Bikeboard May 2013

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Small group riding for Bike to Work day tomorrow (Friday)
by Christiaan Abildso 18 May '13

18 May '13

All - For those interested, 3-4 of us that live in South Park and work at Health Sciences are gathering at 8:15 at Hazel Ruby McQuain Amphitheater for a ride over to Health Sciences. Weather looks excellent, about 60 at 8AM. Feel free to join, but please email me so we know to look out for you. Ride on! Christiaan

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SRTS Webinar today 2pm
by Frank Gmeindl 16 May '13

16 May '13

Maximizing District-Wide Impact of Safe Routes to School: Educating Principals and School Boards REGISTER HERE: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2217853838068397056

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Re: [Bikeboard] Sharrows- Bike Arlington
by Frank Gmeindl 13 May '13

13 May '13

Interesting indeed. In October 2007, the Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board presented a sharrow plan for Morgantown. We proposed to install sharrows and R4-11 Bicycles May Use Full Lane signs throughout the prevailing bicycling network in Morgantown. The City Manager budgeted and City Council approved $35K for their installation. The WVDOH approved, then in October 2008, disapproved when they discovered that sharrows and R4-11 signs are not in the 2003 MUTCD which I believe they are still using. The 2009 MUTCD includes them. That's one reason we included adoption of the 2009 MUTCD in "WV Connecting Communities Legislative Agenda: Proposed Bicycle Legislation Changes". Did we do anything with that in the 2013 legislature? Frank D. Gmeindl LCI #1703 491 Wilson Avenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles On May 13, 2013, at 3:20 PM, Ella Belling wrote: > Hello cyclists, > Thought this link was interesting enough to share… Ella > > Sharrows > Sharrows were federally approved and adopted after research by the U.S. Department of Transportation revealed that sharrows significantly increase the passing space between motor vehicles and bicyclists and reduce improper bicycle behavior, such as riding on the sidewalk or riding the wrong way on a street. Sharrows are expected to be officially adopted in Virginia by the end of 2010. Arlington however is following the lead of neighboring Washington, D.C. and Alexandria, and other bike-friendly cities such as Portland, Seattle, San Francisco and New York. The County is placing sharrows in locations that are popular with bicyclists and where streets form part of the bicycle network promoted on the County’s official bike map. > > http://www.bikearlington.com/pages/biking-in-arlington/sharrows/ > > > > > Ella Belling > Executive Director > Mon River Trails Conservancy > P.O. Box 282 > Morgantown, WV 26507 > www.montrails.org > 304-692-6782 > > >

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Fwd: Bike to Work Week, May 13-17 (Infographic)
by Frank Gmeindl 12 May '13

12 May '13

Stephanie created an excellent infographic that you might want to post somewhere. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: Stephanie Averkamp <stephanie.averkamp(a)gmail.com> > Date: May 12, 2013 9:32:24 PM EDT > To: frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net > Subject: Bike to Work Week, May 13-17 (Infographic) > > I'm a huge advocate of Bike to Work Week, and participate each year. I created an infographic documenting the health (and other) benefits of biking to work. > > Please support Bike to Work Week by embedding the following infographic on your website and sharing the benefits with your readers: > http://www.fitnessforweightloss.com/bike-to-work-week-infographic/ > > I am passionate about helping people get active and healthy. By promoting the health benefits of biking to work, perhaps we can convince a few more people to become bike commuters. > > Thank you, > Stephanie

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City Manager goals
by Frank Gmeindl 10 May '13

10 May '13

Attached are Jeff Mikorski's goals for his first 6 months as City Manager. He has certainly been supportive of the BB. I expect the new City Council should be supportive as well. However, we don't seem to be on their radar screens. Certainly by July when the new Council takes office, we should have a plan for getting Jeff and them behind us. I can imagine that crafting such a plan could also rejuvenate the BB. BTW, did anybody watch yesterday's webinar: "The Bottom Line: How bicycle and pedestrian projects offer economic benefits to communities"? I kept getting a Citrix error when I tried to log in and missed it. Presenting to Jeff and City Council how bicycling could benefit our local economy could include a strategy for achieving Jeff's goal 4, Encourage Economic Development. Also, I've seen claims that cities with substantial bicycling and walking are safer than motor centric cities. Gathering those studies and presenting them to Jeff and Council could them a strategy for achieving Jeff's goal 5 and maybe even shift his and Council's safety paradigm. Thoughts? Frank

