Bikeboard July 2013

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Bike Board meeting, Aug 1, Agenda
by Gunnar Shogren 01 Aug '13

01 Aug '13

This is what I have received so far. If you have any corrections or additions, speak now or forever (or at least until Thursday) hold your peace. :) ***************************** August Bike Board Meeting August 1, 2013 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. 210. Andrew will ask Colin to send a report from the singletrack project if he cannot make the May meeting. 212. Damien will forward the map of BFC sign placements to the BB. 216. Chip, Frank, Gunnar will reconvene parking committee to place one remaining bike loop. 217. Damien will send Traci the electronic copy of the bike card and Frank will find out how many he has left. 218. Traci will find out exactly what WVU is doing for Bike to Work Day and will let BB know how it can help. Event was canceled for this year. Sorry I didn't get word out sooner. -Traci 219. Damien will contact Nancy Ganz to ask to see sign specs for the Suncrest neighborhood signs so that both the BB and DOH can review them. 220. Frank will send BB a list of what BB positions currently need to be filled Agenda- * Schmooze Time * Last minute agenda items * Approve last month's minutes * Action Items * Ripe Bananas * Report from Kid's Day, Emily * Allstate monies & what we could use them for, Frank * Report from Projects Updates from Project leaders * Bike Board openings. 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 18. Build Stakeholder involvement Emily, Jonathan, Frank, Traci 19. Moving the Bicycle Plan forward Frank (reluctantly), Emily (but sure...) ***************************

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Re: [Bikeboard] Thank you and Reminder
by Frank Gmeindl 30 Jul '13

30 Jul '13

Bill, Please find the Bicycle Board's submission. Attached is an Excel workbook. It contains 2 worksheets. The first worksheet contains the Bicycle Board's scores for LRTP Tier 1 project feasibility, mobility, preference and priority. The second worksheet contains the Bicycle Board's scores for the 36 intersections listed in LRTP Project 38 - Intersection Capacity and Safety Improvement Program. The second spreadsheet also includes 3 additional columns: Danger Rating; Signalized?; and Comments to help understand the Bicycle Board's scores as well as to provide intersection improvement recommendations. 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 Jul 29, 2013, at 10:54 AM, Bill Austin wrote: > Thanks to those of you who have completed and submitted the prioritization worksheets we requested that you fill out. This is a reminder to those of you who have not submitted the completed forms please get the completed forms to us by July 31st. > > We appreciate your assistance in this matter please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or if we may be of any assistance. > > Thanks, > > Bill Austin, AICP > Executive Director > Morgantown Monongalia MPO > 82 Hart Field Road Ste. 105 > Morgantown, WVA 26505 > 304-291-9571 > 304-692-7225 Mobile > > > "Change does not change tradition. It strengthens it. Change is a challenge and an opportunity, not a threat." > - Prince Phillip of Englan > > > "Wherever we are, it is but a stage on the way to somewhere else, and whatever we do, however well we do it, it is only a preparation to do something else that shall be different." > - Robert Louis Stevenson > > “Sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together.” -Marilyn Monroe > >

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Bike Board Meeting August 1
by Gunnar Shogren 30 Jul '13

30 Jul '13

All right folks, We need to have a meeting. Please do plan on attending. Email me if you have things that need to be added to the agenda. Traci will be sending out the June Action Items post-haste. Hope everyone is not letting the spat of wet weather slow you down, nor the heat, and then now the chill... :) Ain't life grand? Get out there and then get back to me. Thanks.

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Fwd: Bike Board Action Items from May 3rd meeting
by Traci Knabenshue 27 Jul '13

27 Jul '13

Here you go!

