here is what we pulled for Morgantown (unedited):**** > > **** > > *Community: Morgantown, WV***** > > Type: New**** > > Pop: 29660**** > > Area: 10.2**** > > Pop density: 2736 per / sq mi**** > > *Percentage of workforce bicycle commuting:* 1%**** > > *Recent bicycling investment: *Thousands of hours of effort and > approximately $30,000 (20% City, 80% State) in the Confident City Cycling > education program.**** > > *Three bicycling highlights:***** > > The number one reason Morgantown deserves to be designated a bicycle > friendly community is to keep the momentum going that our Bicycle Board has > created. The last few years have shown improvements in infrastructure and > education. Our new city manager is dedicated to implementing our > comprehensive bicycle plan. We are at the tipping point for big changes and > success breeds success.**** > > it is already serving as a model for the rest of the state (twice > achieving bicycle friendly state rank of 50). WV is almost always last in > polls for positive state attributes, but Morgantown 's Bicycle Board has > already established relationships with the state Department of > Transportation that may change that. We need to show the state that making > not only Morgantown but also other communities and the state bicycle > friendly will yield benefits to the health of the population as well as > drive its economy.**** > > The third reason Morgantown deserves to be designated a bicycle friendly > community is to provide an example for other communities nationally that > are challenged by extreme geography and outdated infrastructure. It 's easy > to get people on bikes in flat areas that have wide roads and room to build > dedicated trails but a practically impossible task in an area like ours > that also lacks a larger tax base. The out-of-the-box and creative ideas we > implement can help communities with problems similar to ours.**** > > *Percentage of arterial streets with dedicated bicycle facilities:* %**** > > *Bicycling education in* % of elementary schools and % of middle schools** > ** > > *Signature cycling events*: Appalachian Spring Spectacular has been held > almost every year since the early 70s. Approximately 100 cyclists usually > participate. It usually consists of 20-, 40- and 60-mile road tours but has > also included mountain bike trail and back road rides. In recent years, the > event has been the first Sunday in May and has been expanded to a 2-day > event with the Saturday bonus ride a very challenging long road ride.*** > * > > *Some coming bicycling improvements: *The Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan, > http://db.tt/2NaSlSZ4 lists more than 60 improvements for bicycling. The > schedule for implementing the improvements depends on the annual City > budget, which is variable, and on winning grant funding.**** > > **** > > Best regards,**** > > **** > > Nicole**** > > **** > > Nicole Wynands**** > > Bicycle Friendly America Program > Specialist > **** > > League of American Bicyclists**** > > 1612 K St. N.W., Suite #510**** > > Washington, DC 20006**** > > P: 202-621-5454**** > > F: 202-822-1334**** > > nicole(a)bikeleague.org <bill(a)bikeleague.org>**** > > www.bikeleague.org**** > > **** > > May is Bike Month <http://www.bikeleague.org/bikemonth>! Find and post > events here <http://www.bikeleague.org/bikemonth>, and don’t forget to > sign up for the National Bike Challenge<http://www.nationalbikechallenge.org> > !**** > > **** > > **** > > **** > > **** > > **** > > **** > > **** > > ________________________________________**** > > From: Derek Springston [dspringston(a)gmail.com]**** > > Sent: Monday, April 30, 2012 1:07 PM**** > > To: BikeLeague**** > > Cc: Frank Gmeindl**** > > Subject: BFC - Morgantown, WV Profile...**** > > **** > > To Whom It May Concern,**** > > Morgantown, WV recently received the Bronze Level Bicycle Friendly > Community award. I am a Member of the Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board > and may help with creating the Community Profile. Do you have guidance > either online or something you could send us that would or may include > templates, examples, data needed, guidance docs, etc for us to be able to > understand what you like to see in a Community Profile... I suspect we > already have most of this info, but would like to format it similarly to > what other communities have submitted, if you'd like.**** > > **** > > Thanks,**** > > ~Derek Springston**** > > **** > > --**** > > Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha**** > > **** > > “Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the future > of the human race.” -H.G. Wells**** > > **** > > **** > > > > > --**** > > *Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha***** > > *“Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the > future of the human race.” -H.G. Wells***** > > **** > > ** ** > -- *Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha* *“Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the future of the human race.” -H.G. Wells*

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Vote for BFC Photos Now! :)
by Derek Springston 10 May '12

10 May '12

To All Bike Board Members, We need to pic photos for our BFC Community Award. Can you please take a look and vote ASAP!! I just got word today that our profile with pictures need to be delivered by today, so they can finalize what they'll put on our website. I'm not very available today due to being in a conference, but I should be able to check email somewhat regularly. I've copied Frank and Traci on another email to make sure that they're well aware the profile and photos need to be finalized and forwarded today... Please vote for your top 3 pictures... 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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Monongalia County Comprehensive Plan
by Chet Parsons 10 May '12

10 May '12

Folks - the first public meeting is scheduled for the development of the Mon County Comp Plan. I'd love it if the Bike Board could be in attendance to share some ideas on non-motorized activity outside of city limits. Right now, the only areas that the County Commission has approved for the plan are the four planning districts - Cheat Lake, Cheat Neck, West Run, and Stewartstown, but we're hoping to show that the entire county would benefit from a plan. As far as transportation, we're creating this plan to complement what the MPO, City of Morgantown, and Star City are doing with * Crossroads*, so a lot of the transportation direction will benefit from some consistency across the board between the two plans. All the information can be found on our blog at planmoncounty.com Let me know if you have any questions! Chet

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Thank You & National Bike Challenge
by Christiaan Abildso 10 May '12

10 May '12

Ladies & gents - First, thank you to all of those that organized and rode on the Spring Spectacular last weekend...as a first time group road rider, I felt very welcomed and encouraged to ride along with others. I learned quite a bit on proper group riding/communication, and greatly enjoyed my first time on the 100/19 loop. What a great community of riders we have! Secondly, I've been trying to rustle up a few folks to register for the National Bike Challenge (track milage for points, prizes, and prideful boasting)...the results display by individual, community, workplace, and/or team. I see that Gunnar started a Bike Morgantown team - fantastic! I started a WVU CPASS team and there is a Mylan team as well. Just thought I'd post some of the WV leaderboard so far... Community: 1st: Charleston 2nd: Morgantown 3rd: Clarksburg Teams: only 9 in WV so far WVU CPASS - 4th Bike Morgantown...no miles/points logged yet (though I nearly wiped out & hit Gunnar this morning, so I know he's riding) Workplaces: Mylan - 5th WVU - 7th I hope you'll all consider signing up, recruiting other riders, & logging your miles (online or using smartphone app) to help show just how strong the bicycling community is in Morgantown, building upon recent momentum in promoting cycling in the area. Thank you all Christiaan You think you have to want more than you need. Until you have it all you won't be free. Society you're a crazy breed -Eddie Vedder

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DRAFT Community Profile for LAB website
by Traci Liebig 09 May '12

09 May '12

Hi all, Here's a draft community profile for the LAB's website. Also, here's a link to Pittsburgh's profile as an example. Most profiles I viewed had 200-300 ish words, so I tried to stay with that. The stats under the profile paragraph are also listed on each city's page, so I took Morgantown's numbers directly from the LAB application. http://www.bikeleague.org/programs/bicyclefriendlyamerica/communities/bfc_p… A few things to consider: 1) Can someone tell me how many people we've graduated through the cycling course? 2) Things I don't mention, but you can give feedback if you think they're critical to add-- bike racks on front of buses, complete streets policy 3) Some community profiles have an extra little section entitled "Most significant bicycle-related statistic" while others had one that read "Recent Accomplishments." Anyone have anything they want to draw particular attention to as a separate paragraph? 4) Anything else? Let me know. Draft press release coming soon. Thanks! Traci

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Re: [Bikeboard] DRAFT Community Profile for LAB website
by director 09 May '12

09 May '12

I read it, I like it. Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 -----Original Message----- From: "Ryan Post" <rpostwvu(a)gmail.com> Sent 5/9/2012 5:42:06 PM To: "'Graber, Stephen'" <sggraber(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, "'Liebig, Traci'" <Traci.Liebig(a)mail.wvu.edu>, bikeboard(a)cheat.org Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] DRAFT Community Profile for LAB website I’m still a contributing member right? Anyhow, I made some minor grammar changes and a couple wording changes, feel free to ignore any or all since I ditched you all. Ryan From: bikeboard-bounces(a)cheat.org [mailto:bikeboard-bounces@cheat.org] On Behalf Of Graber, Stephen Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2012 4:20 PM To: Liebig, Traci; bikeboard(a)cheat.org Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] DRAFT Community Profile for LAB website Homerun! ------------------------------------------- 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)cheat.org [bikeboard-bounces(a)cheat.org] On Behalf Of Traci Liebig [Traci.Liebig(a)mail.wvu.edu] Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2012 12:34 AM To: bikeboard(a)cheat.org Subject: [Bikeboard] DRAFT Community Profile for LAB website Hi all, Here's a draft community profile for the LAB's website. Also, here's a link to Pittsburgh's profile as an example. Most profiles I viewed had 200-300 ish words, so I tried to stay with that. The stats under the profile paragraph are also listed on each city's page, so I took Morgantown's numbers directly from the LAB application. http://www.bikeleague.org/programs/bicyclefriendlyamerica/communities/bfc_p… A few things to consider: 1) Can someone tell me how many people we've graduated through the cycling course? 2) Things I don't mention, but you can give feedback if you think they're critical to add-- bike racks on front of buses, complete streets policy 3) Some community profiles have an extra little section entitled "Most significant bicycle-related statistic" while others had one that read "Recent Accomplishments." Anyone have anything they want to draw particular attention to as a separate paragraph? 4) Anything else? Let me know. Draft press release coming soon. Thanks! Traci _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)cheat.org http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Re: [Bikeboard] DOH State Bike Plan /Meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 09 May '12