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Fwd: Fwd: Bike Month Proclamation
by Frank Gmeindl 08 May '13

08 May '13

Marilyn, Thanks for your insights. Thanks also to Derek. Unless other BB members want me to press on with the Bike Month proclamation, I'm going to drop it. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: Marilyn Newcome <mjcycling(a)msn.com> > Date: May 7, 2013 9:08:43 PM EDT > To: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Bike Month Proclamation > > Frank, > > Doesn't seem worth the effort after the fact. The city seems like they are very busy. Hopefully we can get the Walgreens business award presented on time. > > Marilyn > > Sent from my Kindle Fire > > > > From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > Sent: Tue May 07 12:49:04 EDT 2013 > To: "bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Board" <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com> > Cc: Bethany Sypolt <bsypolt(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Subject: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Bike Month Proclamation > > FYI, do you think it's worth proclaiming Bike Month after Bike to School Day (tomorrow, May 8), Bike to Work Week (May 14-17), Bike to Work Day (May 17)? > > > Begin forwarded message: > >> From: Bethany Sypolt <bsypolt(a)cityofmorgantown.org> >> Date: May 7, 2013 11:24:21 AM EDT >> To: fgmeindl(a)gmail.com >> Cc: Linda Little <llittle(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Manilla, Jim" <jimmanilla(a)gmail.com> >> Subject: Re: Bike Month Proclamation >> >> Frank, >> >> City Council has 8 additional proclamations for tonight that have been completed more than a month ago; and the Mayor has made the determination to hold the bike month proc. until the May 21st meeting. Thanks for your understanding- as this was the last one submitted for this meeting and we are still completing paperwork from the election, the Clerk's Office would also benefit from the added time to type and format the requested proc. We are still inundated with work, and again, we thank you for understanding the need to push this back one meeting. >> >> Bethany D. Sypolt | Deputy City Clerk | City of Morgantown >> 389 Spruce Street, Room 10 | Morgantown, West Virginia 26505 >> direct 304.284.7439 | fax 304.284.7525 | www.morgantownwv.gov >> >> >> >> From: "Linda Little" <llittle(a)cityofmorgantown.org> >> To: "Bethany Sypolt" <bsypolt(a)cityofmorgantown.org> >> Sent: Monday, April 22, 2013 11:19:31 AM >> Subject: Fwd: Bike Month Proclamation >> >> Bethany another Proc:) >> >> Linda Little, CMC >> City Clerk >> City of Morgantown >> 389 Spruce St. >> Morgantown WV. 26505 >> 304-284-7434 >> 304-284-7525(fax) >> llittle(a)cityofmorgantown.org >> >> >> From: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> >> To: "Jim Manilla" <jimmanilla(a)gmail.com> >> Cc: "Linda Little" <llittle(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Jeff Mikorski" <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Board" <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com> >> Sent: Monday, April 22, 2013 11:10:20 AM >> Subject: Bike Month Proclamation >> >> Mr. Mayor, >> >> Would you please proclaim May as Bike Month in Morgantown? Following is the suggested content for a proclamation. I have copied Linda Little since she usually creates the proclamation document. >> >> Proclamation >> Whereas, Bicycle Friendly Communities attract highly educated residents that create diversified robust local economies; >> Whereas, the City of Morgantown has been recognized by the League of American Bicyclists as a Bicycle Friendly Community; >> Whereas, the City of Morgantown has a vision that all residents can enjoy bicycling safely and fearlessly anytime, anyplace for any reason; >> Whereas, Morgantown has a goal that by 2020, 5% of all trips in and through Morgantown will be made by bicycle; >> Whereas, Morgantown is implementing a Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan to realize its vision and achieve its goal; >> Whereas, May is National Bike Month; >> Now, Therefore, I, Jim Manilla, Mayor of the City of Morgantown do hereby proclaim the month of May 2013 as Bike Month in the City of Morgantown and encourage all citizen's to support bicycling within our community and to enjoy this activity's many benefits. >> >> For the past 3 years, the Mayor has proclaimed May as Bike Month in Morgantown. I hope you will do so again this year and perhaps doing so could re-energize us to return our attention to implementing the Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan that City Council unanimously adopted last May. >> >> Frank D. Gmeindl >> LCI #1703 >> 491 Wilson Avenue >> Morgantown, WV 26501 >> 304-376-0446 >> Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >

