Bikeboard January 2015

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Bicycle Board Meeting, February 5, Start from 7:30 PM
by Jing Zhang 28 Jan '15

28 Jan '15

Bicycle Board Members, The Bicycle Board Meeting will be held on February 5, Thursday at the training room in the Public Safety Building. Please be aware that the time is from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM. As decided in the January meeting, the focus will be on developing ideas for advancing the board. Attached is a tentative agenda for that meeting. Thanks, Jing Jing Zhang, AICP Transportation Planner Morgantown Monongalia Metropolian Planning Organization 82 Hart Field Rd Suite 105, Morgantown, WV 26505 www.plantogether.org 864.207.0749 (cell) 304.381.4363 " Not all of us can do great things, but we can do small things with great love." -- Mother Teresa

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Greenbag Rd Corridor Study--Open House, February 4th, Wednesday
by Jing Zhang 27 Jan '15

27 Jan '15

Bicycle Board Members, The Morgantown Monongalia MPO is to hold a public open house for Greenbag Rd Corridor Planning Study. The location is at the Marilla Park Creation Center; the time is on February 4th, Wednesday, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. This event invites the public to * Review identified issues and concerns * Comment on proposed improvements * Prioritize recommended projects You are welcomed to come! Thanks, Jing Jing Zhang, AICP Transportation Planner Morgantown Monongalia Metropolian Planning Organization 82 Hart Field Rd Suite 105, Morgantown, WV 26505 www.plantogether.org <http://www.plantogether.org> 864.207.0749 (cell) 304.381.4363 " Not all of us can do great things, but we can do small things with great love." -- Mother Teresa

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Fwd: Greenbag Rd Corridor Planning Open House
by BikeMorgantown 26 Jan '15

26 Jan '15

Please attend the Green Bag Rd. corridor planning open house to ensure that the "improved" Green Bag Rd. will be better for bicyclists. February 4th, Wednesday, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Marilla Park Recreation Center. Currently, truckers and other motorists have the loudest voice and will get their way if there's no input from cyclists. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: Jing Zhang <jingzhangaicp(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Greenbag Rd Corridor Planning Open House > Date: January 26, 2015 9:13:53 AM EST > To: > The Morgantown Monongalia MPO is to hold a public open house for Greenbag Rd Corridor Planning Study. > The location is at the Marilla Park Creation Center; the time is on February 4th, Wednesday, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. > > This event invites the public to > Review identified issues and concerns > Comment on proposed improvements > Prioritize recommended projects > You are welcomed to come! > > Thanks, > > Jing > > > > > > > > Jing Zhang, AICP > > email: jingzhangaicp(a)gmail.com > phone: (864) 207-0749 > > " Not all of us can do great things, but we can do small things with great love." -- Mother Teresa

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Grant Planning Meeting Scheduled...
by Derek Springston 20 Jan '15

20 Jan '15

Frank, Jing, and BB Members... I just closed the Doodle poll and decided to schedule the *Grant Planning Meeting* for next *Wednesday, January 21st from 12:00-1:00pm at Black Bear Evansdale. * At the last BB meeting last Thursday, January 8th, Bike Board members discussed need to develop subcommittee to develop systematic plan for pursuing, obtaining, and managing grants. *Grant Planning Meeting Outcomes:* establish 1-2 year grant plan, establish roles for committee members, establish platform to evaluate existing funding to match with priority Morgantown cycling projects, prepare status update for next BB meeting. If anyone else would like to attend, please let me know. 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**“Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride.” -John F. Kennedy*

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MUB Mail Insert Review
by Jing Zhang 18 Jan '15

18 Jan '15

Bicycle Board Members, Attached are draft MUB Mail Insert for your review. Both design and content are adjusted based on comments from the last Bicycle Board Meeting. Thanks, Jing Zhang, AICP Transportation Planner Morgantown Monongalia Metropolian Planning Organization 82 Hart Field Rd Suite 105, Morgantown, WV 26505 www.plantogether.org 864.207.0749 (cell) 304.381.4363 " Not all of us can do great things, but we can do small things with great love." -- Mother Teresa

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Fwd: RTC Sojourn- Morgantown- April 24-26
by Bill 14 Jan '15

