Bikeboard October 2009

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MapFest next Tuesday
by Frank Gmeindl 05 Nov '09

05 Nov '09

Bicycle Board Members, Next Tuesday, October 6, 6-9 pm we will review the first draft comprehensive Morgantown Bicycle Route map and try to complete it so we can produce it and distribute it at the Oct. 19 grand opening of the Mountaineer Station. We will meet in the Training Room in the Public Safety Center. Please come and contribute to perfecting the map. Or, just to give thanks to Derek for all the tremendous work that he's done pulling this together. Frank

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Notes from meeting with Tom Arnold
by Frank Gmeindl 29 Oct '09

29 Oct '09

Bicycle Board Members, Please find attached preliminary minutes from my and Chip's meeting with Tom Arnold yesterday. Frank /Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles/

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Fwd: "complete streets"
by Jim Rye 29 Oct '09

29 Oct '09

fyi >>> Sarah Steel 10/27/2009 2:17 PM >>> Hi Jim, Thought you might be interested in this article: http://www.wired.com/autopia/2009/10/complete-streets/ :-)Sarah Sarah Steel 606-E Allen Hall WVU PO Box 6122 Morgantown, WV 26506-6122 Phone: 304-293-6762

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8:30 am Fri. @ Blue Moose re: bike parking
by Frank Gmeindl 29 Oct '09

29 Oct '09

Bicycle Board Members, Yesterday, Chip and I met with Tom Arnold, Morgantown Parking Authority Director. *He suggested* that we mount the rings (of the post-and-loop bike parking racks) on parking meters! He said, "Give me the rings and we'll mount 'em." He also said the parking authority would patrol and maintain the bike parking. Now, we have to tell him which parking meters we want the rings to be on. Please come to the Blue Moose at 8:30 am tomorrow. We'll review the details and then walk High Street and identify the meters that we want the rings to be on. We need to get this done by next week, before the Parking Authority's next meeting in two weeks. Now, should it be latté or cappuccino? Frank /Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles/

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FW: Route 705, Morgantown
by Derek Springston 26 Oct '09

26 Oct '09

Hey guys, Here is a follow-up email/reply back to my friend Eric's concern based on what is happen on Rt. 705. Should we address anything concerning 705 at the next meeting? Thanks, ~Derek “Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the future of the human race.” -H.G. Wells From: moxiemeister(a)hotmail.com To: guitardeek(a)hotmail.com Subject: FW: Route 705, Morgantown Date: Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:42:17 -0400 Derek, Just though I'd forward the response to my inquiry on Rt. 705 Moxie for the Masses EMAILING FOR THE GREATER GOOD Join me Subject: Route 705, Morgantown Date: Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:38:35 -0400 From: Tammy.L.Carson(a)wv.gov To: moxiemeister(a)hotmail.com CC: Kristi.A.Goodman(a)wv.gov; Gary.K.Clayton(a)wv.gov; Fouad.N.Shoukry(a)wv.gov; Bryan.L.Radabaugh(a)wv.gov; Robert.Pennington(a)wv.gov Dear Mr. Henrickson; Thank you for your e-mail to Secretary Mattox concerning the need for signage on WV 705, in Morgantown, Monongalia County. Your e-mail was forwarded to the District Four Headquarters for investigation and reply. The Division of Highways is presently doing a study in that area to ensure that signage would be the appropriate step to take in this matter. We want to ensure that all safety regulations for the bicyclist has been taken into consideration, due to the fact that there is a set speed limit of 50mph on WV 705. We will have a response for you by November 6, 2009, to advise you of our findings. Again thank you for your e-mail and sharing your concern. Should need further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact Gary.K.Clayton(a)wv.gov. We appreciate your patience in this matter. From: Eric Henrickson [mailto:moxiemeister@hotmail.com] Sent: Friday, October 16, 2009 4:01 PM To: DOT Commissioner Cc: Derek Springston Subject: Route 705, Morgantown Mr. Mattox, I would like to voice my concern and displeasure at some of the new features of the recent renovations to Route 705 in Morgantown. I was appreciative of the efficiency with which these changes took place and even pleased to see that there was adequate space on the newly paved shoulders outside of vehicular lanes to allow bicycle traffic. However, when the guard rails were placed, they were placed through the pavement of these shoulders, effectively eliminating them as viable lanes for bicycles. They could have been easily placed outside of the paved areas, but weren't. I have been an avid bicycle commuter and have been using this road for the last twelve years as my route to work. The recent renovations have eliminated large stretches of the formerly generous paved shoulders, which had allowed me to ride without impeding vehicular traffic. I am now forced to occupy a full lane. Although I realize that it is my privilege under the law to do so, I would rather defer to the convenience of motorists and not have to delay them. Unfortunately, there are no viable alternative routes for cyclists to use in lieu of Rt. 705. There is, however, a low cost fix to this problem. The inbound lane features a full with breakdown lane. If the lines were repainted to shift all lanes and split this available space with the shoulder of the outbound lanes, there would be sufficient space to permit cyclists to safely ride outside of the regular lanes for vehicular traffic. Might I also suggest some signage to represent the use of this road by cyclists. Sincerely, Eric Henrickson 1142 Berwood Dr. Morgantown, WV 26505 304-296-4055 cc: Derek Springston, Morgantown Bicycle Board Moxie for the Masses EMAILING FOR THE GREATER GOOD Join me _________________________________________________________________ Windows 7: I wanted more reliable, now it's more reliable. Wow! http://microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/default-ga.aspx?h=myidea?ocid=PID247…