09 May '12

The Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan can be found at http://db.tt/WbRG4WzL . It does not extend much beyond the Morgantown city limits and bike routes are a small part of it. See http://bikemorgantown.com/route_map.php for the Morgantown bike route. My understanding is that the May 15 workshop's objective is to define bike routes to connect WV population centers to neighboring states. At a minimum, I strongly suggest that we all advocate for making Rt. 100 a bike route from Monongahela Ave. in Westover to Rt. 19. At least smooth it and sign it. I would suggest that we try to make any road a bike route that would provide a good cycling connection to PA if only sufficient improvement were made to enable all cyclists, not just top level cyclists to ride it safely and fearlessly. At a minimum, these roads should be signed with Share the Road signs, or better, R4-11 signs (Bicycles May Use Full Lane) and/or climbing lanes widened to a minimum of 14 feet. Bike Route signs should be considered with great care because they may indicate that a route signed with them is an exceptionally pleasant route to bicycle. Roads that I would suggest considering at your meeting: Fort Martin Rd. (CR 53) from PA state line to Maidsville. Rt. 857 from the PA line to Pierpont Rd.. Rt. 19 from Mt. Morris to Morgantown. Rt. 73 from Coopers Rock to Bruceton Mills. Kingwood Pike. Rt. 7 from Reedsville to Rt. 26, then Rt. 26 to the PA line. Rt. 72 from Parsons to Kingwood. Rt. 7 from Morgantown to Blacksville and then Rt. 218 to the PA line. Rt. 19 between Fairmont and Morgantown. Rt. 73 between Fairmont and Morgantown. I may not be there Saturday because I like to go to the Farmer's Market and then ride on Saturdays. Frank D. Gmeindl Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board LCI #1703 491 WilsonAvenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles On May 8, 2012, at 1:36 PM, Ella Belling wrote: > Hi all, > I am hoping you might have an interest in sharing ideas, brain storming and prioritizing bike routes, cycling issues, trail connections, etc. to bring to the DOH bike plan meeting on Tuesday, May 15. I would like us to meet at 9:30AM on Saturday at the Morgantown Library to come up with a strategy. If any of you have maps or a list of priorities already then PLEASE bring them to share with the group. Feel free to invite others. > > Morgantown Bike Board folks- do you have a plan already with priorities? It seemed like you worked hard on mapping it all out at one time. > > Bill- does the MPO already have a map with the list of priorities for the region? Do you have thoughts on what the DOH is wanting to pull from these meetings? > > I can only speak to possible rail-trail connections and extensions and feel weak on bike routes and road biking. Or issues that need to be addressed on prioritizing cycling with DOH projects. > > I will reserve a library room if I hear back from a few of you. Flexible on the meeting time but library closes at 1PM. Look forward to hearing from you, 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: DOH State Bike Plan /Meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 09 May '12

09 May '12

Begin forwarded message: > From: "Peggy Pings" <mpings(a)wvu.edu> > Date: May 8, 2012 1:44:21 PM EDT > To: "Jonathan Rosenbaum" <freesource(a)cheat.org>, "Damien Davis" <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, "Bill Reger-Nash" <wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, "Bill Austin" <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, "Christiaan Abildso" <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "Ella Belling" <ella(a)montrails.org>, "kelly r williams" <kellyrwilliams(a)msn.com>, "Nick Hein" <nick.hein(a)verizon.net>, "Chip Wamsley" <chip(a)wamsleycycles.com>, "Peggy Pings" <mpings(a)wvu.edu> > Subject: Re: DOH State Bike Plan /Meeting > > I can join you all on Saturday - the earlier in the day the better. 9:30am is fine. > > I have the WV State Trail Plan map that I can bring - from 2002. > And some laminated 100K scale topo maps all marked up with lines. > > Peggy > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > RIVERS, TRAILS AND CONSERVATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM > "The Community Assistance Arm of the National Park Service" > > Peggy Pings, WV Field Office, Morgantown, WV > WVU Office: 304-293-7528, Cell: 304-282-7464, Home Office: 304-879-5622, Fax: 304-293-2441 > mpings(a)wvu.edu > http://www.nps.gov/rtca > > The Rivers & Trails Program works with community groups and municipalities to conserve rivers, preserve open space and develop trails and greenways. > > Come visit our facebook pages! > http://www.facebook.com/RTCANPS > http://www.facebook.com/PeggyPings.NpsRtca > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > >>> Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org> 5/8/2012 1:36 PM >>> > Hi all, > I am hoping you might have an interest in sharing ideas, brain storming and prioritizing bike routes, cycling issues, trail connections, etc. to bring to the DOH bike plan meeting on Tuesday, May 15. I would like us to meet at 9:30AM on Saturday at the Morgantown Library to come up with a strategy. If any of you have maps or a list of priorities already then PLEASE bring them to share with the group. Feel free to invite others. > > Morgantown Bike Board folks- do you have a plan already with priorities? It seemed like you worked hard on mapping it all out at one time. > > Bill- does the MPO already have a map with the list of priorities for the region? Do you have thoughts on what the DOH is wanting to pull from these meetings? > > I can only speak to possible rail-trail connections and extensions and feel weak on bike routes and road biking. Or issues that need to be addressed on prioritizing cycling with DOH projects. > > I will reserve a library room if I hear back from a few of you. Flexible on the meeting time but library closes at 1PM. Look forward to hearing from you, 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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Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: DOH State Bike Plan /Meeting
by Traci Liebig 09 May '12

09 May '12

Hi all, FYI- I can't attend the brainstorming meeting, but I do plan to attend to give input to the DOH on the 15th. Thanks, Traci >>> Frank Gmeindl 05/08/12 10:06 PM >>> Begin forwarded message: From: Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org> Date: May 8, 2012 1:36:47 PM EDT To: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, Chip Wamsley <chip(a)wamsleycycles.com>, Peggy Pings <mpings(a)wvu.edu>, Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Christiaan Abildso <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Bill Austin <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, Bill Reger-Nash <wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Nick Hein <nick.hein(a)verizon.net>, kelly r williams <kellyrwilliams(a)msn.com>, Jonathan Rosenbaum <freesource(a)cheat.org> Subject: DOH State Bike Plan /Meeting Hi all, I am hoping you might have an interest in sharing ideas, brain storming and prioritizing bike routes, cycling issues, trail connections, etc. to bring to the DOH bike plan meeting on Tuesday, May 15. I would like us to meet at 9:30AM on Saturday at the Morgantown Library to come up with a strategy. If any of you have maps or a list of priorities already then PLEASE bring them to share with the group. Feel free to invite others. Morgantown Bike Board folks- do you have a plan already with priorities? It seemed like you worked hard on mapping it all out at one time. Bill- does the MPO already have a map with the list of priorities for the region? Do you have thoughts on what the DOH is wanting to pull from these meetings? I can only speak to possible rail-trail connections and extensions and feel weak on bike routes and road biking. Or issues that need to be addressed on prioritizing cycling with DOH projects. I will reserve a library room if I hear back from a few of you. Flexible on the meeting time but library closes at 1PM. Look forward to hearing from you, 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: DOH State Bike Plan /Meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 08 May '12

08 May '12

Begin forwarded message: > From: Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org> > Date: May 8, 2012 1:36:47 PM EDT > To: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, Chip Wamsley <chip(a)wamsleycycles.com>, Peggy Pings <mpings(a)wvu.edu>, Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Christiaan Abildso <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Bill Austin <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, Bill Reger-Nash <wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Nick Hein <nick.hein(a)verizon.net>, kelly r williams <kellyrwilliams(a)msn.com>, Jonathan Rosenbaum <freesource(a)cheat.org> > Subject: DOH State Bike Plan /Meeting > > Hi all, > I am hoping you might have an interest in sharing ideas, brain storming and prioritizing bike routes, cycling issues, trail connections, etc. to bring to the DOH bike plan meeting on Tuesday, May 15. I would like us to meet at 9:30AM on Saturday at the Morgantown Library to come up with a strategy. If any of you have maps or a list of priorities already then PLEASE bring them to share with the group. Feel free to invite others. > > Morgantown Bike Board folks- do you have a plan already with priorities? It seemed like you worked hard on mapping it all out at one time. > > Bill- does the MPO already have a map with the list of priorities for the region? Do you have thoughts on what the DOH is wanting to pull from these meetings? > > I can only speak to possible rail-trail connections and extensions and feel weak on bike routes and road biking. Or issues that need to be addressed on prioritizing cycling with DOH projects. > > I will reserve a library room if I hear back from a few of you. Flexible on the meeting time but library closes at 1PM. Look forward to hearing from you, 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: DOH State Bike Plan /Meeting
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 08 May '12

08 May '12

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: DOH State Bike Plan /Meeting Date: Tue, 8 May 2012 13:36:47 -0400 From: Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org> Hi all, I am hoping you might have an interest in sharing ideas, brain storming and prioritizing bike routes, cycling issues, trail connections, etc. to bring to the DOH bike plan meeting on Tuesday, May 15. I would like us to *meet at 9:30AM on Saturday at the Morgantown Library* to come up with a strategy. If any of you have maps or a list of priorities already then PLEASE bring them to share with the group. Feel free to invite others. Morgantown Bike Board folks- do you have a plan already with priorities? It seemed like you worked hard on mapping it all out at one time. Bill- does the MPO already have a map with the list of priorities for the region? Do you have thoughts on what the DOH is wanting to pull from these meetings? I can only speak to possible rail-trail connections and extensions and feel weak on bike routes and road biking. Or issues that need to be addressed on prioritizing cycling with DOH projects. I will reserve a library room if I hear back from a few of you. Flexible on the meeting time but library closes at 1PM. Look forward to hearing from you, Ella Ella Belling Executive Director Mon River Trails Conservancy P.O. Box 282 Morgantown, WV 26507 www.montrails.org <http://www.montrails.org> 304-692-6782

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Fwd: Bicycle Friendly Community - Local Release and Seal
by Frank Gmeindl 08 May '12

08 May '12

FYI. Attached is the LAB BFC press release template and Morgantown's BFC award seal. I have sent these to Susan Sullivan and Traci Liebig who are developing the press release for the BFC award (in addition to Bike Month). Frank D. Gmeindl Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board LCI #1703 491 WilsonAvenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles Begin forwarded message: > From: Bill Nesper <billnesper(a)bikeleague.org> > Date: May 4, 2012 5:26:51 PM EDT > To: "frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Subject: Bicycle Friendly Community - Local Release and Seal > > Dear Frank, > > Congratulations again! Attached you will find a press release template for you to use in crafting your own local release. Also attached is your BFC award seal to proudly display where you see fit. > > The League will be publicizing this nationally Monday, May 14th to coincide with National Bike to Work Week. Please hold your announcement of the award until then. > > You will also be receiving an award certificate, BFC road sign and feedback next week. > > Best regards, > > Bill > > __________________________ > Bill Nesper > Vice President, Programs > League of American Bicyclists > 1612 K St. N.W., Suite #510 > Washington, DC 20006 > D: 202-621-5444 > F: 202-822-1334 > bill(a)bikeleague.org > www.bikeleague.org > > Bike Month is here! Find and post events here, and don’t forget to sign up for the National Bike Challenge! >

