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FW: MPO Conference Bike Ride
by Frank Gmeindl 02 Feb '10

02 Feb '10

Bicycle Board Members, Anyone interested in leading a ride for the participants of the Statewide MPO conference in September? There are 7 MPOs in the state. They make the transportation plans for the state's metropolitan areas. Getting them focused on cycling could have an impact across the state. Their home base is the Hotel Morgan. County parks listed at http://www.boparc.org/parksfacilities/index.php that might be worth considering include: Krepps Park White Park Marilla Park Whitemoore Park and Trails King Street Park Jack Roberts Park Hazel Ruby-McQuain Riverfront Park South University Avenue Park Jerome Park Caperton Trail Deckers Creek Trail MEA Fishing Pier Mylan Park at Chaplin Hill Dorsey's Knob Park featuring Sky Rock White Park Trails Beer? Let me know if you're interested in doing something with this. I'll organize those interested. Frank Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles From: Bill Austin [mailto:baustin@moncpc.org] Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2010 11:26 AM To: frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net Subject: MPO Conference Bike Ride Frank, We are now in the stages of planning the MPO Conference Bike Ride. The ride should take place the evening of either Tuesday 9/21 or Wednesday 9/23. My initial thought is that maybe we could have a ride to the MPO Conference picnic tentatively scheduled the evening of the 23rd. I have not selected a site for the picnic but I thought that a county park would be appropriate-if they allow beer. Please let me know your thoughts particularly on the potential location. Thanks, Bill Austin, AICP Executive Director Morgantown Monongalia MPO 180 Hart Field Road Morgantown, WVA 26508 304-291-9571 304-692-7225 Mobile

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Report to TC and this Thursday's BB agenda
by Frank Gmeindl 01 Feb '10

01 Feb '10

Bicycle Board Members, Please find attached, 2 documents: 1. The January Bicycle Board Report to the Traffic Commission. Please review and let me know if I missed anything or should make any changes. I should send this to the TC secretary today. 2. A suggested agenda for this Thursday's (2/4) regular monthly Bicycle Board meeting. Please let me know if you want to change anything. Frank Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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Address change
by Frank Gmeindl 28 Jan '10

28 Jan '10

Dear Friend, I have changed my e-mail address from fgmeindl(a)verizon.net to frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net . Please update your address book. I look forward to continued communications with you! Best wishes! Frank Gmeindl

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Press Release: Investing in Biking and Walking Could Save Lives Says Report
by director 28 Jan '10

28 Jan '10

Good afternoon, I just received notice about the new 2010 biking/walking benchmarking report. It will have data that might help support the forum presentation tonite. In particular it notes that: (Jeff Miller) says, "our data show that increasing investment in biking and walking could lead to more people biking and walking. The more people bike and walk, the safer it is and the healthier the community. It's a virtuous cycle." Report: http://www.peoplepoweredmovement.org/site/index.php/site/memberservices/C529 Highlight sheet: http://www.peoplepoweredmovement.org/site/images/uploads/2010_Benchmarking_… Hope this helps. Nick -- Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 2567 Univ Ave Ste 6000L Morgantown, WV ph 304-s685-8954 --

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Re: [Bikeboard] SLM research
by Derek Springston 28 Jan '10