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Fwd: Route 705, Morgantown
by Derek Springston 20 Oct '09

20 Oct '09

Hey guys, Here is a letter that my friend Eric sent to the DOT Commissioner. See what you think. ~Derek “Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the future of the human race.” -H.G. Wells From: moxiemeister(a)hotmail.com To: dot.commissioner(a)wv.gov CC: guitardeek(a)hotmail.com Subject: Route 705, Morgantown Date: Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:00:44 -0400 Mr. Mattox, I would like to voice my concern and displeasure at some of the new features of the recent renovations to Route 705 in Morgantown. I was appreciative of the efficiency with which these changes took place and even pleased to see that there was adequate space on the newly paved shoulders outside of vehicular lanes to allow bicycle traffic. However, when the guard rails were placed, they were placed through the pavement of these shoulders, effectively eliminating them as viable lanes for bicycles. They could have been easily placed outside of the paved areas, but weren't. I have been an avid bicycle commuter and have been using this road for the last twelve years as my route to work. The recent renovations have eliminated large stretches of the formerly generous paved shoulders, which had allowed me to ride without impeding vehicular traffic. I am now forced to occupy a full lane. Although I realize that it is my privilege under the law to do so, I would rather defer to the convenience of motorists and not have to delay them. Unfortunately, there are no viable alternative routes for cyclists to use in lieu of Rt. 705. There is, however, a low cost fix to this problem. The inbound lane features a full with breakdown lane. If the lines were repainted to shift all lanes and split this available space with the shoulder of the outbound lanes, there would be sufficient space to permit cyclists to safely ride outside of the regular lanes for vehicular traffic. Might I also suggest some signage to represent the use of this road by cyclists. Sincerely, Eric Henrickson 1142 Berwood Dr. Morgantown, WV 26505 304-296-4055 cc: Derek Springston, Morgantown Bicycle Board Moxie for the Masses EMAILING FOR THE GREATER GOOD Join me _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Free, trusted and rich email service. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/171222984/direct/01/

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Bike Route Map (10-15-2009)
by Derek Springston 16 Oct '09