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Fwd: Bike Month Press Release
by Frank Gmeindl 07 May '12

07 May '12

Begin forwarded message: > From: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Date: May 7, 2012 6:15:21 AM EDT > To: "" <dwilliams(a)labyrinth.net> > Cc: "Susan Sullivan" <ssullivan(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Christiaan Abildso" <christiaan.abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "Traci Liebig" <traci.liebig(a)mail.wvu.edu> > Bcc: Bicycle Board <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> > Subject: Re: Bike Month Press Release > > Danielle, > > Putting http://www.commuterchoices.com in Susan's press release about Bike Month works for me. Especially with Bike Month getting top billing on http://www.commuterchoices.com ! > > What's the chances you could put a link to http://bikemorgantown.com/ on http://www.commuterchoices.com . I notice you also have a direct link to "Let's Start Biking" there. Nice. I think the 7 videos at http://bikemorgantown.com/articles.php?str=2010/08/psas-complete.html may be more applicable to adult commuting. (Since they're quite difficult to find on the bikemorgantown website, a direct link to them might be worthwhile but I certainly understand real estate limits.) > > > Frank D. Gmeindl > Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board > LCI #1703 > 491 WilsonAvenue > Morgantown, WV 26501 > 304-376-0446 > Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles > > > > On May 6, 2012, at 10:57 PM, "" <dwilliams(a)labyrinth.net> wrote: > >> Hello Everyone, >> >> After review, I was wondering if we should include the Commuter Choices website as a resource too. It is http://www.commuterchoices.com >> >> I am working to get it updated with cycling events. Please let me know if you think this would be a useful addition. >> >> Thank you. >> >> Danielle Williams >> TDM Coordinator >> Morgantown MPO >> >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> >> Sent 5/4/2012 9:30:11 AM >> To: "Susan Sullivan" <ssullivan(a)cityofmorgantown.org> >> Cc: "Christiaan Abildso" <christiaan.abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "Danielle Williams" <dwilliams(a)labyrinth.net>, "Traci Liebig" <traci.liebig(a)mail.wvu.edu> >> Subject: Re: Bike Month Press Release >> >> Susan, >> >> Thanks for the opportunity to review the press release! Please see my Tracked Changes and Comments in the attached. >> >> Overall, the release is excellent. Reading it however made me realize that we're too much emphasizing bicycling as a fun and healthy activity and not enough as a means of practical transportation which is what the bicycle plan is primarily intended to accomplish. The resolution to adopt the bicycle plan (attached) that Council read before voting on the plan summarizes this pretty well. >> >> Traci Liebig will be contacting you about a press release to announce after May 14, the League of American Bicyclists recognition of Morgantown as a bronze level Bicycle Friendly Community. >> >> It's so good to have you working with the Bicycle Board! >> >> Frank D. Gmeindl >> Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board >> LCI #1703 >> 491 WilsonAvenue >> Morgantown, WV 26501 >> 304-376-0446 >> Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles >> >> >> >> On May 4, 2012, at 9:00 AM, Susan Sullivan wrote: >> >>> Hello Frank! I hope Bike Month is treating you well! >>> >>> I plan to send a press release today regarding the city's efforts in May, and I mentioned you in it, as you were in attendance to accept the proclamation Tuesday evening. I wanted to run the final draft past you just to see if you wanted to change anything or if you had anything to add. Feel free to change this document up and send it back, or just note changes in a reply email. >>> >>> Thanks for your work with the Bike Board! >>> >>> Susan >>> >>> Susan Sullivan, Public Communications Manager >>> City of Morgantown >>> 389 Spruce Street, Office 16 >>> Morgantown, WV 26505 >>> (304) 284-7426 - C (304) 290-5274 - F (304) 284-7430 >>> Facebook | Twitter | Google+ | YouTube | iTunes >>> >>> <050412 City Celebrates Bike Month.docx> >> >

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Fwd: Bicycle Friendly Community Award
by Frank Gmeindl 07 May '12

07 May '12

Bicycle Board Members, FYI, this is the message that I mentioned at last week's BB meeting that I sent to LAB's Bill Nesper. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Date: May 1, 2012 8:54:56 AM EDT > To: Bill Nesper <billnesper(a)bikeleague.org> > Subject: Re: Bicycle Friendly Community Award > > Dear Bill, > > Thank you for the advance notice. A wonderful kick off to Bike Month! > > Thank you also for directly sending the message below to City Council and the City Manager. We are meeting tonight for the Mayor to issue the Bike Month proclamation and to work on budgeting for our Bicycle Plan. Thanks to you and LAB, I think my job just got a bit easier:) > > Can you tell me how many communities applied and how many were awarded in this round? > > Also, is there a standard package describing benefits communities realize as BFCs? (I expect tonight, certain Councilors may ask, "OK. Now we have this recognition. So what?) In our Bicycle Plan, we reference, Flusche, Darren, The Economic Benefits of Bicycle Infrastructure Investments, League of American Bicyclists, June 2009, http://www.bikeleague.org/resources/reports/report_economics.php . A concise quantitative summary of benefits that BFCs have realized would be quite helpful. > > We look forward to receiving the feedback and adjusting our plan accordingly as we move forward. We also look forward to receiving the press release template as we are already working on one. We've also started working on the photos and community profile. When do you need these? > > Concerning the award ceremony, what's involved? I expect we would like to do one but knowing who does what would be helpful in deciding. > > As you know, WV is the lowest ranked Bicycle Friendly State. Also, most of the roads in Morgantown are controlled by the State. Over the years, I have been working with several people in the WVDOT. It gave me great pleasure to share your message below with them. So far, I've received one response that indicates that this may also leverage WV to become a more bicycle friendly state. > > > Frank D. Gmeindl > Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board > LCI #1703 > 491 WilsonAvenue > Morgantown, WV 26501 > 304-376-0446 > Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles > > > > On Apr 27, 2012, at 5:47 PM, Bill Nesper wrote: > >> Dear Frank, >> >> Congratulations! The League of American Bicyclists has decided to designate Morgantown as a Bicycle Friendly Community at the Bronze level. This decision involved careful review of your application and consultation with local cyclists. >> >> As you know, this award is presented only to communities with remarkable commitments to bicycling. You should be very proud of this accomplishment. Please share this with your partners in the city and advocacy community. The League will be publicizing this nationally Monday, May 14th to coincide with National Bike to Work Week. We look to working with you to help promote this accomplishment and will be sending you a template for a local press release next week. We encourage you to create your own for local & regional media. Please hold your announcement of the award until May 14th. >> >> You will also be receiving an award certificate, BFC road sign and feedback on what you can do to make Morgantown more bicycle-friendly in the next two weeks. >> >> Your designation will be due for renewal in February 2016. At that point your community will be reevaluated so we urge you to make as many improvements as possible in the meantime! Of course, if you wish to renew sooner than that please do. We look forward to seeing the community’s progress. >> >> If you would like to do an award ceremony, please let us know. We would love to work together to promote this great achievement. Also, we would like to promote the community on our website. We are asking you to provide a few new photographs that we can use to produce your community profile page onwww.bicyclefriendlycommunity.org. Please email those to nicole(a)bikeleague.org >> >> Once again, accept our congratulations on your tremendous efforts to create a truly Bicycle Friendly Community. >> >> Sincerely, >> >> Bill Nesper >> VP, Programs >> League of American Bicyclists >> P: 202-822-1333 >> bill(a)bikeleague.org >> >> __________ >> frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net >

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Fwd: Bicycle Friendly Community Award
by Frank Gmeindl 05 May '12

05 May '12

FYI Begin forwarded message: > From: Bill Nesper <billnesper(a)bikeleague.org> > Date: April 27, 2012 5:47:57 PM EDT > To: "frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Subject: Bicycle Friendly Community Award > > Dear Frank, > > Congratulations! The League of American Bicyclists has decided to designate Morgantown as a Bicycle Friendly Community at the Bronze level. This decision involved careful review of your application and consultation with local cyclists. > > As you know, this award is presented only to communities with remarkable commitments to bicycling. You should be very proud of this accomplishment. Please share this with your partners in the city and advocacy community. The League will be publicizing this nationally Monday, May 14th to coincide with National Bike to Work Week. We look to working with you to help promote this accomplishment and will be sending you a template for a local press release next week. We encourage you to create your own for local & regional media. Please hold your announcement of the award until May 14th. > > You will also be receiving an award certificate, BFC road sign and feedback on what you can do to make Morgantown more bicycle-friendly in the next two weeks. > > Your designation will be due for renewal in February 2016. At that point your community will be reevaluated so we urge you to make as many improvements as possible in the meantime! Of course, if you wish to renew sooner than that please do. We look forward to seeing the community’s progress. > > If you would like to do an award ceremony, please let us know. We would love to work together to promote this great achievement. Also, we would like to promote the community on our website. We are asking you to provide a few new photographs that we can use to produce your community profile page onwww.bicyclefriendlycommunity.org. Please email those to nicole(a)bikeleague.org > > Once again, accept our congratulations on your tremendous efforts to create a truly Bicycle Friendly Community. > > Sincerely, > > Bill Nesper > VP, Programs > League of American Bicyclists > P: 202-822-1333 > bill(a)bikeleague.org > > __________ > frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net

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Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Fwd: Bicycle Friendly Community Award
by Chip Wamsley 05 May '12

