Bikeboard May 2019

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$100 grant funding opportunity
by Christiaan Abildso via Bikeboard 23 Sep '19

23 Sep '19

https://www.bluezones.com/made-to-move/ $100k for communities of 100-300k people. A county per the FAQ is considered a "community", thus Mon Co could apply. Planning, technical assistance, and implementation of the project. Eligible projects include, but are not limited to: - A pavement-to-parks project; - Curb extensions and chicanes; - Crosswalks and crossings; - Gateway features; - Protected bike lanes; - Pocket parks and plazas; - Roundabouts and mini-circles; - Neighborhood traffic calming; - First and last mile transit projects; - Road rightsizing projects (lane reductions); - Bike parking and street furniture; - Bike and pedestrian-oriented signage and wayfinding; - Non-motorized trail linkages. An eligible policy effort can be: - Development and adoption of a street design manual that localizes active transportation tools; - An update of zoning ordinances to support healthy design; - Updating a permitting process to allow interim design; - Adoption of a Complete Streets policy and implementation plan; - Revising Capital Improvement Plan project selection to support active transportation (e.g. this may include training of local or regional public works, planning, transportation, emergency responders and other staffs to implement innovative design features).

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Webinar happing now in my office - FW: Meeting Confirmation: Best Complete Streets Policies of 2018
by (John)Drew Gatlin via Bikeboard 16 May '19

16 May '19

Hello Bike Board! If you happened to be downtown at the moment, I’m participating in this webinar in my office for the next hour. You’re welcome to join! -Drew From: National Complete Streets Coalition <meetings(a)meetings.readytalk.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 07, 2019 10:03 AM To: John Gatlin <jgatlin(a)morgantownwv.gov> Subject: Meeting Confirmation: Best Complete Streets Policies of 2018 [cid:b433a68a-7080-4fc3-b188-baf7b83fb4f5@callinfo.com]<http://www.smartgrowthamerica.org> Best Complete Streets Policies of 2018 Dear Drew Gatlin, Your registration for this meeting has been confirmed. All of the information you need to join the meeting is below. ________________________________ Login [Register for Event]<https://cc.readytalk.com/partlogin/x9x7usr9stqu> https://cc.readytalk.com/partlogin/x9x7usr9stqu Streaming audio available through your computer. Or you can call in to listen to the audio via your phone [cid:24b70a6c-775a-4c94-8766-1f08121199bf@callinfo.com] U.S. Toll: 303.248.0285 [cid:0f9ad010-deb5-440f-b88d-41854f672b5c@callinfo.com] Access Code: 3355141 ________________________________ Meeting Description: To date, there have been more that 1,400 policies passed nationwide, including 66 policies that were passed in 2018 and which are ranked in The Best Complete Streets Policies of 2018. But this is the first time we're using our updated framework<https://smartgrowthamerica.org/resources/elements-complete-streets-policy/> that elevates implementation and equity to grade new Complete Streets policies. While policies have steadily gotten stronger (and scored higher) since we first started ranking policies in 2012, this reworked framework better reflects the need to translate policy into practice and helps makes sure that everyone in a community benefits from Complete Streets. Representatives from three of the communities with high scoring policies will join us to share their experiences and answer your questions. This event is free, but registration is required. Details Date: Thu, May 16, 2019 Time: 01:00 PM EDT Duration: 1 hour Host(s): National Complete Streets Coalition Add to your Calendar [cid:da262393-b62c-4b6c-a0ef-9a047a5fe4c5@callinfo.com] Outlook Calendar <https://cc.readytalk.com/cc/schedule/iCalCreation.do?regId=x9x7usr9stqu> [cid:b17cb082-5445-40f4-a0c3-9092da363841@callinfo.com] IBM Notes Calendar <https://cc.readytalk.com/cc/schedule/ibmNotesInfo.do> [cid:d2675cea-dd85-495b-968f-f09a2b71eb03@callinfo.com] Google Calendar <https://cc.readytalk.com/gcal/r/x9x7usr9stqu> Test Your Computer Test your computer<http://test.readytalk.com/?host=readytalk> for compatibility prior to the meeting. For technical support: Support Center<https://support.readytalk.com/SP/?src=ccemail> [Powered by Readytalk]<http://www.readytalk.com>

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Upcoming Events including Morgantown Bike to Work Day on Tuesday, May 21st 7:30AM-9AM
by (John)Drew Gatlin via Bikeboard 16 May '19

