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Statewide Bicycle Connectivity Plan - Public Meeting Announcement
by Frank Gmeindl 19 Apr '12

19 Apr '12

Please remember to attend the meeting May 15 in Council Chambers 4-7 pm. and be prepared to show WVDOT good bike routes. I asked Perry Keller to give me a better version of the statewide bike route maps that they've already produced. In response, he sent me the attached cue sheet. Below is my response. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > Date: April 18, 2012 9:09:35 AM EDT > To: "Keller, Perry J" <Perry.J.Keller(a)wv.gov> > Subject: Re: maps > > Thanks, Perry! The cue sheet is much more informative. > > At first glance, I see a somewhat major error in it. The cue sheet says WV Bike Route 7 connects to "the Pennsylvania Bicycle Route "A" which appears to follow the Monongalia-Fayette Expressway." The PA A-Route is far from the Mon-Fayette expressway. The PA A-Route basically follows US 19 and is considerably west of the Mon-Fayette expressway. > > The WV Bike Route 7 is a good rail trail route but if is going to connect to PA, it shouldn't follow the Deckers Creek trail as described in the cue sheet. Just staying on the Monongahela River Trail takes you right into PA at Pt. Marion. From Pt. Marion, there are several alternative routes to the Great Allegheny Passage which goes to Pittsburgh or Washington, DC. > > The Morgantown area routes on the map at Potential connections to other States (http://www.transportation.wv.gov/highways/programplanning/planning/statewid…) seem to be different than the routes on the cue sheet. To the extent that I can resolve it, the map correctly shows the PA A-Route and connection to the PA A-Route via WV 100 but that route is not on the cue sheet. Making WV 100 part of a bike route connection to the PA A-Route would provide a tremendous benefit to Morgantown area cyclists. It's the flattest road route out of Morgantown and connects to the PA A-Route (as well as the popular Rising Creek Bakery in Mt. Morris. Let's ride there next time you're in Morgantown!) > > No need to do anything about these points at this time. I'll reiterate them at the May 15 workshop in Morgantown and hopefully be able to offer some help on other parts of our great state. Correcting the error in the cue sheet might save some work though. > > I'm still wondering if those map files at http://www.transportation.wv.gov/highways/programplanning/planning/statewid… could be made available in some more flexible format than PDF. > > Perry, thanks for everything you do to promote bicycling in WV. I recognize that it's like juggling lions and tigers and bears. > > Frank > > > > On Apr 16, 2012, at 10:39 AM, Keller, Perry J wrote: > >> See if this helps. >> >> From: Frank Gmeindl [mailto:fgmeindl@gmail.com] >> Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2012 9:23 PM >> To: Keller, Perry J >> Subject: maps >> >> Hi Perry, >> >> I'm very excited about the workshops that WVDOT is conducting to define bike routes and connections to neighboring states. I will definitely attend at least the May 15 workshop in Morgantown. I see at http://www.transportation.wv.gov/highways/programplanning/planning/statewid… that some work has already been done. Unfortunately, I can't tell from the pdf maps what roads the already recommended routes are on. Are those maps available in some other format, e.g. google maps that I could zoom in and see more detail; at least the route numbers? >> >> Best wishes, >> >> >> 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 >> >> >> >> <Previously Proposed WV Bike Routes.pdf> >

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Bicycle Plan Budget
by Frank Gmeindl 17 Apr '12

17 Apr '12

Bicycle Board Members, On April 4, Damien, Chip and Frank met to develop cost estimates for the recommended projects in the Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan. This effort is in preparation for an April 17 meeting with Terrence for which he requested the Bicycle Board's recommendation of a set of affordable projects and cost estimates for them. We developed estimates for the plan's 16 top priority projects. The attached worksheet, Apr4Est.xlsx shows those estimates. With your concurrence, we will present the attached to Terrence on April 17. Please reply at your earliest convenience. 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] Bicycle Plan Budget
by Frank Gmeindl 15 Apr '12

