Bikeboard February 2012

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Re: [Bikeboard] BB plan at the COW
by Frank Gmeindl 21 Feb '12

21 Feb '12

Jonathan, Do you think I should e-mail the link, http://db.tt/2NaSlSZ4 to all the Councilors? That wasn't my plan because Terrence didn't want to do that. I was hoping each of the BB members would contact their Councilor and provide and discuss the plan. I did so with my Councilor, Bill Byrne. I don't know if it's scheduled. Terrence told me it was scheduled for the 2/28 COW but the schedule is not published at http://www.morgantown.com/council-docs.htm for that meeting. I spoke with City Clerk Linda Little this morning and she told me that the agenda for next Tuesday won't be finalized until this Thursday afternoon. The reason I mention this is that I had understood that I was on the agenda for the 1/31 COW and only found out 1/26 when I requested the City Manager's Administrative Assistant to make copies of my presentation that I wasn't on the agenda. Frank On Feb 20, 2012, at 9:06 PM, Jonathan Rosenbaum wrote: > Hi Frank, > > I talked to Jennifer Selin today, and she hasn't received the plan, yet, but she will support it. She doesn't always monitor her email so that may be the reason. It is still scheduled, isn't it? > > -Jonathan

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Fwd: Board Resignation
by Frank Gmeindl 20 Feb '12

20 Feb '12

Bicycle Board Members, Please see below, Hugh's resignation from the Bicycle Board. Hugh has made many great contributions including bike parking around WVU campus, Share the Road signs around campus, Mountaineer Station, bike parking around town, acting on the BB's behalf for the Mon Blvd. bicycle climbing lane, advocating for cyclists as a member of the MPO Citizens Advisory Committee, establishing bicycling education at WVU (we currently have 31 people enrolled for this semester's cycling classes) and as WVU Director of Transportation and Parking, advocating bicycling to both the University and the City. I personally am very grateful for his contributions and am especially thankful that he will continue to support us. I have e-mailed Traci info about the BB and asking if she wants to join us. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: "Hugh Kierig" <Hugh.Kierig(a)mail.wvu.edu> > Date: February 16, 2012 3:30:23 PM EST > To: "Frank Gmeindl" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Subject: Board Resignation > > Frank > > After four years of membership on the Morgantown Bicycle Board, it is time for me to step down. I have appreciated my time with the Board and the various characters that comprise it. I have also learned a great deal about the challenges and opportunities for biking in our community. > > I would suggest that Traci Liebig, Conservation Specialist for the WVU Recycling Services and a bicycling enthusiast be considered as my replacement. Traci is a Morgantown resident and I believe would not only have some new insight into the advancement of bicycling in our region but also, because of her cycling experience offer a new WVU perspective. I have talked with Traci about this possible appointment and she has expressed some interest. > > Please understand that this does not minimize the Department of Transportation and Parking's commitment to the development of bicycling as part of the overall transportation picture. Please call on me should there be anything that I or the Department can do to further your interests. Also, you are more than welcome to continue to store the bicycle publications and promotional materials at Mountaineer Station. > > Sincerely, > > > Hugh E. Kierig, AICP, Director > Department of Transportation and Parking > West Virginia University > Post Office Box 6561 > 1112 Van Voorhis > Morgantown, West Virginia 26506 > 304-293-9095 (o) > 304-293-3939 (f) >

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Fwd: Complete Streets now in the WV Senate, please advocate
by Frank Gmeindl 18 Feb '12

