Bikeboard May 2012

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Fwd: Fwd: Re: New location opening date?
by Derek Springston 07 Mar '13

07 Mar '13

All BB Members, *Can someone please take the lead on organizing the Black Bear photo for the Sarris contest?* I just need to move that off of my plate at least until after Wednesday. I would still be be open to actually taking the photo or bringing some props perhaps on Thursday or Friday, but I just don't have time until then. Jason from Black Bear requested that we *contact Mr. Sellaro* who owns/leases the property by asking: 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. Also, Damien Davis asked yesterday: Are you taking the lead on getting the photo taken at Black Bear? If so, will you *contact Aaron Stout* (412-287-1512). He is going to be managing the new location and is willing to help. He is working till 4:30, 5:00pm. Please call him after this time. Please let me know if you're acting on this to help us out! Thanks, ~Derek ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: <blackbearburrito(a)comcast.net> Date: Fri, May 18, 2012 at 10:27 AM Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Re: New location opening date? To: Derek Springston <dspringston(a)gmail.com> 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* -- *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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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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