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Fw: AP article on commuting in Morgantown
by director 26 Mar '12

26 Mar '12

I forgot to use "reply all" when I sent this message to Hugh.... Hugh, Since we're all trying to be on the same side, let's talk about how to get better results. I appreciate that you're working hard and you're just as frustrated as the rest of us that in spite of all our hard work (and rising gas prices) it seems that people are driving cars as much they always did. What we need is a motivation for students and residents to make better transportation choices. At the Bike Summit last week, Kimberly-Clark unveiled this nationwide competition to do just that - and they've got a category for colleges to compete in. I rode with the organizer, Rob Gusky, on Friday and he said that since WV has a relatively small population and the results are based on per-capita trips, we have an advantage. http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/start-your-pedals-america---the-get… Does this sound like something we can all get behind? The Challenge runs from May 1 to August 31, 2012, but the public is invited to sign up now and get warmed up. Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 -----Original Message----- From: "Hugh Kierig" <Hugh.Kierig(a)mail.wvu.edu> Sent 3/26/2012 10:19:17 AM To: "'Gunnar Shogren'" <gshogren(a)gmail.com>, "Ryan Post" <rpostwvu(a)gmail.com>, "Christiaan Abildso" <cabildso(a)yahoo.com> Cc: "'Bicycle Board'" <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] AP article on commuting in Morgantown I am very disappointed by the responses that have been coming from the bike and ped board groups. You seem to believe that if you don't get your way on every suggestion then the deep pocket university is not responsive. If you think that WVU sucks in providing commuter services to our employees and students, I suggest that you go to most other university and compare our services to what they offer. In the past six years we have - instituted and expanded free bus service for employees and students; brought zip car to campus and the community; initiated a free on-line carpool matching service; continued to provide quality and free service for the PRT, completed a first ever master plan for the PRT and begun a very expensive replacement of key components; Worked with other area employers on a subsidized vanpool program; Worked with the city on a Ped Plan and Bike plan; Developed alternative transportation programs and awareness through We GO and participation in every major community promotion of alternative transportation; Offered to university students and employees free bike training classes and now are underwriting the CCC classes through the University; Worked with City staff in community improvements to walking and biking in our community. The point is that we cannot provide everything for everybody, including a very expensive commuter tax provision. Hugh E. Kierig, AICP, Director Department of Transportation and Parking West Virginia University Post Office Box 6561 1112 Van Voorhis Morgantown, West Virginia 26506 304-293-9095 (o) 304-293-3939 (f) >>> Christiaan Abildso <cabildso(a)yahoo.com> 3/23/2012 2:02 PM >>> I took a look at this: http://www.bestworkplaces.org/ As far as I can tell, the designation is about quantity of benefits not quality, thus, by sheer number it appears that WVU offers many things (free PRT & bus service, for example). I continue to advocate that the administration to offer the $20/month bicycle commuter tax provision, but it was not included in the recent parking and transportation plan, unfortunately. Just have to keep trying, I suppose. From: Ryan Post <rpostwvu(a)gmail.com> To: 'Gunnar Shogren' <gshogren(a)gmail.com> Cc: 'Bicycle Board' <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2012 2:14 PM Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] AP article on commuting in Morgantown I had my bikes in my dorm room, which was permitted. When I visited St Marys College of Maryland, which was making a HUGE push for bikes including a college bike share program. They had indoor parking areas, but didn't permit bikes in the dorms. I put mine back in the car instead of in those public spaces. My point is, just as the PRT looks great on paper, in actual usage there are significant flaws. Yes, DC and NYC are "bike friendly", if you don't mind stoplights and having your bike stolen. -----Original Message----- From: Gunnar Shogren [mailto:gshogren@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2012 11:13 AM To: Ryan Post Cc: Chet Parsons; Bicycle Board Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] AP article on commuting in Morgantown Or lack of indoor or sheltered bike parking at dorms and such. I would say bike racks at the PRT too, think Walnut st. Station... On Thu, Mar 22, 2012 at 9:54 AM, Ryan Post <rpostwvu(a)gmail.com> wrote: > I can’t say I disagree, honestly. As a student, it really wasn’t at > all impractical to not drive. Takes a bit more time waiting on things, > but I think any public transit has that issue. Certainly I wouldn’t > credit much of the bicycle related existing stuff, but there has been > efforts made for cycling (new racks at most dorms and buildings), bikes on busses. > > > > It’s when you get down to the details it gets ugly, like the PRT being > unreliable, and busses often being full during peak times (esp when > the PRT goes down). > > > > From: bikeboard-bounces(a)cheat.org [mailto:bikeboard-bounces@cheat.org] > On Behalf Of Chet Parsons > Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2012 10:10 AM > To: Bicycle Board > Subject: [Bikeboard] AP article on commuting in Morgantown > > > > This is kind of surprising, don't you think? I guess since it is > strictly WVU the designation is easier to apply > > > > Chet > > > > Feds say WVU good workplace for commuters > > by The Associated Press > > The Associated Press > > > MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) - West Virginia University is getting federal > recognition for its efforts to improve commuting for employees and > reduce traffic-related pollution. > > The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of > Transportation have designated WVU as one of the nation's Best > Workplaces for Commuters. > > University officials announced the designation Wednesday in a news release. > > The university's commuter benefits program includes free access to the > Personal Rapid Transit system and Mountain Line transit, bicycle > storage facilities and carpool and vanpool programs. > > The EPA and the Department of Transportation created the > public-private Best Workplaces for Commuters partnership to reduce > traffic congestion and traffic-related air pollution . > > > _______________________________________________ > Bikeboard mailing list > Bikeboard(a)cheat.org > http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)cheat.org http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)cheat.org http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Fwd: Truck Traffic Survey
by Frank Gmeindl 26 Mar '12