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I-79 Interchange article
by Traci Knabenshue 26 Jul '13

26 Jul '13

Hi All, Mentions accommodating bicycles. Just wanted to share. http://www.wvusports.com/page.cfm?story=23677 Thanks, Traci

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Invitation to the Steering Committee of the MPO Regional Bike Plan
by Jing Zhang 25 Jul '13

25 Jul '13

Bicycle Board Members, The Morgantown Monongalia MPO is working on the Regional Bike Plan (Plan) as recommended in the recently adopted 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP). Morgantown Bike Board members are cordially invited to participate in the steering committee for the Plan. The purpose of this committee is to * Provide guidance and direction for the Plan * Identify the interests of bicyclists in the area * Cultivate visions, goals, and criteria for the Plan * Review reports prepared by MPO staff * Monitor the planning procedure and public outreach process As an integrated part of the LRTP, this Plan promotes a logical and interconnected bikeway system for the greater Morgantown metropolitan area, with shared values and visions originated from the LRTP. The Bike Plan will be building on the work the Bike Board has already done and is recommended for funding with forecasted available state and federal funds in next two decades. MPO technical Advisory Committee and Citizen Advisory Committee are to function as advisory committees to the steering committee, providing technical support and citizen feedback. To extend the scope of the steering committee, MPO is seeking representatives from neighborhoods beyond the Morgantown city limits. Your recommendation will be gratefully received. Please indicate your willingness to serve on this committee by replying this email or call me at 304-413-0297. Thank you in advance for considering working with us on this important and exciting effort. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Jing Zhang Transportation Planner Morgantown Monongalia MPO 82 Hart Field Road Ste.105 Morgantown, WV 26505 (304) 413-0297 tranplan(a)labyrinth.net

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Fwd: Prioritizing Projects in the MPO Long Range Transportation Plan
by Frank Gmeindl 24 Jul '13

24 Jul '13

Bicycle Board, I'm forwarding this and another message to you. The MPO needs Long Range Transportation Plan projects prioritized by July 31. I'm supposed to be representing the Bicycle Board on this effort. I'll give it my best shot and run the results by you before I send them to the MPO. I could use some help. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: "Bill Austin" <baustin(a)labyrinth.net> > Date: July 10, 2013 5:15:09 PM EDT > To: "Clement Solomon" <csolomon(a)wvu.edu>, "'Terry Hough'" <though(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, <cfletcher(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "'Williams, Donald L'" <Donald.L.Williams(a)wv.gov>, <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, <director(a)moncpc.org>, "'David Bruffy'" <Bruffy(a)busride.org>, "'Shoukry, Fouad N'" <Fouad.N.Shoukry(a)wv.gov>, "'Keller, Perry J'" <Perry.J.Keller(a)wv.gov>, <ischuetz(a)access.k12.wv.us>, "Tim Ball" <tball(a)mub.org>, "'Radabaugh, Bryan L'" <Bryan.L.Radabaugh(a)wv.gov>, <jegdeg(a)comcast.net>, <rwsnyder301(a)comcast.net>, <butch442(a)comcast.net>, <Roy.Nutter(a)mail.wvu.edu>, <cabildso(a)yahoo.com>, <sawdustinc(a)comcast.net>, <MariaSmith(a)busride.org>, "'John E. Sneckenberger'" <jsnecken(a)yahoo.com>, <edyoucater58(a)yahoo.com>, "'Slack, Alanna J'" <Alanna.J.Slack(a)wv.gov>, <cabildso(a)yahoo.com>, "'Frank Gmeindl'" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > Cc: <Kevin.Burgess(a)dot.gov>, "'Warner, Richard L'" <Richard.L.Warner(a)wv.gov> > Subject: Prioritizing Projects in the MPO Long Range Transportation Plan > > Transportation Technical Advisory Committee Members and Citizens Advisory Committee Members, > > As discussed at the last Committee meetings we will be prioritizing the projects included in the MPO’s LRTP. The process we will be using to prioritize the projects is similar to the process initially used by Burgess and Niple to identify the Tier for the projects. We have prepared information on the Tier One Projects in the LRTP which may assist you in prioritizing these projects. The original information sheet shared with the Committees has been expanded to provide you with more information to consider in this process. We ask that you use the form provided in the enclosed packet to prioritize the Tier One Projects. > > As you may also recall we will also be prioritizing the specific intersections and corridors identified in the LRTP’s Project 38. We will provide these priorities to the Division of Highways for their consideration as well. Due to the size of these files I will be forwarding the informational packet for the Project 38 projects by separate email. > > Please return your ratings sheets by July 31, so we may summarize the results prior to the next Committee meetings. > > Thank you for your consideration in this matter. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or if we may be of any assistance. > > Bill Austin, AICP > Executive Director > Morgantown Monongalia MPO > 82 Hart Field Road Ste. 105 > Morgantown, WVA 26505 > 304-291-9571 > 304-692-7225 Mobile > > > "Change does not change tradition. It strengthens it. Change is a challenge and an opportunity, not a threat." > - Prince Phillip of Englan > > > "Wherever we are, it is but a stage on the way to somewhere else, and whatever we do, however well we do it, it is only a preparation to do something else that shall be different." > - Robert Louis Stevenson > > “Sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together.” -Marilyn Monroe > >

