Bikeboard March 2007

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Share the road advertising
by director 15 Mar '07

15 Mar '07

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

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

14 Mar '07

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

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

08 Mar '07

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

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

08 Mar '07

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

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

07 Mar '07

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

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

07 Mar '07

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

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

06 Mar '07

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

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

01 Mar '07

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

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March Meeting
by Marilyn Newcome 01 Mar '07

01 Mar '07

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

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

28 Feb '07

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

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