Bikeboard July 2014

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South Bike Club
by mwthorne＠access.k12.wv.us 31 Jul '14

31 Jul '14

Dear Mgtn Bike Board, First, I want to thank the Bike Board for donating the bike rack this past school year to our program at South Middle. It was a welcome addition to the single rack that we had. The donated rack helped us manage the large number of bikes dropped off by families in the AM for their children to ride with the club after school. The South Bike Club had 78 active members this past school year. That is slightly over 10% of the entire South student population of about 750. We also have 7 teachers active and a partnership with WVU Science Behind the Sport. We rode at least once a month, except January (too much snow). Rides included South to Star City and back, a few rides on single track in White Park, South to Uffington Bridge and back and our annual field trip during the school day from Reedsville down Deckers and finishing at South (22 miles). Also this past year a former club member worked on an Eagle Scout project to improve South's bike parking. He designed and built a new bike pad behind the shcool installing two new racks and reconditioning the Bike Boards donated rack giving us the capability to park 80 bikes. We feel that we are the most bike friendly school in the county! Along with South, the Alternative Learning Center at Milam Park also has an active bike program. And this year, University High has a new faculty member who is well versed in all things biking--Ryan Stocking. And finally, South Bike Club is always in need. If there are any bikes that the Board knows of that are operable we usually have a few kids needing to borrow from the club. We currently have only two loaner bikes and every ride we must turn away a few kids who do not have a bike or whose bike is not in a operable condition. Also, we are always in need of $. We feed the children after each ride and we need to purchase equipment- tubes, helmets and such. If the Board knows of any businesses and / or indivduals who would care to help support in any way please have them contact me at mwthorne(a)access.k12.wv.us or at 304-777-7567 during school hours (7am to 2:30pm). I am again doing a fund raiser for the club. In October I run the WV Trilogy on Spruce Knob 94.1 miles in three days. I ask for $ per mile, so pass that on to anyone you think would be interested. Again, thank you for the rack and your support. Hope to see you on the trail. Come ride with the club any time. Mark Thorne

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BikeMorgantown.com visits?
by Derek Springston 29 Jul '14

29 Jul '14

Gunnar, Do we know how many people are visiting the BikeMorgantown.com website daily, weekly, month, or yearly? Bike Board, I was realizing that the news section isn't very up to date and wondered if there is any interest from the Bike Board in making this page and the whole website more active if: (1) we currently get alot of traffic on it, or (2) we decide that we could push it out and make it more of a resource to the community. I wouldn't mind posting some stuff from time to time. Thoughts? Volunteers? ~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 **“Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride.” -John F. Kennedy*

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Fwd: Regional Trail Network "WV Link" Meeting Agenda
by Frank Gmeindl 26 Jul '14

