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Fwd: Bicyclists Find Their Place at the Gas Station
by Chet Parsons 05 Oct '11

05 Oct '11

Fyi. Chet ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "The Daily GOOD" <hello(a)goodinc.com> Date: Oct 5, 2011 7:23 PM Subject: Bicyclists Find Their Place at the Gas Station To: "GOOD Readers" <chetparsons(a)gmail.com> ** [image: The Daily GOOD] <http://good.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5b63a0823e3b9c105434c46d7&id=…> * Your one-good- thing-a-day email * OCTOBER 5, 2011 BROUGHT TO YOU BY In Copenhagen, Gas Stations Morph Into Bike Repair Shops<http://good.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5b63a0823e3b9c105434c46d7&id=…> [image: Bike Care Station]<http://good.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5b63a0823e3b9c105434c46d7&id=…> It's a rocky road out there for bicyclists riding car-dominated streets and freeways. With potholes, angry drivers, and the constant threat of a swift pancaking all posing hurdles, biking means always moving against the flow of traffic. But in Copenhagen, one of the most bike-friendly cities in the world, an oil company is making things just a bit easier for the two-wheeled commuters. Norwegian energy company Statoil ASA has installed bicycle care stations at select gas stations in Copenhagen, reports Copenhagenize<http://good.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5b63a0823e3b9c105434c46d7&id=…>. The bike stations were installed using unused wall space at existing gas stations, and feature a pull-down shelf to lift and hold bicycles during repairs, an air hose, paper towels, and gloves. Inside the stations are free bicycle care kits that can be borrowed for more involved repairs. Just imagine, instead of filling up on non-environmentally-friendly fossil fuels at the local gas station, you ride your bike there and revel in your tiny carbon footprint while taking care of your sweet ride. The note on the stations reads: "You can care for your bicycle here. You can pump and wash your bicycle and, inside the shop, you're welcome to borrow a free bicycle care kit with oil, tire levers, allen keys, etc." While these repair stations are only a small step towards setting up a broader bike-friendly infrastructure—like more bike lanes—the project certainly represents a friendly gesture from an industry often hostile to bikers. Let's hope other international oil companies follow Statoil’s lead. What else should companies do to improve the streets for bikers? Let us know on GOOD.is<http://good.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5b63a0823e3b9c105434c46d7&id=…> *Photo courtesy of Copenhagenize<http://good.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5b63a0823e3b9c105434c46d7&id=…> * Share on Facebook<http://good.us2.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=5b63a0823e3b9c105434c46d7&id…> Tweet this<http://good.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5b63a0823e3b9c105434c46d7&id=…> Email to a friend<http://us2.forward-to-friend.com/forward?u=5b63a0823e3b9c105434c46d7&id=7dd…> Subscribe to The Daily GOOD<http://good.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5b63a0823e3b9c105434c46d7&id=…> <http://good.us2.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=5b63a0823e3b9c105434c46d7&id…> GET IT <http://good.us2.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=5b63a0823e3b9c105434c46d7&id…> SHARE IT <http://good.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5b63a0823e3b9c105434c46d7&id=…> CURIOUS LATELY? [image: Random GOOD] <http://good.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5b63a0823e3b9c105434c46d7&id=…> [image: GOOD]<http://good.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5b63a0823e3b9c105434c46d7&id=…> *GOOD is a collaboration of individuals, businesses, and nonprofits pushing the world forward.* www.good.is<http://good.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5b63a0823e3b9c105434c46d7&id=…> <http://good.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5b63a0823e3b9c105434c46d7&id=…> GOOD Worldwide 915 N. Citrus Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90038 Sent to chetparsons(a)gmail.xn--com-8n0a why did I get this?<http://good.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5b63a0823e3b9c105434c46d7&id=…> Unsubscribe from this list<http://good.us2.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=5b63a0823e3b9c105434c46d7&id=…>| Update Subscription preferences<http://good.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5b63a0823e3b9c105434c46d7&id=…> GOOD Worldwide • 915 N Citrus Ave • Los Angeles, CA 90039

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Youth Cycling Video "Let's Start Biking" - Viewing at Thursday's meeting
by director 04 Oct '11