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Fwd: Save Transportation Alternatives - Contact your Senators!
by Frank Gmeindl 24 Jul '13

24 Jul '13

Begin forwarded message: > From: "Bill Austin" <baustin(a)labyrinth.net> > Date: July 24, 2013 11:04:23 AM EDT > To: "'Christiaan Abildso'" <cabildso(a)yahoo.com>, "'Frank Gmeindl'" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > Subject: FW: Save Transportation Alternatives - Contact your Senators! > > > > From: deb(a)saferoutespartnership.org [mailto:deb_saferoutespartnership.org@mail.vresp.com] > Sent: Wednesday, July 24, 2013 10:41 AM > To: baustin(a)labyrinth.net > Subject: Save Transportation Alternatives - Contact your Senators! > > > > > > > > > Dear Safe Routes to School supporter, > > We need your help! Please contact your Senators today so we can maintain the Transportation Alternatives program and the local control provisions that help build bikeable and walkable cities and towns. > > Just last year Congress passed a new transportation bill, MAP-21, that dismantled dedicated funding for biking and walking by combining Transportation Enhancements, Safe Routes to School and Recreational Trails into one program and cutting the funding by 30%. The saving grace was that the bill included a local control provision to ensure that Mayors and communities could access to these dollars to support local transportation priorities. > > Now Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky wants to wipe out what’s left. > > Senator Paul has introduced an amendment to the Transportation Appropriations bill to prohibit ANY MONEY from being used for Transportation Alternatives, and to redirect that money towards bridge repair. > > While we agree that repairing our bridges are important, both for safety and economic development reasons, so are our local economies and the safety of our children. Dedicating the small amount of Transportation Alternatives funding to bridge repair couldn't fix our country's bridges in 50 years. And, taking that small amount of funding away would dangerously undermine efforts in our cities, towns and counties to provide safe and efficient transportation options for everyone, including our children. With rates of bicycling and walking fatalities on the rise, that is a trade we can’t afford to make. > > Please contact your Senators and ask them to save Transportation Alternatives by voting NO on amendment 1742. > > Thank you so much for your help! > > Deb Hubsmith > Safe Routes to School National Partnership > > > > Click to view this email in a browser > > If you no longer wish to receive any email from us, please reply to this message with "Unsubscribe" in the subject line or simply click on the following link: Unsubscribe > > Click here to forward this email to a friend > > Safe Routes to School National Partnership > PO Box 2359 > Boulder, Colorado 80302 > US > Read the VerticalResponse marketing policy. > > >

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Fwd: August Traffic Commission Meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 23 Jul '13