26 Mar '12

Truck Traffic Survey: > https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/trucktrafficsurvey Begin forwarded message: > From: "Andrea Soccorsi" <Andrea.Soccorsi(a)mail.wvu.edu> > Date: March 26, 2012 9:25:07 AM EDT > To: <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Fwd: Truck Traffic Survey > > > > From: "Andrea Soccorsi" <Andrea.Soccorsi(a)mail.wvu.edu> > Date: March 22, 2012 2:28:16 PM EDT > To: <psteel(a)access.k12.wv.us>, <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, <mmccabe(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, <christophergluck(a)gmail.com>, "David McKain" <david.mckain(a)gmail.com>, <j4im3s(a)gmail.com>, "William Wyant" <wwyant(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, "Adam Henry" <Adam.Henry(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "Andrea Soccorsi" <Andrea.Soccorsi(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "Frank Gmeindl" <Frank.Gmeindl(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "Ken Martis" <Ken.Martis(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "Roy Nutter" <Roy.Nutter(a)mail.wvu.edu>, <wes(a)wnugent.com> > Subject: Truck Traffic Survey > > > Dear Traffic Commission Members: > > Below is the link to the survey I created. Please feel free to submit your responses if you like. > > If any of you serve on other boards and commissions, please feel free to send the link on to your other email lists. > > https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/trucktrafficsurvey > > > Thanks for your time, > Andrea > > > >

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Plan Presentation to City Council Tuesday
by Frank Gmeindl 25 Mar '12

25 Mar '12

Bicycle Board Members, Next Tuesday, March 27, I will present the Bicycle Plan to City Council at their Committee of the Whole meeting. Attached is their agenda. Carol Allen, City Manager's Admin Assistant said I have 5-10 minutes. Seeing so many items on the agenda with no times allotted to them, it's hard to say when I'll be up. I would like to have at least one BB member there to help me gauge Council's reaction and especially to remember any discussion that ensues. (It would also be nice to see a friendly face!) If you would be that person, please reply to all so other BB members will know who's going to attend. Frank D. Gmeindl Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board LCI #1703 491 WilsonAvenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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Re: [Bikeboard] April BB meeting
by Alice Vernon 24 Mar '12