28 Jan '10

Frank, As you requested, here is a copy of the latest Bike Route Map with no aerials. When I took the aerials out, the file shrinks from 53MB to 1.2MB! I've copied everyone else on this map. Frank is planning on riding the routes we've chosen to field verify them and compile areas that may be steep, have a preferred direction, one-way streets, areas with gravel, poor road conditions, etc. Please, if you have time, print this out and do the same. When I receive enough feedback or we ride all of the routes, we'll schedule a meeting to compile our additions. Again, if you need a printed copy of this map, let me know. I can print a few at work, but not too many. Frank, Jim Rye, Will Ravenscroft, Hugh Kierig may also be able to help with printing. Thanks, ~Derek “Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the future of the human race.” -H.G. Wells From: fgmeindl(a)verizon.net To: guitardeek(a)hotmail.com; jbedard(a)mix.wvu.edu Subject: RE: SLM research Date: Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:55:12 -0500 Derek, I don’t have the software to open your attached files. I don’t even know what software that would be but I’d like to know just out of curiosity. Sort of on another topic, Derek, how much trouble would it be to give me the bike route map that is just the streets, street names, bike route and streams? i.e. remove the trees. I’d like to be able to print something inexpensive, probably in black and white that I’d be able to ride with. I want to ride the bike route. Frank Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles From: Derek Springston [mailto:guitardeek@hotmail.com] Sent: Monday, January 25, 2010 1:00 PM To: Janel Bedard Cc: Frank Gmeindl Subject: RE: SLM research Janel and Frank, I've attached the following files, which are in NAD_1983_UTM_Zone_17N projection below: SLM_points.shp Bike_routes_2010_01_07.shp roads_USCensus_032008_utm83_MonCo.shp The aerials you'll need will be: Morgantown North NE, NW, SE, and SW Morgantown South NE, NW, SE, and SW Osage SE Rivesville_NE Let me know if you already have the aerials or can download them quickly. I know you'll be able to download quickly at WVU. If you need I can get you a CD, but you can probably download quicker than I can deliver a CD! ~Derek “Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the future of the human race.” -H.G. Wells From: jbedard(a)mix.wvu.edu To: guitardeek(a)hotmail.com Date: Sun, 24 Jan 2010 00:43:44 -0500 Subject: Re: SLM research Derek, I had a meeting with Frank and we think it would be valuable to look at the SLM map and the bike route map ad compare them. We are not asking you to do this... I was wondering if I could get copy of the GIS maps or at least just some of the layers and then I can put them on top of eachother an look at them. What version of GIS do you use? I will be using what is at school and I do not know what version it is so I will need to check. Let me know if tis will be possible. Also if you are able to put the data on a cd I will come and get it from you. -janel On 01/20/10, guitardeek(a)hotmail.com wrote: Janel, I've attempted contacting all 5 cities I agreed upon for the SLM research and have only received response from 3 of the cities. Of those three, I'm having difficulty getting much info. Did all of these cities do an SLM study? Austin says they're still in the middle of their study. Chicago said they didn't do a study but used the San Francisco study. And I think I still need some data from Pittsburgh. I'll try again today to contact all of these folks. Derek Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device from U.S. Cellular Hotmail: Free, trusted and rich email service. Get it now. _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Trusted email with powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/196390707/direct/01/

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Re: [Bikeboard] SLM research
by Derek Springston 27 Jan '10

