Bikeboard December 2016

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Bicycle Board: City Webpage Updates and Press Release Information
by Drew Gatlin via Bikeboard 22 Dec '16

22 Dec '16

Krista, Thanks so much for your help on these issues! Attached you'll find a list of recent bicycle-related happenings in Morgantown for inclusion in a press release. Also, anticipating increased web traffic due to press coverage, I've attached a document that lists updates we'd like to see made to our bicycle board web page on the city's website. Regarding these updates, don't hesitate to ask for more clarification -- although I have attempted to provide some context, I know these projects can seem a bit arcane. If you could reply to Bridget O'Meara (our media coordinator), Christina Hunt (our secretary), and me with questions, we're all happy to help. Board, I have copied you all in the interest of transparency. Please advise if you have any concerns or questions regarding the two attached documents. Best, Drew

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Revised/ Corrected December Minutes
by Christina Hunt via Bikeboard 21 Dec '16

21 Dec '16

Hi all, Here are the updated minutes from December's meeting. Please let me know if there are other corrections / updates. Happy holidays!

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Bicycle Board: Winter 2016 Project Prioritization
by Drew Gatlin via Bikeboard 20 Dec '16

20 Dec '16

Damien, Alex, all, As the city plans its next few years' transportation projects (paving / reconstruction / improvements) the bicycle board asks that you refer to the following priority list for consideration in your projects: 1) Implement the shared lane markings / signage and bus shelters TAP grant 2) Stripe and sign the Mon Boulevard climbing lane 3) Implement the WV705 shared-use path TAP grant 4) Obtain and implement the White Park / Rail-Trail connector TAP grant 5) Design, fund, and build the Campus Connector 6) Design, fund, and build a University Avenue Bypass (with strong consideration for the Jones Avenue project) 7) Accommodate cycling infrastructure in the proposed Greenbag Road improvements (with bike lanes preferred) 8) Design, fund, and build a connector from the 705 shared-use path to the Falling Run greenspace trails (with preference for widening the livestock tunnel) 9) Build the Lower Greenmont Pedestrian Bridge Many of these projects are listed in the MMMPO's 2014 Regional Bicycle Plan <https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B8UM6dsVoQTIZ3JEX2oyOUoyVjg> on a road-by-road basis. That plan's Appendix E <https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B8UM6dsVoQTISE1Nekg4SHQyeDA> lists some 120 projects in our area and should also be referenced when developing the 5-year schedule. Currently the projects listed in that Appendix are grouped into corridors -- which is helpful for visualization on a system basis but might be limited on a strategic standpoint. I'm wondering if it would be useful to group the projects based on their municipal or county authority, e.g. projects which fall under Morgantown's jurisdiction, Star City, Granville, etc? The bike board envisions a 2-3 year maximum timeline for most of the projects listed above, so Damien and Alex, as you draft your 5 year plans, please keep us in the loop so that we may suggest projects for the corridors later down the line. Best, Drew

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December Meeting Minutes
by Christina Hunt via Bikeboard 13 Dec '16

13 Dec '16

Hi everyone, Please take a look at the attached draft minutes and let me know if you have any changes. I have also attached the information John Whitmore presented to us at December's meeting about the first proposed development of significant impact to be affected by our bicycle storage ordinance - take a look! Although there is a picture of hanging racks, the developers are not planning to use that kind of system because it does not meet the square foot per bike requirements outlined in the ordinance. Thanks, Christina

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Fwd: New Self-Serve Bike Locker Rental Through Smartphone App
by Chip Wamsley via Bikeboard 13 Dec '16

