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Re: Potential Meeting: Next Wednesday, July 29th, 2020
by Chip Wamsley 29 Jul '20

29 Jul '20

See everyone then. Chip ---- Original Message ---- From: "Drew Gatlin" jgatlin(a)morgantownwv.gov Sent: 7/28/2020 6:19:31 PM To: "Marilyn Newcome" mjcycling(a)msn.com, "Bill Kawecki" wm_a_kawecki(a)comcast.net, "Chip Wamsley" chip(a)wamsleycycles.com, "Bike Board" bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Cc: "chipwamsley(a)gmail.com" chipwamsley(a)gmail.com Subject: RE: [Bikeboard] Re: Potential Meeting: Next Wednesday, July 29th, 2020 v\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);}o\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);}w\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);}.shape {behavior:url(#default#VML);} All, As I mentioned last week, I will host a bike board virtual meeting tomorrow from 4:30pm 5:30pm using the following Zoom videoconference details: Drew Gatlin is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Drew Gatlin's Personal Meeting Room Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/8286021906?pwd=cDc4QVNIQVhSSXppQ3hVcmVISHNSUT09 Meeting ID: 828 602 1906 Passcode: 4vkd25 Well need to re-start the meeting halfway through due to the limited time available, but Ill walk yall through it as we get to that point. If you cant join because of lack of access to a computer, let me know and Ill find out some workaround. Agenda will be as discussed earlier in this chain, including artistic bike racks. Best, Drew From: Marilyn Newcome mjcycling(a)msn.com Sent: Thursday, July 23, 2020 5:18 PM To: Bill Kawecki wm_a_kawecki(a)comcast.net Chip Wamsley chip(a)wamsleycycles.com Drew Gatlin jgatlin(a)morgantownwv.gov Bike Board bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Re: Potential Meeting: Next Wednesday, July 29th, 2020 Those bike racks are too cute. I wouldn't want to park my bike on them. Lol. Cool idea. The 29th is goid for me. Marilyn Sent from my LG Mobile ------ Original message------ From: Bill Kawecki Date: Mon, Jul 20, 2020 9:33 PM To: Chip Wamsley;Drew Gatlin;Bike Board; Cc: Subject:[Bikeboard] Re: Potential Meeting: Next Wednesday, July 29th, 2020 I would like to add a possible agenda item. There is some local enthusiasm for sculpture as functioning bike racks. Pittsburgh has a few: https://trustarts.org/pct_home/visual-arts/public-art/bike-racks What should a sculptor/artist know to allow their work to be utilitarian, are there specifications that can be shared. Thanks, Bill Kawecki Morgantown City Council, 2nd Ward wkawecki(a)morgantownwv.gov 304-292-5154 You may disregard if you are a public employee On 07/20/2020 8:17 PM Chip Wamsley chip(a)wamsleycycles.com wrote: Drew, Sounds good, the virtual meetings work good if there are people who might be out of town, that might be before Harry's hip surgery and Marilyn might be back. I can send out a summary of the new bike friendly app, it is different from the last one with a slightly different slant and the info from the alta and stantec studies should help supply some of the metrics. Chip ---- Original Message ---- From: "Drew Gatlin" jgatlin(a)morgantownwv.gov Sent: 7/20/2020 6:34:34 PM To: "Bike Board" bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Subject: [Bikeboard] Potential Meeting: Next Wednesday, July 29th, 2020 P {margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;} Previous members of the bike board, There's been some discussion about trying to meet over the past few months, and a few items that have come by my desk that would benefit from citizen review. One more came up today, so I'd like to propose either a virtual or a socially distanced outdoor meeting on Wednesday, July 29th from 4:30-5:30pm. Open to other suggestions for time. On the potential agenda: 1) A comprehensive and holistic assessment of all bike parking facilities along the Riverfront. Objective is to provide assessment to Mon River Revitalization Task Force and suggest desires for consistency or diversity, where to install new ones, where to remove / relocate ones that aren't working, and which to replace with better designs. Goal of assessment is to help task force maximize the ability of cyclists to use Riverfront amenities while minimizing damage to trees and other infrastructure that might come from unplanned bike parking. 2) The People for Bikes city scores / Bicycle Network Analysis: Review of 2020 rating and plan to update open street map with current data to better inform 2021 analysis 3) Expiration of Morgantown's Bronze level BFC award this fall, and decision whether / plan to re-apply. Thoughts? We could call this a temporary working group if you'd like to not commit to re-starting the bike board. Might help calm the nerves! -Drew J. Drew Gatlin Staff Engineer 389 Spruce St., Rm. 24 Morgantown, WV 26505 Office: (304) 284-7411 Cell: (304) 719-7900 Fax: (304) 284-7409 _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list -- bikeboard(a)lists.bikelover.org To unsubscribe send an email to bikeboard-leave(a)lists.bikelover.org To view this discussion on the web visit https://lists.bikelover.org/hyperkitty/list/bikeboard@lists.bikelover.org/m…

