Bikeboard March 2015

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2015 April Bicycle Board Meeting (April 2nd)
by Jing Zhang 30 Mar '15

30 Mar '15

Bicycle Board Members, The Bicycle Board Meeting will be on April 2. The time is from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. The location is at the Public Safety Building Training Room. Attached is a tentative agenda for that meeting. Looking forward to seeing you there! 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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WVDOH Transportation Alternatives Grant Awarded!
by Derek Springston 28 Mar '15

28 Mar '15

Bike Board Members, Yesterday, Governor Tomblin, along with WVDOH and FHWA representatives, awarded the City of Morgantown the "Enhancing Bicycle Signage and Facilities" grant that was applied for during the FY2014 cycle. See article: Governor Tomblin Announces Transportation Alternatives, Recreational Trails Program Grants <http://www.governor.wv.gov/media/pressreleases/Pages/Governor-Tomblin-Annou…> It was funded in the amount of $96,000 with a $24,000 match from the city for a total of $120,000 to: -Purchase and install *77 Shared Lane Markings and 32 'Bikes May Use Full Lane' signs* at prioritized locations -Purchase and install *12 bicycle parking shelters at prioritized Mountain Line Transit Authority bus stops* *Project Short Description:* City-wide providing warning signs, road markings, & bicycle facilities at bus stops. The installation of shared lane markings to be installed on roads in conjunction with "Bicycles May Use Full Lane" signs to warn drivers and empower cyclists on their rights to ride on the roadways. Covered bicycle racks at bus stops will encourage bicycle riders to use other public transportation to get to places beyond using their bicycle. I'd like to thank Frank Gmiendl, Traci Knabenshue, David Bruffy, Chip Wamsley for their assistance, time, and input with helping me pull together the grant and the City's involvement to support and submit the application. We couldn't have done it without everyone on the team providing valuable assistance. Go team! ~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: Charleston Bikes
by Frank Gmeindl 20 Mar '15

20 Mar '15

FYI Begin forwarded message: > From: "Dennis Strawn" <dennis.a.strawn(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Charleston Bikes > Date: March 19, 2015 9:57:58 PM EDT > To: "'Kasey Russell'" <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com>, "'Adam Angelona'" <adam(a)wvcompanybicycle.com>, "'Adam Flack'" <aflack(a)wvonthemove.net>, "'Amy Haden'" <amyhaden(a)gmail.com>, "'Andrea Salina'" <andreathompson31(a)gmail.com>, "'Anita Mayer'" <anita.mayer(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "'Bill Austin'" <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, "'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>, "'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>, "'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>, "'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>, "'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>, "'weber'" <xvrweber(a)gmail.com>, <wrnott(a)suddenlink.net>, "'WV Explorer'" <editor(a)wvexplorer.com>, "'Bill Wells'" <bwells(a)unitedcoal.com> > > Wow!! The city just concluded 3 days of intense bicycling study on the kick off the Charleston Bicycle Master Plan. > > Alta Planning and Design came to town Tuesday, there had a big press conference with the Mayor and a bike/car challenge to the Governor’s office. Check out this article. http://www.wvgazette.com/article/20150317/GZ01/150319184 > > On Wednesday, meetings were conducted throughout the day with focus groups and the general public, the noon meeting was attended by 60. > > Attendees on Wednesday included Federal DOT, State DOT, RTI staff, RIC staff, city staff, city council, bike shop owners and around 150 citizens stopping in at various times to listen to Alta’s ideas. The best part was when Alta let everyone have a go and mark up 2 large maps of Charleston with their favorite route. The last group to show was the Mountain State Wheelers Bicycle club leading a ride that ended at the meetings. Bikes were everywhere and made for an impressive site. > > Today the city project team met with Alta to go over some preliminary findings before they left for home. > > This is just the start though. The city is still encouraging your input. If you have a great idea please visit the website to leave a comment, www.CharlestonBikeandTrail.com > > Visit the website often for updates on the next visit and next stage of this project. > > This is really impressive for the city to be doing and I cannot thank the leadership of City Council President Tom Lane and City Manager Dave Molgaard enough for starting this project. If you see them say thanks too. > > I want to thank personally all the WVCC board members (past and present) and supporters who were able to attend and show support for this project. > > Stay tuned. > Dennis >