14 Jan '15

FYI, Ella is working on a rails to trails cycling event (still in the planning stage). I don't know if the board would have any interest or want some involvement. Just checking in again around the rails-to-trails conservancy’s sojourn event and want to include in packets for cyclists: other things to do in Morgantown in the evenings- music, theater, MET event, etc. starting Thursday April 23- Sunday April 26. The cyclists will be on their own for dinners and entertainment after the day rides. Again, we are hoping for about 100 cyclists. Please let me know if you have some great activities on those days. Also- wanted to approach trail restaurants about offering a “voucher” -free appetizer, beer, etc. to drive some business to Table 9, Oliverios, Lebanese Bistro, WV State Brewing Company in Wharf. And maybe add on Sargasso, Morgantown Brewing Company, Terra Cafe, Antonio’s Italian Chophouse for trail side eating. Or open it up to all of downtown restaurants as well? I would like to prep restaurants some that cyclists are coming to town and are likely going to be return visitors and ambassadors. I am willing to reach out on this unless you prefer it coming from someone else. What do you think? Feel free to call me, Ella Ella Belling Executive Director Mon River Trails Conservancy P.O. Box 282 Morgantown, WV 26507 www.montrails.org 304-692-6782 -- Melissa Burch BOPARC Executive Director P.O. Box 590 Morgantown, WV 26507 304-296-8356 ext. 17 www.boparc.org www.facebook.com/boparc www.twitter.com/boparc

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Fwd: WV Connecting Communities 2015
by Frank Gmeindl 13 Jan '15

13 Jan '15

Below is WVCC annual report. Highlights > We have received funding from the Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation and the Orders Family Foundation (total grants received $22,000). The money will be used for a public awareness campaign for both drivers and cyclists on how to safely interact. WVCC will use social media to repeat the rules of the road when it comes to safe interaction as well as place several billboards, hold public meetings, and develop pamphlets. The billboards and meetings will be in the Kanawha Valley as stipulated by the grant money; however the pamphlets, social media, and public meetings can happen throughout the state. > Project Concept: Pick the five most pedestrian friendly (there are already a number of walkers, runner, cyclists) communities; Identify a walkable/bikeable pathway/route in each (or one that needs a little help getting completed); Create uniform signage for each trail; public relations campaign – use our website and FB page to identify and promote the five pathways; Determine why each walk/bike route was possible; Document the obstacles if we are not successful; Is it possible to link any of the above communities via a walking/biking pathway/route (to accomplish WVCC goal of being a multi-day cycling and hiking destination)? > > Goals: Get Governor Tomblin to fill the complete streets advisory board. Identify the policies that enabled or prohibited the routes from being designated official bike/ped routes. Are there polices that need to be adopted to enable communities to have an official bike/walkway? We also need to identify the partners (there are many local and national groups working on increasing physical activity). > WVCC might help us get money for bike route signage. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: Kasey Russell <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> > Subject: WV Connecting Communities 2015 > Date: January 13, 2015 8:48:20 AM EST > To: Adam Angelona <adam(a)wvcompanybicycle.com>, Adam Flack <aflack(a)wvonthemove.net>, Amy Haden <amyhaden(a)gmail.com>, Anita Mayer <anita.mayer(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Bill Austin <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, Bill Wells <bwells(a)unitedcoal.com>, Breanna Shell <shellb(a)cityofhuntington.com>, Brendan Bell <brendanbell.bell(a)gmail.com>, Bruce Curry <Bruce(a)currydesigngroup.com>, Charlene Cook <charlenecook1955(a)aol.com>, Charles Holley <cholley(a)cityofhuntington.com>, "chip(a)wamsleycycles.com" <chip(a)wamsleycycles.com>, Christiaan Abildso <cgabildso(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Connie Lupardus <clupardus(a)caez-wv.org>, Craig Slaughter <craig.slaughter(a)wvimb.org>, Dale Goff <Dale.goff3(a)gmail.com>, Dennis A Strawn <dennis.a.strawn(a)gmail.com>, Don Spencer <DSpencer36(a)comcast.net>, Edgar Barrett <nedbarrett(a)bellsouth.net>, Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org>, Elliott Lewis <eelewis7(a)gmail.com>, Emily Vasile <emilyvasile(a)gmail.com>, Emmett Pepper <epepper(a)vt.edu>, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, Gail Pitchford <gail.pitchford(a)camc.org>, Gary Zuckett <garyz(a)wvcag.org>, Greg Garrett <gagarrett(a)gmail.com>, "harvey.allen(a)chartersites.net" <harvey.allen(a)chartersites.net>, Isaac Forman <formanir(a)gmail.com>, j underhill <Jfunderhill(a)gmail.com>, Jeffrey Lusk <jlusk(a)trailsheaven.com>, Jenny Totten <jenny.dawn.totten(a)gmail.com>, John Francis <johncfrancis13(a)gmail.com>, John Manchester <jmanchester(a)lewisburg-wv.com>, Kate Dobson Forman <katedforman(a)gmail.com>, "Laura M. Dice" <Laura.Dice(a)camc.org>, Michael Loughney <mloughney(a)tioga-resources.com>, Michael Plante <mike(a)planteandassociates.com>, Mike Costello <costellowv(a)gmail.com>, Nate Orders <mail(a)ordersconstruction.com>, Park Ferguson <parkferg2007(a)yahoo.com>, Patricia Clay <trishc1(a)suddenlink.net>, Patrick Donovan <pdonovan(a)njrati.org>, Rahul Gupta <rahul.gupta(a)wv.gov>, Rich Harper <johnscyclery(a)frontier.com>, Richard Eichberger <reichberger(a)suddenlink.net>, Scott Ferry <scottferry(a)wvregion3.org>, Scott Sudduth <scottsud(a)gmail.com>, Spellman Kent <k.spellman(a)wvhub.org>, "sryder(a)tgkvf.org" <sryder(a)tgkvf.org>, Stacy Bisker <selaineb(a)gmail.com>, Steve Fowler <smf(a)pffwv.com>, Susie K Salisbury <Susiesalis(a)aol.com>, Ted Armbrecht <eca3(a)suddenlinkmail.com>, Tom Heywood <theywood(a)bowlesrice.com>, Tom Wood <twood84(a)gmail.com>, "townoffayetteville(a)suddenlinkmail.com" <townoffayetteville(a)suddenlinkmail.com>, weber <xvrweber(a)gmail.com>, "wrnott(a)suddenlink.net" <wrnott(a)suddenlink.net>, WV Explorer <editor(a)wvexplorer.com> > > Happy New Year Everyone -- please read the attached update and summary. > Kasey > > Kasey Russell > Executive Director, WVCC > 304.542.1994