24 Mar '12

I will not make the April- August meetings. Thanks Alice On Sat, Mar 24, 2012 at 4:28 PM, Chip Wamsley <chip(a)wamsleycycles.com> wrote: > Frank et al, > > I can make the April 5th meeting, or the Wednesday before (the 4th). Other > wise the following Thursday the 12th is a no go. > > Chip > > > -----Original Message----- > From: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > Sent 3/23/2012 8:29:50 PM > To: "Bicycle Board" <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> > Subject: [Bikeboard] April BB meeting > > Bicycle Board Members, > > Please reply by Friday, March 30 if you plan to attend the next regular > monthly BB meeting, Thursday, April 5. If fewer than 8 of you plan on > attending, I will cancel the meeting. > > Some members have indicated that they'd rather attend the Banff film > festival and suggested meeting a different week. Meeting a different week > would require coordinating everyone's schedule to find a day and time that > we could have a quorum and then getting a room somewhere to hold us all. If > anyone is willing to do that, please reply ASAP. > > Someone also suggested we meet earlier on the regular meeting day, April 5. > Since the film festival starts at 7, we'd probably have to meet no later > than 6 to get anything done. If you reply, please indicate if you'd be able > to meet at 6. > > Apparently, the Banff film festival always occurs on the first Thursday of > April. Checking the April meeting minutes of the past few years, following > is the number of participants that didn't show: > 2011: 7 > 2010: 8 > 2009: 6 > 2008: 7 > > Although attendance was low in each of those meetings, we had a quorum and > had a meeting. > > Some topics that we could address at the April meeting include the > following: > > Planning for May: National Bike Month, Bike Week, Bike to Work Day > Next steps with the Bicycle Plan > Grant application writing, especially for SRTS > Coordinate with Pedestrian Board to improve select corridors > Bike route map maintenance > Unicycle recommendations to Traffic Commission > Eat treats that Walker will bring > > > What do you want to do at our next meeting? > > > Frank D. Gmeindl > Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board > LCI #1703 > 491 WilsonAvenue > Morgantown, WV 26501 > 304-376-0446 > Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles > > > > _______________________________________________ > Bikeboard mailing list > Bikeboard(a)cheat.org > http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard > > > _______________________________________________ > Bikeboard mailing list > Bikeboard(a)cheat.org > http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Re: [Bikeboard] April BB meeting
by Chip Wamsley 24 Mar '12

24 Mar '12

Frank et al, I can make the April 5th meeting, or the Wednesday before (the 4th). Other wise the following Thursday the 12th is a no go. Chip -----Original Message----- From: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> Sent 3/23/2012 8:29:50 PM To: "Bicycle Board" <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> Subject: [Bikeboard] April BB meeting Bicycle Board Members, Please reply by Friday, March 30 if you plan to attend the next regular monthly BB meeting, Thursday, April 5. If fewer than 8 of you plan on attending, I will cancel the meeting. Some members have indicated that they'd rather attend the Banff film festival and suggested meeting a different week. Meeting a different week would require coordinating everyone's schedule to find a day and time that we could have a quorum and then getting a room somewhere to hold us all. If anyone is willing to do that, please reply ASAP. Someone also suggested we meet earlier on the regular meeting day, April 5. Since the film festival starts at 7, we'd probably have to meet no later than 6 to get anything done. If you reply, please indicate if you'd be able to meet at 6. Apparently, the Banff film festival always occurs on the first Thursday of April. Checking the April meeting minutes of the past few years, following is the number of participants that didn't show: 2011: 7 2010: 8 2009: 6 2008: 7 Although attendance was low in each of those meetings, we had a quorum and had a meeting. Some topics that we could address at the April meeting include the following: Planning for May: National Bike Month, Bike Week, Bike to Work Day Next steps with the Bicycle Plan Grant application writing, especially for SRTS Coordinate with Pedestrian Board to improve select corridors Bike route map maintenance Unicycle recommendations to Traffic Commission Eat treats that Walker will bring What do you want to do at our next meeting? Frank D. Gmeindl Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board LCI #1703 491 WilsonAvenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)cheat.org http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Truck Traffic Survey
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 22 Mar '12

