Bikeboard April 2016

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General Meeting Next Thursday, May 5th: Agenda Attached
by Drew Gatlin 29 Apr '16

29 Apr '16

Dedicated advocates, Please review the attached agenda for next week's meeting. We will continue our work on many pressing projects: bike month, the parking ordinance update, our various grants. We're still recruiting sponsors and volunteers for our bike month events. If you know of folks with kids with bikes who go to school 'round here, and would be interested in leading bike trains, please connect them with our committee chair Brian Ricketts (ricketts34wafa(a)gmail.com). Bike to School Day is next Wednesday, May 4th! As always, please send any additions, corrections, comments, or concerns my way. Best, Drew

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TIGER Grant Support Letter: Review Requested
by Drew Gatlin 26 Apr '16

26 Apr '16

Hello all, Our city manager requested a letter of support for the upcoming City of Morgantown TIGER grant application. The TIGER grant is intended to fund the recommendations outlined in the recently concluded University Avenue Corridor study. In my opinion, from a bicycle and pedestrian standpoint, the plans outlined will serve the corridor and city at large very well given the constraints. Sharrows on the downhill, a climbing lane on the uphill, redevelopment of Grumbein's Island -- all very good, logical, and innovative improvements. The timeline is short on this -- I am hoping to have the letter in to Mr. Mikorski's office before noon tomorrow, Tuesday the 26th. Please review my draft if you are able and send me corrections or edits. Thanks for your time! Drew

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Tonight @ 7pm! City Council will proclaim May as Bike Month in Morgantown
by Christina Hunt 19 Apr '16

19 Apr '16

Just a reminder that tonight the City Council will proclaim May as Bike Month in Morgantown. Show up and show your support for cycling! Tuesday, April 19 (tonight) 7:00pm City Hall Building, City Council chambers 389 Spruce Street The proclamation is early in the agenda. Come at 7pm so you don't miss it (you can always leave early!). Here is tonight's agenda: http://www.morgantownwv.gov/wp-content/uploads/4.19.16-Reg.-Mtg..pdf <http://www.morgantownwv.gov/wp-content/uploads/4.19.16-Reg.-Mtg..pdf> Thanks to Brian, Drew, Frank and everyone else who helped with this!

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Mgtn to Cass?
by Frank Gmeindl 17 Apr '16

17 Apr '16

Any suggestions for a route from Morgantown to Cass? Ulla Kellner from Germany is riding from Leesburg starting on 4/24 and expects to be in Morgantown approximately 4/30. After spending the evening at my house, he'll head out to Cass. What do you think of this: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/13171924 ? And, do you know any good places to stay in Elkins and Cass including indoors and campgrounds. Thanks for your help! 4ank

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Fwd: The Messenger: Spring? Is that you?
by Frank Gmeindl 14 Apr '16