05 May '12

One good place for a photo might be several commuter types in the multi modal center. -----Original Message----- From: "Derek Springston" <dspringston(a)gmail.com> Sent 5/4/2012 10:12:02 AM To: "Bike Board - Morgantown" <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> Subject: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Fwd: Bicycle Friendly Community Award To All BB Members, From Frank's April 28th email, he expressed the need to complete 5 items below in order to prepare for our Bicycle Friendly Community Award. Traci Liebig and I have agreed to tackle the Community Profile in Item #3. However, my piece will be to get some photos for that profile. This will be your chance to build your 'reputation' as you'll go on the LAB's BFC website! :) As Traci pointed out, here's a link to what we'll need to create for Morgantown. http://www.bikeleague.org/programs/bicyclefriendlyamerica/communities/bfc_b… 1. I'm asking for at least 3 Bike Board members to volunteer for a photo shoot at one to three locations around Morgantown. Will likely take 1-2 hours (by bike hopefully). 2. Then, I need those volunteers to fill out this Doodle poll, so we can schedule a time before Wednesday next week. http://www.doodle.com/rs5zsnf68bfm2v2r 3. Last, I need BB members to recommend 3 locations they'd like to see us take photos at for this community profile. I can pick them, but I'd like input. 4. Can someone else recommend a backup camera? I have a good one from work, but if it's being used I won't be able to get it, so we should have a backup. Purpose of this is to obtain 3 photos of cyclists in Morgantown at key locations that show we're a Bicycle Friendly community. We need at least one photo showing several cyclists at one location. Would be nice to have 2 or 3 photos with cyclist in them depending on folks availability. I've got a nice work camera available for use, assuming it's not out for work. If you plan on helping out, please volunteer and fill out the Doodle poll ASAP, so we can coordinate and plan according to weather. Thanks, ~Derek ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> Date: Sat, Apr 28, 2012 at 2:08 PM Subject: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Bicycle Friendly Community Award To: Bicycle Board <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> So, we've earned a celebration of LAB's recognizing us as a BFC. I'll bring the Kool Aid. Then, we need to: 1. Create a press release. 2. Decide if we want to do an award ceremony and if so, plan it. 3. Get/make photos and draft a community profile for www.bicyclefriendlycommunity.org . 4. Review LAB feedback and update the Bicycle Plan. 5. Get money to implement the Plan. PLEASE REPLY-TO-ALL AND WRITE YOUR NAME ABOVE BESIDE THOSE ITEMS WHOSE ACCOMPLISHMENT YOU WILL LEAD. Frank D. Gmeindl Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board LCI #1703 491 WilsonAvenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles Begin forwarded message: From: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> Date: April 27, 2012 6:00:22 PM EDT To: Bicycle Board <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> Subject: Fwd: Bicycle Friendly Community Award FYI Begin forwarded message: From: Bill Nesper <billnesper(a)bikeleague.org> Date: April 27, 2012 5:47:57 PM EDT To: "frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> Subject: Bicycle Friendly Community Award Dear Frank, Congratulations! The League of American Bicyclists has decided to designate Morgantown as a Bicycle Friendly Community at the Bronze level. This decision involved careful review of your application and consultation with local cyclists. As you know, this award is presented only to communities with remarkable commitments to bicycling. You should be very proud of this accomplishment. Please share this with your partners in the city and advocacy community. The League will be publicizing this nationally Monday, May 14th to coincide with National Bike to Work Week. We look to working with you to help promote this accomplishment and will be sending you a template for a local press release next week. We encourage you to create your own for local & regional media. Please hold your announcement of the award until May 14th. You will also be receiving an award certificate, BFC road sign and feedback on what you can do to make Morgantown more bicycle-friendly in the next two weeks. Your designation will be due for renewal in February 2016. At that point your community will be reevaluated so we urge you to make as many improvements as possible in the meantime! Of course, if you wish to renew sooner than that please do. We look forward to seeing the community’s progress. If you would like to do an award ceremony, please let us know. We would love to work together to promote this great achievement. Also, we would like to promote the community on our website. We are asking you to provide a few new photographs that we can use to produce your community profile page onwww.bicyclefriendlycommunity.org. Please email those to nicole(a)bikeleague.org Once again, accept our congratulations on your tremendous efforts to create a truly Bicycle Friendly Community. Sincerely, Bill Nesper VP, Programs League of American Bicyclists P: 202-822-1333 bill(a)bikeleague.org __________ frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net _______________________________________________ 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 _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)cheat.org http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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BB Participation
by Frank Gmeindl 03 May '12

03 May '12

Bicycle Board Members, Please find attached, the statement that I read tonight during topic 2, agenda. Frank

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Bicycle Plan Funding
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 02 May '12

02 May '12

Unfortunately, tomorrow I won't be able to attend our most exciting meeting ever. However, I want to add to the discussion about funding. Since the last meeting I have watched 3 webinars that I encourage everyone to watch because they provide great funding training as well as an overview of successful programs: Building a SRTS Bike Brigade: Tips on Getting Started and Spreading the Success:http://www.saferoutesinfo.org/events-and-training/srts-webinars/bbr… Leaving No Stone Unturned: Tips and Tricks for Funding Your SRTS Program: http://www.saferoutesinfo.org/events-and-training/srts-webinars/funding-tips Bike Sharing in the United States: State of the Practice and Guide to Implementation:http://www.walkinginfo.org/training/pbic/lc_webinar_04-26-20… Some of the important lessons I gleaned from watching these webinars were that these programs are funded from multiple sources, not just grants. Grants are not necessarily considered until a program has established enough support. Grants writing is often farmed out to supportive organizations that have grant writers on staff. What the Bicycle Board requires is a *strategic funding team/committee* as a prerequisite to grant-writing. Each objective has its own peculiarities and granularities. A grant request without a realistic plan and budget for an organization's objective is almost guaranteed not to be accepted. But objectives like a SRTS bike brigade are messy because they first require strong support from the target audience, and without this support it is futile to seek funding sources. So a strategic team would examine each objective and recognize what conditions are required to exist before the doors can be opened for funding, and then target a spectrum of funding sources based on the requirements. There is a significant difference between funding a SRTS program and funding a bike sharing program. With a small SRTS program, funding from foundations, organizations, PTA efforts, and a few supportive local businesses would probably suffice (see list below), but with a bicycle sharing program the funding requirements would be more acute, and therefor require a broader range of support and funding. Page 14 of the pdf presentation <http://www.walkinginfo.org/training/pbic/collateral/04_26_12_Bike_Share_Web…> provides an overview of these funding sources on the Bike Sharing page. Here is a list of funding sources and strategies from "Leaving no stone overturned" which discusses walking programs, but the same logic can be applied to bicycling programs: Parent Teacher Associations (PTA) Business sponsorship School District Foundation Hospital Foundation (good advocacy for them) Public Health (city or county) - if not grants may provide in-kind support (printing, mailing) State Department of Health grants. Local Health Department could help write the grants SRTS has a mini-grant program of about $1,000 Blue Cross/Blue Shield Health Foundation (lots of money) Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (reverse child obesity) Appalachian Stewardship Foundation (Added by Jonathan Rosenbaum) After a smaller grant record has been established and your program is growing, funding could be sought from these foundations: Kaiser Pemanente W.K. Kellogg Foundation Complex grants for a much larger program: Federal SRTS Funding (Need highly experienced grant writers. Could partner with City Planning or Public planning) Get media involvement because it establishes the programs reputation with foundations: Local Celebrities Policy Makers Questions that should be constantly revisited throughout the program: Where are you now? Where do you want to go? How will you get there? Grant related questions: Does your project fit in with a foundations mission? What is a typical grant size they give? What should be in your grant application? Realistic budget, include in-kind or partner support. Reasons why you will you succeed. Foundations want to be good stewards and have success and good stories to tell. Letter of support to show how previous funding led to current request. What happens when your organization actually gets a grant? Always give recognition and media spotlight to foundations that have provided grants. Share the success with your partner. Establish a method to measure your success. Show enthusiasm for all grants regardless of size. I didn't discuss everything, but I hope you will watch these webinars especially, "Leaving No Stone Unturned" and "Bike Sharing in the United States". I think you will agree with me that a strategic funding team would make the funding process more obvious, easier and less time intensive for everyone involved. -Jonathan

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Agenda for next Thursday's Monthly BB meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 02 May '12

02 May '12

Bicycle Board Members, I usually send you a draft agenda the week before our regular monthly meeting but this month, I'd like to try something different. I've been thinking that the draft agenda is essentially a "box" and my transmission of it asks you to respond to what's in the box. Recently, I have observed declining member responses to communications and declining participation in board activities. So, today, no box. Please reply-to-all and say what you would like the board to accomplish at next Thursday's meeting. Feel free to include any other information that might help the board to succeed in accomplishing your objective, e.g. how much time you'll need, members and resources you'll need, your approach, etc.. Hopefully, this approach will give you an opportunity to "think outside the box" and increase BB member participation. The meeting will still start at 6:30 PM in the PSC Conference Room and I'd like to reserve about 10 minutes at the end for us to evaluate this approach. Frank D. Gmeindl Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board LCI #1703 491 WilsonAvenue 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] Coming Soon from AASHTO: Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities, 4th Edition
by Frank Gmeindl 02 May '12

02 May '12

Damien, Thank you for notifying us of the availability of the new AASHTO Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities. The link in your message enables ordering the paper book but do you know if the City can get an electronic version to which the BB can have unfettered access? I reviewed the draft Guide approximately a year ago. Unlike the 1999 Guide, it is now very well aligned with the 2009 MUTCD. These two documents provide a sound foundation for transportation infrastructure development. Every transportation official, traffic engineer and self-styled "advocate" should know these guides. Personally, I find them not perfect, for example putting the shared lane marking somewhat in the door zone but at least they serve as a somewhat responsible reference unlike the NACTO guide which contains several recommendations for "facilities" such as contra-flow bike lanes whose merits are unproven and that appear simply dangerous to any knowledgeable experienced cyclist. In the case of all these guides, there seems to be a paucity of objective empirical data to verify the safety most of the innovative recommendations. Nevertheless, I would like to have ready access to them, perhaps even through BikeMorgantown.com. Frank D. Gmeindl Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board LCI #1703 491 WilsonAvenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles On May 1, 2012, at 11:37 PM, Damien Davis wrote: > FYI > > > J. Damien Davis, PE, CFM > Assistant City Engineer > City of Morgantown > Public Works Department - Engineering Division > 389 Spruce Street > Morgantown , WV 26505 > Office: 304.284.7398 > Fax: 304.284.7409 > www.morgantown.com > > > > > > ----- Forwarded Message ----- > From: "AASHTO Bookstore" <mailer(a)list.transportation.org> > To: ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org > Sent: Tuesday, May 1, 2012 7:40:00 PM > Subject: Coming Soon from AASHTO: Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities, 4th Edition > > > > Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities, 4th Edition > > Pre Order now for June delivery > Your link to this publication: https://bookstore.transportation.org/item_details.aspx?ID=1943 > > This guide provides information on how to accommodate bicycle travel and operations in most riding environments. It is intended to present sound guidelines that result in facilities that meet the needs of bicyclists and other highway users. Sufficient flexibility is permitted to encourage designs that are sensitive to local context and incorporate the needs of bicyclists, pedestrians, and motorists. However, in some sections of this guide, suggested minimum dimensions are provided. These are recommended only where further deviation from desirable values could increase crash frequency or severity. > > This guide has been updated from the previous guide published in 1999. The fact that new guidance is presented herein does not imply that existing bicycle facilities are inadequate or unsafe, nor does it mandate the initiation of improvement projects. The intent of this document is to provide guidance to designers and planners by referencing a recommended range of design values and describing alternative design approaches. > > This item is currently available for pre-order. It will ship in June. The new edition will also be available as an online download; however, that format cannot be pre-ordered. > > Copyright 2009 AASHTO > 444 North Capitol Street, NW Suite 249 Washington, D.C. , 20001, USA > > > Go here to leave this mailing list: https://bookstore.transportation.org/unsubscribe_mailing_lists.aspx > >

