Bikeboard May 2014

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LCI Nominees
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 27 May '14

27 May '14

Marilyn was explaining to me at the Positive Spin/CRC ride on Sunday that there is now grant money to train news LCIs. There are two people, both dedicated volunteers from Positive Spin who have expressed an interest. Jennifer Previll, who has taken Traffic Skills 101, and another person who also expressed an interest, and recently taught an introductory class at Health Sciences to help orient new cyclists. However, I want to confirm with him once again before providing his name. Everyone is invited to the next ride departing from the Spin this Sunday at 1pm. This is a family oriented ride for all ages/skills to the Opekiska Dam and then back again. -Jonathan

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FW: New Philadelphia Region Data Dissemination Newsletter!
by David Bruffy 19 May '14

19 May '14

Thought you might find this interesting! David Bruffy, CCTM General Manager Mountain Line Transit Authority 420 DuPont Road Morgantown, WV 26501 Bruffy(a)busride.org WWW.BUSRIDE.ORG www.Twitter.com/MountainLine www.Facebook.com/MountainLine http://www.linkedin.com/pub/dave-bruffy/10/137/488 (304) 296-3680 Office (304) 291-7433 Route Information (304) 291-7429 FAX From: U.S. Census Field Division [mailto:field.division@subscriptions.census.gov] Sent: Monday, May 19, 2014 10:26 AM To: David Bruffy Subject: New Philadelphia Region Data Dissemination Newsletter! [http://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/USCENSUSFD/2014/01/…] [http://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/USCENSUSFD/2014/01/…] [http://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/USCENSUSFD/2014/01/…]<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> [http://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/USCENSUSFD/2014/01/…]<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> [http://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/USCENSUSFD/2014/01/…]<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> What's Inside this Issue: * Welcome to the Philadelphia Region Data Dissemination Newsletter! * Biking to Work Increases 60 Percent Over Last Decade * Mining, Quarrying, Oil and Gas Extraction Booming, According to First Results from the Census Bureau's 2012 Economic Census * Adopted Children More Likely to Live in Highly Educated Home ________________________________ Welcome to the Philadelphia Region Data Dissemination Newsletter! We hope that the new Data Dissemination Newsletter from the Census Bureau's Philadelphia Region will help to make you aware of new and ongoing data releases, and will encourage you to use the various tools available on census.gov. Whether you are interested in national-level data, or you have a specific Census tract in mind, we likely have the data you need. Don't forget, we can also provide trainings and presentations. Please let us know how we can assist you by reaching out to your state's contact ~ we look forward to hearing from you! PA, DE - Whittona Burrell whittona.r.burrell(a)census.gov<mailto:whittona.r.burrell@census.gov>; Noemi Mendez Eliasen noemi.mendez(a)census.gov<mailto:noemi.mendez@census.gov> MD, DC - Nesreen Khashan nesreen.khashan(a)census.gov<mailto:nesreen.khashan@census.gov> VA - Ally Burleson-Gibson allyson.r.burleson.gibson(a)census.gov<mailto:allyson.r.burleson.gibson@census.gov> TN, KY - Erran Persley erran.f.persley(a)census.gov<mailto:erran.f.persley@census.gov> OH, WV - Tim Sarko timothy.a.sarko(a)census.gov<mailto:timothy.a.sarko@census.gov> Biking to Work Increases 60 Percent Over Last Decade <http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…>[http://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/USCENSUSFD/2014/05/…]<http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIw…><http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> Many U.S. cities are seeing an increase in bicycle commuters, according to a U.S. Census Bureau report<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> released May 8. "Modes Less Traveled — Bicycling and Walking to Work in the United States: 2008-2012<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…>," highlights the trends and socio-economic and geographic differences between motorized and nonmotorized commutes. This report — the Census Bureau's first focusing only on biking and walking to work — is one of many that examines specific aspects of commuting, including workplace location, working from home, long commutes and specific travel modes. Biking to Work Highlights The West had the highest rate of biking to work at 1.1 percent, and the South had the lowest rate at 0.3 percent. Men were more likely to bike to work than women were. The rate of bicycle commuting for men was more than double that of women, 0.8 percent compared with 0.3 percent. Those with a graduate or professional degree or higher and those with less than a high school degree had the highest rates of biking to work, at 0.9 and 0.7 percent, respectively. Walking to Work Highlights The Northeast showed the highest rate of walking to work at 4.7 percent of workers. The South had the lowest rate at 1.8 percent. Workers living in core cities walked to work at a rate of 4.3 percent, compared with 2.4 percent for workers in suburbs. Men walked to work at a rate of 2.9 percent compared with 2.8 percent for women. Those with less than a high school degree had the highest rate of walking to work at 3.7 percent, followed by those with graduate or professional degrees at 2.7 percent. ________________________________ Mining, Quarrying, Oil and Gas Extraction Booming, According to First Results from the Census Bureau's 2012 Economic Census The mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction sector of the economy showed tremendous growth from 2007 to 2012 as the number of establishments rose by 26.4 percent, according to the 2012 Economic Census Advance Report<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> released by the U.S. Census Bureau. Revenue for mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction grew 34.2 percent to $555.2 billion from 2007 to 2012. It also was among the fastest growers in employment as the number of employees rose 23.3 percent to 903,641. The report<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> is the first in a series of industry and geographic area data products. It contains statistics at the national level only for broad industry sectors of the economy, such as energy. New to the 2012 Economic Census, and available later this year, will be information on emerging industries, including solar, wind, geothermal and biomass electric power generation. Among the findings in this report: * The retail trade sector had the most businesses in 2012 (nearly 1.1 million), while the utilities sector had the least (17,804). * The utilities sector achieved the highest average revenue per establishment in 2012 of more than $29 million per establishment. * The health care and social assistance sector continued to have the most employees with more than 18 million in 2012, an increase of more than 10 percent or 1.8 million people from 2007. This is the highest numerical increase of employees in any sector published in the advance report. Economic census statistics will be released over a two-year period, through June 2016. Statistics at the local level, including information for more than 5,000 communities not available from previous economic censuses, will be available starting in February 2015. Reference information about the economic census, including a data release schedule<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…>, is available on the 2012 Economic Census home page<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…>. Users can sign up to receive alerts when particular industry or geographic reports are released via the soon to be available economic census GovDelivery service at business.census.gov<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…>. ________________________________ Adopted Children More Likely to Live in Highly Educated Home [http://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/USCENSUSFD/2014/05/… percent of adopted children under age 18 lived with a householder with a graduate or professional degree, according to American Community Survey statistics available in a new report released by the U.S. Census Bureau. In comparison, 12 percent of biological children and 6 percent of stepchildren lived with a householder with at least one of these degrees. The report, Adopted Children and Stepchildren: 2010<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…>, examines the characteristics of adopted children and stepchildren and the parents they live with using multiyear data from the American Community Survey<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> (2009-2011) in addition to the 2010 Census<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> and the 2012 Current Population Survey<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…>. In 2010, of the 64.8 million children of the householder under age 18, 93 percent were the biological children of the householder, 4 percent were stepchildren and 2 percent were adopted children. ________________________________ [https://admin.govdelivery.com/system/images/22705/original/Census%20logo%20…] Questions? Contact Us<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> SUBSCRIBER SERVICES: Manage Preferences<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> | Unsubscribe<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> | Help<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> ________________________________ This message has been sent by the U.S. Census Bureau · Washington, DC 20233

