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July General Meeting: Call for Agenda Items
by Drew Gatlin 06 Jul '16

06 Jul '16

Hello all, Please send any proposed agenda items my way before this Wednesday at 11:59pm. I'll issue our July agenda on Thursday. A few items that will definitely be present: - Final approval of bicycle storage / parking language to be sent to planning commission - Hosting 2017 WV Bike Summit - Welcoming the new city engineering hire - 2016 BFC application - Fall CCC classes Hope the summer is treating you all well! Drew

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Fwd: Drive-thru policy for cyclists...
by Derek Springston 06 Jul '16

06 Jul '16

Bike Board folks, I've requested that Drew place an item on tomorrow night's agenda to discuss how I (we) should respond to BB&T regarding their practice to not serve cyclists in their drive-thru. If you'd like to contribute to this discussion, please read the email chain below. See you tomorrow night! ~Derek ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Holdsworth, Angela <AHoldsworth(a)bbandt.com> Date: Fri, Jun 24, 2016 at 10:41 AM Subject: RE: Drive-thru policy for cyclists... To: Derek Springston <dspringston(a)gmail.com> Cc: "Whipkey, Lydia" <LWhipkey(a)bbandt.com> Good Morning Derek, In Lydia’s absence today, I wanted follow up with you in regards to your concern about BB&T restricting Drive Thru use for motor vehicles. Lydia consulted our Security team and while we do not have a written policy to share, it has been the practice of BB&T to prohibit transacting business with clients not in/on a motorized vehicle. This is strictly for the safety of both our clients and our associates. While the State of WV has guidelines about bicycles on public roads, BB&T Drive Thrus are private property, and therefore, are subject to these procedures due to safety concerns. This would include individuals on foot as well. We certainly appreciate your business and value your loyalty to BB&T. Have a great weekend! Angela Holdsworth BB&T Vice President Market Leader VI Morgantown Main/Morgantown Mall Morgantown, WV 26505 P: (304) 285-5640 F: (304) 285-2327 NMLS# 431326 *From:* Derek Springston [mailto:dspringston@gmail.com] *Sent:* Tuesday, June 21, 2016 10:08 AM *To:* Holdsworth, Angela *Cc:* Whipkey, Lydia *Subject:* Re: Drive-thru policy for cyclists... Angela and Lydia, I hope you're both having a good day! Have you made any progress on locating where in BB&T policy it states that I can't be served as a cyclist in the drive-thru? I believe I've communicated with at least four BB&T employees and have perhaps an additional one or two more that are supposed to be looking into this, and so far no one has been able to show me where in BB&T policy it says I can't be served. When would you expect to be able to get back with me with the policy or where I can find the policy that excludes me? Again, thanks for your time and have a nice day! ~C. Derek Springston Cyclist and Morgantown Bike Board Member On Thu, Jun 16, 2016 at 11:47 AM, Holdsworth, Angela <AHoldsworth(a)bbandt.com> wrote: Hi Derek, I did get your voicemail, and certainly understand your concern. That policy has been in place to protect the safety of our clients based on our insurance requirements, but I have passed along your concern to my Operations Manager who is seeking out more information and will respond to you directly. Thank you for your business ! Angela Holdsworth BB&T Vice President Market Leader VI Morgantown Main/Morgantown Mall Morgantown, WV 26505 P: (304) 285-5640 F: (304) 285-2327 NMLS# 431326 *From:* Derek Springston [mailto:dspringston@gmail.com] *Sent:* Thursday, June 16, 2016 11:33 AM *To:* Holdsworth, Angela *Subject:* Drive-thru policy for cyclists... Angela, I hope this finds you well today! Yesterday, around 5pm, I rode my bicycle up to the drive-thru window at the Spruce Street location, as I've done dozens of times since I became a BB&T customer in approximately 1998 or 1999. The teller was pleasant enough to go ahead and make the deposit, but she told me that BB&T isn't really supposed to serve me on a bicycle. I asked her why they couldn't serve me in the future, and she stated that BB&T had safety concerns, and that the drive-thru was reserved for vehicles. She then pointed to a sign that was posted to the window essentially stating the same thing. I debated with her a bit on the fact that I view my bike as a vehicle. I didn't bring this up while there, but according to WV state code 17C-11-2 and Morgantown 373.02 say bicyclists have the same rights and duties as drivers of vehicles. I also asked her if she could show me where in BB&T policy it states that I can't be served and asked for her card so I could follow-up. She said she was out of cards, but handed me your card, to which I called and left a message yesterday around 6pm. I was polite (even though a little out of breath and winded from riding), and even told her I wasn't trying to get anyone in trouble. I just want to know what the BB&T policy said, and that I'd follow up or make a decision once I figure out what my rights are in your drive-thru. I've ridden on roads for approximately 20-25 years and have a commuting cyclist for over 10 years and have not had one accident/collision with a vehicle or damaged any personal property as a result of cycling, despite logging likely tens of thousands of miles. I'd like to discuss some of the benefits of cycling, but I'll save that for later when we determine what your policy actually states. I also called in to BB&T's customer service line, and they couldn't find anything in their policies that stated that I couldn't be served, but he said it's common for local branches to tell folks they have to be in vehicles (he didn't say motorized though). They've escalated my call and said they'll be looking into it further. I explained to them that I've driven my car to work once in the last month, and that my schedule makes it difficult to get to the bank when their branches are open. However, it's frequently possible and easy on my way home via bike to deposit at the drive-thru. Plus, I had $700 in cash that I hadn't been able to deposit for days due to my schedule and felt strongly about getting it in the bank. Thanks for you time! Have a great day and look forward to hearing from you regarding my experience in the drive-thru. Sincerely, ~C. Derek Springston Cyclist and Morgantown Bike Board Member -- *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' *The information in this transmission may contain proprietary and non-public information of BB&T or its affiliates and may be subject to protection under the law. The message is intended for the sole use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, you are notified that any use, distribution or copying of the message is strictly prohibited. If you received this message in error, please delete the material from your system without reading the content and notify the sender immediately of the inadvertent transmission.* -- *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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Re: [Bikeboard] parade and more
by Jennifer Selin 01 Jul '16