14 Apr '16

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: *Bike Pittsburgh* <news(a)bikepgh.org> Date: Thursday, April 14, 2016 Subject: The Messenger: Spring? Is that you? To: fgmeindl(a)gmail.com "All the bike/ped news, events, and action alerts fit to email." View this email in your browser <http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=9ba5e7d5220b27c77dd0224b5&id=be005ab6c1…> <http://bikepgh.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9ba5e7d5220b27c77dd0224b5&…> Pledge That You'll Ride on #BTWD *Bike to Work Day is May 20, 2016. *Smack in the middle of National Bike Month, it's Bike Pittsburgh's signature, annual celebration to kick off the spring/summer riding season by encouraging people to try getting to work by bike and celebrating bike commuters. We're celebrating with 5 pop-up Commuter Cafés across the city offering free coffee and breakfast treats to all riders. BikePGH members will ride away with an additional gift and a chance at one of our golden ticket prizes. Excited? Take the pledge to bike to work on May 20th! <http://bikepgh.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9ba5e7d5220b27c77dd0224b5&…> <http://bikepgh.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9ba5e7d5220b27c77dd0224b5&…> ------------------------------ <http://bikepgh.us2.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=9ba5e7d5220b27c77dd0224b5…> Take a Stand Against Speeding Pennsylvania is the only state in the nation where local police officers are prohibited from using radar to enforce speeding violations. Unsurprisingly, the Commonwealth is also 3rd in the nation for number of deaths linked to speeding. Ask your state legislator to co-sponsor a bill that would allow local police in PA to use radar to enforce our traffic laws. <http://bikepgh.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9ba5e7d5220b27c77dd0224b5&…> ------------------------------ * <http://bikepgh.us2.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=9ba5e7d5220b27c77dd0224b5…>* 92% of Students Want Safer Streets for People on Bikes Aiming to gauge attitudes of the general student population, University of Pittsburgh students Sylvie Krause and Kyle Blosier conducted a qualitative survey. The results of the survey show that students are eager for Pittsburgh to become a safer place to bike and walk. They also see the need for a variety of solutions: When asked if safe cycling techniques should be taught to drivers as well as bicyclists, almost all gave a firm yes (95%). <http://bikepgh.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9ba5e7d5220b27c77dd0224b5&…> ------------------------------ <http://bikepgh.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9ba5e7d5220b27c77dd0224b5&…> Confident City Cycling Comes to Homewood this Saturday Confident City Cycling classes are three-hour, on-the-bike skills training and instruction to give riders the ability to ride confidently in an urban environment. Plus, they're really fun. This Saturday we'll bring the class to the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh in Homewood. Bring a friend! The course is only $10 for members and $15 for non-members. <http://bikepgh.us2.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=9ba5e7d5220b27c77dd0224b5…> ------------------------------ *PedalPGH Registration Opens May 1* There are thousands of reasons to go for a bike ride. At PedalPGH on August 28th Bike Pittsburgh wants you to focus on just one: FUN. With 3 ride length options covering as much or as little as you want to ride, BikePGH brings together amazing people from all over the region to show off the best bike-friendly streets in the city. As an added bonus, it's BikePGH’s largest fundraiser – your registration goes directly to making Pittsburgh a great place to ride a bike for years to come. +Mark Your Calendars <http://bikepgh.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9ba5e7d5220b27c77dd0224b5&…> ------------------------------ *2016 PGH Women and Biking Forum Was Magnificent * It was our largest Women and Biking Forum yet. 100 women gathered at the University of Pittsburgh to celebrate a shared love of biking. + <http://bikepgh.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9ba5e7d5220b27c77dd0224b5&…>Reviews and Reactions <http://bikepgh.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9ba5e7d5220b27c77dd0224b5&…> ------------------------------ *Double Your Impact on May 3rd * Your contribution to Bike Pittsburgh will be matched dollar-for-dollar on this year's Day of Giving. Celebrate National Bike Month by supporting safer streets in Pittsburgh. +Learn More <http://bikepgh.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9ba5e7d5220b27c77dd0224b5&…> ------------------------------ *Need a Job? * Bike Pittsburgh is hiring for part-time Outreach Specialists <http://bikepgh.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9ba5e7d5220b27c77dd0224b5&…> to help with our Bike Valet and other fun events this summer. The City of Pittsburgh is hiring a Senior Planner <http://bikepgh.us2.