26 Jul '14

Those of you interested in trails might want to attend this. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: "mary_small6(a)yahoo.com" <mary_small6(a)yahoo.com> > Date: July 26, 2014 12:11:49 PM EDT > To: fgmeindl(a)gmail.com > Subject: Fwd: Regional Trail Network "WV Link" Meeting Agenda > > > Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID > > > -------- Original Message -------- > Subject: Regional Trail Network "WV Link" Meeting Agenda > From: Kelly Pack <kellyp(a)railstotrails.org> > To: dnrallen(a)zoominternet.net," kmabbott(a)suddenlink.net" <kmabbott(a)suddenlink.net>," ksadams(a)zoominternet.net" <ksadams(a)zoominternet.net>," baustin(a)labyrinth.net" <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>,"baustin(a)moncpc.org " <baustin(a)moncpc.org>,ella(a)montrails.org," abellotte(a)cityofclarksburgwv.com" <abellotte(a)cityofclarksburgwv.com>," Mara_boggs(a)manchin.senate.gov" <Mara_boggs(a)manchin.senate.gov>," jchristie(a)thrashereng.com" <jchristie(a)thrashereng.com>," dcomer(a)harrisoncountywv.com" <dcomer(a)harrisoncountywv.com>," fpdaniels(a)hughes.net" <fpdaniels(a)hughes.net>,"i79dc.org(a)gmail.com " <i79dc.org(a)gmail.com>,billbikes(a)hotmail.com," TDavidFranklin(a)gmail.com" <TDavidFranklin(a)gmail.com>,"jhall(a)regionvi.com " <jhall(a)regionvi.com>,"Patty_Hawkins(a)rockefeller.senate.gov " <Patty_Hawkins(a)rockefeller.senate.gov>,"tracy.higgins(a)movrc.org " <tracy.higgins(a)movrc.org>,"donnah(a)nationalroadpa.org " <donnah(a)nationalroadpa.org>,"wm_a_kawecki(a)comcast.net " <wm_a_kawecki(a)comcast.net>,Patrick Kirby <Patrick.Kirby(a)mail.wvu.edu>," llkbike(a)yahoo.com" <llkbike(a)yahoo.com>,"knousejohn(a)gmail.com " <knousejohn(a)gmail.com>,"mlewis(a)parkersburgcvb.org " <mlewis(a)parkersburgcvb.org>,tmski44(a)aol.com," planning(a)fairmontwv.gov" <planning(a)fairmontwv.gov>,Eric Oberg <eric(a)railstotrails.org>,Kelly Pack <kellyp(a)railstotrails.org>," Peggy_Pings(a)nps.gov" <Peggy_Pings(a)nps.gov>,"lostinbolivia(a)gmail.com " <lostinbolivia(a)gmail.com>,jselin(a)hotmail.com," sselin(a)wvu.edu" <sselin(a)wvu.edu>,"mary_small6(a)yahoo.com " <mary_small6(a)yahoo.com>,k.spellman(a)wvhub.org," rwatson(a)harrisoncountywv.com" <rwatson(a)harrisoncountywv.com>," JWhitmore(a)Parkersburg-WV.com" <JWhitmore(a)Parkersburg-WV.com>," kellyrwilliams(a)msn.com" <kellyrwilliams(a)msn.com>," kwyrosdick(a)fairmontwv.gov" <kwyrosdick(a)fairmontwv.gov>," rmyeager(a)Parkersburg-WV.com" <rmyeager(a)Parkersburg-WV.com>," acamp(a)pecpa.org" <acamp(a)pecpa.org> > CC: > > Good evening, > > We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday afternoon in Clarksburg for the "WV Link" regional trail network meeting. So far, nearly 40 people have registered to attend, representing more than 20 organizations and municipalities (see list below). Expect to see old friends and make new ones! > > The meeting agenda is attached for your reference. Please note that our meeting location is 305 Washington Ave. in Clarksburg. The sign on the building says "Uptown Event Center" and there is a hanging sign that says "PWA of Harrison County." On-street and paid parking is immediately adjacent. Light refreshments will be served. > > In the meantime, please don't hesitate to forward the invitation to colleagues or friends who might also contribute to the conversation. And let us know if you have any questions. > > Have a great weekend, > Kelly Pack > > Confirmed representatives from: > City of Fairmont, Planning and Development > City of Morgantown, Council > City of Parkersburg, Development > City of Clarksburg, Public Works Department > Country Roads Cyclists > Country Trails Bikes, LLC/The Cairo Supply Co. > Fayette County (PA) on Sheepskin Trail > Greater Parkersburg Convention & Visitors Bureau > Harrison County Commission > Harrison County Parks and Recreation > I-79 Development Council > Marion County Parks and Recreation Commission (MCPARC) > Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Council > Mon River Trails Conservancy > Morgantown Monongalia Metropolitan Planning Organization > North Bend Rails-to-Trails Foundation > Northern WV Brownfields Assistance Center > Office of US Senator Jay Rockefeller > Office of US Senator Joe Manchin > Rails-to-Trails Conservancy > Region VI Planning and Development Council > Thrasher Engineering > WV Community Development Hub > WV Rails-to-Trails Council >

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Re: [Bikeboard] Fw: Letter: "We're All in this Together"
by Chip Wamsley 24 Jul '14