01 Jul '16

Bicycles lead the Fourth of July Parade! All bicyclists, kids and adults--all ages--please decorate your bikes and meet at the top of High Street near BBT Bank at 4:30pm on the 4th to lead the parade down High Street. This is a wonderful opportunity to participate in a holiday tradition. A color guard will likely lead the parade and we will be the first group after that. Feel free to contact me with questions. There will not be a bike decorating contest this year. Jenny Selin Cell 304-685-6569 On Jul 1, 2016, at 6:38 AM, Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org> wrote: Jenny Could you send me any details on the bike decorating / bike part of the parade- when, where to gather, etc. I would like to post on MRTC Facebook and would think Green Team or Positive Spin etc could do the same- Bike Board, Country Road Cyclists….. I could help spread the word but need info now. Also please call me- I am hearing rumors that BOPARC plans to pull its recycling bins out of the parks (including Hazel) and they are just dumping it all in trash now anyway. We need this to be part of Green Team efforts to change this and to get a “business” recycling dumpster for BOPARC. Dropping off stuff at your house shortly. Ella 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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Fwd: Draft rules don't count bicyclists! We can change them!
by Frank Gmeindl 30 Jun '16

30 Jun '16

I think the Federal Highway Administration should consider bicyclists in measuring the performance of our highways. I hope you do too and that you will respond to the LAB’s call for action. I used the template that LAB provide at the link https://www.votervoice.net/BroadcastLinks/iSU4fkOOoL2tUcSa4QPu7Q <https://www.votervoice.net/BroadcastLinks/iSU4fkOOoL2tUcSa4QPu7Q> . I only changed the 6th paragraph. Instead of the wording suggested in the template, I wrote, "My state, West Virginia, my county, Monongalia and my city, Morgantown all have complete streets policies that require us to consider alternative modes of transportation in all highway projects. My city has a comprehensive bicycle plan with a goal of having 5% of all trips in our City to be by bicycle by 2020. We need data on the bicycling safety of our highways to motivate and to shape our policies and plans. To make this rule more compatible with these policies and goal, a new measure should be added to account for people traveling by modes that reduce congestion: transit, bicycling and walking.” Frank > Begin forwarded message: > > From: "Caron Whitaker" <caron(a)bikeleague.org> > Subject: Draft rules don't count bicyclists! We can change them! > Date: June 30, 2016 at 10:00:27 AM EDT > To: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > Reply-To: "Caron Whitaker" <caron(a)bikeleague.org> > > > We need your help (again)! > > The Federal Highway Administration once again ignored bicyclists when determining performance measures for our transportation system. These performance measures may affect future funding to these areas- and could be a disincentive for states and communities to build biking and walking networks. > > Even though Congress just instituted a complete streets policy for the National Highway System (Main streets, arterials and other major roads), FHWA wants to measure performance of the system using a measure for drivers only. > It measures congestion by measuring delay for drivers, but gives no credit to states or metropolitan areas that invest in biking, walking or transit facilities that reduce congestion. > Finally, the rule sets goals for measuring air pollutants from transportation, but doesn't include greenhouse gases. > If these draft rules are implemented, they will hinder the ability of local governments to implement complete streets, build protected bike lanes, etc. > > We can change these rules! We've done it before! > With your help we convinced FHWA to include a safety performance measure for biking and walking. <https://www.votervoice.net/BroadcastLinks/-fEGF3jYqUho2t59PwxlxQ>We need your help again. > > Send in your own comments here. <https://www.votervoice.net/BroadcastLinks/olqtVPAEAxRg_0bwhRXzig> > > Click the link below to log in and send your message: > https://www.votervoice.net/BroadcastLinks/iSU4fkOOoL2tUcSa4QPu7Q <https://www.votervoice.net/BroadcastLinks/iSU4fkOOoL2tUcSa4QPu7Q> > You have received this message because you have subscribed to a mailing list of League of American Bicyclists. If you do not wish to receive periodic emails from this source, please click below to unsubscribe. > Click here <https://www.votervoice.net/BroadcastLinks/0uNrR0dyFR28frgDBbguNQ> to unsubscribe from this mailing list. > <https://www.votervoice.net/>