16 May '19

All, Happy National Bike to Work Week! This email contains info about quite a few upcoming bike events around town. Placeholder information about our local observance of Bike to Work Day is below. I'll try and get a flyer made ASAP unless one of you want to whip something up right quick? * Tuesday, May 20th - Morgantown Bike to Work Day at the Spruce Street Farmer's Market Pavilion, 7:30AM-9:00AM. The City of Morgantown and the Morgantown Bike Board will host this year's event in a new location and on a new day! Coffee and assorted pastries/muffins/foods will be available from 7:30AM - 9:00AM with a photo opportunity at 8:30AM. We are working with other local groups to establish a more regular bike commuter support/appreciation program similar to Boulder's Pastries on the Path<https://www.boulderfoodrescue.org/potp/>. We anticipate the first of these to be held in a few weeks on the Caperton Rail-Trail on the patio outside of Wamsley's Cycles / the Seneca Center - stay tuned. If you are interested in helping to host something like this in a location closer to your workplace or to your commute, please give me a shout! Other excellent bicycle-related events happening next week: * Monday (May 20th) - Regional Bike/Ped Plan Public Meeting at the Marilla Center<http://www.boparc.org/marilla-center.html> at Marilla Park, 6-8 pm. Unlike the open-house style meeting in February, this one will be in a workshop format that includes break-out groups gathered around maps. After the initial slide presentation, the focus will be discussion of the preliminary pedestrian and bike network recommendations (closing sidewalk gaps, proposed new mid-block crossings, intersection improvements, better access points to trails and on-street bikeways). Attached is a meeting notice/flier...please circulate far and wide among your friends and colleagues! * Tuesday (May 21st) - Kids' Safety and Fitness Expo <https://www.tourmorgantown.com/events/8th-annual-kids-safety-and-fitness-ex…> at the WVU Student Rec Center Fields, 5-7 pm. This popular community event will include a Bicycle-Rodeo style activity for the young and young at heart hosted by Andrew Hoover of the WVU Science Behind Cycling. Additionally, members of the Regional Bike/Ped Plan Update team will have a table and displays similar to the February open-house event. They'll be available if you feel like talking about the project with event attendees or want to provide additional input to Alta/Stantec and/or MMMPO staff. * Thursday (May 23rd) - Return of the Motown Social Ride<https://www.facebook.com/groups/MowtownSocialRides/> Series at the Spruce Street Farmer's Market Pavilion, 6-8 pm. Meet at 6, ride at 6:30P, be back to the pavilion by 8P. Always a popular event - bring some water, a helmet, a bicycle, and some noisemakers! Like usual this is a go-slow, no-drop ride primarily on city streets with a special focus on cut-throughs and whimsical routes through multiple neighborhoods. Finally, this week is the National Bike to Work Week and this Friday is National Bike to Work Day! Although we won't be hosting anything special, we'd love to see a picture of you riding or your bike in your office, or anything else that you think helps capture the spirit of this week. Send it to me or include the following hashtags on your favorite social media platform: #BikeMorgantown #biketowork #BTWD2019 Ride on! Drew Gatlin Staff Engineer 389 Spruce St., Rm. 24 Morgantown, WV 26505 Office: (304) 284-7411 Cell: (304) 719-7900 Fax: (304) 284-7409 [cid:image002.png@01D50B4C.E24991F0]<http://morgantownwv.gov/>

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Rec Trail Grants- letter of support
by Ella Belling via Bikeboard 14 May '19

14 May '19

Good morning Bike Board, I wanted to send you an update on grants I am submitting for this year’s round of Recreational Trail Grants. If interested in writing a letter of support for any or all of these- I can send you a draft. I would need by the end of this week if possible. Ella Under Mon River Trails Conservancy 1) purchase of maintenance equipment, 2) Mon River Trail resurfacing (Little Falls to Opekiska), 3) Deckers Creek Trail Undercut restoration (additional funds for repair just up from Krogers), and 4) Deckers Creek Trail repaving (1/2 mile from Greenbag Road intersection up past Kroger). Under BOPARC Engineering Design only- Forest Avenue Landslide on Deckers Creek Trail (in mile one) Under Star City Additional funds for the Caperton Trail and Rivers Landing Connector Trail This project is having a hard time meeting ADA requirements that the DOH is imposing on it. Plus the landowner (one of the Gabriel Brothers owners) is holding fast to not having it go on any of the Rivers Landing property (this is the location of CVS, Aldi’s, and Golden Corral). This means the entire project will be on DOH right of way under the Star City bridge and rail-trail property as it gets down to the trail. Ella Belling Executive Director Mon River Trails Conservancy P.O. Box 282 Morgantown, WV 26507 http://montrails.org 304-692-6782