23 Jul '13

Any items for the Traffic Commission agenda? Items I would like to see: 1. Status of the Mon Blvd. bicycle climbing lane that has been in the TC approved June 2009. 2. Report on what has been done to apprehend the pickup truck driver that ran a stop sign on May 22 and struck a cyclist crossing the rail trail at Carnegie St.. 3. Traffic Commission plans to rejuvenate itself now that a new City Council is in office. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Date: July 22, 2013 11:19:16 AM EDT > To: david.mckain(a)gmail.com, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, lisa k mardis <lisa.k.mardis(a)gmail.com>, normawyant(a)comcast.net, Susan Sullivan <ssullivan(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Julie.Thalman(a)mail.wvu.edu, Bethany Sypolt <bsypolt(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Linda Little <llittle(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, William Wyant <wwyant(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, mmccabe(a)cityofmorgantown.org, wes(a)wnugent.com, Jeff Mikorski <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, j4im3s(a)gmail.com, christophergluck(a)gmail.com, psteel(a)access.k12.wv.us, Barbara Shellito <bshellito(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Christiaan Abildso <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Roy Nutter <rnutter(a)wvu.edu>, Terry Hough <though(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Glen Kelly <gkelly(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Subject: August Traffic Commission Meeting > Reply-To: ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org > > All, > > Please submit any items you would like to discuss at the August Traffic Commission by the end of the week so that I have time to prepare the agenda. Agendas will be emailed out on August 2. If you have any questions please feel free to give me a call. Thanks. > > 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 > >

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Fwd: 2013 Transportation Planning Conference
by Frank Gmeindl 19 Jul '13

19 Jul '13

Statewide, Sept. 17-19 in Wierton. Next to last topic on the 3 day agenda: Great Allegheny Passage. After dinner bike ride on the Harmon Creek, Panhandle Trail. Can't tell if any other topics are relevant to cycling; maybe "Combining Grant Projects with Existing Road Projects" breakout session. 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<'hhaas(a)asismail.net'>, "Christine.jones(a)stvinc.com" <'Christine.jones(a)stvinc.com'>, "masoodakhtar(a)wvregion3.org" <'masoodakhtar(a)wvregion3.org'> > Cc: "Murray, Bill R" <Bill.R.Murray(a)wv.gov> > Subject: FW: 2013 Transportation Planning Conference > > > > On behalf of the BHJ MMPO, WVDOH Planning Division, and FHWA, we would like to invite you to the 2013 Transportation Planning Conference. > > Please go to the following link to register and make your hotel reservation. You will need to do both. The main hotel is holding only 60 rooms but there are 2 overflow hotels within walking distance listed as well. > > When filling out registration form, please mark all meals you will be attending. > > There is a $20 registration fee for everyone this year. You may pay by cash or check on day of check in at the registration table or mail it in. > > Please note that the hotels are only holding the rooms until August 8, at which time they will be released to the public as well. > > Also attached is a draft agenda. Hope to see everyone there. > > http://www.transportation.wv.gov/conferences/2013PlanningConf/ > > Lorna Harris > WV Division of Highways > Program Planning and Administration Division > 304-558-9621 > >

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Kid's Day Saturday, 7/20 10-2pm
by Emily Vasile 18 Jul '13

18 Jul '13

Hi All, *Kid's Day is this Saturday from 10-2pm on High Street.* We'll be in the BB&T parking lot (496 High Street) along with the FBI, Police Department, EMS, and Red Cross (Safety Area). The Bike Board and Positive Spin will host an array of fun, pedal-inspiring activities including: - Mobile Repair Shop - Demonstration Bikes from Positive Spin - Helmet Fitting and Tire Pumping - Promo materials from Positive Spin Thanks in advance to Jonathan, Marilyn, Will, Bill, and Jen P. for offering up their time and expertise to help out on Saturday! http://www.downtownmorgantown.com/events/kidsday/ Spread the word and come on out an say hi! The more the merrier. Emily PS- do we have any promo materials about the Bike Board that we can put out on display? If so, let me know.