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Fwd: Human Powered Vehicle Presentation Invitation
by Jim Rye 01 May '12

01 May '12

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Tonight's City Council meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 01 May '12

01 May '12

Thanks to Bill Austin for having my back at tonight's City Council meeting. Sorry no other BB members attended. It was a fun show. Mayor Jim Manilla read the Bike Month proclamation but it was somewhat different from the proclamation I wrote and that you reviewed and approved. The one he read omitted the Bike Month activities and dates that we had in there. In the acceptance speech that I'd written beforehand, I encouraged them to participate in Bike to Work week and Bike to Work day. I laughed when then Mayor Manilla asked me for the dates of those. I read them from the original proclamation that I'd submitted. Encouragingly, he wrote them down. After the City Clerk read the resolution to adopt the Bike Plan, Mayor Manilla thanked the Bicycle Board for writing the plan and said that it was excellent. Terrence acknowledged Bill Austin's presence and reminded Council that they'd received a message from Bill saying that the MPO would use the Bicycle Plan in its planning process. Jenny Selin said that she visits high schools and tells high school students that if they want to see how boards conduct meetings and accomplish tasks, the BB is a good example. With no further discussion, the Council voted unanimously to adopt the plan. Near the end of the meeting the Councilors give individual reports from their wards. Bill Byrne, Sixth Ward councilman and former mayor said that Brian Mollohan is a cyclist that called him to thank the City or WVDOH for cleaning the shoulder on Rt. 119 up the hill to WalMart. Frank D. Gmeindl Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board LCI #1703 491 WilsonAvenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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Fwd: Unicycle Ordinance
by Frank Gmeindl 30 Apr '12

30 Apr '12

Begin forwarded message: > From: Carol Allen <callen(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Date: April 30, 2012 3:37:28 PM EDT > To: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Re: Unicycle Ordinance > > OK, I have passed all of this on to the City Attorney and he can respond if he chooses to do so, as these are not questions for me to answer. I don't think there are any ordinances that apply to runners, although I could be wrong.... I was just asked to find out what the status of the review was. You have answered that for now, so thank you! > > Carol > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > To: "Carol Allen" <callen(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Cc: "Ryan Post" <rpostwvu(a)gmail.com>, "Gunnar Shogren" <gshogren(a)gmail.com>, "Colin Dierman" <colin(a)wamsleycycles.com>, "Jonathan Rosenbaum" <freesource(a)cheat.org>, "Danielle Williams" <dwilliams(a)labyrinth.net> > Sent: Monday, April 30, 2012 1:56:27 PM > Subject: Re: Unicycle Ordinance > > Carol, > > The committee hasn't finished it's report yet. Perhaps they'll complete it in May. Then, the Bicycle Board must review and approve it. Sometimes that can be done via e-mail. Then, the Bicycle Board must present the recommendations to the Traffic Commission. If the Traffic Commission accepts the recommendations without changes, then the Traffic Commission may take them to the City Council. Following established procedures, I would estimate that the City Council will receive the recommendations by July at the earliest. > > Perhaps you can help me out on something. If a runner, or a runner pushing a baby carriage collides with a pedestrian on the sidewalk in the business district, what ordinance is pertinent? The reason I ask is that unicycles are quite different from skateboards. Unicycles only go as fast as the unicyclist can pedal. There are no gears so the only speed multiplier is the size of the tire and it doesn't provide much speed multiplication. Unlike skateboards, unicycles do not coast. Also, if a unicyclist gets separated from his or her unicycle (i.e. falls off) the unicycle comes to an immediate stop unlike a skateboard which usually continues to roll on without its skateboarder. Therefore, the reason I ask what ordinance(s) apply to runners is that a unicyclist is more like a runner than a skateboarder. (I'm copying the BB unicycle committee because they have struggled with this question.) > > Frank > On Apr 30, 2012, at 1:23 PM, Carol Allen wrote: > >> Frank, >> >> The intent of the ordinance is to prohibit unicycles on the sidewalk. The attorney(s) and various members of the PD are concerned that unicycles can be dangerous to pedestrians. Since we currently prohibit skateboarding on the sidewalks in the downtown business district and also bicycles (downtown and otherwise, if over a certain age), it would seem to be consistent to move forward with the unicycle ordinance. So I guess that is the "driver" prompting the attorney, because I think the PD has been asking......if all this makes sense. >> >> Any idea when the recommendation might be finalized? >> >> Thanks! >> >> Carol >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> >> To: "Carol Allen" <callen(a)cityofmorgantown.org> >> Cc: "Bicycle Board" <bikeboard(a)cheat.org>, "Scott Ferris" <scott.r.ferris(a)gmail.com>, "Roy Nutter" <Roy.Nutter(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "Terrence Moore" <tmoore(a)cityofmorgantown.org> >> Sent: Monday, April 30, 2012 1:03:35 PM >> Subject: Re: Unicycle Ordinance >> >> Carol, >> >> In response to direction from the Traffic Commission, the Bicycle Board has been reporting status of this activity to the Traffic Commission at the monthly Traffic Commission meeting. A committee was formed. It reviewed the draft ordinance. It reviewed other relevant city and state ordinances. It met with Chief Preston to identify the issues. It researched the subject including surveying unicyclists in other communities to learn how they address unicycling. It drafted a recommendation. It is still working on finalizing the recommendation. >> >> What is the driver prompting the attorney to say that we need to proceed with action on an ordinance? This morning, I learned that at least 4 people have fallen from their bicycles and been injured while trying to navigate the temporary gravel detour on the rail trail. After spending $130M tearing up the rail trail and after more than two years, much of which major sections of the trail has been closed, the job is still not done. Last week, I read in the Dominion Post that WVDOH will complete in 2 weeks and for $180K a repair job on Rt. 100 near the Osage turn-off that is very similar to the repair on the rail trail. There are approximately 4 unicyclists in Morgantown. An unicyclist-caused injury has never been reported. I don't see the urgency. >> >> >> Frank D. Gmeindl >> Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board >> LCI #1703 >> 491 WilsonAvenue >> Morgantown, WV 26501 >> 304-376-0446 >> Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles >> >> >> >> On Apr 30, 2012, at 10:47 AM, Carol Allen wrote: >> >>> Hi Frank, >>> >>> I believe that Terrence may have asked the Bicycle Board to review a proposed ordinance regarding unicycles on sidewalks. That was awhile ago, and we have not heard anything since. Do you have the ordinance and if so, did the Bike Board review it? Our attorney said we need to proceed with action on this ordinance. >>> >>> Thanks! >>> >>> Carol Allen >>> City Managers Office >>> City of Morgantown >> >

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Fwd: BFC - Morgantown, WV Profile...
by Frank Gmeindl 30 Apr '12

30 Apr '12

Begin forwarded message: > From: Derek Springston <dspringston(a)gmail.com> > Date: April 30, 2012 1:07:21 PM EDT > To: bikeleague(a)bikeleague.org > Cc: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > Subject: BFC - Morgantown, WV Profile... > > To Whom It May Concern, > Morgantown, WV recently received the Bronze Level Bicycle Friendly Community award. I am a Member of the Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board and may help with creating the Community Profile. Do you have guidance either online or something you could send us that would or may include templates, examples, data needed, guidance docs, etc for us to be able to understand what you like to see in a Community Profile... I suspect we already have most of this info, but would like to format it similarly to what other communities have submitted, if you'd like. > > Thanks, > ~Derek Springston > > -- > 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] Unicycle Ordinance
by Frank Gmeindl 30 Apr '12

30 Apr '12

Carol, In response to direction from the Traffic Commission, the Bicycle Board has been reporting status of this activity to the Traffic Commission at the monthly Traffic Commission meeting. A committee was formed. It reviewed the draft ordinance. It reviewed other relevant city and state ordinances. It met with Chief Preston to identify the issues. It researched the subject including surveying unicyclists in other communities to learn how they address unicycling. It drafted a recommendation. It is still working on finalizing the recommendation. What is the driver prompting the attorney to say that we need to proceed with action on an ordinance? This morning, I learned that at least 4 people have fallen from their bicycles and been injured while trying to navigate the temporary gravel detour on the rail trail. After spending $130M tearing up the rail trail and after more than two years, much of which major sections of the trail has been closed, the job is still not done. Last week, I read in the Dominion Post that WVDOH will complete in 2 weeks and for $180K a repair job on Rt. 100 near the Osage turn-off that is very similar to the repair on the rail trail. There are approximately 4 unicyclists in Morgantown. An unicyclist-caused injury has never been reported. I don't see the urgency. Frank D. Gmeindl Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board LCI #1703 491 WilsonAvenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles On Apr 30, 2012, at 10:47 AM, Carol Allen wrote: > Hi Frank, > > I believe that Terrence may have asked the Bicycle Board to review a proposed ordinance regarding unicycles on sidewalks. That was awhile ago, and we have not heard anything since. Do you have the ordinance and if so, did the Bike Board review it? Our attorney said we need to proceed with action on this ordinance. > > Thanks! > > Carol Allen > City Managers Office > City of Morgantown

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Fwd: Bicycle Friendly Community Award
by Frank Gmeindl 30 Apr '12

