Bikeboard September 2013

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Fwd: Traffic Commission question
by Frank Gmeindl 18 Sep '13

18 Sep '13

FYI. Mon Blvd. bicycle climbing lane. Begin forwarded message: > From: "Roy Nutter" <Roy.Nutter(a)mail.wvu.edu> > Date: September 18, 2013 11:45:18 AM EDT > To: "Jeff Mikorski" <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Cc: <psteel(a)access.k12.wv.us>, <bshellito(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, <bsypolt(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, <llittle(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, <mmccabe(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, <ssullivan(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, <normawyant(a)comcast.net>, <christophergluck(a)gmail.com>, <david.mckain(a)gmail.com>, <j4im3s(a)gmail.com>, <lisa.k.mardis(a)gmail.com>, <micynster(a)gmail.com>, <wwyant(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, "Christiaan Abildso" <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "Julie Thalman" <Julie.Thalman(a)mail.wvu.edu>, <rnutter(a)wvu.edu> > Subject: Traffic Commission question > > Jeff: > just following up from our last meeting, September. TC asked what is happening on the Bike Lane for Mon Blvd. The answer seems to be that it has been stuck in City Hall for a couple of years! > > I believe this passed Traffic Commission in about 2009, was passed by council, was approved by DoH, was funded by DoH and City. Meetings with DoH were completed maybe in 2011 that ended awaiting the City to finish an agreement with WVU on operation of the lane during basketball games. WVU has agreed in writing several times as I recall but the City apparently has not completed its part of the plan and submitted it to DoH. I think, the City agreed to do the signage for the lane but it has never happened. > > Can we get this off of someone's desk and get it moving? > > Last Fall we were told OK but "it is now too late in the year to do it." > > It is now a year later and agreement is still not done and sent to DoH and the signage has not been installed. > > Please? > > thanks... > Roy Nutter > Chair, Morgantown Traffic Commission > > > > Roy S Nutter, Jr., Ph.D., P.E. > West Virginia University > Dept of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering > POB 6109 > Morgantown, WV 26506-6109 > Tel: 304-293-9131 > Fax: 304-293-8602 > > >

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Changelab Report on Using Policy to Create Bicycle Friendly Communities
by Emily Vasile 18 Sep '13

18 Sep '13

Hello Bike Board, Thought you all would appreciate this report, Getting the Wheels Rolling: A Guide to Using Policy to Create Bicycle Friendly Communities<http://changelabsolutions.org/sites/default/files/Getting_the_Wheels_Rollin…>. Check out the infographic on pp. 14-15, really puts things in perspective. The resources at the end offer support for things we already have in the bike plan and the need for more data, policy ideas, etc. I haven't taken a super close look but plan to. Emily

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Fwd: Next Week’s Meeting re: Greater PGH Transportation
by Frank Gmeindl 12 Sep '13