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Re: [Bikeboard] March Bicycle Board Meeting, Monday (March 16), 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm. Training Room
by Chip Wamsley 13 Mar '15

13 Mar '15

This message was originally HTML formatted. View in a HTML capable client to see the original version.\r\n\r\n I can be there. Chip ---- Original Message ---- From: "Jing Zhang" tranplan(a)labyrinth.net Sent: 3/12/2015 7:55:28 AM To: "'Board - Morgantown Bike'" bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Subject: [Bikeboard] March Bicycle Board Meeting, Monday (March 16), 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm. Training Room Bicycle Board Members, Based on doodle schedule and venue availability, the March Bicycle Meeting will be on the coming Monday (March 16), 6:30 pm 8:30 pm. The location is at the Training Room in the Public Safety Building. The venue has been reserved for this meeting. Thanks, Jing

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Re: [Bikeboard] Bicycle Insert
by Chip Wamsley 12 Mar '15

12 Mar '15

This message was originally HTML formatted. View in a HTML capable client to see the original version.\r\n\r\n I agree with Frank, I think getting it out to the students is key and if we wait there is no guarantee it will be the only insert. Chip ---- Original Message ---- From: "Frank Gmeindl" fgmeindl(a)gmail.com Sent: 3/12/2015 11:46:30 AM To: "Jing Zhang" tranplan(a)labyrinth.net Cc: "'Bike'" bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com, "'Bill'" wm_a_kawecki(a)comcast.net Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Bicycle Insert I'm OK with our insert being included with the others described and in the April-May mailing. The Housing Authority insert could even be complementary. My preference would have been that ours be the only insert but if we wait until June, others may want to add inserts then, too. I am compelled to point out that our original plan was to have the insert in March-April mailing. We originally decided to target the March-April billing cycle because that's before students depart. Then, the insert might have the most impact as we enter the good cycling weather and the most people are in town. The most people will see it and be likely to remember it for the longest time, especially when they are driving and see a cyclist. When can we get it printed? I would like to send a few copies to Debbie Pickford at Allstate ASAP and some to Kasey Russell at WVCC. Frank On Mar 12, 2015, at 8:57 AM, "Jing Zhang" tranplan(a)labyrinth.net wrote: I think it is fine to be included with other inserts. Jing From: Traci Knabenshue Traci.Knabenshue(a)mail.wvu.edu Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Bicycle Insert Date: March 12, 2015 8:49:22 AM EDT To: Bike bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com My vote would be to maybe wait until June so its on its own since it is not Bike Month-specific, but I defer to those who actually put in the work to make it happen! Traci From: Bill [mailto:wm_a_kawecki@comcast.net] Sent: Wednesday, March 11, 2015 9:43 PM To: Gmeindl, Frank; Zhang, Jing Cc: Springston, Derek; Wamsley, Chip; Bike Subject: Bicycle Insert I talked to Tim Ball about the bicycle mailing insert at the MUB meeting. He told me that MUB was doing a one 3rd page insert and there was a possibility of the Housing Authority also doing a one 3rdpage insert during the April, May mailings. He indicated that he didnt think it would be a problem to include the bicycle insert. There may even be some cost savings for the insertion. The decision is ours; is it detrimental to be included with other inserts? I expect not and the consensus seems to be the April May time is best. Let me know what you think. Bill Kawecki Morgantown City Council, Ward 2 citycouncilward2(a)cityofmorgantown.org 304-292-5154 _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Bicycle Insert
by Bill 12 Mar '15

12 Mar '15

I talked to Tim Ball about the bicycle mailing insert at the MUB meeting. He told me that MUB was doing a one 3 rd page insert and there was a possibility of the Housing Authority also doing a one 3 rd page insert during the April, May mailings. He indicated that he didn’t think it would be a problem to include the bicycle insert. There may even be some cost savings for the insertion. The decision is ours; is it detrimental to be included with other inserts? I expect not and the consensus seems to be the April May time is best. Let me know what you think. Bill Kawecki Morgantown City Council, Ward 2 citycouncilward2(a)cityofmorgantown.org 304-292-5154