30 Apr '12

Response from Richard Warner, WVDOT. Begin forwarded message: > From: "Warner, Richard L" <Richard.L.Warner(a)wv.gov> > Date: April 30, 2012 10:15:32 AM EDT > To: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > Cc: "Robinson, Bill C" <Bill.C.Robinson(a)wv.gov> > Subject: RE: Bicycle Friendly Community Award > > Great news, Frank! Congratulations, and thanks for the note. It isn’t always easy to get recognition for bicycling efforts in West Virginia. I’ll be sure that Bill Robinson lets Becky Davison know; Becky is the former Safe Routes to School coordinator in this office and presently heads the Transportation Enhancement program. Your grant predated Becky’s TE responsibility but she’ll be glad to know about the award, as will the rest of the Grant Administration staff. Perry Keller is the current state bicycle/pedestrian coordinator and I’m sure he’s pleased as well. He’ll be in Morgantown soon for a public meeting on the statewide bike routing study. > > We’ll honor the May 14 announcement date. > > Richard > > From: Frank Gmeindl [mailto:fgmeindl@gmail.com] > Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2012 9:11 AM > To: Pennington, Robert > Cc: Keller, Perry J; Warner, Richard L; Robinson, Bill C; Radabaugh, Bryan L; Shoukry, Fouad N > Subject: Fwd: Bicycle Friendly Community Award > > Dear Rob, > > The message below informs Morgantown that the League of American Bicyclists recognizes Morgantown as a Bicycle Friendly Community at the Bronze level. The message also requests withholding announcement until May 14 so I ask you to do so until Morgantown officially releases an announcement. > > I expect that LAB considered Morgantown's Effective Bicycling Education Program to be a major factor in deciding to give us the award. The Transportation Enhancement grant that you awarded Morgantown enabled us to develop and deliver that program. Please accept my personal gratitude for that. > > As you know, to be recognized as a BFC, a community must demonstrate achievement in all the E's: Education, Enforcement, Engineering, Encouragement, Evaluation and Equity. I'm also sending you this now to express my gratitude to you, Perry Keller, Richard Warner, Bill Robinson, Jim Hudson, Bryan Radabaugh, Fouad Shakry, Ray Lewis and other WVDOT employees whose names I am embarrassed to have forgotten for the cooperation and assistance we have received in striving for recognition in all the E's. > > As soon as we have an announcement crafted, I will send it to you. > > > Frank D. Gmeindl > Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board > LCI #1703 > 491 WilsonAvenue > Morgantown, WV 26501 > 304-376-0446 > Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles > > > > Begin forwarded message: > > > From: Bill Nesper <billnesper(a)bikeleague.org> > Date: April 27, 2012 5:47:57 PM EDT > To: "frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Subject: Bicycle Friendly Community Award > > > Dear Frank, > > Congratulations! The League of American Bicyclists has decided to designate Morgantown as a Bicycle Friendly Community at the Bronze level. This decision involved careful review of your application and consultation with local cyclists. > > As you know, this award is presented only to communities with remarkable commitments to bicycling. You should be very proud of this accomplishment. Please share this with your partners in the city and advocacy community. The League will be publicizing this nationally Monday, May 14th to coincide with National Bike to Work Week. We look to working with you to help promote this accomplishment and will be sending you a template for a local press release next week. We encourage you to create your own for local & regional media. Please hold your announcement of the award until May 14th. > > You will also be receiving an award certificate, BFC road sign and feedback on what you can do to make Morgantown more bicycle-friendly in the next two weeks. > > Your designation will be due for renewal in February 2016. At that point your community will be reevaluated so we urge you to make as many improvements as possible in the meantime! Of course, if you wish to renew sooner than that please do. We look forward to seeing the community’s progress. > > If you would like to do an award ceremony, please let us know. We would love to work together to promote this great achievement. Also, we would like to promote the community on our website. We are asking you to provide a few new photographs that we can use to produce your community profile page onwww.bicyclefriendlycommunity.org. Please email those to nicole(a)bikeleague.org > > Once again, accept our congratulations on your tremendous efforts to create a truly Bicycle Friendly Community. > > Sincerely, > > Bill Nesper > VP, Programs > League of American Bicyclists > P: 202-822-1333 > bill(a)bikeleague.org > > __________ > frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net >

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Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Bicycle Friendly Community Award
by director 30 Apr '12

30 Apr '12

Good morning, Congratulations to everyone on the board who herded this application through the process, and to the people who are riding bikes more often - the most effective bike advocacy. I apologize for not being able to help in the application process, but for the upcoming task list I am available to help in whatever way you need. Thanks again. Nick Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 -----Original Message----- From: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> Sent 4/28/2012 2:08:35 PM To: "Bicycle Board" <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> Subject: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Bicycle Friendly Community Award So, we've earned a celebration of LAB's recognizing us as a BFC. I'll bring the Kool Aid. Then, we need to: 1. Create a press release. 2. Decide if we want to do an award ceremony and if so, plan it. 3. Get/make photos and draft a community profile for www.bicyclefriendlycommunity.org . 4. Review LAB feedback and update the Bicycle Plan. 5. Get money to implement the Plan. PLEASE REPLY-TO-ALL AND WRITE YOUR NAME ABOVE BESIDE THOSE ITEMS WHOSE ACCOMPLISHMENT YOU WILL LEAD. Frank D. Gmeindl Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board LCI #1703 491 WilsonAvenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles Begin forwarded message: From: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> Date: April 27, 2012 6:00:22 PM EDT To: Bicycle Board <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> Subject: Fwd: Bicycle Friendly Community Award FYI Begin forwarded message: From: Bill Nesper <billnesper(a)bikeleague.org> Date: April 27, 2012 5:47:57 PM EDT To: "frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> Subject: Bicycle Friendly Community Award Dear Frank, Congratulations! The League of American Bicyclists has decided to designate Morgantown as a Bicycle Friendly Community at the Bronze level. This decision involved careful review of your application and consultation with local cyclists. As you know, this award is presented only to communities with remarkable commitments to bicycling. You should be very proud of this accomplishment. Please share this with your partners in the city and advocacy community. The League will be publicizing this nationally Monday, May 14th to coincide with National Bike to Work Week. We look to working with you to help promote this accomplishment and will be sending you a template for a local press release next week. We encourage you to create your own for local & regional media. Please hold your announcement of the award until May 14th. You will also be receiving an award certificate, BFC road sign and feedback on what you can do to make Morgantown more bicycle-friendly in the next two weeks. Your designation will be due for renewal in February 2016. At that point your community will be reevaluated so we urge you to make as many improvements as possible in the meantime! Of course, if you wish to renew sooner than that please do. We look forward to seeing the community’s progress. If you would like to do an award ceremony, please let us know. We would love to work together to promote this great achievement. Also, we would like to promote the community on our website. We are asking you to provide a few new photographs that we can use to produce your community profile page onwww.bicyclefriendlycommunity.org. Please email those to nicole(a)bikeleague.org Once again, accept our congratulations on your tremendous efforts to create a truly Bicycle Friendly Community. Sincerely, Bill Nesper VP, Programs League of American Bicyclists P: 202-822-1333 bill(a)bikeleague.org __________ frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)cheat.org http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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(no subject)
by director 30 Apr '12

30 Apr '12

Good morning, I've got some exciting news that DOES NOT have to be kept secret, in fact I hope you'll blab this to everyone you know because this team of WVU engineering students deserve immediate and enthusiastic recognition for what they've done, which is this. In last week's American Society of Mechanical Engineers' (ASME) Human Powered Vehicle Challenge (HPVC) they competed with a trike of their own design and construction and finished 7th among 32 schools. How they did so well is impressive too, they focused on getting the basics - wheels, drivetrain, steering - working well. In the endurance event their vehicle kept running while faster and more exotic ones were breaking down and crashing. This was a major factor in their final score - which was determined by a combination of design, safety, practicality and speed criteria. I'm not sure if there's a place for things like this on BFC applications, but to everyone at the competition it put Morgantown on the map as a place for bicycling. There will be a team presentation tomorrow at the Engineering Campus. I'll post details on the Facebook page for Positive Spin when I get them. Thanks. Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213

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Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Bicycle Friendly Community Award
by bill austin 28 Apr '12

28 Apr '12

Congratulations! A well deserved award. Please express my congratulations to everyone on the BB. -----Original Message----- From: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> Sent 4/27/2012 6:00:22 PM To: "Bicycle Board" <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> Subject: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Bicycle Friendly Community Award FYI Begin forwarded message: From: Bill Nesper <billnesper(a)bikeleague.org> Date: April 27, 2012 5:47:57 PM EDT To: "frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> Subject: Bicycle Friendly Community Award Dear Frank, Congratulations! The League of American Bicyclists has decided to designate Morgantown as a Bicycle Friendly Community at the Bronze level. This decision involved careful review of your application and consultation with local cyclists. As you know, this award is presented only to communities with remarkable commitments to bicycling. You should be very proud of this accomplishment. Please share this with your partners in the city and advocacy community. The League will be publicizing this nationally Monday, May 14th to coincide with National Bike to Work Week. We look to working with you to help promote this accomplishment and will be sending you a template for a local press release next week. We encourage you to create your own for local & regional media. Please hold your announcement of the award until May 14th. You will also be receiving an award certificate, BFC road sign and feedback on what you can do to make Morgantown more bicycle-friendly in the next two weeks. Your designation will be due for renewal in February 2016. At that point your community will be reevaluated so we urge you to make as many improvements as possible in the meantime! Of course, if you wish to renew sooner than that please do. We look forward to seeing the community’s progress. If you would like to do an award ceremony, please let us know. We would love to work together to promote this great achievement. Also, we would like to promote the community on our website. We are asking you to provide a few new photographs that we can use to produce your community profile page onwww.bicyclefriendlycommunity.org. Please email those to nicole(a)bikeleague.org Once again, accept our congratulations on your tremendous efforts to create a truly Bicycle Friendly Community. Sincerely, Bill Nesper VP, Programs League of American Bicyclists P: 202-822-1333 bill(a)bikeleague.org __________ frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)cheat.org http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Fwd: Bicycle Friendly Community Award
by Frank Gmeindl 28 Apr '12