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Is Your City Ready To Take The Big Jump?
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 29 Jun '16

29 Jun '16

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: [TheThinkTank] Is Your City Ready To Take The Big Jump? Date: Wed, 29 Jun 2016 14:47:27 -0600 From: Kyle Wagenschutz <kyle(a)peopleforbikes.org> Reply-To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> Today, PeopleForBikes is opening applications for an ambitious new effort called The Big Jump Project. We are looking for ten great places to join this exciting new project - places where community leaders have ambitious plans to create safe and comfortable places to ride and encourage their neighbors and co-workers to give it a try. We want places that are eager to benchmark their progress and see the benefits of a big jump in biking in healthier people and better communities. Over the next three years, we will work in a diverse portfolio of places, cities, small towns, neighborhoods, suburbs, and downtowns, that have ambitious plans to improve on-the- ground infrastructure and collaborate with the community to get more people on bikes. We are particularly interested in places where bikes can improve access to jobs and opportunity for underserved communities; connect suburban areas to transit hubs and town centers; connect to paths and parks to encourage physical activity, and catalyze the economic potential of tourism. The Big Jump Project builds on the momentum and success of the PeopleForBikes Green Lane Project that helped get protected bike lanes on the ground, into the design toolbox and established them as the gold standard for comfortable biking on busy streets. Similar to the Green Lane Project, The Big Jump Project will provide a package of support to the ten places, including technical advice, leadership development, and national media exposure - sharing the stories of their efforts through reports, videos and social media. We are accepting applications until October 28, 2016. Please visit http://www.bigjumpproject.com <http://www.bigjumpproject.com/> to learn more about the program, download a copy of the application, or register for one of the upcoming informational webinars. Tell your elected officials and transportation leaders in your community about The Big Jump Project and offer advice on places you think are ready to take The Big Jump! We look forward to reviewing strong applications from around the country. Best, * Kyle Wagenschutz* Director of Local Innovation *PeopleForBikes* P.O. Box 2359 / Boulder, CO 80306 *EMAIL:***kyle@peopleforbikes.org <mailto:kyle@peopleforbikes.org> *MOBILE:*303.886.8288 *PeopleForBikes.org <http://peopleforbikes.org>* *GreenLaneProject.org* <http://greenlaneproject.org> * *

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June draft minutes
by Christina Hunt 12 Jun '16

12 Jun '16

Hi all, Please find minutes from our June meeting attached. This meeting was unusual because we spent most of the time discussing the proposed bicycle parking ordinance with City of Morgantown staff and Planning Commission members. It's tough to condense 60+ minutes of discussion into notes, so if something is unclear or you have questions about the workshop please let me know. If you have any corrections or changes to any of the minutes, please let me know! *Volunteer Opportunities* *July 4th parade* Lead the parade down High Street! We need about 4 volunteers to help supervise and escort kids on bikes who will be leading the parade down High Street. Meet at the top of High Street at 4pm on Monday, July 4 with your bike (bonus points if it's decorated!). All children are welcome to participate. Please reply and let me know if you can do this. *Mark Your Calendar* *Sunday June 26 @ 1:00pm - Positive Spin / Country Road Cyclists group ride and potluck* Casual group ride with Country Roads Cyclists at 1:00pm, followed by a potluck at Positive Spin starting around 4:30pm. For more information: https://www.facebook.com/events/1369526756396955/ Thanks!