12 Sep '13

As I said in the message that I sent you last Friday after our BB meeting, > We can form alliances and learn much from other participants because Pgh has pulled way ahead of us in bicycle friendliness. There are 4 concurrent workshops so it would be good to have 4 BB members attending. > > AFAIK, Jenny Selin is the only person from Mgtn attending. I thank her for getting an invitation sent to me. If I weren't having oral surgery that day, and if I weren't making a SRTS presentation to the Green Team that evening, I'd definitely go. It's free. There will be great free food and a nice ride at the end and attending gets you into the international conference next year. Who's going? Begin forwarded message: > From: Pro Walk/Pro Bike & City of Pittsburgh <mark(a)bikewalk.org> > Date: September 12, 2013 4:59:02 PM EDT > To: <Frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Subject: Next Week’s Meeting re: Greater PGH Transportation > Reply-To: Pro Walk/Pro Bike & City of Pittsburgh <mark(a)bikewalk.org> > > An invitation to the 2013 Greater PGH Active Transportation Summit. > View this email in your browser > > Don't Miss Out - Pro Walk/Pro Bike/Pro Place 2013 > We still have room for you to join the over 200 senior representatives of close to 150 jurisdictions, departments, companies, and organizations with a stake in active transportation signed up for the Pro Walk/Pro Place/Pro Place 2013, Moving People Forward Summit. It’s free and it’s next Thursday, September 19 at Carnegie Mellon University. > > It will be a true summit, a day of open exchange, learning, networking, and commitment to improve walking, biking, and public places in the Pittsburgh region. It’s a meeting of people like you who make things happen! But you must register now. > > The nationally renowned, Founder of Streetsblog, Mark Gorton, will keynote. The speaker roster of includes: > Rich Fitzgerald, Allegheny County Executive > Mario Browne, Director for Health Sciences Diversity,U of Pittsburgh > Scott Bricker, Executive Director, Bike Pittsburgh > Linda Boxx, President, Allegheny Trail Alliance > Robert Ogilvie, VP for Strategic Engagement, ChangeLab Solutions > Darren Flusche, Policy Director, League of American Bicyclists > Kim Collins, President, South Side Chamber of Commerce > Gary Toth, Senior Director, Transportation Initiatives, Project for Public Spaces > The morning presentations will set the national and regional context and the afternoon workshops will help you turn ideas into action. Workshops include: > Complete Streets: Working with your DOT > Placemaking: Connecting Trails and Economic Development > Oakland Neighborhood Walking Tour > Planning 101 for Walking and Biking > Show Me the Money: Finding Funding for Active Transportation Projects > Click here for the complete list of afternoon workshops (space limited in some sessions). > > A bonus reason to participate: everyone who attends Pro Walk/Pro Bike/Pro Place 2013 automatically becomes eligible to attend the international conference, Pro Walk/Pro Bike Pro Place, to be held in Pittsburgh, September 8-11, 2014. > > Limited time remains, so register today. Please use code MOVE2013D when prompted. > > For more information: Stephen Patchan, Bicycle/Pedestrian Coordinator, City of Pittsburgh, Department of City Planning at 412-393-0154 or stephen.patchan(a)pittsburghpa.gov > > Copyright © 2013 Project for Public Spaces, PPS, All rights reserved. > You are receiving this email from PPS on behalf of the Pro Walk/Pro Bike 2014 Local Host Committee. > > Our mailing address is: > Project for Public Spaces, PPS > 419 Lafayette St, 7th Fl > New York, NY 10003 > > Add us to your address book > > > unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences > >

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Green Night flyer
by Barbara 10 Sep '13

10 Sep '13

Hi all, The flyer for the Sept 19 Green Night is attached. Please send to people or groups who might be interested, and post on bulliten boards. Thank you! Barbara Walker 304-614-8050

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Wheelbases
by Gunnar Shogren 09 Sep '13

09 Sep '13

Good day. Wheelbases of various 2 wheeled vehicles I have- 35-37" Most BMX 20" bikes 40" Most CX & Rd bikes 44" 26" cruiser 42-45" 29er MTBs 40" Honda Trail 70 (probably similar size to small scooter and/or mopeds) 50" Honda Trail 90 52" Honda CB200, small street bike 52" Yamaha RD400, street bike 57" Yamaha IT175, dirt bike 58" Suzuki DRZ250, dirt bike Hope this is useful to someone.

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Fwd: September 19: Green Night at the Library:
by Frank Gmeindl 09 Sep '13