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Webinar today at 2 pm
by Frank Gmeindl 07 May '13

07 May '13

5/07/2013— "The Bottom Line: How bicycle and pedestrian projects offer economic benefits to communities" Presented by Darren Flusche, policy director, League of American Bicyclists' Ginny Sullivan, director of travel initiative, Adventure Cycling Association; and Mark Wyatt, executive director, Iowa Bicycle Coalition To register: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/833639306

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Fwd: Bike Month Proclamation
by Frank Gmeindl 07 May '13

07 May '13

FYI, do you think it's worth proclaiming Bike Month after Bike to School Day (tomorrow, May 8), Bike to Work Week (May 14-17), Bike to Work Day (May 17)? Begin forwarded message: > From: Bethany Sypolt <bsypolt(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Date: May 7, 2013 11:24:21 AM EDT > To: fgmeindl(a)gmail.com > Cc: Linda Little <llittle(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Manilla, Jim" <jimmanilla(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Re: Bike Month Proclamation > > Frank, > > City Council has 8 additional proclamations for tonight that have been completed more than a month ago; and the Mayor has made the determination to hold the bike month proc. until the May 21st meeting. Thanks for your understanding- as this was the last one submitted for this meeting and we are still completing paperwork from the election, the Clerk's Office would also benefit from the added time to type and format the requested proc. We are still inundated with work, and again, we thank you for understanding the need to push this back one meeting. > > Bethany D. Sypolt | Deputy City Clerk | City of Morgantown > 389 Spruce Street, Room 10 | Morgantown, West Virginia 26505 > direct 304.284.7439 | fax 304.284.7525 | www.morgantownwv.gov > > > > From: "Linda Little" <llittle(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > To: "Bethany Sypolt" <bsypolt(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Sent: Monday, April 22, 2013 11:19:31 AM > Subject: Fwd: Bike Month Proclamation > > Bethany another Proc:) > > Linda Little, CMC > City Clerk > City of Morgantown > 389 Spruce St. > Morgantown WV. 26505 > 304-284-7434 > 304-284-7525(fax) > llittle(a)cityofmorgantown.org > > > From: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > To: "Jim Manilla" <jimmanilla(a)gmail.com> > Cc: "Linda Little" <llittle(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "Jeff Mikorski" <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Board" <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com> > Sent: Monday, April 22, 2013 11:10:20 AM > Subject: Bike Month Proclamation > > Mr. Mayor, > > Would you please proclaim May as Bike Month in Morgantown? Following is the suggested content for a proclamation. I have copied Linda Little since she usually creates the proclamation document. > > Proclamation > Whereas, Bicycle Friendly Communities attract highly educated residents that create diversified robust local economies; > Whereas, the City of Morgantown has been recognized by the League of American Bicyclists as a Bicycle Friendly Community; > Whereas, the City of Morgantown has a vision that all residents can enjoy bicycling safely and fearlessly anytime, anyplace for any reason; > Whereas, Morgantown has a goal that by 2020, 5% of all trips in and through Morgantown will be made by bicycle; > Whereas, Morgantown is implementing a Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan to realize its vision and achieve its goal; > Whereas, May is National Bike Month; > Now, Therefore, I, Jim Manilla, Mayor of the City of Morgantown do hereby proclaim the month of May 2013 as Bike Month in the City of Morgantown and encourage all citizen's to support bicycling within our community and to enjoy this activity's many benefits. > > For the past 3 years, the Mayor has proclaimed May as Bike Month in Morgantown. I hope you will do so again this year and perhaps doing so could re-energize us to return our attention to implementing the Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan that City Council unanimously adopted last May. > > Frank D. Gmeindl > LCI #1703 > 491 Wilson Avenue > Morgantown, WV 26501 > 304-376-0446 > Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles > > > > > > >

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May Bike Board Meeting Agenda
by Gunnar Shogren 03 May '13

03 May '13

Good day all. Time for another information-filled evening! One important matter- Who is bringing the treats? ! Attached and following is the agenda for the meeting. ***************************** May Bike Board Meeting May 3, 2012 6:30pm - Morgantown Public Safety Building Open Action Items 197. Reconvene former BB workgroup to look at previous bike map to help Jing in his mapping project. 201. Damien Will discuss with DOH the possibility of adding two "Welcome to Suncrest" signs on the same poles as the BFC signs. * 205. Chip and Gunnar will reconvene parking committee to find the best place for two bike loops at the new farmer's market pavilion. * 209. Frank will ask the Spring Spectacular planning committee if they're okay with a state senator attending the event for a photo op. 210. Andrew will ask Colin to send a report from the singletrack project if he cannot make the May meeting. * 211. Frank will send the MAP 21 Webinar information to the entire BB. 212. Damien will forward the map of BFC sign placements to the BB. 213. Frank will follow up with Jim Manila to see if he can schedule his department heads to discuss the bike plan. 214. Traci will contact Than Saffle to find out if we can design a pocket commuter map for Bike to Work Day. 215. Frank will tell Chris Fletcher that the BB is planning recognition for the bike parking at the new Walgreens and that we hope to have it ready when the store opens. Agenda- * Schmooze Time * Last minute agenda items * Approve last month's minutes * Action Items * Ripe Bananas * Report from Projects Updates from Project leaders * Discuss the criteria and program guidelines for Bicycle Friendly Business; lead by Emily * Bike Board openings; Chet, Alice, etc. Nominate and vote for a new chair * Review meeting * Adjourn Ongoing Projects- 1. Bike racks at schools Jonathan, Alice, Marilyn 2. Bicycle safety programs at schools, teaching safety and Safe Routes to School Andrew, Frank 3. Create singletrack trails in city Colin, Andrew, Alice, Mark Wise, Ella Belling 4. Complete parking inventory, identify parking gaps Derek, Chet, Jing, Damien 5. Update SLM and STR sign locations Derek, Chet, Jing, Damien, Emily 6. Identify signs, markings, facilities on BikeMorgantown.com Derek, Chet, Jing, Damien, Traci 7. Other GIS ideas Derek, Chet, Jing, Damien 8. Show WVU bike racks on WVU google map of campus Traci 9. Represent BB on Connecting Communities Frank, Jonathan, Butch, Bill (liason) 10. Morgantown Bicycling & Transit Map Jing, Colin, Butch 11. White paper to recommend bike friendly elements in Evansdale & Hospital redevelopment Traci, Jonathan, Chip 12. Get all major employers rated Bicycle Friendly Businesses Chip, Jonathan, Emily 14. Implement Complete Streets action in Bicycle Plan Damien, Frank 15. Write grants (HSIP, etc.) Jeff Mikorski, Butch, Traci 17. Identify locations for installment of Bike Friendly Community Signs Damien, Traci 18. Build Stakeholder involvement Emily, Jonathan, Frank, Traci 19. Moving the Bicycle Plan forward Frank (reluctantly), Emily (but sure...) ********************

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absence last meeting and bike purchasing
by Jing Zhang 03 May '13