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March Bicycle Board Meeting, Monday (March 16), 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm. Training Room
by Jing Zhang 12 Mar '15

12 Mar '15

Bicycle Board Members, Based on doodle schedule and venue availability, the March Bicycle Meeting will be on the coming Monday (March 16), 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm. The location is at the Training Room in the Public Safety Building. The venue has been reserved for this meeting. Thanks, Jing

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Fwd: Charleston Bicycle Master Plan underway
by Frank Gmeindl 11 Mar '15

11 Mar '15

Charleston contracts out its bicycle plan. Begin forwarded message: > From: Dennis Strawn <dennis.a.strawn(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Charleston Bicycle Master Plan underway > Date: March 11, 2015 1:39:26 PM EDT > To: "Abildso, Christiaan" <CGABILDSO(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Kasey Russell <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com>, Adam Angelona <adam(a)wvcompanybicycle.com>, Adam Flack <aflack(a)wvonthemove.net>, Amy Haden <amyhaden(a)gmail.com>, "Mayer, Anita" <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>, Connie Lupardus <clupardus(a)caez-wv.org>, Craig Slaughter <craig.slaughter(a)wvimb.org>, Dale Goff <Dale.goff3(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>, Nathan McCray <nathanmccray(a)hotmail.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>, "voicetalent(a)amiebreedlove.com" <voicetalent(a)amiebreedlove.com>, weber <xvrweber(a)gmail.com>, "wrnott(a)suddenlink.net" <wrnott(a)suddenlink.net>, WV Explorer <editor(a)wvexplorer.com> > > Hello all, > > The City of Charleston is creating a bicycle master plan for the city. > The principal firm hired to perform this study is Alta Design and > Planning of Greensboro which has teamed with the local firm of TRC > Engineering. The Alta team has a national reputation in its design > work for bike trails and the city is excited to have them come to > Charleston to help with our efforts. > > The goal is to establish world class trails and corridors for biking > in Charleston and to provide links to South Charleston, Coonskin, > Kanawha State Forest and beyond. In a larger sense this effort will > enhance outdoor recreational opportunities and make the Charleston > area a vibrant and exciting place. > > Alta Planning will be in Charleston next Tuesday thru Thursday, March > 17-19. During this time there will be a public meeting/open house on > Wednesday, March 18 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Location is Charleston > City Services Building, 915 Quarrier St East. > > You are encouraged to drop by and give your thoughts on improvements > Charleston can make towards better bicycling. > > If it is a nice day, ride your bike to the meeting. > > Thanks > Dennis

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Fwd: WVCC Update
by Frank Gmeindl 11 Mar '15