16 Oct '09

Hey guys, If you could, please download the 10-15-2009 version of the Bike Route Map using the link below, look at it closely, and recommend any changes to the map that you see. It's a 44MB file and you might have to register with www.4shared.com if you wish to download it, but your help will be appreciated. I can't promise we'll be able to make the changes you suggest, because we're planning on printing it tomorrow or Sunday for the grand opening of Mountaineer Station inter-modal facility. I'll try to make these changes though. Big thanks goes out to Chet Parsons for spending some of his time this week helping me out with the mapping! We're primarily interested in checking this version of the map to: 1. Make sure the routes don't cross private property. 2. Make sure the routes aren't too dangerous for beginning cyclists. 3. Make sure the routes are accurate and actually exist. 4. Make sure any one-way streets are labelled with a yellow arrow. 5. Other suggestions we didn't think about or list here???? Thanks, Derek http://www.4shared.com/file/141360572/4ff30313/BikeRouteMap_2009_10_16.html “Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the future of the human race.” -H.G. Wells _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Trusted email with Microsoft’s powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/177141664/direct/01/

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Mountaineer E-News Announcement of Grand Opening of Mountaineer Station: Monday, 10/19 (Ceremony 10 a.m.)
by Jim Rye 16 Oct '09

16 Oct '09

1) Grand opening ceremony for Mountaineer Station on Monday A 500-space parking garage, commuter student lounge, bicycle storage and more will soon be available to the WVU community. A grand opening ceremony will be held to celebrate the new Mountaineer Station at 1112 Van Voorhis Drive (in front of the Health Sciences Center PRT station) on Monday, Oct. 19 at 10 a.m. The 7,000-square-foot Mountaineer Station features a 500-space parking garage for both permit and short-term use, a commuter student lounge with lockers, interior bicycle storage and showers, a waiting area for Mountain Line and campus bus passengers, direct access to the Health Sciences Center PRT Station, and information stations for Mountain Line and WVU transportation services. WVU Parking Management and the Department of Transportation and Parking*s administrative offices have also relocated to Mountaineer Station. U.S. Rep. Alan Mollohan, D-W.Va. and WVU President James Clements are scheduled to attend the grand opening as well as other campus and community leaders. There will also be an open house from 10 a.m. to noon to allow the general public to tour the new building, and cake and refreshments will be served. Seating will be available in the lobby for the public. The construction on Mountaineer Station began in October of last year and the project cost about $16 million with $5.1 million coming from a U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration grant. U.S. Rep. Alan Mollohan, D-W.Va. was instrumental in securing the federal funds for Mountaineer Station. For more information, visit http://transportation.wvu.edu ( http://transportation.wvu.edu/ )or call the office at 304-293-5502.

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[Fwd: Bike West Virginia]
by Frank Gmeindl 12 Oct '09