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=9ba5e7d5220b27c77dd0224b5…>. ------------------------------ * <http://bikepgh.us2.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=9ba5e7d5220b27c77dd0224b5…> $25 PedalPGH Registration for Members* *Pedal Pittsburgh registration opens May 1*. Registration for members is only $25. Become a member today to get in on this deal and so much more. <http://bikepgh.us2.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=9ba5e7d5220b27c77dd0224b5…> BikePGH members get discounts at bike shops, restaurants, and bars; advance notice about our events, and a free gift on Bike to Work Day. * <http://bikepgh.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9ba5e7d5220b27c77dd0224b5&…>* ------------------------------ * <http://bikepgh.us2.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=9ba5e7d5220b27c77dd0224b5…> Upcoming Events* Confident City Cycling: Homewood <http://bikepgh.us2.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=9ba5e7d5220b27c77dd0224b5…>* - Sat., Apr 16 * Liv Cycling: All Ladies, All Levels, No Drop Fun - Group MTB Ride! <http://bikepgh.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9ba5e7d5220b27c77dd0224b5&…> -* Mon., Apr 18* Bike Night at the Riverhounds <http://bikepgh.us2.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=9ba5e7d5220b27c77dd0224b5…> - *Fri., Apr 22* New Belgium Clips Short Film Festival <http://bikepgh.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9ba5e7d5220b27c77dd0224b5&…> - *Fri., Apr 22* Pedal Pale Ale Keg Ride <http://bikepgh.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9ba5e7d5220b27c77dd0224b5&…> - *Sat., Apr 23* Bike-tism at Allegheny UU Church <http://bikepgh.us2.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=9ba5e7d5220b27c77dd0224b5…> - *Sun., Apr 24* Spinnsters Coffee Meetup @Tazza D'Oro <http://bikepgh.us2.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=9ba5e7d5220b27c77dd0224b5…> - *Weds., Apr 27* Blessing of the Bikes at East Liberty Presbyterian Church <http://bikepgh.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9ba5e7d5220b27c77dd0224b5&…> - *Sat., April 30* Steel Valley Bicycle Tour <http://bikepgh.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9ba5e7d5220b27c77dd0224b5&…>* - Sat., Apr 30* PedalPGH Registration Opens <http://bikepgh.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9ba5e7d5220b27c77dd0224b5&…> - *Sun., May 1* Day of Giving <http://bikepgh.us2.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=9ba5e7d5220b27c77dd0224b5…> - *Tues., May 3* Ramp Crawl <http://bikepgh.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9ba5e7d5220b27c77dd0224b5&…> - *Thurs., May 5* Bike Map Release Party @Highmark Stadium <http://bikepgh.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9ba5e7d5220b27c77dd0224b5&…> - *Thurs., May 19* Bike to Work Day 2016! <http://bikepgh.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9ba5e7d5220b27c77dd0224b5&…>* - Fri., May 20* Family Try-A-Bike <http://bikepgh.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9ba5e7d5220b27c77dd0224b5&…>* - Sat., May 21* May <http://bikepgh.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9ba5e7d5220b27c77dd0224b5&…> OpenStreetsPGH <http://bikepgh.us2.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=9ba5e7d5220b27c77dd0224b5…>* - Sun., May 29* June OpenStreetsPGH <http://bikepgh.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9ba5e7d5220b27c77dd0224b5&…> - Sun., June 26 July OpenStreetsPGH <http://bikepgh.us2.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=9ba5e7d5220b27c77dd0224b5…> - Sun., July 31 PedalPGH <http://bikepgh.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9ba5e7d5220b27c77dd0224b5&…> -* Sun., Aug 28* *EVENTS CALENDAR <http://bikepgh.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9ba5e7d5220b27c77dd0224b5&…> || CIVIC CALENDAR <http://bikepgh.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9ba5e7d5220b27c77dd0224b5&…> || VOLUNTEER CALENDAR <http://bikepgh.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9ba5e7d5220b27c77dd0224b5&…> * <http://bikepgh.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9ba5e7d5220b27c77dd0224b5&…> Share <http://bikepgh.us2.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=9ba5e7d5220b27c77dd0224b5…> <http://bikepgh.us2.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=9ba5e7d5220b27c77dd0224b5…> Tweet <http://bikepgh.us2.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=9ba5e7d5220b27c77dd0224b5…> <http://us2.forward-to-friend.com/forward?u=9ba5e7d5220b27c77dd0224b5&id=be0…> Forward <http://us2.forward-to-friend.com/forward?u=9ba5e7d5220b27c77dd0224b5&id=be0…> *Copyright © 2016 Bike Pittsburgh, All rights reserved.* You are receiving this email because you opted in at one of our events, by joining BikePGH as a member, or on our website. unsubscribe from this list <http://bikepgh.us2.list-manage2.com/unsubscribe?u=9ba5e7d5220b27c77dd0224b5…> update subscription preferences <http://bikepgh.us2.list-manage1.com/profile?u=9ba5e7d5220b27c77dd0224b5&id=…>