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Summary of the January Bicycle Board Meeting
by Jing Zhang 09 Jan '15

09 Jan '15

Bicycle Board Members, Following is a summary of Bicycle Board Meeting on January 8, 2015. The next bicycle meeting will be on February 5 (Thursday). @Emily: we can be flexible about the time of the meeting on Thursday. It can start at any time later than 6:00 PM if only it can fit into your schedule. For instance, 7:30 PM? Attendee: Frank Gmeindl, Marilyn Newcome, Chip Wamsley, Derek Springston, Damien Davis, Jing Zhang, Matt McCabe, Bill Kawecki, Jenny Selin 1. MUB Mail Cycling Insert * Revise contents and design of the insert. The revised insert will be sent to the board for review next week. * Sponsor-search team: Chip (leader), Derek, Marilyn, Jing. Selin and Bill are willing to assist when needed. * Identified potential sponsors: Mon Hospital, WVU Hospital, local banks, insurance companies (All-State, State Farm, Progressive.). It is helpful to find out companies that have done similar sponsorship in the past. * Inserts can be distributed by zip codes, if needed. * Tentatively, the time line is o January: locate sponsors o February: Coordinate and go through the process of producing the insert o March: Product transmitted to MUB for delivery o April-May: Delivery * Explore alternative distribution channels in the future, including electric format delivery, sponsor initiated distribution, Facebook, City's website, in-person hardcopy handover, newspaper/magazine, events. 2. Application for Funding in 2015 * Team: Derek (leader), Chip, Jing, and two other former participants. * Review the funding matrix to identify opportunities 3. Cycling Instructor Training * The dates for the upcoming League Cycling Instructor seminar in Pittsburgh are April 10-12, 2015. * Emily and Jing will attend the seminar to become instructors. They will teach cycling courses in the fall. The training will funded by All-State Funds. * The Board is looking for one additional qualified candidate to join the coming seminar in Pittsburgh. 4. Update on MPO Projects and Activities * MPO has contracted consulting firms to conduct two studies. They are University Ave Complete Street Corridor Study and I-70 Access Study. It is encouraged that the board member to participate the public outreach process of these two studies. * Don Knotts Blvd Complete Street Conceptual Layout has been reviewed by the board. 5. Developing Ideas on Advancing Bicycle Board in 2015 * This topic will be discussed in the February meeting (February 5th ). * The Board needs a renewal through re-defining its goals and objectives and re-constructing its scheme accordingly. 6. Other Business * Damien is preparing a $20,000 to $30,000 budget proposal for ped/bike improvements. (from All-State Grants) Thanks, it was my pleasure to facilitate the meeting. Jing Zhang, AICP Transportation Planner Morgantown Monongalia Metropolian Planning Organization 82 Hart Field Rd Suite 105, Morgantown, WV 26505 www.plantogether.org 864.207.0749 (cell) 304.381.4363 " Not all of us can do great things, but we can do small things with great love." -- Mother Teresa