18 Feb '12

Begin forwarded message: > From: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> > Date: February 18, 2012 1:23:27 PM EST > To: Bill Reger-Nash <wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Bob Anderson <randerson(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, George Lilley <mgranlil(a)frontier.com>, Ilana Chertok <ichertok(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Jimmie Simmons <Jsimmons2642(a)yahoo.com>, Martha Summers <msummers(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Stan Cohen <Stanley.Cohen(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Sarah Bias <sarahbias(a)gmail.com>, Christiaan Abildso <cgabildso(a)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 <migraham(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, 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 <info(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>, Maria Brann <Maria.Brann(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Melody Thomas <mthoma29(a)mix.wvu.edu>, Don Spencer <dspencer36(a)comcast.net> > Cc: Ben Adducchio <badducchio(a)wvpubcast.org>, Eloise Elliott <eloise.elliott(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Angela Vance <avance(a)aarp.org>, "ntompkins(a)hsc.wvu.edu" <ntompkins(a)hsc.wvu.edu> > Subject: Complete Streets now in the WV Senate, please advocate > Reply-To: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> > > Fellow advocates. I have been alerted to SB 609 introduced on Thursday by Senator Unger (D- Majority Leader, Berkeley Co) with 5 co-sponsors: Senators Minard (D-Harrison), D. Facemire (D-Braxton), Stollings (D-Boone), Klempa (D-Ohio) and Foster (D-Kanawha) > http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=sb609%20int… > > I understand it will be discussed by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on Tuesday. I encourage you to contact the committee directly and encourage others throughout the state to contact their local senators. Feel free to use the attached text, which I will email to the committee momentarily. > > Committee membership includes: > Bob Beach (chair, D-Monongalia) > Capitol Phone: (304) 357-7919 > Business Phone: > bob.beach(a)wvsenate.gov > > Orphy Klempa (D-Ohio) > Capitol Phone: (304) 357-7918 > Business Phone: (304) 233-2500 > orphy.klempa(a)wvsenate.gov > > Douglas Facemire (D-Braxton) > Capitol Phone: (304) 357-7845 > Business Phone: (304) 364-9903 > douglas.facemire(a)wvsenate.gov > > John Fanning (D-McDowell) > Capitol Phone: (304) 357-7867 > Business Phone: (304) 938-5331 > john.fanning(a)wvsenate.gov > > Art Kirkendoll (D - Logan) > Capitol Phone: (304) 357-7857 > Business Phone: (304) 855-7418 > art.kirkendoll(a)wvsenate.gov > > Robert H. Plymale (D - Wayne) > Capitol Phone: (304) 357-7937 > Business Phone: (304) 696-7098 > robert.plymale(a)wvsenate.gov > > Gregory A. Tucker (D - Nicholas) > Capitol Phone: (304) 357-7906 > Business Phone: (304) 872-2500 > greg.tucker(a)wvsenate.gov > > Clark S. Barnes (R - Randolph) > Capitol Phone: (304) 357-7973 > Business Phone: (304) 636-5146 > clark.barnes(a)wvsenate.gov > > Karen L. Facemyer (R - Jackson) > Minority Whip > Capitol Phone: (304) 357-7855 > Business Phone: (304) 428-1622 > karen.facemyer(a)wvsenate.gov > Enjoy this wonderful sunny day before the snow hits tomorrow! > 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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Fwd: Legislation on the Senate Side
by Frank Gmeindl 17 Feb '12

17 Feb '12

Begin forwarded message: > From: "Bill Austin" <baustin(a)labyrinth.net> > Date: February 17, 2012 10:47:18 AM EST > To: "'Frank Gmeindl'" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, "'Christopher Fletcher'" <cfletcher(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, <cabildso(a)yahoo.com> > Subject: FW: Legislation on the Senate Side > > FYI > > From: David Bruffy [mailto:Bruffy@busride.org] > Sent: Friday, February 17, 2012 10:42 AM > To: Bill Austin > Cc: Maria Smith > Subject: FW: Legislation on the Senate Side > > FYI – Complete Streets Introduced > > David Bruffy > General Manager > Mountain Line Transit Authority > 420 DuPont Road > Morgantown, WV 26501 > Bruffy(a)busride.org > WWW.BUSRIDE.ORG > www.Twitter.com/MountainLine > www.Facebook.com/MountainLine > http://www.linkedin.com/pub/dave-bruffy/10/137/488 > (304) 296-3680 Office > (304) 291-7433 Route Information > (304) 291-7429 FAX > > > From: Suzanne Park [mailto:park@wvtransit.com] > Sent: Friday, February 17, 2012 10:19 AM > To: Bill Mauzy; BJ Rollins; Brenda Wilmoth; Buckwheat Express; Darlene Harris; David Bruffy; David Clawson; Dennis Dawson; Doug Hartley; George Levitsky; J Carter; Jennifer Woodall; Jim Ryan; John Aman; Kevin Beynon; Patrick McKinney; Paul E. Davis; Paula Smith; Rebecca Poe; Rose Meredith; Susan O'Connell; Tim Thomas; Wayne Pifer > Cc: Maria Smith > Subject: Legislation on the Senate Side > > Member's Press Release > Release Date: 02/17/2012 > Contact: enator John Unger II at (304) 357-7933 > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Majority Leader John R. Unger II > > > Senator Unger Introduces Bill To Increase Safety, Sense of Community > > Senate Majority Leader John Unger II (D-Berkeley) introduced a bill today aimed at using transportation projects as opportunities to improve the quality of life for West Virginians. > > Senate Bill 609 requires that incorporating complete streets features, such as sidewalks, crosswalks, bicycle lanes, and accessible curb ramps, be considered when designing transportation projects. > > A complete streets policy aims to increase the safety and accessibility of roads for all users, from ensuring persons in wheelchairs have sidewalks that are wide and flat enough to use to protecting bicyclists who share the road with motorists. > > “Increasing mobility, especially for pedestrians, fosters an inviting environment that improves the sense of community and helps local businesses,” Senator Unger said. “We’ve seen the benefits a policy like this has on communities here in West Virginia and this bill ensures towns throughout the state can enjoy the same positive outcomes.” > > Planning ahead for future use of roads by including complete streets features in new projects can also save municipalities or the state from costly retrofitting expenditures later. > > Senate Bill 609 was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. > > > > Suzanne Park > Director of Communications > PO Box 1312 > Bridgeport, WV > 304-844-0123 > www.wvtransit.com > > West Virginia Public Transit....There's a LOT Riding on It! > > > > > > > > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 10.0.1424 / Virus Database: 2112/4815 - Release Date: 02/17/12 >