09 Sep '13

Here's the info on the Green Team's Safe Routes to School meeting that Barbara Walker described at last week's BB meeting. I hope many BB members will attend because, as we learned in last week's SRTS webinar http://tinyurl.com/nuoably and as Matt Watson clearly demonstrated to us, engaging the middle school students with their parents' support will get SRTS done. At this 9/17 meeting, we will have the opportunity to collaborate with the Green Team and the Pedestrian Safety Board to understand and leverage each other's plans and ideas and increase our momentum to accomplish our SRTS plan. Begin forwarded message: > From: Pamela Cubberly <pamela(a)cubberly.net> > Date: September 8, 2013 6:35:53 PM EDT > To: Christiaan Abildso <cabildso(a)yahoo.com>, carney(a)netl.doe.gov, mchrist(a)labs.net, Stanley Cohen <scohen(a)wvu.edu>, crossnyc(a)hotmail.com, Susanchris(a)frontier.com, mary ann emery <maryannemery(a)hotmail.com>, jwf24(a)cornell.edu, kfurbee(a)yahoo.com, Evan Hansen <ehansen(a)downstreamstrategies.com>, rosesbloom92(a)gmail.com, squeakums9(a)yahoo.com, kjkauffmanwv(a)hotmail.com, Caroline Keicher <caroline.keicher(a)gmail.com>, Jane.Lefevre(a)mail.wvu.edu, garthlinknley(a)yahoo.com, reilram(a)frontier.com, cedar12(a)live.com, oberhauser.ann(a)gmail.com, pegreesewv(a)gmail.com, PattySlagel(a)yahoo.com, Don Spencer <dspencer36(a)comcast.net>, psteel(a)access.k12.wv.us, gcj2011(a)yahoo.com, annette.tanner(a)gmail.com, liz_wiles(a)comcast.net, Jonathan Rosenbaum <jr(a)wvcompletestreets.org>, brian(a)mtvsolar.com, Amanda.Griffith(a)mail.wvu.edu, ahi(a)arthurdaleheritage.org, admin(a)accawv.org, mwise(a)boparc.org, Marissa Travinski <mtravinski(a)boparc.org>, Brooke Oneil <boneil(a)boparc.org>, mail(a)chestnutridgepark.com, ranger_bmiller(a)yahoo.com, Bill Wonderlin <bill.wonderlin(a)gmail.com>, pjhunt(a)xemaps.com, adamzapple88(a)gmail.com, duane330(a)aol.com, achester(a)wvu.edu, donnaweems(a)rocketmail.com, kellyrwilliams(a)msn.com, Elizabeth Wiles <Liz(a)deckerscreek.org>, Martin Christ <Martin(a)DeckersCreek.org>, Doug(a)DeckersCreek.org, Amanda Pitzer <amanda(a)cheat.org>, bpenn(a)citynet.net, crervin(a)assessor.state.wv.us, flipster54(a)comcast.net, Barbara Watkins <barb(a)downtownmorgantown.com>, tmski44(a)aol.com, kaybeamer1(a)aol.com, MNCoordinator(a)wvdnr.gov, jmaple moncoswa <jmaple.moncoswa(a)gmail.com>, moncountyswa(a)gmail.com, cliff.harvey(a)mail.wvu.edu, Lisa Lagana <lisa.lagana2(a)gmail.com>, mmaupin(a)cityofmorgantown.org, Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu, baustin(a)moncpc.org, fgmeindl(a)gmail.com, Chip Wamsley <chip(a)wamsleycycles.com>, freesource(a)cheat.org, edfrohnae(a)aol.com, john.snodgrass(a)comcast.net, Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org>, Terry Bronson <bronsonwv(a)GMAIL.COM>, LeJay Graffious <lejaygraffious(a)gmail.com>, solcott(a)frontiernet.net, Vicky Shears <vshears(a)comcast.net>, Peggy Pings <mpings(a)wvu.edu>, info(a)positivespin.org, info(a)prickettsfort.org, director(a)prickettsfort.org, bpallay(a)comcast.net, wallace.venable(a)mail.wvu.edu, david.weaver(a)aecom.com, frankjernejcic(a)wvdnr.gov, dcsoinks(a)comcast.net, Anne Cumming <anne.cumming.fs(a)gmail.com>, Victoria D -FS Evans <vevans(a)fs.fed.us>, sclark03(a)fs.fed.us, george(a)wvbg.org, Erin.M.Riebe(a)wv.gov, Dave.Saville(a)mail.wvu.edu, patrick.kirby(a)mail.wvu.edu, raptor(a)wvrrc.org, Mary Davis <mdavis(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, James Kotcon <jkotcon(a)wvu.edu>, troutguy2(a)frontier.com, Michael.costello(a)wvwild.org, Jonathan Weems <jweems(a)wvu.edu>, Doug Arbogast <doug(a)travelgreenappalachia.com>, oberhauser.ann(a)gmail.co, suzmcd(a)frontier.com, wvubassoon(a)hotmail.com, Andrea.Soccorsi(a)mail.wvu.edu, harshbargerd(a)wvuhealthcare.com, South Park Association of Neighbors <spanwv(a)yahoo.com>, SuncrestNA(a)gmail.com, president(a)wileshill-highlandpark.org, hartmand(a)comcast.net, devineconstllc(a)gmail.com > Subject: September 19: Green Night at the Library: > > The Morgantown Municipal Green Team announces the first in its 2013-14 series of Green Nights at the Library in the following news release and attached flyer suitable for posting. We appreciate your publicizing this event on Thursday, September 19. For more information, contact Barbara Walker at breadwords(a)yahoo.com. > > From: The Morgantown Municipal GreenTeam > For immediate release > Uphill Both Ways? Safe and Sustainable Student Transportation for Morgantown > A Green Night at the Library, 9/19/13 at the Morgantown Public Library > Tired of sitting in the car-rider line to drop off your child at school? Concerned about the environmental impact of traffic congestion in Morgantown? Or maybe wishing you could do something about the childhood obesity rate in our community? Remember how kids used to get to school? Come to the library on Thursday, September 19, 6:00–7:30 pm for a conversation about how Morgantown students get to and from school. > This month’s Green Night at the Library will address the issue of reducing the environmental and health impacts of student transportation. The event is the first in a fall series of presentations and workshops sponsored by the Morgantown Municipal Green Team at the downtown public library. The Green Team advises the City of Morgantown on matters relating to sustainability in public policy, planning, education, departmental management, development, and environmental and energy-related issues. > Studies have shown that kids who walk or bike to school perform better in school. Getting more kids walking and biking to school will help address a significant community health issue: West Virginia has one of the highest rates of childhood obesity in the country. Creating routes so more students can safely walk or bike to school will reduce traffic congestion and reduce the number of cars idling in lines. > At the September event, representatives from the Pedestrian Safety Board (www.morgantownwv.gov/government/advisory-boards/pedestrian-safety-board) and the Bike Board (bikemorgantown.com) will speak about how the Pedestrian Safety Plan and the Bike Plan, approved by the City Council, will encourage and enable safe walking and biking to Morgantown schools. We’ll discuss what has been done, what is planned, next steps, and opportunities for citizen involvement. > Everyone is welcome to come and learn about the current state of school transportation in Morgantown and the vision for supporting student-powered transport. Students who would like to walk or bike to school are especially encouraged to attend. > The Green Team has planned two other fall workshops: On Saturday, October 12, the Tree Board will hold a Green Morning on native tree selection, pruning, and care as part of Morgantown’s celebration of Arbor Day and the Year of the Tree. On Thursday, November 14, Jeff Simcoe of Downstream Strategies and others will discuss the city-sponsored study to establish a baseline of city carbon emissions to enable the community to find ways to lower its energy use. > The downtown public library is located at 373 Spruce Street. Parking is available across the street and a nearby parking structure. For more information, contact Barbara Walker at breadwords(a)yahoo.com. > > Thank you, > > Pamela S. Cubberly > Cubberly & Associates > 703-218-5417 (tel) > 703-463-7643 (cell) > Pamela(a)Cubberly.net > LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/cubberly > Skype: pam.cubberly