15 Apr '12

Derek, We just went down the list of recommendations and developed cost estimates. We didn't discriminate on the basis of affordability. The attendees at Terrence's meeting have already seen the priorities. Now, we're providing cost estimates. Frankly, I was hoping we could have rough order of magnitude cost estimates for all the projects but we did the best we could in the time we had. Anyway, when we get to widening University Ave. from Falling Run to Patteson, we'll recognize that it may cost millions and move on. An alternative could be to breakdown that project, e.g. into design and build and perhaps go for the design phase but that too will require somebody to do the design cost estimate. Frank On Apr 13, 2012, at 8:52 AM, Derek Springston wrote: > Frank, > I glanced at the cost estimates spreadsheet. I concur, but wonder if Priority 5, Engineering 14 will cause any headache/discussion since the city's column says 'millions'. I'd love to see that happen, too, but don't think 'millions' could be considered 'affordable'? Perhaps you guys can discuss it and decide what to do with that section. I'll concur with whatever you decide. Try to let me know what you decide on that one, but I don't necessarily have to know at this point. Also think that it will be a difficult sell to re-engineer that, although I'd love to see it happen and figure it's far better to ask than assume it can't be done. > Thanks for creating that and good luck on the 17th. > ~Derek > > On Thu, Apr 12, 2012 at 6:40 PM, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Bicycle Board Members, > > On April 4, Damien, Chip and Frank met to develop cost estimates for the recommended projects in the Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan. This effort is in preparation for an April 17 meeting with Terrence for which he requested the Bicycle Board's recommendation of a set of affordable projects and cost estimates for them. We developed estimates for the plan's 16 top priority projects. The attached worksheet, Apr4Est.xlsx shows those estimates. > > With your concurrence, we will present the attached to Terrence on April 17. Please reply at your earliest convenience. > > > 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 > > > > -- > 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: Decker's Creek Trail
by Frank Gmeindl 13 Apr '12

13 Apr '12

fyi: Walgreens, rail-trail Begin forwarded message: > From: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Date: April 13, 2012 4:29:54 PM EDT > To: Christopher Fletcher <cfletcher(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Cc: Mark Wise <mwise(a)boparc.org>, Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org>, Christiaan Abildso <christiaan.abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu> > Subject: Re: Decker's Creek Trail > > Chris, > > Thanks for remember the Bicycle Board. I do not have any trail use data. Ella Belling, MRTC Chair or Christiaan Abildso, Pedestrian Safety Board Chair might. I copied them on this message. > > 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 13, 2012, at 4:26 PM, Christopher Fletcher wrote: > >> Gents: >> >> Good afternoon. Damien and I met with the developer for the Walgreens site in Sabraton this afternoon. They agreed to meet with representatives from the Bicycle Board, Pedestrian Safety Board, and BOPARC so they can show and discuss improvements they are planning for the general area of the Decker's Creek Trail crossing at Green Bag Road. Damien or I will let you know when that meeting is scheduled in the coming weeks. >> >> One question they asked was whether or not any data is available to illustrate the amount of pedestrian and bicycle traffic going through this area. The developer wants to demonstrate to Walgreens the significance and opportunity of potentially providing a connection from the development site to the trail. Do you have or know who may have this type of data or even trail utilization statistics? >> >> Thank you in advance for your assistance. 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: Bicycle Plan Budget
by Frank Gmeindl 13 Apr '12