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Reminder: Bicycle Parking Workshop TONIGHT, plus another grant
by Drew Gatlin 02 Jun '16

02 Jun '16

Board, Tonight's the night -- we're hosting a workshop with the planning commission regarding our proposed parking ordinance update. Given that this meeting has been publicized through the planning commission, we could particularly benefit from your presence to help answer any questions from the public and developers. You can see the proposed update in its relevant attachment. Also, please review the additional two attachments regarding an additional education grant opportunity from the Governor's Highway Safety Office. You'll find the application is pretty dang simple! The other attachment is our 2010 education grant for some inspiration. Please ruminate on projects or areas of focus you would like to see included in this grant. Best, Drew

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FW: PC Workshop Announcement
by John Whitmore 26 May '16

26 May '16

Good morning, Please find the attached Planning Commission Workshop announcement. There may be some members of the public at the Bike Board meeting as a result of this workshop. The format of the workshop is for discussion of Bicycle Storage text amendments to the Planning and Zoning Code. Can't wait to see everyone next week! John Whitmore From: Stacy Hollar Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2016 11:07 AM To: John Whitmore <jwhitmore(a)morgantownwv.gov> Subject: PC Workshop Announcement Attached is the PC announcement Stacy Hollar Executive Secretary Development Services Department 304-284-7431

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Special Meeting Next Week: Draft June Agenda
by Drew Gatlin 25 May '16

25 May '16

Hello all, Please see the attached draft agenda for our meeting on June 2nd. If you have any comments or changes please send them to me before tomorrow evening. As you've probably seen, we will be hosting a workshop with the planning commission regarding the proposed, updated bicycle parking ordinance for the first hour of our meeting. Please attend! As for the rest of our meeting -- if you have any ripe bananas you plan to peel please do so as a "reply all" to this email chain given our expected time crunch. We'll attempt to begin processing them outside of the meeting. Best, Drew

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FW: PC Workshop with Bike Board
by John Whitmore 25 May '16

25 May '16

This email is being forwarded to the Bicycle Board regarding the Bicycle Storage workshop. Thanks! John Whitmore From: Chris Fletcher Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2016 3:33 PM To: bkpetros(a)yahoo.com; Charles McEwuen <info(a)tannersalleyleather.com>; clutterina(a)hotmail.com; morgantowncellar(a)yahoo.com; Peter DeMasters - Morgantown Planning Commission, Ward 6 (PDeMasters(a)flahertylegal.com) <PDeMasters(a)flahertylegal.com>; samdee2(a)frontier.com; tstranko(a)mub.org; William Kawecki (C.C. Ward 2) <wkawecki(a)morgantownwv.gov>; williameblosser(a)gmail.com Cc: John Whitmore <jwhitmore(a)morgantownwv.gov>; Stacy Hollar <shollar(a)morgantownwv.gov> Subject: PC Workshop with Bike Board Importance: High PCers: Good afternoon. Following on the discussion during the 12 MAY PC meeting, and on behalf of President DeMasters, we have scheduled a workshop for the Planning Commission with the Bike Board for: THU, 02 JUN 2016 at 6:30 p.m. in the Training Room of the Public Safety Building This date/time/location was selected, in part, on venue availability and the fact the Bike Board is already scheduled to meet that evening. We will include this workshop in the legal notice for the month of June that will be published in the Dominion Post next week. We will also send you additional information next week in case PCers did not retain copies of related materials provided in the May meeting packet. Please make every effort to attend this workshop so the matter can be fully explored and acted upon during the PC's June meeting. Respectfully, Christopher M. Fletcher, AICP Director of Development Services City of Morgantown 389 Spruce Street Morgantown, WV 26505 T: 304-284-7431 [City of Morgantown, WV official website]

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