11 Mar '15

Note Kasey's statement in her update below: >> I know Morgantown has done a ride for years and is doing one this year. We will be doing one in Charleston as well. I am happy to help you organize one in your community. Please email or call me so we can start! >> Can we do it again this year? Last year, Emily organized the best Bike To Work day we've ever had! 12 participants including Mayor Selin Coffee, muffins, granola bars, table, server, Maggie from the Grind Free beer tickets from Black Bear Gift certificate raffle from Real Safe ride out the trail to Sixth St., up Beechurst & Mon Blvd. and across the Evansdale campus. Who's in this year? I'll help. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: Kasey Russell <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> > Subject: WVCC Update > Date: March 9, 2015 1:21:27 PM EDT > 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>, Nathan McCray <nathanmccray(a)Hotmail.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>, voicetalent(a)amiebreedlove.com, weber <xvrweber(a)gmail.com>, "wrnott(a)suddenlink.net" <wrnott(a)suddenlink.net>, WV Explorer <editor(a)wvexplorer.com> > > WVCC Update, March 9, 2015 > > Hello WVCC Members: > > It’s a very good thing that we passed the Bike Safety Bill last session. The current WV House and Senate’s priorities do not include walkable and bikeable communities. Maybe they will look to creating healthier communities and citizens and economic development and tourism opportunities created by more people walking and biking next session. In the meantime, WVCC will focus on city councils and county commissions. > > During the next few months, we will create a “State of the State of Cycling and Walking in WV.” I’m asking ALL of you to send me something good regarding anything dealing with cycling or walking in your community. We would like to have a great story to tell when we kick off our Bike Safety Campaign sometime in May so please send me your good news by May 1st or sooner if you can. I will be sending out details about the Give Em 3 Safety Campaign as I receive them. I’m sure we will have a big media splash when the billboards start to appear around the Kanawha Valley. > Our next board meeting is Friday, April 10th from 4 to 5:30 in Charleston. This will be a working, business only board meeting. If you would like to join via conference call, please email me. All are welcome. > > We would like to see as many communities across WV participate in Bike to Work Day on May 15th. I know Morgantown has done a ride for years and is doing one this year. We will be doing one in Charleston as well. I am happy to help you organize one in your community. Please email or call me so we can start! > > Wish me and Brian Weber luck this week as we prepare to meet with the WV Congressional Delegation this Thursday. It’s the League of American Bicyclist’s Annual Lobby Day on Thursday and we will be meeting with staffers to discuss the importance of pedestrian/cycling infrastructure to our state. > > I look forward to hearing from you, > > Kasey > > > Kasey Russell, WVCC, Executive Director, 304.542.1994 >

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Reminder of rescheduling March Bicycle Board Meeting
by Jing Zhang 11 Mar '15

11 Mar '15

Bicycle Board Members, The Doodle schedule for march meeting is still open. For those who is interested in attending this meeting but did not sign-up, please click the link below to choose the time you prefer. The schedule pool will be closed later this afternoon. Thanks. http://doodle.com/c9myrh2t68b4twpa 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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Bike Month Proclamation
by Frank Gmeindl 10 Mar '15

10 Mar '15

In 2010, 2011 and 2012, the Mayor of Morgantown proclaimed May, Morgantown Bike Month. What do you think the 2015 proclamation should say? Attached is a straw man. Please reply to all with your comments or attach a marked up copy of the attached by March 20. Frank

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Budget
by Frank Gmeindl 10 Mar '15

10 Mar '15

The City's budget for 2015/2016 includes the following for bicycling: $22,500 for the Mon Blvd. Bicycle Climbing Lane $ 5,000 for Shared Lane Markings (Sharrows) and Bicycles May Use Full Lane (R4-11) signs $ 8,200 for training bicycling instructors and delivering bicycling classes (the Allstate grant) We can probably only do something significant with the $5,000 for Sharrows and BMUFL signs if we use it as the City cost share in a grant application. We will need to help the City to find appropriate grants for which to apply and to write the applications. Concerning the Allstate $8,200, we currently have one candidate committed to become an instructor. We need 2 more and then the instructors need to arrange and deliver the courses. WVU CPASS has been open to hosting the courses. Thoughts? 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: Morgantown Bicycling Education Sponsorship
by Frank Gmeindl 06 Mar '15