13 Apr '12

Begin forwarded message: > From: Derek Springston <dspringston(a)gmail.com> > Date: April 13, 2012 8:52:54 AM EDT > To: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Bicycle Plan Budget > > Frank, > I glanced at the cost estimates spreadsheet. I concur, but wonder if Priority 5, Engineering 14 will cause any headache/discussion since the city's column says 'millions'. I'd love to see that happen, too, but don't think 'millions' could be considered 'affordable'? Perhaps you guys can discuss it and decide what to do with that section. I'll concur with whatever you decide. Try to let me know what you decide on that one, but I don't necessarily have to know at this point. Also think that it will be a difficult sell to re-engineer that, although I'd love to see it happen and figure it's far better to ask than assume it can't be done. > Thanks for creating that and good luck on the 17th. > ~Derek > > On Thu, Apr 12, 2012 at 6:40 PM, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Bicycle Board Members, > > On April 4, Damien, Chip and Frank met to develop cost estimates for the recommended projects in the Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan. This effort is in preparation for an April 17 meeting with Terrence for which he requested the Bicycle Board's recommendation of a set of affordable projects and cost estimates for them. We developed estimates for the plan's 16 top priority projects. The attached worksheet, Apr4Est.xlsx shows those estimates. > > With your concurrence, we will present the attached to Terrence on April 17. Please reply at your earliest convenience. > > > 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 > > > > -- > 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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bikeboard@cheat.org addition
by Frank Gmeindl 10 Apr '12

10 Apr '12

Bicycle Board Members, Please reply by April 17 with your concurrence to add Eric Henrickson [mailto:moxiemeister@hotmail.com] to bikeboard(a)cheat.org or your objection to doing so. See explanation below. 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: Derek Springston <dspringston(a)gmail.com> > Date: April 10, 2012 9:56:43 AM EDT > To: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Cc: Eric Henrickson <moxiemeister(a)hotmail.com> > Subject: Fwd: Route 705, Morgantown > > Frank, > A good friend of mine and frequent road cyclist, Eric has been concerned and taking some action over the last few years concerning Rt. 705's lack of being bicycle friendly. After seeing his email and being impressed that he's being proactive, I've discussed with him about attending the Bike Board meetings, being copied on one of our lists so he's more aware of what we're working on, and eventually considering becoming a member of the Bike Board. I told him that the current bike plan does have recommendations to include Bike Lanes on 705 and Mon Blvd, with several other improvements around town. Eric is an intelligent, motivated, and fun person who I'd love to see involved with more of our decision-making, if he chooses, and I wanted to try to minimize multiple different emails/proposals/requests to the WVDOH on our individual views. We obviously don't all think the same and often with cycling there are many options. I just thought it would be great to have our discussions here locally, come to consensus, and make sure we're not presenting too many differing opinions at the state level to minimize confusion. On the other hand, do you think the DOH handles this well and can differentiate and organize between citizen, Bike Board, or Traffic Commission recommendations and decide what's best for Morgantown? > > Let me know if I should or could: > include him on our Bike Board email list > Different email list? > Present him with a link for the Bicycle Plan > Consider him for a Bike Board position (if there are any open soon) > Other ideas? > Thanks, > ~Derek

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Free cycling-skills classes in LA, Free peer-to-peer bike rental using social networks
by director 09 Apr '12

09 Apr '12

A couple of interesting links from this morning's news. Free cycling-skills classes in LA http://www.sierraclubgreenhome.com/homepage/classes-make-bicycling-in-los-a… http://sustainablestreets.org/education/ http://beverlyhills.patch.com/articles/without-a-car-in-the-world Free peer-to-peer bike rental with spinlister http://mashable.com/2012/04/02/spinlister-bike-rentals-in-ny-sf/ Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213

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Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Statewide Bicycle Connectivity Plan - Public Meeting Announcement
by director 05 Apr '12