22 Mar '12

This survey includes questions for bicyclists and pedestrians: Below is a link to a survey that the Morgantown Traffic Commission has been developing to assess truck traffic in the Morgantown area. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey. All responses are confidential, of course. If you would, please send the link on to your respective association email lists. Thank you for your time. Sincerely, Andrea 6th Ward Representative, Morgantown Traffic Commission https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/trucktrafficsurvey

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AP article on commuting in Morgantown
by Chet Parsons 22 Mar '12

22 Mar '12

This is kind of surprising, don't you think? I guess since it is strictly WVU the designation is easier to apply Chet Feds say WVU good workplace for commuters by The Associated Press<http://www.dailymail.com/News/statenews/contact/jroznfgre+nc+bet+return=/Ne…> The Associated Press MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) - West Virginia University is getting federal recognition for its efforts to improve commuting for employees and reduce traffic-related pollution. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Transportation have designated WVU as one of the nation's Best Workplaces for Commuters. University officials announced the designation Wednesday in a news release. The university's commuter benefits program includes free access to the Personal Rapid Transit system and Mountain Line transit, bicycle storage facilities and carpool and vanpool programs. The EPA and the Department of Transportation created the public-private Best Workplaces for Commuters partnership to reduce traffic congestion and traffic-related air pollution .

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Safe Routes Coaching Action Network Webinar - April 24th
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 21 Mar '12

21 Mar '12

https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/918436065 Leaving No Stone Unturned: Tips and Tricks for Funding Your SRTS Program. Speakers: Scott Bricker, Executive Director, America Walks, Portland, OR Ian Thomas, Executive Director, PedNet Coalition, Columbia, MO Kathy Smith, Program Officer, Partners for Health Foundation, NJ One of the greatest challenges that Safe Routes to School organizers face is obtaining funding for their programs. Whether it is for small incentives for the students, healthy snacks for walk or bike to school days, flyers and advertisements for events, or eventually hiring a staff member, finding funding is an important part growing your program. Unfortunately, it can often seem like a daunting task. In this sixty minute webinar, we will help make fundraising for your SRTS program less intimidating by providing tips and tricks on where to find funding an how to go about obtaining it. First, Scott Bricker, Executive Director of America Walks will provide an overview of the issues surrounding fundraising and advice on how to hash out your goals and objectives. Next, Ian Thomas, Executive Director of the PedNet Coalition, will go into an in-depth discussion of what type of budget your program may need, potential sources of funds, and tips for successfully raising money from those sources. Finally, Kathy Smith, a Program Officer from the Partners for Health Foundation, will provide a Foundation's perspective on grant applicants and provide tips on how you can "look" ready for funding. Don't miss this opportunity to learn the "ins and outs" of fundraising for your SRTS program. This webinar is part of the Safe Routes to School Coaching Action Network Webinar Series, developed by America Walks and the National Center for Safe Routes to School. For more information please contact Michelle Gulley at mgulley(a)americawalks.org

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State wide info for Bike Summit
by director 19 Mar '12

19 Mar '12

Good afternoon, Just received this information from the Bike Summit to help with lobbying on Thursday. This is the first time it's been available before the show, so I'm sharing it with all of you. Info for all states is posted publicly on the league's website at: http://www.bikeleague.org/conferences/summit12/index.php I leave tomorrow and still don't have a place to stay. All my previous hosts are unavailable this year. If anyone knows someone in DC or less than a 45mn Metro ride away, who might consider giving me a place to stay Tues-Thurs nite please contact me at the phone number below. Thank you, Nick Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213

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Fwd: REMINDER: Crossroads Public Meeting - March 28, 2012
by Frank Gmeindl 19 Mar '12