24 Jul '14

This message was originally HTML formatted. View in a HTML capable client to see the original version.\r\n\r\n Well put Christiaan !!! ---- Original Message ---- From: "Christiaan Abildso" cabildso(a)yahoo.com Sent: 7/23/2014 9:43:49 AM To: "Frank Gmeindl" fgmeindl(a)gmail.com, "Jonathan Rosenbaum" jr(a)wvcompletestreets.org, "Bike Board - Morgantown" bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Subject: [Bikeboard] Fw: Letter: "We're All in this Together" FYI...just sent to DP On Wednesday, July 23, 2014 10:43 AM, Christiaan Abildso cabildso(a)yahoo.com wrote: I am your friend, your neighbor, a patron of your business, a volunteer in the community. I am a father, a husband, a son, an uncle, a brother. I live and work in Morgantown, and believe it is a great place with great people. I have chosen to raise my family here. I also ride a bike to get to work. You have probably seen me in town wearing my orange jacket. I am so thankful that my fellow Morgantown residents and WVU students that share our community treat me so well. I don't ride to slow drivers down but I know that waiting to pass me can sometimes be a brief inconvenience. Regardless of what you think about people that ride bicycles, please remember we are humans, we have families, and we are just trying to get somewhere. We know every time we ride that one inattentive driver or one pothole could lead to a potentially fatal situation. Please be patient just like you would be behind a large truck or a friend riding a bike, the 5-10 second potential delay wont kill anyone, but an impulsive, impatient move may kill me or you. It's not "us against you." We're all in this together. We're all residents of this great community and users of the transportation system. The next time we as drivers are deciding whether to pass a bicyclist we should think "I wonder if he or she has kids," it may help us decide how to treat the person on the bike. My family and I thank you. Christiaan Abildso 233 Wagner Road Morgantown

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Fw: Letter: "We're All in this Together"
by Christiaan Abildso 23 Jul '14

23 Jul '14

FYI...just sent to DP On Wednesday, July 23, 2014 10:43 AM, Christiaan Abildso <cabildso(a)yahoo.com> wrote: I am your friend, your neighbor, a patron of your business, a volunteer in the community. I am a father, a husband, a son, an uncle, a brother. I live and work in Morgantown, and believe it is a great place with great people. I have chosen to raise my family here. I also ride a bike to get to work. You have probably seen me in town wearing my orange jacket. I am so thankful that my fellow Morgantown residents and WVU students that share our community treat me so well. I don't ride to slow drivers down but I know that waiting to pass me can sometimes be a brief inconvenience. Regardless of what you think about people that ride bicycles, please remember we are humans, we have families, and we are just trying to get somewhere. We know every time we ride that one inattentive driver or one pothole could lead to a potentially fatal situation. Please be patient just like you would be behind a large truck or a friend riding a bike, the 5-10 second potential delay won’t kill anyone, but an impulsive, impatient move may kill me or you. It's not "us against you." We're all in this together. We're all residents of this great community and users of the transportation system. The next time we as drivers are deciding whether to pass a bicyclist we should think "I wonder if he or she has kids," it may help us decide how to treat the person on the bike. My family and I thank you. Christiaan Abildso 233 Wagner Road Morgantown

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Fwd: Monongalia County Green Space Meeting
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 23 Jul '14

23 Jul '14

Some of you may remember the Green Space Coalition that was founded in 1995 <http://www.greenspacecoalition.org/history.php.html>. The West Virginia Land Trust is inviting interested people to discuss many of the noble goals, including/*connecting together green spaces* /at a meeting on July 31, 5 to 7pm, location TBD. -Jonathan -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Monongalia County Green Space Meeting Date: Tue, 22 Jul 2014 16:38:13 -0400 From: Rick Landenberger <rick(a)wvlandtrust.org> Greetings everyone, The West Virginia Land Trust <http://www.wvlandtrust.org/index.html>, represented by Brent Bailey and Rick Landenberger, would like to invite you to a 'meeting of minds' addressing green space opportunities in Monongalia County next Thursday, July 31 from 5 to 7 PM. The focus will be on the green space system in and around Morgantown, but we will consider other Monongalia County green spaces as well. In particular we would like to discuss opportunities to both /connect/ existing green spaces, and /expand/ the system where opportunities exist. Attached is a draft agenda to guide the discussions. Please feel free to pass it around /and invite like-minded people in your respective circles/. I am searching for an appropriate meeting location, and will email the group when that's finalized. In the meantime, put on your green space hats and consider what a 21^st Century Mon County Green Space System might look like. The possibilities are pretty exciting. Please RSVP and let me know if you have any questions. Best, Rick Rick Landenberger, Ph.D. West Virginia University Dept. of Geology and Geography --and-- The West Virginia Land Trust 304-293-9468 304-692-6172 (cell)