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Bike to Work Day Photo
by Emily Vasile 17 May '14

17 May '14

Hi All, Thanks to everyone who showed up to bike to work this morning! Coffee and delicious treats were enjoyed from The Grind, beer tickets from Black Bear were handed out, and one lucky winner will enjoy a $20 gift certificate from Real Juice. Enjoy warm rides ahead this summer! Best, Emily

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Transportation is a significant source of GHG in Morgantown
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 16 May '14

16 May '14

I attended Green Night (May 15) to hear Downstream Strategies report on their initial results of Morgantown’s Greenhouse Gas Inventory (Phase I of the project). The most interesting statistic that I took from the presentation was that transportation (diesel and gas based) is the 2nd most significant source of greenhouse gas emissions in Morgantown, only Morgantown Energy Associates power plant along the rail trail produces more GHG. There are nearly 1 billion vehicle miles travelled (VMT) per year within the City limits! -Jonathan

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Bike to Work Day - Friday, 5/16 @ Hazel Ruby McQuain Park
by Emily Vasile 16 May '14

16 May '14

Bike Board: Bike to Work Day is happening-- next Friday, 5/16! Starting at 7:45am at Hazel Ruby, riders can enjoy coffee and baked goods provided by the Daily Grind, pick up a coupon for a free beer from Black Bear (perhaps to enjoy on the ride home), and enter to win a $20 gift certificate from Real Juice. Mayor Selin and fellow Bike Board members will ride towards Star City on the Rail Trail between 8:15 and 8:30. All levels are welcome. Hope to see many of you there. Please spread the word! Emily

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Re: [Bikeboard] VFW Support Letter - Please review and Comment ASAP.
by Chip Wamsley 12 May '14