27 Jan '10

Frank, As you requested, here is a copy of the latest Bike Route Map with no aerials. When I took the aerials out, the file shrinks from 53MB to 1.2MB! I've copied everyone else on this map. Frank is planning on riding the routes we've chosen to field verify them and compile areas that may be steep, have a preferred direction, one-way streets, areas with gravel, poor road conditions, etc. Please, if you have time, print this out and do the same. When I receive enough feedback or we ride all of the routes, we'll schedule a meeting to compile our additions. Again, if you need a printed copy of this map, let me know. I can print a few at work, but not too many. Frank, Jim Rye, Will Ravenscroft, Hugh Kierig may also be able to help with printing. Thanks, ~Derek “Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the future of the human race.” -H.G. Wells From: fgmeindl(a)verizon.net To: guitardeek(a)hotmail.com; jbedard(a)mix.wvu.edu Subject: RE: SLM research Date: Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:55:12 -0500 Derek, I don’t have the software to open your attached files. I don’t even know what software that would be but I’d like to know just out of curiosity. Sort of on another topic, Derek, how much trouble would it be to give me the bike route map that is just the streets, street names, bike route and streams? i.e. remove the trees. I’d like to be able to print something inexpensive, probably in black and white that I’d be able to ride with. I want to ride the bike route. Frank Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles From: Derek Springston [mailto:guitardeek@hotmail.com] Sent: Monday, January 25, 2010 1:00 PM To: Janel Bedard Cc: Frank Gmeindl Subject: RE: SLM research Janel and Frank, I've attached the following files, which are in NAD_1983_UTM_Zone_17N projection below: SLM_points.shp Bike_routes_2010_01_07.shp roads_USCensus_032008_utm83_MonCo.shp The aerials you'll need will be: Morgantown North NE, NW, SE, and SW Morgantown South NE, NW, SE, and SW Osage SE Rivesville_NE Let me know if you already have the aerials or can download them quickly. I know you'll be able to download quickly at WVU. If you need I can get you a CD, but you can probably download quicker than I can deliver a CD! ~Derek “Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the future of the human race.” -H.G. Wells From: jbedard(a)mix.wvu.edu To: guitardeek(a)hotmail.com Date: Sun, 24 Jan 2010 00:43:44 -0500 Subject: Re: SLM research Derek, I had a meeting with Frank and we think it would be valuable to look at the SLM map and the bike route map ad compare them. We are not asking you to do this... I was wondering if I could get copy of the GIS maps or at least just some of the layers and then I can put them on top of eachother an look at them. What version of GIS do you use? I will be using what is at school and I do not know what version it is so I will need to check. Let me know if tis will be possible. Also if you are able to put the data on a cd I will come and get it from you. -janel On 01/20/10, guitardeek(a)hotmail.com wrote: Janel, I've attempted contacting all 5 cities I agreed upon for the SLM research and have only received response from 3 of the cities. Of those three, I'm having difficulty getting much info. Did all of these cities do an SLM study? Austin says they're still in the middle of their study. Chicago said they didn't do a study but used the San Francisco study. And I think I still need some data from Pittsburgh. I'll try again today to contact all of these folks. Derek Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device from U.S. Cellular Hotmail: Free, trusted and rich email service. Get it now. _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Free, trusted and rich email service. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/196390708/direct/01/

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Sidewalks
by Frank Gmeindl 24 Jan '10

24 Jan '10

Bicycle Board Members, Please see attached flyer. Go to the Public Forum January 28, 6:30-8:30 PM at South Middle School. The Pedestrian Safety Board has been working on improving the pedestrian infrastructure for Morgantown. They developed a Pedestrian Safety Plan, which focuses on improving the walkability of Morgantown. Copies of the draft plan are available at the bottom of the following link: http://www.morgantown.com/ped-safety-board.htm . The more we move people out of their individual cars and on to the sidewalks, bicycles, PRT, and busses, the safer and healthier will be our city and its residents. We need resources to make that happen. They have asked the Morgantown City Council to pass a Walkway, Walkway Lighting, and Traffic Calming Fee, which will be $1 annually per frontage foot of their property. Thus, if one has a lot that is 50 feet wide, they will pay $50 annually. These monies will amount to approximately $1,000,000 annually for sidewalks, lighting, and traffic calming. Their projections are that they need $32 million to address existing problems. The Morgantown City Council will probably vote on this fee in their February meeting. Generally, they are receptive to the issues and the fee, but the Pedestrian Safety Board needs support at the January 28 meeting to demonstrate to City Council that the Pedestrian Safety Plan has support. Bill Reger-Nash has four requests: 1) He would ask that you encourage others to attend the Public Hearing at South Middle School at 6:30 pm on January 28 2) Please sign the petition supporting the fee, which can be found at http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/mgwpedplan/ 3) Contact city council members asking them to support the Walkway, Walkway Lighting, and Traffic Calming Fee. Ideally they should be contacted prior to January 28. Email addresses of City Council (including Mayor Byrne): baner <mailto:baner@rcbhsc.wvu.edu> @rcbhsc.wvu. <mailto:baner@rcbhsc.wvu.edu> edu; jgaddis <mailto:jgaddis@gaddisconsulting.com> @gaddisconsulting.com <mailto:jgaddis@gaddisconsulting.com> ; charliebyrer <mailto:charliebyrer@gmail.com> @gmail.com <mailto:charliebyrer@gmail.com> ; jselin <mailto:jselin@hotmail.com> @hotmail.com <mailto:jselin@hotmail.com> ; martishamberger <mailto:martishamberger@comcast.net> @comcast.net <mailto:martishamberger@comcast.net> ; bill(a)byrnehedges.com; dspencer36 <mailto:dspencer36@comcast.net> @comcast.net <mailto:dspencer36@comcast.net> Frank Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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Response to WVDOT position on bike lane
by Frank Gmeindl 22 Jan '10