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Fwd: A Car that Tweets
by Frank Gmeindl 16 Feb '12

16 Feb '12

Begin forwarded message: > From: Derek Springston <dspringston(a)gmail.com> > Date: February 14, 2012 8:51:12 AM EST > To: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] A Car that Tweets > > Frank, > I think it's perhaps slightly better than folks trying to use their phones, but not much. I've been in a rental car that had some of those features. I tried using them while in my driveway to see if they were easier to use, but I really think they were just as distracting. I suspect most folks will still work on connecting and setting it up after they get on the road. Not convinced at all. Nothing like good 'ol fashioned driving. Out of the 4 folks that sit closest to me here in the office, 3 and maybe 4 of us have been hit in our cars by people using their phones, and that's just since I started work here in the last 6 months. Unbelievable. > ~Derek > > On Mon, Feb 13, 2012 at 12:53 PM, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> wrote: > What do you make of the attached 2/10/12 Wall Street Journal article, "Don't Look Now: A Car That Tweets"? > > Toyota: buy movie tickets, book a table, check stock, search on Bing. > General Motors: Play videos and slide shows. > Tesla: Wireless Internet with 17-inch screen, USB plugs. > Mercedes-Benz: Check Facebook, read Twitter posts, use Google Local Search and Yelp. > > 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 >

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A Car that Tweets
by Frank Gmeindl 16 Feb '12

16 Feb '12

What do you make of the attached 2/10/12 Wall Street Journal article, "Don't Look Now: A Car That Tweets"? Toyota: buy movie tickets, book a table, check stock, search on Bing. General Motors: Play videos and slide shows. Tesla: Wireless Internet with 17-inch screen, USB plugs. Mercedes-Benz: Check Facebook, read Twitter posts, use Google Local Search and Yelp. Frank

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Re: [Bikeboard] safety program
by director 15 Feb '12