12 Oct '09

Bicycle Board Members, Click the link in the pane headlined Ride with WV's Department of Transportation was great! to see the WSAZ video report on the "commute" to Charleston. Frank /Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles/ -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Bike West Virginia Date: Thu, 08 Oct 2009 22:52:48 -0400 From: Kim Broughton <kimberlyjoshi(a)gmail.com> To: fgmeindl(a)verizon.net Bike WV * * *The West Virginia Cycling Foundation website <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=70515743&msgid=868732&act=0AHE&c=…>* Is where we keep our information. We are grateful for their support by providing funding and allowing use of their resources. ** *MOV Bicycle Council * *The Mid-Ohio Valley Bicycle Council in the Parkersburg, WV area extends an invitation to everyone to join them in their community ride and reception October 30th at 5:30 pm. For more information, click here. <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=70515743&msgid=868732&act=0AHE&c=…> * * * * * Helmet poster *The West Virginia Helmet poster and brochures are here!* The helmet safety posters and brochures are back from the print shop and are beautiful. Many thanks to Stonewall Marketing Group <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=70515743&msgid=868732&act=0AHE&c=…> for donating the creative work for this project! The posters are 11 x 17 and $10 each. Let me know if you would like to order posters or brochures ($2 each) and I will get them right out to you! If you have information on bike shops in your area, please send it my way. I would like to send them information on the posters and brochures. Thanks! This newsletter is put together by Kim Broughton. Feel free to contact me at kimberlyjoshi(a)mail.com <mailto:kimberlyjoshi@gmail.com>! October 8, 2009 Ride with WV's Department of Transportation was great! WSAZ covered our ride with DOT last Friday. Click here <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=70515743&msgid=868732&act=0AHE&c=…> to view it. The spot will stay online for another week. We are receiving a copy and will post it as well on the WV Cycling Foundation's website. <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=70515743&msgid=868732&act=0AHE&c=…> Ride on! The ride was great! The state and federal employees who rode with us were wonderful and out numbered us!!! They were genuine folks who are interested in our input. I am not sure what more we could ask for in regards to our state and federal representatives. We are excited to work with these guys and are grateful for their ride invitation! If you have questions or comments, please feel free to email Kim Broughton at kimberlyjoshi(a)gmail.com. Legislative committee off to a great start. The initial gathering of individuals interested in pursuing legislative change to enhance cycling safety met last Friday after the ride with DOT. Steve Fowler, Bill Nottingham, Greg Garrett, Kim Broughton, Dennis Strawn, Todd West, Frank Gmeindl and John Francis attended the meeting and agreed on a plan of action for pursing legislative change. It is so important that we present a consistent and coordinated message when dealing with legislative changes. We are working on documenting the plan of action and will distribute it soon! We welcome all comments, suggestions and help! *Thanks John! Got this from the City of Lewisburg. Can you help folks learn about our helmet education? * "John Francis was in City Hall yesterday to give me the helmet law brochure and poster. The Chief of Police Tim Stover would like as many brochures as you can spare. He would like to distribute to the elementary school and also have some in cruisers. We would also like to order 6 posters for the police station and school, etc. Kathy Hoke City of Lewisburg " *Totally awesome! 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Re: [Bikeboard] Coffee and bike parking, Blue Moose 8 am tomorrow, Friday
by Frank Gmeindl 09 Oct '09

09 Oct '09

Bicycle Board Members, Thanks to Don Spencer, Jenny, Alice and Chip for showing up at the Blue Moose at 8 am today on such short notice . Thanks to them and all the others that have worked on this project including Marilyn, gunnar, Betsy, Jonathan, Derek, John Lozier and Nick, Damien Davis, Assistant City Engineer is now generating a revision of the High Street drawings to show bicycle parking that conforms to the requirements of both the City and Main Street Morgantown (MSM). When Damien completes the revision, he will send it to me and I will distribute it to you all. The next step is to present it to the MSM BOD and hopefully have the City Manager and City Engineer present so we can all reach a final agreement to proceed. Two MSM BOD members have been the main obstacles to bicycle parking on High Street and they're gradually convincing the other MSM members that they want no bicycle parking downtown. IF ALL BICYCLE BOARD MEMBERS ATTENDED THE MSM BOD MEETING, OUR SHEER PRESENCE COULD TURN THE MSM AROUND. Other cyclists would help, too. I will let you know when and where the meeting will be as soon as I know. After bringing everyone up to date over coffee this morning, Don, Jenny, Alice, Chip and I with drawings in hand that I sent you last night, walked up and down High Street. Despite the rain, Jenny had her bike. That enabled us to get pictures of each parking location to show changes that we had to make. Two conditions levied on us by the City Engineer and MSM since our original proposal were: 1) the racks can't be mounted in the simulated red brick and 2) the racks and bikes can't interfere with pedestrian traffic. Of the 25 racks, we had to move 11 and remove 2. The revised drawings that I will send you will show these changes. We still need to get agreement from Dairy Queen and the Courthouse to locate bike racks on their property. Frank /Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles/

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