03 May '13

Hi, everyone, Sorry I was not able to come to the meeting last night. My driver’s license was expired and I have depended on my pregnant wife for transportation. Yesterday, she was too tired to go out, and so I did not come. I am planning to shop for a bicycle this weekend, preferably a mountain bike. Does anyone has any suggestions or warnings? Thanks, Jing From: bikeboard-bounces(a)bikemorgantown.com [mailto:bikeboard-bounces@bikemorgantown.com] On Behalf Of Damien Davis Sent: Friday, May 03, 2013 8:19 AM To: Gunnar Shogren Cc: bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] May Bike Board Meeting Agenda As promised, the BFC sign map is attached. J. Damien Davis, PE, CFM Assistant City Engineer City of Morgantown Public Works Department - Engineering Division 389 Spruce Street Morgantown, WV 26505 Office: 304.284.7398 Fax: 304.284.7409 www.MorgantownWV.gov _____ From: "Gunnar Shogren" <gshogren(a)gmail.com> To: bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Sent: Thursday, May 2, 2013 9:46:18 PM Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] May Bike Board Meeting Agenda Thanks who came to the meeting tonight. Nice that it didn't take all evening and Traci's iPad didn't run out of juice. And thank you Marilyn for bring the yummy treats! On another note, I found out who those bike parts belonged to Damien. Gerald Audet, a fine local rider/racer. He had posted all over the MBC list and facebook about his missing parts. I took full advantage of his situation and forced him to beg and plead. It felt very good. :) He is also very grateful to you. (I didn't take *all* the credit...) Have a nice evening and a good weekend coming up everyone! On Thu, May 2, 2013 at 8:24 AM, Gunnar Shogren <gshogren(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Good day all. > Time for another information-filled evening! > > One important matter- Who is bringing the treats? ! > > Attached and following is the agenda for the meeting. > ***************************** > May Bike Board Meeting > May 3, 2012 > 6:30pm - > Morgantown Public Safety Building > > Open Action Items > 197. Reconvene former BB workgroup to look at previous bike map to > help Jing in his mapping project. > 201. Damien Will discuss with DOH the possibility of adding two > "Welcome to Suncrest" signs on the same poles as the BFC signs. > * 205. Chip and Gunnar will reconvene parking committee to find the > best place for two bike loops at the new farmer's market pavilion. > * 209. Frank will ask the Spring Spectacular planning committee if > they're okay with a state senator attending the event for a photo op. > 210. Andrew will ask Colin to send a report from the singletrack > project if he cannot make the May meeting. > * 211. Frank will send the MAP 21 Webinar information to the entire BB. > 212. Damien will forward the map of BFC sign placements to the BB. > 213. Frank will follow up with Jim Manila to see if he can schedule > his department heads to discuss the bike plan. > 214. Traci will contact Than Saffle to find out if we can design a > pocket commuter map for Bike to Work Day. > 215. Frank will tell Chris Fletcher that the BB is planning > recognition for the bike parking at the new Walgreens and that we hope > to have it ready when the store opens. > > Agenda- > * Schmooze Time > * Last minute agenda items > * Approve last month's minutes > * Action Items > * Ripe Bananas > * Report from Projects > Updates from Project leaders > * Discuss the criteria and program guidelines for Bicycle Friendly > Business; lead by Emily > * Bike Board openings; Chet, Alice, etc. Nominate and vote for a new chair > * Review meeting > * Adjourn > > Ongoing Projects- > 1. Bike racks at schools > Jonathan, Alice, Marilyn > 2. Bicycle safety programs at schools, teaching safety and Safe > Routes to School > Andrew, Frank > 3. Create singletrack trails in city > Colin, Andrew, Alice, Mark Wise, Ella Belling > 4. Complete parking inventory, identify parking gaps > Derek, Chet, Jing, Damien > 5. Update SLM and STR sign locations > Derek, Chet, Jing, Damien, Emily > 6. Identify signs, markings, facilities on BikeMorgantown.com > Derek, Chet, Jing, Damien, Traci > 7. Other GIS ideas > Derek, Chet, Jing, Damien > 8. Show WVU bike racks on WVU google map of campus > Traci > 9. Represent BB on Connecting Communities > Frank, Jonathan, Butch, Bill (liason) > 10. Morgantown Bicycling & Transit Map > Jing, Colin, Butch > 11. White paper to recommend bike friendly elements in Evansdale & > Hospital redevelopment > Traci, Jonathan, Chip > 12. Get all major employers rated Bicycle Friendly Businesses > Chip, Jonathan, Emily > 14. Implement Complete Streets action in Bicycle Plan > Damien, Frank > 15. Write grants (HSIP, etc.) > Jeff Mikorski, Butch, Traci > 17. Identify locations for installment of Bike Friendly Community Signs > Damien, Traci > 18. Build Stakeholder involvement > Emily, Jonathan, Frank, Traci > 19. Moving the Bicycle Plan forward > Frank (reluctantly), Emily (but sure...) > ******************** _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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