15 Feb '12

Frank, et al, I'd be happy to offer any help I can from Positive Spin which would include video presentation, class presentation, practice bikes and riding course materials (markers, signs, etc). We could structure it like we've done our Safe Routes classes where we set up a practice course for the kids to ride in the main area of the parking lot and have an area to the side for first-time riders who are learning to balance on 2 wheels. I have this described in a proposal that we usually send out to the schools where we do the classes. I would recommend that if it's for grade school ages (7-10 years) we do it inside the gym. If there's adequate interest and volunteers we could have a skills course outdoors for older kids. The video and class material are pretty much the same for all ages up to high school, since most kids haven't had it. If anyone else on the board is interested in working together on this I'd be happy to go to SPAN with you on it. My goal for Positive Spin is to get this material into all schools eventually and this would be a good way to start. Btw Who is Paul (from SPAN)? Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 -----Original Message----- From: "Frank Gmeindl" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> Sent 2/15/2012 9:49:02 AM To: "Frank Gmeindl" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> Cc: "Scott Ferris" <scott.r.ferris(a)gmail.com>, "Bicycle Board" <bikeboard(a)cheat.org>, "Christiaan Abildso" <christiaan.abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu> Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] safety program Bicycle Board Members, More info on SPAN's request of the Bicycle Board. Who will attend the March 28 SPAN meeting? Frank On Feb 13, 2012, at 6:52 PM, psteel(a)access.k12.wv.us wrote: The March meeting should be the 28th at 7:30 at the church on the corner of Cobun and Grand.We have never done this before so we were looking to you for advice.We're mainly try to get the community involved in a neighborhood event.If we only need outdoor space we can use the parking lot at M.H.S. If we need indoor and outdoor space we can either use M.H.S. or the church.Our turnout for events like this has not been very good in the past.If you think it would be best we could have a sign up deadline and cancel if there's not enough interest.We can do whatever you want. Paul On Feb 13, 2012, at 10:22 AM, Frank Gmeindl wrote: Bicycle Board Members, At the February Traffic Commission meeting, Commissioner Paul Steele who represents second ward said the South Park Association of Neighbors (SPAN) would like to conduct a "bicycle safety program". As you can see by the dialog below, he has invited me to attend their March meeting to discuss it. WHAT DO YOU RECOMMEND? As you can also see from the dialog below, I have asked Paul for more info. I will forward any response 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: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> Date: February 13, 2012 10:08:19 AM EST To: psteel(a)access.k12.wv.us Subject: Re: safety program Paul, As I mentioned when we discussed this, I will take it up with the Bicycle Board. When is the March SPAN meeting? Can you provide any more info about requirements? For example, what does SPAN expect to be the outcome(s)? Is this for kids and/or adults? Do you have any idea how many participants - kids under 14, adults - we can expect? How much time is SPAN allocating for the event? Does SPAN have a location in mind? 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 Feb 12, 2012, at 9:45 PM, psteel(a)access.k12.wv.us wrote: Frank, We spoke briefly about doing some type of bicycle safety program for S.P.A.N. in the spring.I was going to invite you to the February S.P.A.N. meeting but we already have two speakers attending that meeting so how about the March meeting instead? Paul _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)cheat.org http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Update on House Transportation Bill
by Chet Parsons 15 Feb '12

15 Feb '12

Hugh may want to weigh in here as well, but I think this may be a good move on the part of the White House. The House proposal is severely lacking, especially on the bike/ped front http://thehill.com/blogs/e2-wire/e2-wire/210691-white-house-threatens-to-ve… Chet

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PBIC Image Library
by Chet Parsons 15 Feb '12

15 Feb '12

I wasn't sure if everyone knew about this resource or not. I kinda forgot it was around until I saw a linked photo recently. Enjoy! Chet http://www.pedbikeimages.org/

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Fwd: A Car that Tweets
by Frank Gmeindl 15 Feb '12

15 Feb '12

Begin forwarded message: > From: "Chip Wamsley" <chip(a)wamsleycycles.com> > Date: February 13, 2012 1:06:38 PM EST > To: "Frank Gmeindl" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] A Car that Tweets > > Pretty scary. My question to its supporters would be: "Would you want similar devices in the cockpits of a commercial airliner in which you are a passenger?" > I've found that the world won't end if i don't get a tweet or post in a timely manner, gen y'rs might disagree. > > chip > > -----Original Message----- > From: "Frank Gmeindl" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Sent 2/13/2012 12:53:35 PM > To: "Bicycle Board" <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> > Subject: [Bikeboard] A Car that Tweets > > What do you make of the attached 2/10/12 Wall Street Journal article, "Don't Look Now: A Car That Tweets"? > > Toyota: buy movie tickets, book a table, check stock, search on Bing. > General Motors: Play videos and slide shows. > Tesla: Wireless Internet with 17-inch screen, USB plugs. > Mercedes-Benz: Check Facebook, read Twitter posts, use Google Local Search and Yelp. > > Frank > _______________________________________________ > Bikeboard mailing list > Bikeboard(a)cheat.org > http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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