05 Apr '12

Frank, Sorry to be a pest, but the announcement/attachment didn't make it through. Would it be possible to send the text of the announcement in an email? Is there another place I could get it from? I didn't see anything about the meetings in a quick web search, other than generalities. Thanks, 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 4/3/2012 3:29:41 PM To: "Bicycle Board" <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> Subject: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Statewide Bicycle Connectivity Plan - Public Meeting Announcement Here's an opportunity to tell the State where to designate bicycle routes. Begin forwarded message: From: "Slack, Alanna J" <Alanna.J.Slack(a)wv.gov> Date: April 3, 2012 1:03:18 PM EDT To: "Keller, Perry J" <Perry.J.Keller(a)wv.gov>, <staffordwo(a)cdmsmith.com>, <gagarrett(a)gmail.com>, <kimberlyjoshi(a)gmail.com>, <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, <dennis.strawn(a)msbcbs.com>, <rmyeager(a)Parkersburg-WV.com> Cc: <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, <bphipps(a)belomar.org>, <mikepap(a)bhjmpc.org>, Randy Durst <randy.durst(a)movrc.org>, <ssalameh(a)ntelos.net>, <scottferry(a)wvregion3.org>, <rgordon(a)washco-md.net> Subject: Statewide Bicycle Connectivity Plan - Public Meeting Announcement Please find attached the Public Meeting Announcement for the WVDOH’s Statewide Bicycle Connectivity Plan. Public Meetings will be held at the following locations: Wheeling, WV Morgantown, WV Ranson, WV Elkins, WV Lewisburg, WV Parkersburg, WV Charleston, WV Huntington, WV We would greatly appreciate it if you could forward this announcement on to individuals in your bicycle community. We look forward to seeing you. Thanks Alanna J. Slack, PE West Virginia Department of Transportation - Division of Highways Program Planning and Administration Division 624 Depot Street Parkersburg, WV 26101-5127 (304)420-4629 (Parkersburg - District 3) Direct Line (304)420-4595 (Parkersburg - District 3) Main Line (304)558-9245 (Charleston - Building 5) (304)420-4716 (fax) Alanna.J.Slack(a)wv.gov _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)cheat.org http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Fwd: Bike Month Proclamation
by Frank Gmeindl 05 Apr '12

05 Apr '12

Begin forwarded message: > From: Linda Little <llittle(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Date: April 5, 2012 10:39:12 AM EDT > To: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > Cc: "Sypolt, Bethany" <bsypolt(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Jim Manilla <jimmanilla(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Re: Bike Month Proclamation > > Frank, we will get this ready for the first meeting in May. Thank you. > > Linda Little > City Clerk > City of Morgantown > 389 Spruce St. > Morgantown WV. 26505 > 304-284-7434 > cityclerk(a)morgantown.com > *please note beginning in March 2012 my new e-mail will be llittle(a)cityofmorgantown.org > > From: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > To: llittle(a)cityofmorgantown.org > Cc: citycouncilward2(a)cityofmorgantown.org, "Bicycle Board" <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> > Sent: Thursday, April 5, 2012 10:36:16 AM > Subject: Bike Month Proclamation > > Hi Linda, > > Attached, please find a draft proclamation that the Bicycle Board would like the Mayor to proclaim no later than May 1. The proclamation is of May as Morgantown Bike Month. > > In each of the last 3 years, the Mayor has proclaimed May as Bike Month in Morgantown. This year, it is even more appropriate than in past years because Morgantown has made such great strides in becoming a bicycle friendly community and has some substantive plans for continuing to move vigorously forward. > > As in the past years, we would appreciate your putting the attached into the appropriate format for a proclamation. > > We are copying Mayor Manilla on this message to ask his concurrence on the proclamation and his commitment to present it at the earliest convenient City Council 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 > > > >

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Bike Month Proclamation
by Frank Gmeindl 05 Apr '12

05 Apr '12

Hi Linda, Attached, please find a draft proclamation that the Bicycle Board would like the Mayor to proclaim no later than May 1. The proclamation is of May as Morgantown Bike Month. In each of the last 3 years, the Mayor has proclaimed May as Bike Month in Morgantown. This year, it is even more appropriate than in past years because Morgantown has made such great strides in becoming a bicycle friendly community and has some substantive plans for continuing to move vigorously forward. As in the past years, we would appreciate your putting the attached into the appropriate format for a proclamation. We are copying Mayor Manilla on this message to ask his concurrence on the proclamation and his commitment to present it at the earliest convenient City Council 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

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