19 Mar '12

Please attend stage 2 of the Crossroads project to help plan future growth. Since it is impossible to safely walk to University High School after dark and dangerous to bicycle there after dark, please reply-to-all to arrange safe, economical, ecological transportation to and from there. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> > Date: March 19, 2012 9:35:19 AM EDT > To: Bill Reger-Nash <wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Bob Anderson <randerson(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Christiaan Abildso <cgabildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Dan Harris <harrisda(a)wvuhealthcare.com>, David Small <dsmall1(a)mix.wvu.edu>, Dwight Harshbarger <dwight.harshbarger(a)gmail.com>, George Lilley <mgranlil(a)frontier.com>, Ilana Chertok <ichertok(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Jan Derry <jderry(a)nwvcil.org>, Jimmie Simmons <Jsimmons2642(a)yahoo.com>, Margaret Stout <Margaret.Stout(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Maria Smith <mariasmith(a)busride.org>, Martha Summers <msummers(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Mary Gutmann <maryg1010(a)comcast.net>, Michael Graham <mwgraham11(a)gmail.com>, Regina Mayolo <reginam(a)verizon.net>, Sarah Bias <sarahbias(a)gmail.com>, Stan Cohen <Stanley.Cohen(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Tom Bias <tbias(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Angela Wiley <wileya120(a)gmail.com>, Bill Austin <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, Claire Chantler <cchantler(a)nwvcil.org>, Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Don Spencer <dspencer36(a)comcast.net>, Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org>, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, Hugh Kierig <Hugh.Kierig(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Jim Rye <Jim.Rye(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Jonathan Rosenbaum <freesource(a)cheat.org>, Josh Woods <joshua.woods(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Kevin Leyden <Kevin.Leyden(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Maria Brann <Maria.Brann(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Matt Cross <crossnyc(a)hotmail.com>, Melody Thomas <mthoma29(a)mix.wvu.edu>, Michael Simms <michael.d.simms(a)gmail.com>, Mike Breiding <mike(a)EpicRoadTrips.us>, Nick Hein <info(a)positivespin.org>, Roy Nutter <roy.nutter(a)mail.wvu.edu> > Cc: Ben Adducchio <badducchio(a)wvpubcast.org> > Subject: REMINDER: Crossroads Public Meeting - March 28, 2012 > Reply-To: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> > > All - please make every effort to attend. > Christiaan > ------------------- > From: "Christopher Fletcher" <cfletcher(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > To: "Christopher Fletcher" <cfletcher(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2012 6:04:44 PM > Subject: Crossroads Public Meeting - March 28, 2012 > > All: > > The next Crossroads - It's Time to Chart our Future public meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 7:00 PM at University High School. I have attached the announcement flyer that includes answers to frequently asked questions about the Crossroads project. > > This public meeting is titled "Understanding Future Growth". > > This meeting will start with a review of what our consultants have learned listening to the community and of the draft goals for the comprehensive plans for the City of Morgantown and Town of Star City and the MPO's long-range transportation plan. Following the review, participants will be randomly assigned to a small group and work for the remainder of the time with a trained facilitator. While in the small group, participants will develop input and strategies around the themes of "Where should we grow" and "How should we grow". This will include reviewing open space conservation options, allocating projected growth/development throughout the region, and expressing preferences regarding the characteristics of such growth/development. > > The Crossroads joint planning project can be followed at www.CrossroadsMon.com or at facebook.com/CrossroadsMon. > > Successful participation hinges on getting the word out. We would greatly appreciate your assistance in this regard by forwarding this email to your friends, family, neighbors, and associates. > > Thank you in advance for your assistance and participation. We look forward to seeing you on March 28th. > > Respectfully, > > Christopher M. Fletcher, AICP > Director of Development Services > 389 Spruce Street > Morgantown, WV 26505 > (o) 304-284-7413 > (f) 304-284-7534 > (c) 304-906-7843 > cfletcher(a)cityofmorgantown.org > > > > Walk more, safely > > Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board > Christiaan Abildso, Chair > Bill Reger-Nash, Vice Chair > http://www.morgantown.com/ped-safety-board.htm

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