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Funding workshop
by Frank Gmeindl 17 Jul '13

17 Jul '13

Bicycle Board Members, This is probably our best opportunity to get funding. Who will go to this workshop in Charleston, Sept. 26? I have registered. Our education grant came through these channels. I'm sure people from at least Charleston, Parkersburg and Lewisburg will attend. Besides now being our competitors within the State, they could also become our collaborators if we're there. We could car pool or ride down together. The last week of Sept. is usually one of the best cycling weeks of the year, IMHO. 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 > Dear Colleague: July 8, 2013 > > > > WV Connecting Communities (WVCC) and the Regional Intergovernmental Council (RIC) are pleased to invite you to a workshop on what the new Federal Highway Transportation Enhancement Program (MAP-21) means to West Virginia and how to successfully utilize the different funding sources for cycling and walking projects. The workshop is FREE and there is a continental breakfast and lunch provided. > > Advocacy Advance is a partnership between the League of American Bicyclists and Alliance for Biking & Walking. AA offers MAP-21 Action 2020 all over the country and will be in Charleston, West Virginia on September 26, 2013. These workshops bring together advocates, agency staff, and elected officials and are designed to ensure that participants have the knowledge, skills and resources to access un- or under-utilized federal funding sources at the state, regional and local level to build bicycling and walking infrastructure and programs. > > With a focus on the new transportation bill, participants will learn how to maximize funding in the new Transportation Alternatives program and utilize all MAP-21 funding programs for bike/ped at the state and local levels. > > > > MAP-21 Action 2020 Workshop attendees will: > · Learn how to maximize funding in the new Transportation Alternatives program > > · Learn how to utilize all MAP-21 funding programs for bike/ped at the state and local level > > · Learn the key characteristics, requirements, and opportunities of these programs > > · Discuss favorable factors for bicycling and walking investments > > · Understand the important role of advocates, agency staff, and elected officials in securing this funding > > · Share knowledge and experiences in the local context, working together to develop a list of local priorities and strategies for funding bicycle and pedestrian projects and programs > > > The workshop also serves as a great way to meet and socialize with other advocates, agency staff, elected officials, and bike/ped professionals. This provides a priceless opportunity to develop relationships and learn from the successes and avoid the mistakes of other leaders. > > Please register directly with AA by going to their website, http://www.advocacyadvance.org/trainings. > > The training will take place at the Holiday Inn & Suites in South Charleston. We are still working on the exact start and end time but this is an all-day training so please plan accordingly. > > We look forward to seeing you on Thursday, September 26th. We would appreciate it if you would distribute this invitation to your networks. The more attendees the better!! > > Sincerely, > > Kasey Russell > WV Connecting Communities – http://wvwww.connectingcommunities.com > 304.542.1994 or Russell.kasey(a)gmail.com

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Re: [Bikeboard] Reminder about Project Prioritization and Link to new MPO Online Traffic Count Map
by Frank Gmeindl 16 Jul '13

16 Jul '13

Hi Bill, Could you please send me operational definitions of Feasibility, Mobility and Preference? I understand Mobility to mean the ease with which any individual can move around given the prevailing physical and social circumstances. Being a representative of bicyclists, I would rate the Mobility of each project according to its effect on the ease it presents to cyclists needing to get to where they're going on their bicycles. I understand Preference to mean how much I personally think each project is worth. Again, representing cyclists, I would prefer those projects that will encourage cycling and make cycling safer. If the intended definitions are different from these, I need to know. Also, if it's readily available, could you please send me the priority evaluation matrices (project rating sheets) in Excel format? I find PDF format good for reading but not so good for working with. Also, I asked Jing to run the FHWA model by changing NOBL (No Bike Lane) from 1 to O. If he can't do that, I wonder if he could send me his model and data file and I'll make the changes and run it. In general, I think the models do not sufficiently recognize the risk to cyclists at unsignalized intersections with high cross traffic volume. The bicycle safety scores in the LRTP Project 38 Priority Evaluation report indicate that. If I could re-run the models, the results would probably give me the priorities that I would assign to the Project 38 intersections. To understand the models, please go to http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/research/safety/pedbike/06130/06130.pdf For example, the model for cyclists going straight through an intersection (Bike ISI = 1.13 + 0.019MAINADT + 0.815MAINHISPD + 0.650TURNVEH + 0.470(RTLANES*BL) + 0.023(CROSSADT*NOBL) + 0.428(SIGNAL*NOBL) + 0.200PARKING) says that if there's a bike lane (NOBL=0), the traffic volume on the cross road (CROSSADT*NOBL) and the presence of a traffic signal (SIGNAL*NOBL) at the intersection is irrelevant to the cyclist's safety. I don't think so. I recognize that I'm the small fry in this ocean. I'll give it my best shot if you don't want to do any of the above but I need to know that. Frank "Change is a challenge and an opportunity, not a threat." On Jul 15, 2013, at 4:21 PM, Bill Austin wrote: > We will be providing you with PDF’s of this information as part of the next Committee meeting agenda packet. Please feel free to let us know how we may improve the presentation of this material.