28 Apr '12

FYI, here's a message I sent to Rob Pennington at WVDOT about Morgantown's Bicycle Friendly Community award. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Date: April 28, 2012 9:10:44 AM EDT > To: Rob Pennington <Robert.Pennington(a)wv.gov> > Cc: Perry J Keller <Perry.J.Keller(a)wv.gov>, Richard Warner <Richard.L.Warner(a)wv.gov>, Bill C Robinson <Bill.C.Robinson(a)wv.gov>, Bryan L Radabaugh <Bryan.L.Radabaugh(a)wv.gov>, Fouad N Shoukry <fouad.n.shoukry(a)wv.gov> > Subject: Fwd: Bicycle Friendly Community Award > > Dear Rob, > > The message below informs Morgantown that the League of American Bicyclists recognizes Morgantown as a Bicycle Friendly Community at the Bronze level. The message also requests withholding announcement until May 14 so I ask you to do so until Morgantown officially releases an announcement. > > I expect that LAB considered Morgantown's Effective Bicycling Education Program to be a major factor in deciding to give us the award. The Transportation Enhancement grant that you awarded Morgantown enabled us to develop and deliver that program. Please accept my personal gratitude for that. > > As you know, to be recognized as a BFC, a community must demonstrate achievement in all the E's: Education, Enforcement, Engineering, Encouragement, Evaluation and Equity. I'm also sending you this now to express my gratitude to you, Perry Keller, Richard Warner, Bill Robinson, Jim Hudson, Bryan Radabaugh, Fouad Shakry, Ray Lewis and other WVDOT employees whose names I am embarrassed to have forgotten for the cooperation and assistance we have received in striving for recognition in all the E's. > > As soon as we have an announcement crafted, I will send it to you. > > > Frank D. Gmeindl > Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board > LCI #1703 > 491 WilsonAvenue > Morgantown, WV 26501 > 304-376-0446 > Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles > > > > Begin forwarded message: > >> From: Bill Nesper <billnesper(a)bikeleague.org> >> Date: April 27, 2012 5:47:57 PM EDT >> To: "frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> >> Subject: Bicycle Friendly Community Award >> >> Dear Frank, >> >> Congratulations! The League of American Bicyclists has decided to designate Morgantown as a Bicycle Friendly Community at the Bronze level. This decision involved careful review of your application and consultation with local cyclists. >> >> As you know, this award is presented only to communities with remarkable commitments to bicycling. You should be very proud of this accomplishment. Please share this with your partners in the city and advocacy community. The League will be publicizing this nationally Monday, May 14th to coincide with National Bike to Work Week. We look to working with you to help promote this accomplishment and will be sending you a template for a local press release next week. We encourage you to create your own for local & regional media. Please hold your announcement of the award until May 14th. >> >> You will also be receiving an award certificate, BFC road sign and feedback on what you can do to make Morgantown more bicycle-friendly in the next two weeks. >> >> Your designation will be due for renewal in February 2016. At that point your community will be reevaluated so we urge you to make as many improvements as possible in the meantime! Of course, if you wish to renew sooner than that please do. We look forward to seeing the community’s progress. >> >> If you would like to do an award ceremony, please let us know. We would love to work together to promote this great achievement. Also, we would like to promote the community on our website. We are asking you to provide a few new photographs that we can use to produce your community profile page onwww.bicyclefriendlycommunity.org. Please email those to nicole(a)bikeleague.org >> >> Once again, accept our congratulations on your tremendous efforts to create a truly Bicycle Friendly Community. >> >> Sincerely, >> >> Bill Nesper >> VP, Programs >> League of American Bicyclists >> P: 202-822-1333 >> bill(a)bikeleague.org >> >> __________ >> frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net >

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Fwd: Re: Fwd: Bicycle Friendly Community Award
by Chet Parsons 28 Apr '12

28 Apr '12

Alice responded to me ;) ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "Alice Vernon" <vernon.mail(a)gmail.com> Date: Apr 27, 2012 10:33 PM Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Bicycle Friendly Community Award To: "Chet Parsons" <chetparsons(a)gmail.com> Forgot to say great job Frank for keeping the Board on task with this! On Fri, Apr 27, 2012 at 10:32 PM, Alice Vernon <vernon.mail(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Finally:) > Alice > > On Fri, Apr 27, 2012 at 10:16 PM, Chet Parsons <chetparsons(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> Awesome! >> >> On Apr 27, 2012 6:00 PM, "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>> FYI >>> >>> Begin forwarded message: >>> >>> From: Bill Nesper <billnesper(a)bikeleague.org> >>> Date: April 27, 2012 5:47:57 PM EDT >>> To: "frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> >>> Subject: Bicycle Friendly Community Award >>> >>> Dear Frank, >>> >>> Congratulations! The League of American Bicyclists has decided to >>> designate Morgantown as a Bicycle Friendly Community at the Bronze level. >>> This decision involved careful review of your application and consultation >>> with local cyclists. >>> >>> As you know, this award is presented only to communities with remarkable >>> commitments to bicycling. You should be very proud of this accomplishment. >>> Please share this with your partners in the city and advocacy community. The >>> League will be publicizing this nationally Monday, May 14th to coincide with >>> National Bike to Work Week. We look to working with you to help promote this >>> accomplishment and will be sending you a template for a local press release >>> next week. We encourage you to create your own for local & regional >>> media. Please hold your announcement of the award until May 14th. >>> >>> You will also be receiving an award certificate, BFC road sign and >>> feedback on what you can do to make Morgantown more bicycle-friendly in the >>> next two weeks. >>> >>> Your designation will be due for renewal in February 2016. At that point >>> your community will be reevaluated so we urge you to make as many >>> improvements as possible in the meantime! Of course, if you wish to renew >>> sooner than that please do. We look forward to seeing the community’s >>> progress. >>> >>> If you would like to do an award ceremony, please let us know. We would >>> love to work together to promote this great achievement. Also, we would like >>> to promote the community on our website. We are asking you to provide a few >>> new photographs that we can use to produce your community profile page >>> onwww.bicyclefriendlycommunity.org. Please email those >>> to nicole(a)bikeleague.org >>> >>> Once again, accept our congratulations on your tremendous efforts to >>> create a truly Bicycle Friendly Community. >>> >>> Sincerely, >>> >>> Bill Nesper >>> VP, Programs >>> League of American Bicyclists >>> P: 202-822-1333 >>> bill(a)bikeleague.org >>> >>> __________ >>> frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Bikeboard mailing list >>> Bikeboard(a)cheat.org >>> http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Bikeboard mailing list >> Bikeboard(a)cheat.org >> http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Bicycle Friendly Community Award
by Chip Wamsley 27 Apr '12

27 Apr '12

Great job, now lets all keep the momentum going! -----Original Message----- From: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> Sent 4/27/2012 6:00:22 PM To: "Bicycle Board" <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> Subject: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Bicycle Friendly Community Award FYI Begin forwarded message: From: Bill Nesper <billnesper(a)bikeleague.org> Date: April 27, 2012 5:47:57 PM EDT To: "frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> Subject: Bicycle Friendly Community Award Dear Frank, Congratulations! The League of American Bicyclists has decided to designate Morgantown as a Bicycle Friendly Community at the Bronze level. This decision involved careful review of your application and consultation with local cyclists. As you know, this award is presented only to communities with remarkable commitments to bicycling. You should be very proud of this accomplishment. Please share this with your partners in the city and advocacy community. The League will be publicizing this nationally Monday, May 14th to coincide with National Bike to Work Week. We look to working with you to help promote this accomplishment and will be sending you a template for a local press release next week. We encourage you to create your own for local & regional media. Please hold your announcement of the award until May 14th. You will also be receiving an award certificate, BFC road sign and feedback on what you can do to make Morgantown more bicycle-friendly in the next two weeks. Your designation will be due for renewal in February 2016. At that point your community will be reevaluated so we urge you to make as many improvements as possible in the meantime! Of course, if you wish to renew sooner than that please do. We look forward to seeing the community’s progress. If you would like to do an award ceremony, please let us know. We would love to work together to promote this great achievement. Also, we would like to promote the community on our website. We are asking you to provide a few new photographs that we can use to produce your community profile page onwww.bicyclefriendlycommunity.org. Please email those to nicole(a)bikeleague.org Once again, accept our congratulations on your tremendous efforts to create a truly Bicycle Friendly Community. Sincerely, Bill Nesper VP, Programs League of American Bicyclists P: 202-822-1333 bill(a)bikeleague.org __________ frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)cheat.org http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Re: [Bikeboard] Agenda for next Thursday's Monthly BB meeting
by dwilliams＠labyrinth.net 27 Apr '12

27 Apr '12

Good Evening, I would like to discuss the Bike Month events, promotions, outcomes and other topics finalized at the Bike Month Event meeting on May 2. I would like to give a general update, potentially provide links to data and flyers, and for comments and additional participation and sponsorship. (15 min) And potentially discuss or mention to the members that the Bike Board should work in conjunction with the Pedestrian Safety Board to recommend 1 segment of road and 1 alternative segment to have a test study for video ped. and bicycle counts. (Bill may have already discussed this in my absence though. I will have to follow-up.) 2-3 minutes unless discussion If I can think of anything else, I will let you know. Thank you, Danielle Williams TDM Coordinator Morgantown MPO -----Original Message----- From: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> Sent 4/27/2012 9:06:59 AM To: "Bicycle Board" <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> Subject: [Bikeboard] Agenda for next Thursday's Monthly BB meeting Bicycle Board Members, I usually send you a draft agenda the week before our regular monthly meeting but this month, I'd like to try something different. I've been thinking that the draft agenda is essentially a "box" and my transmission of it asks you to respond to what's in the box. Recently, I have observed declining member responses to communications and declining participation in board activities. So, today, no box. Please reply-to-all and say what you would like the board to accomplish at next Thursday's meeting. Feel free to include any other information that might help the board to succeed in accomplishing your objective, e.g. how much time you'll need, members and resources you'll need, your approach, etc.. Hopefully, this approach will give you an opportunity to "think outside the box" and increase BB member participation. The meeting will still start at 6:30 PM in the PSC Conference Room and I'd like to reserve about 10 minutes at the end for us to evaluate this approach. Frank D. Gmeindl Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board LCI #1703 491 WilsonAvenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)cheat.org http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Fwd: Decker's Creek Trail
by Frank Gmeindl 24 Apr '12