13 Dec '16

This message was originally HTML formatted. View in a HTML capable client to see the original version.\r\n\r\n Hey folks, The manufacturer of our bike lockers has finally come up with a reliable solution to do on demand rental through a smart phone app. that can be retrofitted our existing lockers. This can be a game changer for locker use. I will check into the cost and details. Chip ---- Original Message ---- From: "Chris Eckman" ceckman(a)cyclesafe.com Sent: 12/13/2016 10:04:25 AM To: chip(a)wamsleycycles.com Subject: New Self-Serve Bike Locker Rental Through Smartphone App CycleSafe designs bicycle parking solutions that are dependable and that cyclists can understand how to use. View Email In Browser New Self-Serve Bike Locker Rental Through Smartphone App With millions of bikes stolen every year, many bicycle riders prefer the higher level of security available with bike lockers. Many train stations, office buildings and community centers have lockers available to the public. And now riders have access to a new smartphone app that will allow them to find available lockers, reserve, pay for, and use the lockers without contacting administrative staff. This convenience makes it easier than ever for bicycle riders to find and use covered, locked storage units. Most bike locker systems utilize a key management program that requires an administrator to manage and replace keys, an obstacle for the cyclist and burden for management. Now CycleSafe has added an element of convenience to bike locker rental through a custom app for reservation and payment. For cyclists, it is much easier to reserve and pay for a locker via a smartphone with a membership credit card account. Phones are convenient and simple to use, providing 24 hour service. For the property managers who have to keep track of reservations, payments and keys, this is also a great approach, as a self-service benefit that does not require staffing," says Richard Hartger, President and CEO of CycleSafe. With the app, riders can view a map of available bike lockers, choose a locker, and pay for rental through their smartphone. An important feature of this new system is that it can be retrofitted to existing lockers. Now property managers, city officials and others can choose to implement the app-based rental and payment system to extend the use of their existing investment in bike lockers. To find out more about the CycleSafe bike locker reservation and payment app, go to the CycleSafe website. To speak to a product specialist, email info(a)cyclesafe.com or call 1-888-950-6531. Pedaling Forward, Your CycleSafe Team 5211 Cascade Rd SE, Suite 210 Grand Rapids, MI 49546 (888) 950-6531 (616) 954-0290 Fax info(a)cyclesafe.com http://cyclesafe.com What we do CycleSafes complete line of secure bicycle parking solutions is designed to provide security and convenience for users. Our products complement communities and encourage cycling with dependable products that last. CycleSafe designs bicycle parking solutions that are dependable and that cyclists can understand how to use. Our years of experience and continued commitment to setting the standard ensure every CycleSafe product is designed with the user in mind. Sent to: chip(a)wamsleycycles.com If you prefer not to receive future emails of this type, Click Here. Sent by: Cycle Safe Inc, 5211 Cascade Rd. SE #210 , Grand Rapids MI 49546

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BFC Bronze Award
by John Whitmore via Bikeboard 08 Dec '16

08 Dec '16

I received this in the mail today, so I guess it is official. The City of Morgantown is a Bronze Level Bicycle Friendly Community. The physical award (piece of paper) is with the City Manager's Office for framing. We could ask to have the Communications Director put something out. I know Mr. Kelly was excited about a photo-op with signage, but signage has a cost: https://bikeleague.secure.force.com/storepage?cat=BFC Thanks! John Whitmore From: Stacy Hollar Sent: Monday, November 21, 2016 1:47 PM To: John Whitmore <jwhitmore(a)morgantownwv.gov> Subject: Scan Stacy Hollar Executive Secretary Development Services Department 304-284-7431

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Bike Shelter news
by David Bruffy via Bikeboard 08 Dec '16

08 Dec '16

Hello everyone, I have some good new to share. Mountain Line was just awarded additional funding by the WV Division of Public Transit for the purpose of installing co-located bike shelters and transit shelters based on the Bike Board's previously developed plan. In coordination with the funding available for co-location shelters in the City, these funds will allow for additional sites (perhaps outside the City of Morgantown). I would anticipate we can begin working on these locations in the spring of 2017. I'll share more information with you as we move ahead and I look forward to working with you to get input on the locations, facility needs and related concerns. Thank you, 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

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City Council Meeting Tonight
by Drew Gatlin via Bikeboard 06 Dec '16

06 Dec '16

Howdy Board, I'll be at the city council meeting tonight talking for a short moment during the public comment portion about Morgantown's receipt of the Bicycle Friendly Community Award as well as some of our recent grant acquisitions. The meeting starts at 7pm in the council chambers, and the public comment period is the 6th item on the agenda (usually within the first 20 minutes). If you're around and available, please come on down so I and city council can thank you publicly for your service! Best, Drew

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Bike Morgantown map route suggestions/edits
by Christina Hunt via Bikeboard 05 Dec '16

05 Dec '16

Hi all, WVU doesn't play until 7pm tomorrow, meaning you have all kinds of time to review your map/route suggestions and get them back to me! Please try to get them back to me as soon as you can. A Word document is my first choice for format. One person has already sent them back to me, so the early bird prize is gone, but don't let that stop you! In case you were not able to attend our meeting last night, here are some of the things we reviewed. Take a look at the links and feel free to send any route suggestions/edits and/or review bike rack locations and add your own. *Bike Morgantown map* Here is the expanded map version, to refresh your memory: Bike Morgantown map <https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1eUDfm--ocNdhGWkpwq4F2JRfJLM&l…> Or go to http://bikemorgantown.com/route_map.php and click the box in the upper right corner ("view larger map"). *Rackspotter * Powered by Bike Arlington, but they're comfortable with us using it to mark bike rack locations in Morgantown. To use this, you will have to make a free account. If you're using this on a computer, you'll have to scroll over on the map (from Arlington) to Morgantown. Caution: we can't delete racks! So only add them if you're certain they are there. http://rackspotter.com/ <http://rackspotter.com/> *Transportation Camp* Jonathan R., I think this is the "un-conference" you mentioned. http://transportationcamp.org/events/pgh-2016/ Thanks and have a great weekend! Christina