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Fwd: BMX Stunt Show, Family Bike Ride, and more!
by Frank Gmeindl 07 Sep '13

07 Sep '13

Lots of fun stuff at Carnegie Science Center. Begin forwarded message: > From: Carnegie Science Center <membership(a)carnegiemuseums.org> > Date: September 7, 2013 7:00:46 AM EDT > To: fgmeindl(a)gmail.com > Subject: BMX Stunt Show, Family Bike Ride, and more! > Reply-To: Carnegie Science Center <membership(a)carnegiemuseums.org> > > Having trouble viewing this email? View it online. > > > > Panera Bread Family Health Expo and Bike Ride > Sept. 14 & 15 > Last chance to register for the Panera Bread Family Bike Ride (on Sept. 14 only)! And don't miss the Expo (all day Sept. 14 & 15), with more than two dozen vendors, health screenings, even yoga for kids! > > Sponsored by: > > > > > BMX Show > Oct. 5 > Experience a BMX Box Jump show featuring stunts that include 360s, tailwhips, backflip variations, and even front flips! > > > > > Café Sci > Sept. 9 > Dr. Illah Reza Nourbakhsh, director of the Community Robotics, Education, and Technology Empowerment (CREATE) lab, will discuss his new book Robot Futures. > > > > > SkyWatch Stargazing > Beginning Sept. 6 > SkyWatch is FREE on the same evening when you purchase a laser show or Omnimax ticket. SkyWatch tickets sold separately are $2. > > > > > Sponsored by: > > BIKES Food Drive > Sept. 9 – Oct. 4 > In celebration of National Hunger Action Month, 91.3 WYEP and 90.5 WESA are partnering with Carnegie Science Center and Dollar Bank to collect food donations for the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank as part of a Bike to Feed Families event. > > > > > Sponsored by: > > 21+ Starry Nights > Oct. 4 > Join us for no-kids nights to explore exhibits, participate in science demos, listen to live music, enjoy a cash bar, and experience the Science Center in an adults-only atmosphere! > > > > > Munchkin Mondays > Select Mondays through October > Packed with themed activities, Munchkin Mondays feature story time, sing-alongs, make-and-takes, and theater shows for pint-sized visitors! > > > > > Special "Undaunted" Screenings > First Saturday of every month > See Dan Handley's hour-long documentary, "Undaunted: The Forgotten Giants of the Allegheny Observatory," at the Buhl Planetarium. > > > > > Book your holiday party! > Our North Shore location offers magnificent city views, convenient parking, awesome exhibits, and cool ideas for truly original events. > > > > > 3-2-1 Ride > Oct. 13 > Cyclists of all skill levels are invited to experience Pittsburgh's beautiful bike trails and scenic routes. All rides will start and end at the Science Center and will offer family-friendly activities, along with music, refreshments, and more! > > > Special Hours & Closings > Carnegie Science Center is closed Sunday, Sept. 22 and Sunday, Oct. 20. > > Miniature Railroad & Village closes on Sept. 30 and reopens Nov. 29. > > > Special Offers & Discounts > > BIKES Food Drive Discount > Sept. 28 > Carnegie Science Center will offer a $2 off general admission discount to each person bringing a food donation for the BIKES Food Drive. > > > > > Sponsored by: > > Lincoln Test Drive > Oct. 5 from 10 am – 5 pm > Get behind the wheel! Lincoln will make a contribution to Carnegie Science Center for every test drive. > > > > Copyright 2013 Carnegie Science Center. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy > One Allegheny Avenue | Pittsburgh, PA 15212 | 412.237.3400 > > > Privacy policy | Change email preferences | Unsubscribe from Carnegie Museums email >