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Fwd: Prioritizing Projects in Project 38 of the MPO Long Range Transportation Plan
by Frank Gmeindl 10 Jul '13

10 Jul '13

Here's the second message. Begin forwarded message: > From: "Bill Austin" <baustin(a)labyrinth.net> > Date: July 10, 2013 5:18:28 PM EDT > To: "Clement Solomon" <csolomon(a)wvu.edu>, "'Terry Hough'" <though(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, <cfletcher(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "'Williams, Donald L'" <Donald.L.Williams(a)wv.gov>, <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, <director(a)moncpc.org>, "'David Bruffy'" <Bruffy(a)busride.org>, "'Shoukry, Fouad N'" <Fouad.N.Shoukry(a)wv.gov>, "'Keller, Perry J'" <Perry.J.Keller(a)wv.gov>, <ischuetz(a)access.k12.wv.us>, "Tim Ball" <tball(a)mub.org>, "'Radabaugh, Bryan L'" <Bryan.L.Radabaugh(a)wv.gov>, <jegdeg(a)comcast.net>, <rwsnyder301(a)comcast.net>, <butch442(a)comcast.net>, <Roy.Nutter(a)mail.wvu.edu>, <cabildso(a)yahoo.com>, <sawdustinc(a)comcast.net>, <MariaSmith(a)busride.org>, "'John E. Sneckenberger'" <jsnecken(a)yahoo.com>, <edyoucater58(a)yahoo.com>, "'Slack, Alanna J'" <Alanna.J.Slack(a)wv.gov>, <cabildso(a)yahoo.com>, "'Frank Gmeindl'" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > Cc: <Kevin.Burgess(a)dot.gov>, "'Warner, Richard L'" <Richard.L.Warner(a)wv.gov>, "'Jing Zhang '" <tranplan(a)labyrinth.net> > Subject: Prioritizing Projects in Project 38 of the MPO Long Range Transportation Plan > > Committee Members, > > Please find attached the information on the projects included in Project 38 of the LRTP mentioned in my previous email. > > Please return the project rating sheet to us by July 31 so we may summarize them for the MPO’s Committee meetings. > > Thanks, > > > Bill Austin, AICP > Executive Director > Morgantown Monongalia MPO > 82 Hart Field Road Ste. 105 > Morgantown, WVA 26505 > 304-291-9571 > 304-692-7225 Mobile > > > "Change does not change tradition. It strengthens it. Change is a challenge and an opportunity, not a threat." > - Prince Phillip of Englan > > > "Wherever we are, it is but a stage on the way to somewhere else, and whatever we do, however well we do it, it is only a preparation to do something else that shall be different." > - Robert Louis Stevenson > > “Sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together.” -Marilyn Monroe > > >

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Bicycle Board Meeting for July 4th
by Gunnar Shogren 03 Jul '13

03 Jul '13

Has been cancelled. I will be sending out the Action Items from the last full meeting and hopefully we can try to check off a few of them between now and August 1st, our next planned meeting. Other than that, I hope everyone is able to get outside and spend time with family and friends. And be safe.

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