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My Bike Board Action Items from Last Night...
by Derek Springston 09 Jan '15

09 Jan '15

Bike Board Members, My action items from last night's meeting: *1. Action: Schedule Grant Planning Meeting* to develop systematic plan for pursuing, obtaining, and managing grants. Doodle poll created. Will schedule meeting when participants reply with availablity. * Meeting Outcomes:* establish 1-2 year grant plan, establish roles for committee members, establish platform to evaluate existing funding to match with priority Morgantown cycling projects, prepare status update for next BB meeting. *2. Action: Locate "Find It Fund It" cycling funding table* to assist Grant Planning Committee with grant planning. *Done:* I've attached it or you can find it online located here: http://www.advocacyadvance.org/site_images/content/Find_It_Fund_It_chart.pdf *3. Action: Assist Jing (and others?) with Obtaining Sponsors for MUB Flyer* Need further discussion with Jing *Outcome: *identify and land sponsors. *4. Action: Attend MPO Open House Regarding Upcoming Greenbag Rd, University Ave, and other Projects* *Outcome: *submit comments/provide cycling recommendations/input to MPO for their planning. 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**“Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride.” -John F. Kennedy*

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Bike Board - Grant Planning Meeting
by Derek Springston (via Doodle) 09 Jan '15

09 Jan '15

Hi there, Derek Springston (dspringston(a)gmail.com) invites you to participate in the Doodle poll "Bike Board - Grant Planning Meeting". Derek Springston says: As discussed at 1-8-2015 Bicycle Board meeting, a sub-committee was formed to develop a systematic plan for pursuing, obtaining, and managing grants for infrastructure, education, and other valuable cycling projects in Morgantown. Meeting Outcome: 1. Establish initial plan for landing grants over next 1-2 years 2. Establish roles for members of Grant Planning Committee 3. Establish platform for how we will match possible funding with existing identified and prioritized Morgantown cycling projects. 4. Prepare status update for next Bike Board meeting (could occur after Grant Planning meeting) For the Transportation Alternatives grant, Jing, Chip, and I believe Traci and Emily were planning on assisting with the grant-writing, and in the failure to submit a Letter of Intent, I'd like to request the same group of people and any other volunteers to help with future Grant Planning and attend this meeting. I've suggested lunch times at Black Bear Evansdale since that seemed to work with this immediate group last year. Thanks! Participate now https://doodle.com/b6xtv2dscvtsc4yz?tmail=poll_invitecontact_participant_in… What is Doodle? Doodle is a web service that helps Derek Springston to find a suitable date for meeting with a group of people. Learn more about how Doodle works. (https://doodle.com/main.html?tlink=checkOutLink&tmail=poll_invitecontact_pa…) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- You have received this e-mail because "Derek Springston" has invited you to participate in the Doodle poll "Bike Board - Grant Planning Meeting." ---- Doodle AG, Werdstrasse 21, 8021 Zürich

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