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INPUT REQUESTED: Where to put the second bike locker?
by Drew Gatlin via Bikeboard 05 Dec '16

05 Dec '16

Hello all, We currently have a bike locker (with spaces for two bikes) sitting dormant in the city garage. The current proposal is to place the locker next to the existing one down on the waterfront. If you have a better idea (somewhere in city limits) please share here! Either reply all or just reply to me. Thanks for your time, Drew

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Re: [Bikeboard] BFC sign
by Frank Gmeindl via Bikeboard 05 Dec '16

05 Dec '16

Drew, Here are the latitude and longitude of each Bicycle Friendly Community sign location that the Bicycle Board recommended to Damien in 2012. 1. N39° 39.069' W79° 58.891' 2. N39° 36.605' W79° 58.165' 3. N39° 37.800' W79° 57.544' 4. N39° 37.483' W79° 56.770' 5. N39° 36.668' W79° 56.996' 6. N39° 38.342' W79° 56.217' 7. N39° 38.810' W79° 56.066' 8. N39° 38.521' W79° 57.018' 9. N39° 39.588' W79° 57.804' 10. N39° 39.370' W79° 58.601' Here’s a link to a Google map showing the locations: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1kIiLfe1xhMrYTemk5EK0K4IQVIk&usp=sharing I believe all but 3 have been installed at approximately the above locations except the following 3: #4. N39° 37.483' W79° 56.770’ on East Brockway Avenue. Damien said that Fouad didn’t want to put it there because it’s on private property. We recommended that Fouad say where he’d like to put it near there. We received no response. #6. N39° 38.342' W79° 56.217’ on Willey St. I think that one didn’t get installed because at the time, a new apartment complex, City Gardens Apartments was being developed near there and Fouad wanted to wait and see. Now, the apartments have been there for a few years and the recommended site still looks good to me. What does the BB think? #7. N39° 38.810' W79° 56.066’ on 705 between Chestnut Ridge Rd. and the Roundabout. Again, I think the roundabout was in process back then and Fouad again wanted to wait and see. Again, now the roundabout’s been there for a few years and the recommended location for the BFC sign still looks good to me. What does the BB think? In case you can’t open the Google map, I’ve attached a screen shot of it. Frank > On Dec 4, 2016, at 11:41 AM, J.D. Gatlin <bikemorgantown(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > Alex, > > Saw this email from a while ago, but didn't see any response -- was this one of the locations DOH did not allow? > > Thanks, > Drew > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com <mailto:fgmeindl@gmail.com>> > Date: Mon, Sep 5, 2016 at 7:16 AM > Subject: BFC sign > To: Damien Davis <ddavis(a)morgantownwv.gov <mailto:ddavis@morgantownwv.gov>> > Cc: "J.D. Gatlin" <bikemorgantown(a)gmail.com <mailto:bikemorgantown@gmail.com>> > > > Hi Damien, > > I wonder if Fouad would put one of the unused Bicycle Friendly Community signs on the east side of the new I-79 exit 153 interchange? Given the traffic that will eventually see the sign, it could have a significant impact on motorists’ awareness of bicycles. I suppose since that might be Granville property, they’d have to agree. > > Frank<IMG_2999.JPG> > > > > -- > J.D. Gatlin > Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board > Morgantown, WV 26501 > 304-554-9450 > Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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Map Exercise Comments
by Christina Hunt via Bikeboard 03 Dec '16

03 Dec '16

Hi all, here are the suggestions collected from November's mapping meeting. Please take a look - Jonathan Nellis is going to start making these changes in about a week. If you don't see your comments it means I didn't get them, or I forgot to add them, so please let me know. Thanks, Christina PS Special thanks to Frank for the awesome cookies he brought tonight!

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December 1 Agenda: Meeting this Thursday
by Drew Gatlin via Bikeboard 01 Dec '16

01 Dec '16

Hello Board! Hope you all had a swell Thanksgiving. Please find the attached agenda and open action item list for our meeting this Thursday. I encourage you to ruminate on some of the more existential topics beforehand. We've had some major successes recently and are, in my mind, witnessing a shift in distributed work on bicycle-related projects in our community. Tomorrow Chip, Derek, and Jonathan Whitmore will accompany Damien down to Charleston to accept the 2015 TAP Grant proposal that we've just been awarded for the 705 shared-use path project. And, as Mr. Whitmore announced earlier, our community has recently been re-certified by the League as a bronze level bicycle friendly community. Horray for us, and thank you all for helping to foster this community! Best, Drew

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