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Fwd: Don’t Miss the Summit: Pro Walk/Pro Bike/Pro Place 2013
by Frank Gmeindl 06 Sep '13

06 Sep '13

At last night's BB meeting, I took an action item to send the BB info on the 9/19 Greater Pgh Active Transportation Summit at Carnegie Mellon University. See http://pwpb2013.eventbrite.com/ for more detailed info. We can form alliances and learn much from other participants because Pgh has pulled way ahead of us in bicycle friendliness. There are 4 concurrent workshops so it would be good to have 4 BB members attending. AFAIK, Jenny Selin is the only person from Mgtn attending. I thank her for getting an invitation sent to me. I think anyone could use the invitation code, MOVE20123C to register. I can't go but I'd love to. I'd especially like to join the after workshop ride! Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: Pro Walk/Pro Bike & City of Pittsburgh <mark(a)bikewalk.org> > Date: September 3, 2013 4:43:29 PM EDT > To: <Frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Subject: Don’t Miss the Summit: Pro Walk/Pro Bike/Pro Place 2013 > Reply-To: Pro Walk/Pro Bike & City of Pittsburgh <mark(a)bikewalk.org> > > An invitation to the 2013 Greater PGH Active Transportation Summit. > View this email in your browser > > Pro Walk/Pro Bike/Pro Place 2013 – Register before it's too late > We are three weeks away from Pro Walk/Pro Bike/Pro Place 2013 - Moving Pittsburgh Forward– September 19th, at Carnegie Mellon University. This free, invitation only, active transportation summit will be a day of open exchange, learning, networking, and commitment to action. Join us as we plan for more and better walking, biking, and places in the Pittsburgh region. > > Our keynote speaker Mark Gorton, Founder of Streetsblog will inspire you. The speaker roster of regional and national leaders includes: > Rich Fitzgerald, Allegheny County Executive > Mario Browne, U of Pittsburgh, Office of Health Sciences Diversity > Scott Bricker, Bike Pittsburgh > Linda Boxx, Allegheny Trail Alliance > Robert Ogilvie, ChangeLab Solutions > Darren Flusche, League of American Bicyclists > Kim Collins, South Side Chamber of Commerce > Gary Toth, Project for Public Spaces > > The morning presentations will set the national and regional context and the afternoon workshops will help you turn ideas into action. Workshops include: > Complete Streets: Working with your DOT > Placemaking: Connecting Trails and Economic Development > Oakland Neighborhood Walking Tour > Planning 101 for Walking and Biking > Show Me the Money: Finding Funding for Active Transportation Projects > > Click here for the complete list of afternoon workshops. > > A bonus reason to participate: everyone who attends Pro Walk/Pro Bike/Pro Place 2013 automatically becomes eligible to attend the international conference, Pro Walk/Pro Bike Pro Place, to be held in Pittsburgh, September 8-11, 2014. > > Space is limited, so register today. Please use code MOVE2013C when prompted. > > For more information: Stephen Patchan, Bicycle/Pedestrian Coordinator, City of Pittsburgh, Department of City Planning at 412-393-0154 or stephen.patchan(a)pittsburghpa.gov > > Copyright © 2013 Project for Public Spaces, PPS, All rights reserved. > You are receiving this email from PPS on behalf of the Pro Walk/Pro Bike 2014 Local Host Committee. > > Our mailing address is: > Project for Public Spaces, PPS > 419 Lafayette St, 7th Fl > New York, NY 10003 > > Add us to your address book > > > unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences > >