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Re: [Bikeboard] DP Editorial
by Bill Austin 20 Jul '14

20 Jul '14

Thanks for sharing. It seems that the DP is heading in the right direction. We are still working on the decision makers. Sent on the new Sprint Network from my Samsung Galaxy S®4. <div>-------- Original message --------</div><div>From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> </div><div>Date:07/20/2014 9:28 AM (GMT-05:00) </div><div>To: Bike Board - Morgantown <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com> </div><div>Subject: [Bikeboard] DP Editorial </div><div> </div>Did you see the editorial in today's (Sunday) Dominion Post? The editor says people must get used to sharing the road with bicycles! See attached. 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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DP Editorial
by Frank Gmeindl 20 Jul '14

20 Jul '14

Did you see the editorial in today's (Sunday) Dominion Post? The editor says people must get used to sharing the road with bicycles! See attached. 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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Letter to Editor
by Frank Gmeindl 19 Jul '14

19 Jul '14

The DP published our letter and a letter from Elaine Wolfe in response to Sam Stone's letter. She says bicyclists who can't keep up with traffic are foolhardy, selfish and rude. See attached copy of today's letter to editor. This may be an auspicious time for someone else to write a letter. Some things another letter might state: Bicyclists travel on roads for the same reasons motorists travel on roads. Motorists do not have a right to speed. Bicyclists are traffic. Bicyclists are motorists too. Collect on Wolfe's bet. Rail trail doesn't go everywhere people need to go. 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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Fwd: OPEN STREETS PGH - Streetside E-News: July 2014
by Frank Gmeindl 17 Jul '14