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Presence Requested: April 19th City Council Meeting, Proclamation of Bike Month
by Drew Gatlin 14 Apr '16

14 Apr '16

Hello board, If you are free next Tuesday evening (April 19th) at 7:00pm, your presence would be appreciated when the city proclaims May 2016 as Morgantown Bicycle Month. We plan to concurrently announce the specific dates of bike month events if the occasion allows it. You can find the council meeting agenda here <http://www.morgantownwv.gov/wp-content/uploads/4.19.16-Reg.-Mtg..pdf>. The proclamation is scheduled early in the meeting, immediately following the approval of the various minutes. So even if you're only available for a short time around then it should work! Thanks particularly to Brian and the Bike Month committee for putting this together. And thanks to all of you in advance for your support! Best, Drew

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Corridors Magazine Article
by Christina Hunt 14 Apr '16

14 Apr '16

Hi everyone, here is the article from Corridors magazine that Chelsi wrote. Thanks Chelsi! Enjoy. Check out pages B28-B33 for pictures of some people you might recognize: http://timeswv.wv.newsmemory.com/special.php?pSetup=timeswv_corridor

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Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: 2016 Bicycle Friendly Community Application Now Available
by Derek Springston 14 Apr '16

14 Apr '16

Drew, I'm ok with you registering the new BFC account under your name, but before doing so, please consider how long you plan on being around Morgantown, awaiting input from the rest of the group for sufficient amount of time for them to provide input, whether or not you think that's best suited for the Chairman's role, and whether anyone else actually wants to do it. After looking at those considerations and getting input from the group, I'm fine with it. I think you'd do a good job with it. Thanks! ~Derek On Thu, Apr 14, 2016 at 9:50 AM, Drew Gatlin <johngatlin(a)gmail.com> wrote: > All, does it make sense for me to register the new account under my name > as chairman? Anyone opposed? > > I'll be able to look closer into the dates over the next few days. When I > spoke with Ken over the phone in January he indicated he wasn't expecting > us to renew until August. I thought this implied that our award did not > expire until then or even the end of 2016. > > Best, > Drew > > > > > On Thu, Apr 14, 2016 at 6:35 AM -0700, "Derek Springston" < > dspringston(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > Frank, >> Thanks for forwarding this. I'm hopeful that the new system is an >> improvement. However, am I interpreting the email correctly by thinking >> that we may have missed a Spring deadline? Here it says that the >> deadline, or at least one deadline is August 9th, 2016: >> https://bicyclefriendly.secure-platform.com/a >> >> When does our BFC award actually expire? >> >> Thanks, >> ~Derek >> >> >> >> On Wed, Apr 13, 2016 at 10:12 AM, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> >> wrote: >> >>> >>> >>> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >>> From: *Ken McLeod* <ken(a)bikeleague.org> >>> Date: Wednesday, April 13, 2016 >>> Subject: 2016 Bicycle Friendly Community Application Now Available >>> To: Ken McLeod <ken(a)bikeleague.org> >>> >>> >>> Good morning, >>> >>> >>> >>> I am contacting you today because your community is currently designated >>> as a Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) by the League of American >>> Bicyclists. I am excited to announce that we have now launched our new >>> online Application Portal and an improved 2016 BFC application! >>> >>> >>> >>> *All applicants, both new and renewing, will need to create a new >>> account to submit an application. Please visit the new Bicycle Friendly >>> America Application Portal at http://apply.bikeleague.org >>> <http://apply.bikeleague.org>. * >>> >>> >>> >>> If you submitted an application for our Spring 2016 deadline there is no >>> need to create an account at this time, but it might be helpful for you to >>> see our new system. The Spring announcement is currently planned for May 18 >>> th. >>> >>> >>> >>> You can read about some new features of the online portal at >>> http://bikeleague.org/content/new-bfa-online-application-portal. >>> >>> >>> >>> We also made some updates to the BFC application, including a new >>> numbering system, and changes to make more questions multiple-choice. You >>> can learn more about the changes made to our BFC application and download a >>> copy of the complete 2016 application in Word at: >>> http://bikeleague.org/content/new-improved-bicycle-friendly-community-appli…. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> As always, please visit http://bikeleague.org/community to learn more >>> about the Bicycle Friendly Community program, and feel free to contact me >>> with any questions. >>> >>> >>> >>> Thank you! >>> >>> >>> >>> Ken >>> >>> >>> >>> *KEN MCLEOD*, *Legal & Policy Specialist* >>> >>> *KEN(a)BIKELEAGUE.ORG* | *202-621-5447 <202-621-5447>* >>> >>> *THE LEAGUE OF AMERICAN BICYCLISTS* >>> *WWW.BIKELEAGUE.ORG/BIKELAWS <http://bikeleague.org/bikelaws>* >>> >>> TWITTER <https://twitter.com/BikeLeague> | FACEBOOK >>> <http://www.facebook.com/leagueamericanbicyclists> | YOUTUBE >>> <http://www.youtube.com/user/bikeleaguevideo> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Bikeboard mailing list >>> Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com >>> http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >>> >> >> >> >> -- >> *Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha* >> “Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride.” -John F. >> Kennedy >> *"...the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards >> justice." - Martin Luther King* >> "...change can be so constant you don't even feel the difference until >> there is one. It can be so slow that you don't even notice that your life >> is better or worse, until it is. Or it can just blow you away, make you >> something different in an instant." - George from 'My Life as A House' >> >> -- *Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha* “Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride.” -John F. Kennedy *"...the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice." - Martin Luther King* "...change can be so constant you don't even feel the difference until there is one. It can be so slow that you don't even notice that your life is better or worse, until it is. Or it can just blow you away, make you something different in an instant." - George from 'My Life as A House'