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WVCC plans
by Frank Gmeindl 06 Sep '13

06 Sep '13

At last night's BB meeting, I took an action item to send you WV Connecting Communities status and plans. Please see message below from Kasey Russell, WVCC Executive Director. Upcoming WVCC activities: Sep. 26: MAP-21 funding workshop in Charleston presented by Advocacy Advance Oct. 20: ride with key WV legislators in Charleston Oct. 24: WVCC board meeting 4 pm in Richwood with bike ride the following day. I have also attached the "Call for Membership" letter mentioned below and a document describing membership levels. (WVVCC hasn't sent these out yet because they're working on enabling on-line joining and paying.) Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: Kasey Russell <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> > Date: September 2, 2013 11:05:31 AM EDT > To: "Strawn, Dennis A" <dennis.strawn(a)highmark.com>, Gail Pitchford <gail.pitchford(a)camc.org>, Patrick Donovan <pdonovan(a)njrati.org>, Craig Slaughter <craig.slaughter(a)wvimb.org>, John Francis <johncfrancis13(a)gmail.com>, Christiaan Abildso <cgabildso(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Andrea Salina <andreathompson31(a)gmail.com> > Cc: Gary Zuckett <garyz(a)wvcag.org>, Greg Garrett <gagarrett(a)gmail.com>, Don Spencer <dspencer36(a)comcast.net>, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Subject: update > > WV Connecting Communities > Membership Drive and more, Fall 2013 > > Membership Drive: Last week I met with Dr. Rahul Gupta, Membership Chair. Dr. Gupta and I mostly brainstormed on potential targets here in Charleston. I am hoping that each of you can review this list and pick 5-10 entities in your community that are likely WVCC members. The plan is for each board member (or anyone interested in helping us grow) to make the initial contact and arrange a meeting. I will travel to you and we will attend the meetings together. > > Here are some potential “targets”: bike shops, hospitals, banks, law firms (especially ones that are known to represent cyclists), hotels and bed and breakfasts, and restaurants (on rails-trails, etc.). > We also would like to meet with statewide health advocacy groups, county commissions, the state board of education, medical schools, Center for Rural Health, public health associations, extension services, and municipalities (either Mayor or City Manager). Please let me know if you have good contacts and are willing to arrange a meeting with any of these entities. Or, maybe you have other ideas – send them my way! > > Our goal is to have 115 paying WVCC members by April 2014. > > I have received two membership checks. Greg Garrett and Gail Pitchford are official!! Thanks Greg and Gail for your donations. > > Dennis Strawn has written a great “Call for Membership” letter. I will be sending the letter out tomorrow as soon as I get our PO Box #. Please distribute this letter to anyone you think will join WVCC. > > In other WVCC news: > > I also met with Gail Pitchford, Vice President, last week. We mostly discussed soliciting national businesses that have something to do with cycling, such as Canondale, Huffy, etc. and grant opportunities with local and regional foundations, like Benedum and the Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation. I will be doing the follow up work from our meeting during my regularly scheduled office hours at WV Citizen Action Group every Tuesday from 10-2. > > The Legislative Bike Ride on Sunday, Oct. 20th is a go! Our local bike shops here in Charleston have agreed to let us use some of their bikes. Delegate Tim Manchin, Finance Chair, and Senator Plymale are IN! The Charleston Police are happy to help. I will be developing the invite shortly and hope that each of you can personally send to your representatives. > > Our next Board Meeting is October 24th at 4:00 p.m. in Richwood. We are meeting during the Create WV conference in hopes that some of the attendees will join our effort. Dennis and I really hope you all can join us! Please let me know if you are able to or not. Also, WVCC is leading a bike ride and a walk on Friday at 3:30, also in Richwood. > > Patrick Donovan and Andrea Salina have been researching the WV Cycling License Plate. As of right now, we are waiting for a response on whether or not money collected from the plate can go to a special "Cycling/Ped fund" inside the Road Fund. We will keep you posted. > > I hope you all are enjoying your Labor Day. I’m working J. > Kasey > > > > > > > > >