17 Jul '14

I just heard an ad on WESA "brought to you by BikePgh" promoting Sunday's Open Streets program in Pgh. Cool, huh! Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Date: July 8, 2014 2:44:11 PM EDT > To: Jennifer Selin <Jennifer.Selin(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Christiaan Abildso <cgabildso(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Emily Vasile <emilyvasile(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Fwd: OPEN STREETS PGH - Streetside E-News: July 2014 > > This could be fun and a benchmark for us. > > Frank > > Begin forwarded message: > >> From: Gene Slevinski <skisk8r(a)hotmail.com> >> Date: July 8, 2014 1:35:49 PM EDT >> To: Sara Walfoort <swalfoort(a)spcregion.org>, ACTA <lynn.manion(a)actapgh.org>, Allegheny County DPW <dave.wright(a)alleghenycounty.us>, Allegheny County Parks <abaechle(a)alleghenycounty.us>, Allegheny County Planning <cgoswick(a)alleghenycounty.us>, Darla Cravotta <darla.cravotta(a)alleghenycounty.us>, Ann Ogoreuc <ann.ogoreuc(a)alleghenycounty.us>, Armstrong Trail <armtrail(a)windstream.net>, ATA <atamail(a)atatrail.org>, ATA Boxx <lboxx2(a)aol.com>, Beaver County Planning <wevans(a)beavercountypa.gov>, Beaver Rowing <cfalkenste(a)phfa.org>, Bike Pgh Eric <erokore(a)bikepgh.org>, Scott Bricker <scott(a)bikepgh.org>, Blairsville <lsg150(a)yahoo.com>, Butler Freeport Trail <butlerfreeporttrail(a)yahoo.com>, Codes Office <code2(a)zoominternet.net>, COP Brashear <melissa.brashear(a)city.pittsburgh.pa.us>, DARCee <m-raney(a)mail.com>, doniele Russell <drussell(a)co.lawrence.pa.us>, Eastgate COG <bkrzys(a)eastgatecog.org>, Fayette County <acappella(a)fayettepa.gov>, Thomas Baxter <thomas(a)friendsoftheriverfront.org>, GASP <jamin(a)gasp-pgh.org>, Greene County <chardie(a)co.greene.pa.us>, Greenesboro <greensboropa(a)atlanticbbn.net>, JCauley at FOTR <jeff(a)friendsoftheriverfront.org>, "Mt. 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Coord." <stephen.patchan(a)city.pittsburgh.pa.us>, City of Pittsburgh Roberts <patrick.roberts(a)city.pittsburgh.pa.us>, Dudash <robertdudash(a)fullservicenetwork.net>, Green <jerrold.green(a)verizon.net>, Ilyssa Manspeizer <ilyssa(a)mwcdc.org>, Jeff <jsi107(a)hotmail.com>, Laura Dombrowsky <ldombrowsky(a)moontwp.com>, LR Kimball Kaikai <sidney.kaikai(a)lrkimball.com>, Marshall Twp <neilmc(a)twp.marshall.pa.us>, McKees Rocks <tvrcek(a)mckeesrocks.com>, McNally <pgh.hiker(a)gmail.com>, Midland Corp <schultebea(a)comcast.net>, MTC Pfeiffer <dennis.pfeiffer(a)pnc.com>, MTCC <cantonmh1(a)yahoo.com>, North Side too <rjhtest(a)aol.com>, ORTC <drvtroia(a)troiaeye.net>, Anthony Boule <aboule(a)pittsburghparking.com>, Paul Svoboda <psvoboda(a)ura.org>, PEC Statewide <bclemenson(a)pecpa.org>, PennHills <hdavidson(a)pennhills.org>, Pings <peggy.pings(a)gmail.com>, Pitt <jthomas(a)bc.pitt.edu>, Richard Meritzer <richard.meritzer(a)city.pittsburgh.pa.us>, Pittsburgh Police <melissa.gutch(a)city.pittsburgh.pa.us>, Seven Fields <boroughmanager(a)sevenfields.org>, Shaw <mary.shaw(a)gmail.com>, Robin Kamin <ekamin(a)verizon.net>, Sprout Fund <mac(a)sproutfund.org>, "Upper St. Clair" <brilhart(a)twpusc.org>, URA <snemanistanger(a)ura.org>, Washington Co <theakstj(a)co.washington.pa.us>, Washington County Planning <leithauj(a)co.washington.pa.us>, Weil <roy(a)shaw-weil.com>, Westmoreland Smart Growth <jdt15(a)psu.edu>, Arm Trail Backup <rjsteffy(a)yahoo.com>, Arm Trail Mike <mtsits(a)hotmail.com>, Aspinwall <news(a)aspinwallpa.com>, AVTA <hilton(a)clarion.edu>, Baker <cdietrich(a)mbakercorp.com>, Buffalo Twp <johnhaven(a)zoominternet.net>, Carnegie <sbeuter.carnegieboro(a)comcast.net>, Carnegie Boro <kobistek(a)juno.com>, CDM Smith <deanem(a)cdmsmith.com>, CDMSMith Rhodes <rhodesdp(a)cdmsmith.com>, CMH <cmh140(a)pitt.edu>, Collier Twp Mgr <ssirabella(a)colliertwp.net>, Cranberry Twp <joe.shafer(a)cranberrytownship.org>, Edgewood <manager(a)edgewoodboro.com>, Edgeworth <marty.mcdaniel(a)verizon.net>, Etna Boro <meramage(a)etnaborough.org>, Greenways Frawley <greenways(a)ficda.org>, Haysville <rabenner(a)msn.com>, Indiana Trails <trailsrme(a)hughes.net>, Mackin <awiles(a)mackinengineering.com>, Mackin Genter <rwg(a)mackinengineering.com>, Marshall Twp <phutch(a)twp.marshall.pa.us>, McGinty <petermcginty(a)verizon.net>, Moon Township <mgerkey(a)moontwp.org>, Morgantown <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, Morgantown Walks <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com>, NA <n0odi(a)yahoo.com>, Pashek <sthompson(a)pashekla.com>, Riverlife Task Force Addy <addy(a)riverlifepgh.org>, Riverlife Task Force Rhonda <rhonda(a)riverlifepgh.org>, Riverlilfe Task Force Bontranger <stephan(a)riverlifepgh.org>, Ruppert <truppert(a)summa-tech.com>, Shaler Twp <trogers(a)shaler.org>, Swissvale Boro <swisadm2(a)hotmail.com>, Wilkinsburg <wyoung(a)alumni.ksg.harvard.edu>, Wilkinsburg CDC ZumFelde <jakob(a)wilkinsburgcdc.org>, ACHD Alaina <aconner(a)achd.net>, "Adam Marshall, D-10" <admarshall(a)pa.gov>, Amie Matson <amatson(a)aplusschools.org>, Barbara Hauge <bhauge(a)upstreetarchitects.com>, Ben Matthews <bmatthews(a)pa.gov>, Borough of Bellvue PD <sentner(a)bellevueboropolice.com>, Brian Letrick <bletrick(a)pa.gov>, Chaney <leannchaney(a)gmail.com>, Dave Scofield <drscofield(a)heinzhistorycenter.org>, DCNR Mattis <amattis(a)state.pa.us>, Emily DeMarco <edemarco(a)publicsource.org>, FHWA <matt.smoker(a)fhwa.dot.gov>, "Greg Primm, Allegheny Township" <primm(a)alleghenytownship.net>, Ingram Boro <dstecko(a)ingramborough.org>, "James Price, Connect" <jprice(a)gspia.pitt.edu>, Kathy Risko CONNECT <risko(a)pitt.edu>, Kathy Stefani <kstefani(a)spcregion.org>, L Dombrowski <ldombrowski(a)moontwp.com>, Lisa Kay Schweyer <lkschweyer(a)spcregion.org>, Loralyn Fabian <loralyn.fabian(a)eastliberty.org>, Moon Twp Reese <jcreese(a)moontwp.com>, North Westmoreland <sean.bridgen(a)psu.edu>, Pam McCloskey <wedigpa(a)hotmail.com>, Pat Richter <prichter(a)pa.gov>, Penn Future <sage(a)pennfuture.org>, Penn Hills Blackwell <cblackwell(a)pennhills.org>, Pine Twp <cfischer(a)twp.pine.pa.us>, "Ren Steele, Allegheny Township" <renmaru(a)gmail.com>, Richland Twp <rtdean(a)zoominternet.net>, Riverlife Task Force Sukernak <jay(a)riverlifepgh.org>, Robinson Twp <dollyc(a)townshipofrobinson.com>, Ross Twp <wjones(a)ross.pa.us>, Shaler Twp <kcreagh(a)shaler.org>, Westmoreland County Ped <blawrence(a)co.westmoreland.pa.us> >> Subject: OPEN STREETS PGH - Streetside E-News: July 2014 >> >> Sara and fellow SPC region participating trail groups and advocates, >> >> As mentioned in the Streetside E-News that you received from Sara Walfoort there was mention of Open Streets initiative throughout the nation. Now we can count Pittsburgh in as one of them. On Sunday, July 20th, 2014, from 8 am to Noon, Pittsburgh will be closing about a half mile of streets and opening them up to the people. NO CARS, NO VEHICLES of any kind. The closures will run from Market Square, to Sixth Ave, to the Clemente Bridge and to PNC Park. >> >> The streets will hold the first "OPEN STREETS PGH" event for people to walk, run, stroll, ride, skate, scooter, and just enjoy the streets! Festivities, all free, will include yoga, zumba, dancing, spinning, Burghman on skates juggling and spinning plates, music, Roller Derby Ladies, climbing wall, hoola hoops, chalk and fun activities for the kids and much, much more. >> >> This is not a race, no start or finish line, no entry fee, it is all FREE for everyone. Come out for a fun Sunday morning and literally "PLAY IN THE STREETS" of downtown Pittsburgh. >> >> Bring the kids, the folks, the grandparents, your friends, the neighbors and their bikes, trikes, strollers, skates, or just your walking shoes! >> >> For the latest info visit the following sites: >> >> http://www.openstreetspgh.com/ >> >> https://www.facebook.com/openstreetspgh >> >> Gene Slevinski >> National Skate Patrol >> Open Streets PGH Committee >> >> >> >> How to Organize an Open Streets Initiative in Your Community >> >> >> More and more cities are seeing the benefits of Open Streets. In 2007, there were less than 10 Open Streets initiatives around the United States. Now, there are over 100. >> >> On a recent Alliance Mutual Aid Webinar, organizers from Tucson,Atlanta, and Oklahoma City shared what it took to make Open Streets happen in their communities. >> >> Learn how advocates from three cities organized Open Streets » >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >

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