12 May '14

This message was originally HTML formatted. View in a HTML capable client to see the original version.\r\n\r\n To all, Since the bike board is part of the Morgantown Traffic Commission and a city entity I think it would be a conflict of interest to write a letter of recommendation for a private party appearing before another city board. I'm sure Lisa Mardis didn't approach the parking commission to get a letter of recommendation based on the number of parking spaces they propose to provide. Chip ---- Original Message ---- From: "Frank Gmeindl" fgmeindl(a)gmail.com Sent: 5/8/2014 8:41:23 PM To: "Derek Springston" dspringston(a)gmail.com Cc: "Bike Board - Morgantown" bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] VFW Support Letter - Please review and Comment ASAP. Derek, You are correct, Morgantown Ordinance 1349.08 PARKING AND LOADING STANDARDS. C. Bicycle Storage, http://www.conwaygreene.com/Morgantown/lpext.dll?f=templatesfn=main-hit-h.h… requires One (1) indoor, secured, sheltered bicycle storage space per dwelling unit. I don't know what the BB was thinking when we wrote this but I'm guessing we were thinking a dwelling unit had 2 beds rather than 4. Anyway, providing 101 bicycle parking spaces for 368 residents doesn't excite me enough to personally make any effort to support this project. While your write up is very thorough, I don't think the BB has standing to discuss more than the bicycling-relevant aspects of building projects. I understand that the building is 11 stories and that Morgantown Fire Department is not equipped to reach the top floor(s). There was an article in the Dominion Post recently that stated the number of square feet the building will provide and the number of residents it would house. I did a computation on a napkin and got 70 square feet/resident. I think these are problems. If we're going to write a letter, I think it should be limited to supporting adequate secure bicycle parking. FYI, after Chip and I spent many hours working with Chris Fletcher to define recommendations for secure bicycle parking at Beechview Plaza that ended up being a key card access cage containing inverted U-racks that Chris told us the developer agreed to install now, all I see is a single wavy rack stuck in the corner of the second car parking level. Nevertheless, I personally think Beechview Plaza is an excellent project, much better thought out than what I see from the pdf you provided but yet, I'm glad my name isn't on a letter of support for Beechview Plaza. What does the Bicycle Board think? Frank On May 8, 2014, at 4:11 PM, Derek Springston wrote: Frank, Ok. Thanks for letting me know. Well, the Zoning Code states that there is to be one parking space per unit. There are 92 units, so unless I'm missing something, it looks like they're provided more than they are required. I also heard other concerns about the project, but wanted to provide the BB with the reasons why it would be supported and to gather whether the issues were serious enough to not support it. We'll see what others say. I can see both sides of the coin, and will wait to see if there is enough consensus to support as a Bike Board. Thanks for the reply. ~Derek On Thu, May 8, 2014 at 3:37 PM, Frank Gmeindl frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net wrote: I do not have time right now to give this sufficient review. I don't think 101 bike parking spaces for 368 residents even meets the bicycle parking code that the BB wrote and the city implemented. I understand this project has other serious issues that we should understand before supporting it. Frank On May 8, 2014, at 2:55 PM, Derek Springston dspringston(a)gmail.com wrote: Bike Board Members, At the last meeting I was asked/volunteered to write a support letter on behalf of the BB for the potential Campus Acquisitions development that is being proposed on the VFW Property at 494 Spruce Street. I need you to: 1. Read the letter and determine if it's ok to support the project on behalf of the Bike Board 2. Review for any content issues 3. Since we have no Chairman, who should sign it? 4. Let me know prior to 5pm, if possible. There is a Planning Commission meeting tonight that I'd love to have it sent prior to. If there are serious concerns though, I can hold off as long as we get it there soon. There is also a May 21st meeting, and I plan to deliver a copy prior to that as well. These are being sent to Chris Fletcher, Morgantown Director of Development Services and Stacy Hollar, Executive Secretary. I've also attached a copy of the plans for the project and the Thanks, ~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 VFWSupportLetter_2014_05_08.docx CA_VFW_Plans.pdf _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard -- Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the future of the human race. -H.G. Wells

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VFW Support Letter - Please review and Comment ASAP.
by Derek Springston 08 May '14

08 May '14

Bike Board Members, At the last meeting I was asked/volunteered to write a support letter on behalf of the BB for the potential Campus Acquisitions development that is being proposed on the VFW Property at 494 Spruce Street. I need you to: 1. Read the letter and determine if it's ok to support the project on behalf of the Bike Board 2. Review for any content issues 3. Since we have no Chairman, who should sign it? 4. Let me know prior to 5pm, if possible. There is a Planning Commission meeting tonight that I'd love to have it sent prior to. If there are serious concerns though, I can hold off as long as we get it there soon. There is also a May 21st meeting, and I plan to deliver a copy prior to that as well. These are being sent to Chris Fletcher, Morgantown Director of Development Services and Stacy Hollar, Executive Secretary. I've also attached a copy of the plans for the project and the Thanks, ~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*

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Fwd: May TC Meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 07 May '14