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Any unused bike racks out there?
by Christiaan Abildso via Bikeboard 09 May '19

09 May '19

Both Suncrest ES & MS could use one. The day-after bike to school day is so depressing :(

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Check In: Future conflicts in PSB meeting space / time
by John Gatlin via Bikeboard 08 May '19

08 May '19

Dear Bike Board, It warms my heart to see the momentum you've generated in Bike to School Day activities. Many kudos to all you ride leaders, parents, and educators willing to take the helm! Due to the imminent PSB construction activities, major constraints are being placed on meetings in the training and conference rooms from now until the end of the year. In the typical bike board meeting time and place, there will be potential conflicts with court and other activities from June until at least December. Although it is not imperative, I highly recommend you all begin to explore another time and/or place that you could meet. The conflicts will be much more severe after WVU is back in regular session. Best, Drew Drew Gatlin Staff Engineer 389 Spruce St., Rm. 24 Morgantown, WV 26505 Office: (304) 284-7411 Cell: (304) 719-7900 Fax: (304) 284-7409 [cid:image001.png@01D504B6.2A3BD1A0]<http://morgantownwv.gov/>

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Re: [Bikeboard] Descending the climbing lane
by Chip Wamsley via Bikeboard 08 May '19

08 May '19

There should be a do not enter (for bikes) at the top of the lane. ---- Original Message ---- From: "Frank Gmeindl via Bikeboard" bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Sent: 5/4/2019 7:35:36 AM To: "Drew Gatlin via Bikeboard" bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Subject: [Bikeboard] Descending the climbing lane Bicycle Board Members, Please read message below! Any suggestions for a response and/or action to prevent cyclists bombing DOWN the bicycle climbing lane from colliding with a turning vehicle? This is not the first time Ive heard about non-motorized travelers descending the bicycle climbing lanes at high speed. Frank Begin forwarded message: From: Dan Cas a440tooner(a)gmail.com Subject: Frank Gmeindl Date: May 3, 2019 at 6:37:45 PM EDT To: Frank Gmeindl fgmeindl(a)gmail.com Hi Frank Since you are the most knowledgable person I know on the integration of bicycles and motor vehicles I thought I would let you know about a near collision I had with a bicyclist while driving my vehicle on Thursday, 5/2/2019. I was traveling south/uphill on University Avenue, having just passed Daniels Mens Store. As I neared my destination, KStyles hair Salon,across fron Zen Clay, I put on my blinker to turn right. I checked my rear view mirror as I slowed and started right. A bicycle, traving north/downhill in the bicycle lane at about 40 MPH, missed my bumper by inches. At first I thought the bicyclist was just reckless riding, but the more I thought about it I started to wonder if the bicyclist did not understand the proper use of the bike lane. Traffic was stopped in the northbound lane, obscuring the road markings for bicycles. This led me to the question: Do bicyclists think a bike lane is 2 directional, like the rail trail ? So I have a question for you. Are bike lanes clearly and frequently marked "Wrong Way" for those that are traveling the wrong way? Had this collision occured, it would have been very serious, probably fatal. Thanks for all the work you've done over the years to improve integration between bicycles and motorists. Dan Casdorph -- www.casdorphpiano.com "May the fourth be with you"

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May 2, meeting cancelled
by Chip Wamsley via Bikeboard 06 May '19

06 May '19

Hello everybody, I will be out of town tomorrow for the Bike Board meeting, but will be back next Tuesday. We need to get together to do plans for bike to work day. If you have been down by the riverfront park, you know that is a mess with construction going on. It would be nice to do a couple of locations, but with limited people, they would most likely have to be on different days. Put your thinking caps on and come up with some alternative locations. We might catch folks on the plaza by the public safety building as they are headed to campus, we could use the back deck of the Seneca center, possibly in front of the Grind. Let me know when folks are available for a meeting, Hope to hear some ideas and try to finalize some plans next week. Chip

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South Middle School’s passion for biking will only grow with national grant
by Jonathan Rosenbaum via Bikeboard 05 May '19

05 May '19

More exciting news for Bike Month! Finally, an actual bicycle curriculum in a Monongalia School: http://wvmetronews.com/2019/05/05/south-middle-schools-passion-for-biking-w… -Jonathan

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bike board address
by Frank Gmeindl via Bikeboard 04 May '19

04 May '19

Hey, Drew, When I try to send a message to the BB, and put bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com, autofill in my imail always puts in Drew Gatlin via Bikeboard. I tried to edit the address but can’t. Can you tell me how to stop it from doing that? I get confused as to whether I’m sending a message to you or to the whole BB. Thanks! Frank

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