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Potential Meeting: Next Wednesday, July 29th, 2020
by Drew Gatlin 20 Jul '20

20 Jul '20

Previous members of the bike board, There's been some discussion about trying to meet over the past few months, and a few items that have come by my desk that would benefit from citizen review. One more came up today, so I'd like to propose either a virtual or a socially distanced outdoor meeting on Wednesday, July 29th from 4:30-5:30pm. Open to other suggestions for time. On the potential agenda: 1) A comprehensive and holistic assessment of all bike parking facilities along the Riverfront. Objective is to provide assessment to Mon River Revitalization Task Force and suggest desires for consistency or diversity, where to install new ones, where to remove / relocate ones that aren't working, and which to replace with better designs. Goal of assessment is to help task force maximize the ability of cyclists to use Riverfront amenities while minimizing damage to trees and other infrastructure that might come from unplanned bike parking. 2) The People for Bikes city scores / Bicycle Network Analysis: Review of 2020 rating and plan to update open street map with current data to better inform 2021 analysis 3) Expiration of Morgantown's Bronze level BFC award this fall, and decision whether / plan to re-apply. Thoughts? We could call this a temporary working group if you'd like to not commit to re-starting the bike board. Might help calm the nerves! -Drew J. 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:876de1e8-1e82-4b2f-aa87-3c86a4f13582]

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City of Morgantown Board and Commission 'All Hands' Overview - meeting materials
by Ryan P. Simonton 19 Jul '20

19 Jul '20

Good evening Everyone, Meeting materials for tomorrow's board and commission member training are attached here for your reference. These include linked laws and documents relevant to your work. Please don't feel obligated to review these ahead of the meeting, but I'll be glad to address any thoughts or questions you may have about them. Thank you, Ryan [Kay Casto]<http://www.kaycasto.com/> Ryan P. Simonton Attorney KAY CASTO & CHANEY PLLC rsimonton(a)kaycasto.com<mailto:rsimonton@kaycasto.com> | 150 Clay Street, Suite 100 Morgantown, WV 26501 Phone: (304) 225-0970 | Fax: (304) 225-0974 [A Mertias Member Firm]<http://meritas.org/firm.aspx?firmid=67680> Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail and any attachments are confidential and may be protected by legal privilege. If you are not the intended recipient, be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of this e-mail or any attachment is prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify us immediately by returning it to the sender, delete this copy from your system and destroy all printed copies. Thank you for your cooperation.