24 Apr '12

Have you seen the new left turn lane and intersection widening WVDOH is installing at the western crossing of the rail trail with Deckers Creek Blvd? On October 18, I copied you on a message to Chris Fletcher, Roy Nutter and Bill Austin suggesting that this was an opportunity to make that crossing safer for cyclists. Does it look safer to you? The subject of my October 18 message was Walgreen's new store that will replace Southern States. The salient point of my message was that this was an opportunity to improve the terrible sight line where the trail heading east crosses the road. On Dec. 26, a 10-year old bicyclist crossing there was hit by a pickup truck. Recently, I learned from WVDOH that they're considering transforming the signalized intersection there to a roundabout. Walgreen has asked Damien to recommend bike racks and they're considering making a direct connection from their business to the trail. Obviously, this is an opportunity for knowledgeable cyclists to get involved to improve the situation for cyclists or at least prevent increased endangerment. We already have recommendations in the Bicycle Plan for cyclist activated crossing signals and a raised intersection. (Wanna bet nobody thought of such at the other crossing?) Several Bicycle Board members have expressed interest in the rail trail there (don't make me name you;) NOW, WHO'S GOING TO REPRESENT THE BICYCLE BOARD IN THESE PROCEEDINGS? Please reply-to-all ASAP and contact Christiaan about the Thursday 4/19 meeting. Frank D. Gmeindl Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board LCI #1703 491 WilsonAvenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles Begin forwarded message: > From: "Christiaan Abildso" <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu> > Date: April 17, 2012 3:40:23 PM EDT > To: <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Ella Belling" <ella(a)montrails.org> > Cc: "Mark Wise" <mwise(a)boparc.org>, "Christopher Fletcher" <cfletcher(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, "Sam Zizzi" <Sam.Zizzi(a)mail.wvu.edu> > Subject: Re: Decker's Creek Trail > > Troops - > Let's go with a 2:30 meeting in my office on Thursday (the 19th). I'm in room 132 of the Coliseum. Enter at the Blue Gate, turn right, my office is the first door on the right. Ella - feel free to invite others. > It appears the agenda will include > 1) identifying how we can help the Walgreens development > 2) checking out the infrared sensors Christiaan has & if/where to use them > 3) discussing the project MRTC is planning w/the Nat'l RTC > 4) identifying potential supplementary research to incorporate in the MRTC project > 5) discussing next steps, including funding to pursue > > Sound about right? > See you all at 2:30 on Thursday. > Christiaan > > > Christiaan Abildso, Ph.D., MPH > Weight Management Research and Evaluation Coordinator > WVU Health Performance Services > 304.293.0860 > http://healthperformance.wordpress.com/

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Resolution to adopt Bicycle Plan
by Frank Gmeindl 24 Apr '12

24 Apr '12

Bicycle Board Members, Please review and approve or comment on the attached resolution by Noon tomorrow, Wednesday, April 25. This morning, the City Manager's office asked me to draft a resolution that the City Council will use to adopt the Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan. They asked for it by the end of the day tomorrow. Frank D. Gmeindl Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board LCI #1703 491 WilsonAvenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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Fwd: Reminder: Dr. Brann's students presenting to CC tomorrow (4/24)
by Frank Gmeindl 24 Apr '12

24 Apr '12

Dr. Maria Brann's Communications students have been researching ways to make Morgantown safer for pedestrians. They will present their findings and recommendations tonight at 7 pm in Council Chambers to the CC COW. Begin forwarded message: > From: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> > Date: April 23, 2012 9:32:29 PM EDT > To: Bill Reger-Nash <wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Bob Anderson <randerson(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, George Lilley <mgranlil(a)frontier.com>, Ilana Chertok <ichertok(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Jimmie Simmons <Jsimmons2642(a)yahoo.com>, Martha Summers <msummers(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Stan Cohen <Stanley.Cohen(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Sarah Bias <sarahbias(a)gmail.com>, Christiaan Abildso <cgabildso(a)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>, 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 <freesource(a)cheat.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>, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, Claire Chantler <cchantler(a)nwvcil.org>, Michael Simms <michael.d.simms(a)gmail.com>, Danielle Williams <dwilliams(a)labyrinth.net>, Maria Brann <Maria.Brann(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Melody Thomas <mthoma29(a)mix.wvu.edu>, Don Spencer <dspencer36(a)comcast.net> > Subject: Reminder: Dr. Brann's students presenting to CC tomorrow (4/24) > Reply-To: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> > > Dr. Brann's students will be presenting their research to city council at the committee of the whole meeting tomorrow (4/24) - they are first on the agenda for the meeting beginning at 7:00. They will also be discussing an ordinance establishing an Inclusive City Commission. Please consider attending to show support. > > Next week (May 1st) the Bicycle Board's plan will be discussed by City Council. Please consider attending to show solidarity with our friends on the bicycle board. > Best to all, > Christiaan > > Walk more, safely > > Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board > Christiaan Abildso, Chair > Bill Reger-Nash, Vice Chair > http://www.morgantown.com/ped-safety-board.htm

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May 1 Bike Plan Presentation to CC
by Frank Gmeindl 23 Apr '12

23 Apr '12

Bicycle Board Members, Attached is Terrence's weekly information letter to City Council dated April 20. In it, he highlights our plan and its upcoming presentation to City Council at its regular May 1 meeting. It was exciting to have BB members outnumber CC members at the last presentation. I hope we can repeat that at this meeting to show support for the plan as well as to help me remember what happens. Frank D. Gmeindl Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board LCI #1703 491 WilsonAvenue 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 2nd Traffic Commission Meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 23 Apr '12

23 Apr '12

Bicycle Board Members, Attached is the report that I propose to present to the Traffic Commission at it's May 2 meeting. Please respond with your concurrence or recommended changes by Tuesday, April 24. The TC didn't meet last month so the attached report contains much of the same info as the report that I proposed to present last month with some items updated. Frank D. Gmeindl Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board LCI #1703 491 WilsonAvenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles Begin forwarded message: > From: Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Date: April 23, 2012 2:59:57 PM EDT > To: 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>, "Henry, Adam" <Adam.Henry(a)mail.wvu.edu>, christophergluck(a)gmail.com, psteel(a)access.k12.wv.us, "Gmeindl, Frank" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, Andrea Soccorsi <Andrea.Soccorsi(a)Mail.WVU.edu>, Barbara Shellito <bshellito(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Christiaan Abildso <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Ken Martis <kmartis(a)wvu.edu>, Margaret Roberts <Margaretormike(a)aol.com>, Roy Nutter <rnutter(a)wvu.edu>, Terry Hough <though(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Subject: May 2nd Traffic Commission Meeting > Reply-To: ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org > > All, > > Please send me your agenda items for May's Traffic Commission meeting by Wednesday April 25th so that I can prepare the agenda. 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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Ice's Ferry Bridge closure
by director 23 Apr '12

23 Apr '12

Perry, I'm writing again in regard to bike/pedestrian access at WV857 on the Ice's Ferry Bridge during construction of the replacement bridge. First I want to thank you for permitting cyclists to cross during the Winter while construction was stopped. I've used the bridge just about every day, and have seen other cyclists and pedestrians using it as well. However, as I understand that construction will begin again on May 1 I would like to know if I can count on continued access across the bridge after that time. I would also like to know that if you give that assurance, it won't be rescinded or blocked by someone else in the department - as has happened in the past. I am particularly concerned because in the last Dominion Post article about the bridge closure the person speaking on behalf of the department appeared to be unaware that anyone had requested access. I am concerned about this issue for myself, as I depend on this route to get to work and other activities in Morgantown every day. However, as a sustainable transportation advocate I am also concerned that bike/ped access to the bridge be maintained for everyone who needs it - as is required by law (unless a practical alternative route has been established). I have cc'ed this message to the Morgantown Bike Board as many of them also use this route regularly. Thank you. Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213

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Fwd: cycling
by Frank Gmeindl 20 Apr '12

20 Apr '12

Bicycle Board Members, Who wants to lend your ideas/expertise on bicycles and cycling to help the public library make a visual display on bicycles and cycling for May? We could at least provide them bumper stickers and police information cards. We could lend them the Same Roads, Same Rights, Same Rules banner if nobody's planning to use it for anything else. Perhaps the BikeMorgantown.com website including the Morgantown bike route, etc. could be worked into it as well. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: "Reger-Nash, Bill" <wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu> > Date: April 16, 2012 12:22:58 PM EDT > To: Sarah Grant <sarahbgrant(a)gmail.com> > Cc: "chip(a)walmsleycycles.com" <chip(a)walmsleycycles.com>, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, "fgmendl(a)frontier.net" <fgmendl(a)frontier.net> > Subject: RE: cycling > > SarahBeth, > > Always nice to bump into you. > > Thank you for promoting bicycling through the Library. There are two outstanding resources, who will be able to be much more helpful than I might. As you know, Chip Walmsley (296-CHIP) is a mountain of a man and a wonderful resource. Another person who is very qualified is my good friend Frank Gmeindl. Frank is the chair of the Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board. Both of these folks are copied on this communication. > > Be well. > > Bill > > Bill Reger-Nash, EdD > West Virginia University Department of Community Medicine > One Medical Center Drive, Suite 3812E > Morgantown, WV 26506-9190 > > Office Phone: 304-293-0763 > Cell Phone: 304-685-6740 > Fax: 304-293-6685 > > Email: wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu > > Departmental webpage: www.hsc.wvu.edu/cmed > Bill Reger-Nash webpage: www.hsc.wvu.edu/cmed/wreger/index.asp > > Wheeling Walks > Walk 30 to 60 minutes daily. > Out the door for 30 or more! gn2001 > > > From: Sarah Grant [mailto:sarahbgrant@gmail.com] > Sent: Monday, April 16, 2012 11:57 AM > To: Reger-Nash, Bill > Subject: cycling > > Hello, Bill-- > > It was nice to run into you the other day. > > I'm writing to solicit some ideas/ expertise from you on the subject of bikes and cycling. I'm putting together a visual display on the subject for the public library for the month of May. I know that you know the owners of Wamsley, and my supervisor knows them as well, so I will be contacting them soon to see what information, materials, pamphlets, etc. they might have. I thought of you immediately, though, when I learned that this would be the theme of our display. I have a couple of ideas already, but I know that you are very knowledgeable about cycling, so I thought I'd ask you the favor: If you have a moment and something occurs to you that might be important to include on a display about bikes, could you drop me a line (no need to put an enormous amount of thought into this)? > Thanks in advance, if you can! In the meantime. . . .enjoy the lovely weather on your bike! > > Best, > > Sarah Beth

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