06 Mar '15

Jing & Bill, I just spoke with Debbie Pickford at Allstate. She authorized using $1,000 of the $8,200 that Allstate already gave the City and will contribute an additional $1,000 to fully fund production of the insert. She also provided Allstate's logo to be put in the sponsor space on the insert. Can we get it printed and inserted into the MUB bills as we originally planned April - May? Debbie would like a finished copy of the insert. When can we get it to her? Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: "Pickford, Debbie" <Debbie.PICKFORD(a)allstate.com> > Subject: RE: Morgantown Bicycling Education Sponsorship > Date: March 4, 2015 12:54:32 PM EST > To: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > > Hi Frank: > > Good to talk to you and confirming that Allstate will split the cost and contribute $1,000 to the printing. Please find attached is a copy of our logo for the card. I look forward to seeing the final card! > > > > Deborah Pickford| Allstate Insurance Company > Senior Corporate Relations Manager > 15000 Conference Center Drive 400| > Chantilly | VA|20151 > Office phone: 703.653.3550 > E-Mail: dpica(a)allstate.com > www.allstate.com > @allstatecapital > > > From: Frank Gmeindl [mailto:fgmeindl@gmail.com] > Sent: Wednesday, March 04, 2015 12:43 PM > To: Pickford, Debbie > Subject: Morgantown Bicycling Education Sponsorship > > Hi Debbie, > > I was involved in the conversations between the City of Morgantown and Shelva Clemons that resulted in Allstate granting the City $8,200 for bicycling education. That work is proceeding with instructor candidates identified, certifications being arranged and class deliveries being planned. Thank you for making this possible! > > The purpose of this message is to invite Allstate to sponsor the production of a bicycling education card that will be inserted into water bills that will be sent to approximately 25,000 residents of the greater Morgantown area over a 2-week period this spring. > > The card will be 3 5/8 by 8 ½ inch in full color printed on two sides. The art for each side of the card is shown in the file attached to this message. You will notice a space labeled "Sponsored by" in the lower left corner of page 2. We envision the Allstate logo there. The estimated cost of production is $2,000. If you like, we could also include displaying the content in other media such as electronic billboards, TV ads, etc. at additional cost. > > Looking forward to hearing from you, > > > > > > 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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Reschedule March Bicycle Board Meeting
by Jing Zhang 06 Mar '15

06 Mar '15

Bicycle Board Members, Due to the inclement weather, only Frank, Marilyn and Jing were able to attend the meeting last night. We thought it might be good to reschedule the March Meeting. A doodle link has been created and attached below. The location is to be decided, based on the time, attendees, and facility availability. http://doodle.com/c9myrh2t68b4twpa 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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Bike Board Meeting, March 5th, 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
by Jing Zhang 05 Mar '15

05 Mar '15

Bicycle Board Members, The Bicycle Board Meeting will be on March 5th (tomorrow). The time is from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. The location is at the Public Safety Building Training Room. Attached is a tentative agenda for that meeting. Looking forward to seeing you there! Thanks, Jing

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Re: [Bikeboard] Bike Board Meeting, March 5th, 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
by Chip Wamsley 04 Mar '15

04 Mar '15

This message was originally HTML formatted. View in a HTML capable client to see the original version.\r\n\r\n see everyone then. Chip ---- Original Message ---- From: "Jing Zhang" tranplan(a)labyrinth.net Sent: 3/4/2015 2:36:36 PM To: "'Bike'" bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Subject: [Bikeboard] Bike Board Meeting, March 5th, 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM Bicycle Board Members, The Bicycle Board Meeting will be on March 5th (tomorrow). The time is from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. The location is at the Public Safety Building Training Room. Attached is a tentative agenda for that meeting. Looking forward to seeing you there! Thanks, Jing

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Fwd: Public Meeting Rescheduled: Lake Lynn (Cheat Lake) Recreation Plan
by BikeMorgantown 02 Mar '15