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April draft minutes, upcoming events, and volunteer opportunities
by Christina Hunt 13 Apr '16

13 Apr '16

Hi everyone, the draft minutes from our April meeting are attached. Please let me know if you have any changes. You'll notice the minutes are very long. We have a lot going on in the next few months! *Mark Your Calendar* - April 16 - Opening Day for Trails craft market: https://www.facebook.com/events/1514400368864168/ - April 17-18 - WV Bike Summit: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ebds6p0r67a83… - April 19, 7:00pm - City Council Meeting, May will be proclaimed as Bike Month! - April 30-May 1 - Appalachian Spring Spectacular rides: http://crcyclists.org/ <http://crcyclists.org/> - May 4 - Bike To School Day, group ride being organized to Mountainview Elementary, contact Christiaan Abildso for more information - May 20 - Bike To Work Day *Lend A Hand* - May is Bike Month! We need help with our Bike to Work Day event on May 20. Contact Brian Ricketts to see how you can help. - Positive Spin is looking for a new location! Volunteer to be on their search committee to help them find a new home. Contact Jonathan Rosenbaum to help. - Summer Stroll, June 25 - possible opportunity for cyclists to help with set up and clean up by moving equipment by bike and trailer. Mark the date now, more information to come. - July 4th parade - looking for cyclists to lead and sweep a kids group ride down High Street. Need at least 4 cyclists. If you're interested, let me know! Thanks!

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Fwd: 2016 Bicycle Friendly Community Application Now Available
by Frank Gmeindl 13 Apr '16

13 Apr '16

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: *Ken McLeod* <ken(a)bikeleague.org> Date: Wednesday, April 13, 2016 Subject: 2016 Bicycle Friendly Community Application Now Available To: Ken McLeod <ken(a)bikeleague.org> Good morning, I am contacting you today because your community is currently designated as a Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) by the League of American Bicyclists. I am excited to announce that we have now launched our new online Application Portal and an improved 2016 BFC application! *All applicants, both new and renewing, will need to create a new account to submit an application. Please visit the new Bicycle Friendly America Application Portal at http://apply.bikeleague.org <http://apply.bikeleague.org>. * If you submitted an application for our Spring 2016 deadline there is no need to create an account at this time, but it might be helpful for you to see our new system. The Spring announcement is currently planned for May 18 th. You can read about some new features of the online portal at http://bikeleague.org/content/new-bfa-online-application-portal. We also made some updates to the BFC application, including a new numbering system, and changes to make more questions multiple-choice. You can learn more about the changes made to our BFC application and download a copy of the complete 2016 application in Word at: http://bikeleague.org/content/new-improved-bicycle-friendly-community-appli…. As always, please visit http://bikeleague.org/community to learn more about the Bicycle Friendly Community program, and feel free to contact me with any questions. Thank you! Ken *KEN MCLEOD*, *Legal & Policy Specialist* *KEN(a)BIKELEAGUE.ORG <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','KEN(a)BIKELEAGUE.ORG');>* | *202-621-5447* *THE LEAGUE OF AMERICAN BICYCLISTS* *WWW.BIKELEAGUE.ORG/BIKELAWS <http://bikeleague.org/bikelaws>* TWITTER <https://twitter.com/BikeLeague> | FACEBOOK <http://www.facebook.com/leagueamericanbicyclists> | YOUTUBE <http://www.youtube.com/user/bikeleaguevideo>

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