07 May '14

Who's going to the May 7 TC meeting? The University Av. corridor study (see attached) should be interesting. "A designated share the road on lowe volume streets would be helpful for bicycles". WTF? How about widening the uphill side from Riverviiew to North Av.? Or, restoring the bike route down the Law School hill through the med parking lot and over Oakland St. A bicycle boulevard between Sunnyside and Gilmore would be nice. Oh, and are they really making Evansdale Dr. one-way downhill to Mon Blvd. How do you spell clueless? Begin forwarded message: > From: Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Date: May 2, 2014 at 10:30:22 PM EDT > To: williameblosser(a)gmail.com, Margaret Stout <margaret.stout(a)mail.wvu.edu>, martin dombrowski <martin.dombrowski(a)gmail.com>, Lisa Mardis <6thwardtc(a)gmail.com>, Robert Jones <rjoneswvu(a)gmail.com>, micynster(a)gmail.com, cgabildso(a)hsc.wvu.edu, david.mckain(a)gmail.com, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, Susan Sullivan <ssullivan(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Bethany Sypolt <bsypolt(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Linda Little <llittle(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, mmccabe(a)cityofmorgantown.org, Jeff Mikorski <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, christophergluck(a)gmail.com, psteel(a)access.k12.wv.us, Barbara Shellito <bshellito(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Roy Nutter <rnutter(a)wvu.edu>, Terry Hough <though(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Subject: May TC Meeting > Reply-To: ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org > > All, > > Attached is the agenda for May 7th's Traffic Commission Meeting. We will meet in City Council Chambers at 6:30pm. If you have any questions or comments please feel free to give me a call. Thank you. > > J. Damien Davis, PE, CFM > > AssistantCity Engineer > > City of Morgantown > > Public Works Department - Engineering Division > > 389 Spruce Street > > Morgantown, WV26505 > > Office: 304.284.7398 > > Fax: 304.284.7409 > > www.MorgantownWV.gov >

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May Bike Board Meeting
by Emily Vasile 02 May '14

02 May '14

Hi All, Who plans to attend the bike board meeting this Thursday? Please send agenda items - upcoming events, progress on grant applications, project updates, etc. Bike to Work Day is Friday, May 16th-- http://bikeleague.org/content/bike-month-dates-events-0! Thanks, Emily

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Fwd: Todd May First Responders Fair
by Frank Gmeindl 01 May '14

01 May '14

Once again, we have an opportunity to enhance our relationship with police, other emergency responders and the community. Fit helmets on kids 10 am - 2 pm Sat. May 17 at Walmart, University Town Center, Granville. Last year, Marilyn Newcome, Steve Harouff and Geoff Fusco helped give away 300 helmets. This year, Ryan Serritella anticipates 1,000. Please contact Kelly Mascola at 304-225.5990 or kamascola(a)fcclaw.net . 4ank Begin forwarded message: > From: "Ryan Serritella" <ryan(a)groupmatrix.com> > Date: April 17, 2014 4:24:06 PM EDT > To: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, <bikemorgantown(a)gmail.com> > Cc: <kamascola(a)fcclaw.net>, <ariel(a)groupmatrix.com>, <SBfarmer(a)fcclaw.net> > Subject: Todd May First Responders Fair > > Hi Frank, > > It was good speaking with you yesterday. As discussed, we will be participating in the Todd May First Responders Fair again this year. We welcome all the support we can get fitting helmets. > > It’s in a Walmart parking lot this year so we plan on being very busy. The more Bike Morgantown people the merrier! Please coordinate volunteers through Kelly Mascola at FCC’s Morgantown office. She can be reached at 304-225.5990 or kamascola(a)fcclaw.net. > > Todd May First Responders Fair Info: > > Monongalia County emergency response agencies invite you to join them on… > SATURDAY, MAY 17, 2014 > 10:00am to 2:00pm > University Town Center Walmart, Granville > FREE admission, FREE parking, and lots of FREE material and prizes!!! > Each child will be given a FREE bicycle helmet provided by > Farmer, Cline, and Campbell Law Office > Police cars, Fire trucks, Ambulances, and more! > Event sponsored by: > Monongalia County Homeland Security Emergency Management Agency, Farmer Cline & Campbell Law Office, Walmart, & WV Radio > https://www.facebook.com/events/303306309821993/?ref=22 > > Thanks again! > > Ryan Serritella > GROUP MATRIX > (518) 724-3732 office > (866) 901-8111 fax > ryan(a)groupmatrix.com > www.groupmatrix.com > > GROUP MATRIX is the #1 firm in Personal Injury Advertising and Practice Management. > For nearly 30 years, we have been developing America’s largest and most successful Personal Injury practices. > We currently serve over 50 cities, representing the most visible and dominant names. > CEO Richard Sackett is a CLE and AAJ guest speaker and is often retained as an expert on attorney advertising regulation. > To learn more, visit www.groupmatrix.com or email ryan(a)groupmatrix.com. >

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