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Petition to City of Morgantown to temporarily close neighborhood streets
by Christiaan Abildso 18 Jul '20

18 Jul '20

Greetings friends -This is for City residents only. I have been engaging in discussions with my City Council rep, Rachel Fetty, and with our good friends Drew Gatlin & Damien Davis with City Engineering about this. To support their efforts and take this city-wide, I have created an online petition asking the City of Morgantown to immediately institute a "Healthy Streets" program to temporarily close non-arterial streets ("neighborhood streets") to thru traffic. This would provide space on streets for the free flow of bicyclists, runners, and walkers at a 6' distance, and for safe play by neighborhood children without the fear of heavy traffic - while still allowing vehicular use by residents and essential vehicles (USPS, contractors, etc). I think we all recognize the need for more places to ride and exercise. We have seen an increase in rail-trail traffic, according to our infrared sensor counts, in nearly all locations compared with 2019. In some, like Van Voorhis and Mellons Chapel, we have seen a doubling of trail traffic (even with the WVU students not in town)! Dozens upon dozens of larger cities are doing this around the country. I'd like to see Morgantown join in. And I hope you do too. The URL to the petition is https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/healthy-streets-morgantown If you support this effort, please sign the petition and forward to as many City residents as possible, Facebook it, Tweet it, tell your neighbors and your City Council representative. I'm happy to address any questions or concerns. Christiaan Abildso Here's the full text of the petition:---MORGANTOWN MAYOR KAWECKI, CITY COUNCIL, MANAGER, AND ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT Why is this important? - During the COVID-19 stay-at-home orders sidewalks are increasingly be used by runners, walkers, and bicyclists of all ages. - Maintaining safe 6-foot distancing is impossible when passing without a pedestrian or runner moving off the sidewalk and into or across the street. - Many of the properties in our urban neighborhoods lack large yards to play in, pushing children out onto sidewalks, driveways, and street for play as well. - This summer, because of camp, sports, and travel cancellations, our children will be home more often. They will likely continue to take over the street and sidewalks to play. To: Morgantown Mayor Kawecki, City Council, Manager, and Engineering Department From: Christiaan Abildso I urge the City of Morgantown to immediately create an emergency “Healthy Streets” program to enable safe physical activity and exercise on neighborhood streets during the COVID-19 pandemic in every Morgantown neighborhood. This program will prioritize safe, socially-distanced walking, running, and bicycling on non-arterial, neighborhood streets in all City Council districts while still allowing access for local traffic. I also call for the City to consider implementing the following measures to address walking and bicycling safety downtown to support local businesses: · Create temporary bicycle lanes Spruce by eliminating vehicle traffic in the lefthand-most travel lane · Allow for outdoor dining and safe social distancing on High Street by eliminating on-street parking and creating a buffer from traffic · Disable pedestrian push buttons at intersections and automate crossing phases to eliminate the need to touch surfaces, while still catering for the needs of those with disabilities · Implement Lead Pedestrian Intervals (LPIs) at all signalized crossings · Re-time traffic lights citywide to discourage speeding and reduce pedestrian crowding at intersections

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Anybody selling a 2" hitch mount 4 bike carrier?
by Christiaan Abildso 17 Jul '20

17 Jul '20

Friends -I hope you're all well, and getting out pedaling.I am interested in buying a hitch mount carrier for a 2" receiver for 4 bikes, like the Yakima 4 Timer or the Thule T2 +2. Obviously, supplies are limited now with supply chain issues and now that everybody is realizing that heaven is found on 2 wheels during COVID. Thanks! Feel free to email me directly at cabildso(a)yahoo.com. Christiaan

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Board and Commission "All Hands" overview
by Christine Wade 14 Jul '20