02 Mar '15

Those of you who like riding rail trails and such should go to this meeting and submit written comments telling the Lake Lynn Generation LLC what you want. Pages 3-4 of the attached cover the bike trail. You could get what you ask for! 4ank Begin forwarded message: > From: Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org> > Subject: Public Meeting Rescheduled: Lake Lynn (Cheat Lake) Recreation Plan > Date: March 2, 2015 7:55:17 PM EST > To: Rick Landenberger <rick(a)wvlandtrust.org> > Cc: executive.director(a)arthurdaleheritage.org, admin(a)accawv.org, Melissa Burch <mburch(a)boparc.org>, Chris Haddox <Chris.Haddox(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Marissa Travinski <mtravinski(a)boparc.org>, mail(a)chestnutridgepark.com, Adam Polinski <adamzapple88(a)gmail.com>, Duane Nichols <duane330(a)aol.com>, kelly r williams <kellyrwilliams(a)msn.com>, Evan Fedorko <Evan.Fedorko(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Evan Hansen <ehansen(a)downstreamstrategies.com>, dunkardcreekpa(a)gmail.com, Amanda Pitzer <amanda(a)cheat.org>, Barbara Watkins <barb(a)downtownmorgantown.com>, MCPARCFUN(a)aol.com, Sheryl Bergen Jarvis <SBJarvis(a)mail.wvu.edu>, info(a)mnofwv.org, moncountyswa(a)gmail.com, bikemorgantown(a)gmail.com, Christiaan Abildso <CGABILDSO(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, info(a)plantogether.org, David Daniels <cotinga747(a)yahoo.com>, Peggy_pings(a)nps.gov, info(a)prickettsfort.org, almostnixie(a)cs.com, Rlueckel(a)fs.fed.us, Erin(a)wvbg.org, Dave Saville <daves(a)labyrinth.net>, Brent Bailey <Brent(a)wvlandtrust.org>, wvangler1(a)yahoo.com, J Weems <jweems(a)wvu.edu>, djrobison(a)mail.wvu.edu, Steven Selin <sselin(a)wvu.edu>, Chad Pierskalla <cpierska(a)wvu.edu>, Dave Smaldone <David.Smaldone(a)mail.wvu.edu>, rwhite17(a)mix.wvu.edu, ebell2(a)mix.wvu.edu, jkotcon(a)mail.wvu.edu, Trevor Lloyd <tlloyd(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Bill Austin <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, Bill Johnson <johnson-w-r(a)att.net>, Katherine Payne <paynekw(a)gmail.com>, Barbara Fleischauer <friendsofbarbara(a)gmail.com>, estaats(a)mix.wvu.edu, dee.fulton.wv(a)gmail.com, clharris <troutguy2(a)frontier.com>, Jonathan Rosenbaum <jr(a)wvcompletestreets.org>, khurst(a)comcast.net, gwen.jones1(a)gmail.com, Joseph McGrath <joe(a)deckerscreek.org>, Bill <wm_a_kawecki(a)comcast.net>, Suzanne Moore <suzanne(a)deckerscreek.org>, brian.carlson85(a)gmail.com, dgwinn837(a)gmail.com, paynestake(a)gmail.com, James McGraw <jmcgraw(a)wvu.edu>, Pamela Cubberly <pamela(a)cubberly.net>, Jing Zhang <jingzhangaicp(a)gmail.com>, daviddmlight(a)gmail.com, Jessica Spatafore <Jessica(a)wvlandtrust.org>, Colin Dierman <colin(a)wamsleycycles.com>, michelle sloane <sloane.sq(a)gmail.com>, Lauri Andress <LAANDRESS(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Jennifer <jselin(a)hotmail.com>, Lisa Lagana <lisa.lagana2(a)gmail.com> > > >> Subject: Lake Lynn/Cheat Lake Recreation Plan Public Meeting >> >> The public meeting to receive comments on the 2015 Lake Lynn/Cheat Lake Recreation Plan has been rescheduled to Thursday, March 5, 2015 at 6:30 pm at the Lakeview Golf Resort, One Lakeview Drive, Morgantown, WV 26508. > >> Note: The originally scheduled meeting, on February 19th at the Cheat Lake Fire Hall was canceled due to weather and the want for a key. > > This meeting is being hosted by Lake Lynn Generation, LLC, the company that purchased the Lake Lynn Hydro project exactly one year ago. > > The draft "recreation plan update" for 2015 is attached as a "pdf" document, as prepared by Lake Lynn Generation, LLC. Background information is available on the FERC web site under FERC Project Number 2459. The 2015 update is License Article 417. > > The recreation plan for the hydro project and the surrounding lands and lake is up for review every three years, as mandated by and monitored by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). > > Comments will be received by Lake Lynn Generation. And, written comments will be received for 30 days, until 3/19/15 at the following address: > > ATTN: Kim Johnson, Lake Lynn Generation, LLC, P. O. Box 77, 130 Schenley Marina Drive, Schenley, PA, 15682 > > >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> > > Please also email questions and comments to: Duane Nichols, CLEAR, 330 Dream Catcher Circle, Morgantown, WV 26508, or via email: duane330(a)aol.com > > > > > Ella Belling > Executive Director > Mon River Trails Conservancy > P.O. Box 282 > Morgantown, WV 26507 > www.montrails.org > 304-692-6782 >

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