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Fwd: Please spread the word: Navigating MAP-21 workshop is coming to Charleston, WV on September 26
by Frank Gmeindl 06 Sep '13

06 Sep '13

At last night's BB meeting, I took an action item to send you info on 9/26 workshop in Charleston on getting MAP-21 funds. Below is the info. So far, I think I, Christiaan, Traci and Ella Belling (Director of Mon River Trails Conservancy) will attend so I think you could carpool. I encourage all BB members to attend because this workshop can very efficiently enable us to identify funding sources that offer a high probability of giving us money and will very efficiently show us what we must do to get it. Please register for this event and reply-to-all with your intent to attend so we can coordinate. Also, let me know if you're interested in riding down. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: Nicole Wynands <nicole(a)bikeleague.org> > Date: January 15, 2013 12:00:44 PM EST > To: "frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Subject: Please spread the word: Navigating MAP-21 workshop is coming to Charleston, WV on September 26 > > Dear Frank, > > Advocacy Advance, a partnership between the League of American Bicyclists and the Alliance for Biking and Walking, is hosting a > > Navigating MAP-21 Workshop > on September 26, 2013 > in Charleston, WV > Hosted by West Virginia Cycling Foundation and Regional Intergovernmental Council > Register for this event » > The workshop is designed to provide the knowledge, skills and resources to access untapped 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, Navigating MAP-21 Workshop participants will learn how to maximize funding in the new Transportation Alternatives program and utilize all MAP-21 funding programs for bicycle and pedestrian projects at the state and local levels. > > Who should attend? > > Navigating MAP-21 Workshops are intended to bring together: > > Bicycle and pedestrian advocates > Government agency staff > Elected officials > How long is the training? > > Navigating MAP-21 Workshops are one day. > > How much does it cost? > > Navigating MAP-21 Workshops are offered for free, thanks to the generous support of SRAM Cycling Fund. > > What are the goals of Navigating MAP-21 Workshops? > > During the workshops, participants 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 > Why should I attend? > > "What has been the most exciting for me to see is how — just in the course of this morning — people are making connections and trying to answer questions for each other in the audience…One person will bring up an issue they’re having in another part of the state and someone from ADOT will stand up and say, ‘Hey I’m the guy you need to talk to.'" - Emily Yetman, Living Streets Alliance > > "The knowledgeable and approachable workshop instructors introduced topics in a way that the industry’s most inexperienced to most tenured experts could understand and apply to their day-to-day work. I frequently reference the materials and website links that I obtained from that day in my current work." - Chelsea Young, Houston-Galveston Area Council > > "Not only did participants learn about the multiple areas of federal funding, but also learned ways to make bicycles an integral part of planning and maintenance as well as a major input into all decision-making." - Paul SoRelle, BikeHouston > > "This workshop provided excellent resources, and most importantly, empowered the attendees to take action to improve the funding picture." - Sandy Fry, Capital Region Council of Governments (Hartford, CT), Principal Transportation Planner > > "I’m going to be more effective at a base level because I have more knowledge. On another level, I expanded my group of contacts, from the federal down to local levels. I’ve got a lot more tools in the toolbox for our next discussion with GDOT." - Brent Buice, Georgia Bikes > > Where can I find out more about the workshop and Advocacy Advance? > > Visit http://www.advocacyadvance.org/trainings#about for more information. Please contact Brighid O’Keane at Brighid(a)AdvocacyAdvance.org with any questions. > > Best regards, > > Nicole > > > Nicole Wynands > Bicycle Friendly America Program Specialist > League of American Bicyclists > 1612 K St. N.W., Suite #510 > Washington, DC 20006 > P: 202-621-5454 > F: 202-822-1334 > nicole(a)bikeleague.org > www.bikeleague.org > > Bicycling Means Business at the 2013 National Bike Summit: Sign up today! >

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