14 Jul '20

Hello all, I hope this finds you all well. As stated in early July, serving as a board or commission member requires you to put in time and effort. Several key behaviors can help us to be more effective within these groups such as being familiar with the operating statue and bylaws of your particular board or commission; reviewing the Open Meetings Act, attending meetings and being prepared for them, understanding the role of your board and commission and constraints on the City. Since the beginning of 2019, when new Morgantown Board and Commission members are appointed by City Council we have invited those new members to participate in a short orientation led by City Attorney Ryan Simonton to discuss topics such as Organizational structure, meeting procedures, Freedom of Information Act, Social Media, Open Governmental Proceedings Act, and the Ethics Act for public officials, to name a few. During those orientations information is provided to help launch those new Board and Commission members into a successful experience. In an effort to ensure all members are provided the information, guidance, awareness, etc., that they need to successfully do the job they have taken the oath to do, we are now inviting all members to attend this "All Hands" event. This event will be held via Webex for all Boards and Commissions members to participate together. To protect public health during the COVID-19 pandemic, personal attendance at this meeting will not be permitted. Members may participate by videoconference at the following link: https://cityofmorgantown.my.webex.com/meet/cityofmorgantown with meeting number (access code) 793 734 477, or by calling in at the following number 408-418-9388 and using the access code 793 734 477. While service on a board or commission involves real work, it is also tremendously important and rewarding. As a board or commission member, you have the chance to interact with other citizens on meaningful issues, participate in and gain new insights into the public policy process, and give back to the community by using your time and talent to make Morgantown a better place. Board and commission members are strongly encouraged to attend this training, however, we do know that many of you may not have schedules which allow for this flexibility. Know that it is our intention to hold another meeting just like this one, so please be sure to respond to the doodle poll I sent to each of you the week of July 6 to share with me what may better fit your schedule. Additionally, if you have any questions or concerns please email me and I will get back with you. If you see that one of your fellow board or commission members may have been missed on this invite, please forward as appropriate and notify me so that we include them next time. Lastly, I want to express my appreciation and gratitude for your service, we certainly would not be the city that we are without you - thank you. Have a wonderful evening. Christine

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Fw: PRB EOD: Board and Commission Member "All Hands" event doodle poll
by Drew Gatlin 07 Jul '20

07 Jul '20

Members of the Traffic Commission and its two advisory boards: If you did not previously receive a copy of this email from the City Clerk's office, please reply to them with your correct contact information. Both Christine and Heather are copied on this email for your convenience. Please strongly consider filling out the poll and attending the virtual session whenever it is held. Best, Drew J. 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:22916d03-bb40-483e-b091-0a7a9aea000b] ________________________________ From: Christine Wade <cwade(a)morgantownwv.gov> Date: July 6, 2020 at 4:14:52 PM EDT To: [All Morgantown Board and Commission Members] Subject: PRB EOD: Board and Commission Member "All Hands" event doodle poll Hello all, Like any endeavor, serving as a board or commission member requires you to put in time and effort. Several key behaviors can help us to be more effective within these groups such as being familiar with the operating statue and bylaws of your particular board or commission; reviewing the Open Meetings Act, attending meetings and being prepared for them, understanding the role of your board and commission and constraints on the City. Since the beginning of 2019, when new Morgantown Board and Commission members are appointed by City Council we have invited those new members to participate in a short orientation led by City Attorney Ryan Simonton to discuss topics such as Organizational structure, meeting procedures, Freedom of Information Act, Social Media, Open Governmental Proceedings Act, and the Ethics Act for public officials, to name a few. During those orientations information is provided to help launch those new Board and Commission members into a successful experience. In an effort to ensure all members are provided the information, guidance, awareness, etc., that they need to successfully do the job they have taken the oath to do, we are now inviting all members to attend this “All Hands” event. This event will be held via Webex for all Boards and Commissions members to participate together on one specific day in July. I am reaching out to you today so that you can share with me your availability. Please select the link below to complete the poll today. https://doodle.com/poll/gh4vzcpi6xwmtuqh While service on a board or commission involves real work, it is also tremendously important and rewarding. As a board or commission member, you have the chance to interact with other citizens on meaningful issues, participate in and gain new insights into the public policy process, and give back to the community by using your time and talent to make Morgantown a better place. Board and commission members are strongly encouraged to attend this training, however, we do know that many of you may not have schedules which allow for this flexibility. Know that it is our intention to hold another meeting just like this one, so please be sure to share with me what may better fit your schedule as I am open to suggestions. Additionally, if you have any questions or concerns please email Ryan and I and we will get back with you. If you have received this email more than once, my apologies, perhaps consider it a bonus. If you see that one of your board or commission members did not receive it, please forward as appropriate and notify me so that we catch them next time. Lastly, I want to express my appreciation and gratitude for your service, we certainly would not be the city that we are without you – thank you. Have a wonderful evening. Christine M. Wade City Clerk City of Morgantown 389 Spruce Street Morgantown, WV 26505 Office 304-284-7434 cwade(a)morgantownwv.gov<mailto:cwade@morgantownwv.gov> [MORGANTOWN-WITH TEXT - Email]<morgantownwv.gov>