22 Jan '10

Bicycle Board Members, Thanks to Hugh, gunnar, Marilyn, Jim, Chip and Don for attending the special meeting last night to address the WVDOT's position on the Mon Blvd. climbing bike lane. Attached is a draft response to their position. Please feel free to use Track Changes and comments to mark it up and return it to me. I'm going to also share it with Damien Davis since he is also working on developing the justification for our responses. I need your help in making it stronger and easier to read. Tomorrow's supposed to be sunny and 49F so I'll understand if I don't receive your reply until Sunday;) Frank Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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FW: LCI seminar dates confirmed...
by Frank Gmeindl 22 Jan '10

22 Jan '10

You qualify for the LCI seminar if you score better than 70 on the Written test and better than 85 on the Road test. I put the wrong scores in my first message. Also, see Matteo's message below. Dates are now confirmed as March 19-21. Looks like this will fill up quick so better act now. Frank Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles From: Matthew Favero [mailto:mateomusic@hotmail.com] Sent: Thursday, January 21, 2010 9:54 PM To: mateomusic(a)hotmail.com Subject: LCI seminar dates confirmed... All, The latest from the League confirms the LCI Seminar dates of March 19th-21st. It is now on their website, and sign-up can begin. See <http://www.bikeleague.org/cogs/programs/education/seminar_schedule> it here. It seems there is more need/desire for this than expected maybe, so I do recommend signing up soon. It is first come first serve, and the one I took last June in Pennsylvania had a cut-off at 15 people. I almost did not make it on, but one person cancelled at the last minute. Thank you all for your excellent communication with me. It will continue as we move closer to the seminar. I will be serving as site coordinator. I've attached some pertinent information to keep you in the know, and on track for having a successful experience. I look forward to continuing to work with you throughout this process. Matteo Favero LCI #2488 434-409-2868 www.fujicrazy.blogspot.com _____ Hotmail: Free, trusted and rich email service. Get it <http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/196390708/direct/01/> now.

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FW: LCI Seminar in Charlottesville, VA in March...
by Frank Gmeindl 21 Jan '10

21 Jan '10

I don't know if this will encourage or discourage you to attend the Charlottesville seminar but I will be an assistant coach there. We could carpool. Frank From: Frank Gmeindl [mailto:fgmeindl@verizon.net] Sent: Thursday, January 21, 2010 8:30 PM To: 'bikeboard(a)cheat.org' Subject: FW: LCI Seminar in Charlottesville, VA in March... Here's your chance to become a League Cycling Instructor: attend the LCI seminar in Charlottesville, VA the weekend of March 19. If you completed Road I or Traffic Skills 101 and scored 90 or better on the Road test and 85 or better on the Written test, you qualify. The City of Morgantown will pay your registration and travel expenses for the seminar if you'll agree to teach 6 Traffic Skills 101 courses in Morgantown after you become an LCI. If you're interested, please reply or contact Matteo Favero and cc me. This is a great opportunity to do your LCI seminar in a very cool place not too far away. Frank Gmeindl LCI #1703 Morgantown, WV Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles From: Matthew Favero [mailto:mateomusic@hotmail.com] Sent: Thursday, January 21, 2010 2:27 PM To: fgmeindl(a)verizon.net Subject: LCI Seminar in Charlottesville, VA in March... Dear Frank, I noticed on the League's website you are teaching some upcoming Traffic 101 courses. I am writing to inform you about a possible LCI Seminar the weekend of March 19th in Charlottesville, VA. I have been in communication with the League about this. I am putting the word out in hopes of acquiring more participants to reach the League's required number of 10 participants. I have at least 6 so far. If you have anyone who will be coming through your upcoming courses who may be interested in becoming certified, and can travel this far, please spread the word, and put them in touch with me. If you have any questions about it, feel free to contact me as well. Matteo Favero LCI #2488 434-409-2868 www.fujicrazy.blogspot.com _____ Hotmail: Powerful Free email with security by Microsoft. Get it <http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/196390710/direct/01/> now.

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