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Dropping Enforcement from the Safe Routes to School 6 E’s Framework
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 29 Jun '20

29 Jun '20

This is an interesting development, in case you haven't read it, yet, there is a link to the announcement below: "For more than 15 years, Safe Routes to School programs have used the five E's (Education, Encouragement, Enforcement, Evaluation, and Engineering) as their organizing framework. In recent years, we added a sixth E, Equity, to bring the focus towards creating healthy, thriving communities for people of all ages, races, ethnicities, incomes, and abilities. Effective immediately, we are dropping Enforcement as one of the 6 E's of Safe Routes to School." https://mailchi.mp/saferoutespartnership/free-webinar-using-pop-ups-to-prom…

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Fw: How has COVID-19 affected your bike riding?
by Christiaan Abildso 03 Jun '20

03 Jun '20

If y'all are interested is some survey research. It's brief and important.Thanks! Christiaan ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: PeopleForBikes <info(a)peopleforbikes.org>To: Christiaan Abildso <cabildso(a)yahoo.com>Sent: Wednesday, June 3, 2020, 01:00:50 PM EDTSubject: How has COVID-19 affected your bike riding? Tell us what it's like where you ride | Dear Christiaan, As we all adapt to a changing world, bicycling has taken on an increasingly important role in maintaining our mental and physical health, as well as providing a safe mode of recreation and transportation. We want to hear how your biking has been affected by COVID-19. PeopleForBikes has created a short survey to ask about your recent bicycling experiences. By completing the survey, you will become eligible to win a PeopleForBikes prize pack (valued at $25). Take our short 3-5 minute survey: TAKE THE SURVEY TODAY Please feel free to direct any questions or concerns about the survey to PeopleForBikes Bicycle Industry Research Manager Patrick Hogan at patrick(a)peopleforbikes.org. Together, we can make biking better for everyone. - The PeopleForBikes Team Would you rather not receive these surveys? Opt out here. | | | | | | | PeopleForBikes P.O. Box 2359 Boulder, CO 80306 Unsubscribe © 2020 PeopleForBikes. All rights reserved. |

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GoPro to lend?
by Christiaan Abildso via Bikeboard 03 Apr '20

03 Apr '20

I hope everyone is doing okay. During our MRTC board meeting last night (on Zoom, of course!) we discussed the need to do a check of the quality of the surface of the Deckers Creek trail outside city limits. We (finally) received notice to proceed on a 5+ year old DOH grant to resurface a 13 mile section of the trail from Rock Forge to Reedsville, essentially from just east of the I68 overpass east to the end of the trail. Before we proceed we need to do a thorough check of the surface to identify areas where we're losing width to vegetation, other spots where vegetation has grown up through the surface, and other areas of concern that will be part of the scope of work to prep the trail for the resurfacing. To do this, our board thought it a good idea to ride the entire length using a GoPro. Thus, I am writing to ask if anyone has a GoPro that they are willing to lend or if someone wants to help us by riding that section with the GoPro. Many thanks! Take care of yourselves. Rail-trail use is up about 30-40% this March compared with last March (according to our infrared trail counts) despite WVU students being away so much. We love seeing the use and hope you are all practicing proper distancing while on trail. Be wellChristiaan

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