04 Oct '11

Good Morning, At Thursday's meeting I'll be showing the kids' video in its current form. You can see it before then on YouTube at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muuiL4QRs8U or at the link on the PositiveSpin website. Due to a combination of factors we have been unable to complete the video to a state we are satisfied with within the contract time. We've actually put in a substantial amount of time beyond the contract hours in getting this far. The remaining work is to create the opening scenes/titles and re-shoot the kids' demonstration of riding skills. We've got actors lined up. Our videographer is no longer available to us, however if a new videographer can be found Positive Spin will continue to help in an advisory and support capacity. Jeff Mikorski told me that the city has hired a communications specialists who may be able to complete the shooting and editing work. If the city can't supply a videographer, we would suggest going to a commercial vendor and try to get the skills donated. See you Thursday. Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213

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Agenda for this Thursday's BB meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 03 Oct '11

03 Oct '11

Bicycle Board Members, Please find attached a suggested agenda for this Thursday's Bicycle Board meeting. Please let me know if you want to add, subtract or change anything. Since the Traffic Commission is not meeting this month, I didn't have to write a monthly report to them but I wrote the attached report (20111006StatusForBB.doc) to remind you of what's going on and that we might want to discuss at Thursday's meeting. Also, attached are the minutes of our last meeting. Thanks again to reliable Betsy! Riding in the rain? Frank

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application format
by Frank Gmeindl 03 Oct '11

03 Oct '11

Dear LAB, The City of Morgantown, WV is preparing to submit it's second BFC application in February. Thanks for posting a PDF of the application at http://www.bikeleague.org/programs/bicyclefriendlyamerica/pdfs/bfc_applicat… . Can you provide a format that we can populate? For example, an MS Word template. We recognize that the final application must be submitted on-line but we need a format on which we can collaboratively build our application. Also, if you have experience with other communities whose members have collaborated on the application, could you please share with us what worked? When we last applied in 2007, several people including the City Manager, Public Works Director, Chief of Police, Parks and Recreation Director, etc. input to the application. At that time, we worked with a shared MS Word document. We are excited to get rolling on this application. Since our last application, we have implemented most of the recommendations that you gave us and we're looking forward to a re-evaluation. How does one include photographs in the on-line application and reference documents such as our comprehensive Bicycle Plan to the on-line application? 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] WV Statewide Bike Plan
by Frank Gmeindl 30 Sep '11

30 Sep '11

Please send us your plan for making the statewide bicycle plan. Frank Bicycle Board Chairman On Sep 28, 2011, at 11:15 AM, "D. Williams" <dwilliams(a)labyrinth.net> wrote: > Good Morning Bike Board, > > > > As you may have heard, the state is working on a bike plan and would like your input. Please see the email below and let me know what you would like for me to send to Wilbur-Smith. If you would like to directly reply, please cc: me on the correspondence. > > > > Thank you for your hard work to make our streets safe for all. > > > > Best, > > > > > > Danielle N. Williams > > Assistant to the Director/ TDM Coordinator > > Morgantown Monongalia MPO > > 82 Hart Field Road Suite 105 > > Morgantown, WV 26505 > > Office: 304-413-0297 Mobile: 571-213-1336 > > > > Commuterchoices(a)gmail.com > > > > http://plantogether.org/commuterchoices.html > > > > “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” -Margaret Mead > > > > > > From: Stafford, Wesley O [mailto:WSTAFFORD@wilbursmith.com] > Sent: Friday, September 23, 2011 10:03 AM > To: dwilliams(a)labyrinth.net > Subject: WV Statewide Bike Plan > > > > Danielle, > > > > It was a pleasure meeting you at this week’s planning conference. You mentioned that some work had already been completed in Morgantown and entered in GIS layers. We would be very interested in acquiring that information to include with our plan. Additionally, if there are any activities or meetings planned by the Morgantown group I would be interested in attending. > > > > Thanks for your help and interest. > > > > Wes > > > > Wes Stafford, PE, AICP > > Principal > > Wilbur Smith Associates > > 700 Washington Street, East > > Geary Plaza, Suite 210 > > Charleston WV, 25301 > > w 304.345.2339 > > m 304.549.7498 > > f 304.345.2343 > > P Please consider the environment before printing this email.ü > > > > <image001.jpg> > > > > _______________________________________________ > Bikeboard mailing list > Bikeboard(a)cheat.org > http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Re: [Bikeboard] WV Statewide Bike Plan
by Chet Parsons 28 Sep '11

28 Sep '11

Thanks D - I'll wait for the go-ahead from the Board to send Mr. Stafford our latest GIS layers. Chet On Wed, Sep 28, 2011 at 11:15 AM, D. Williams <dwilliams(a)labyrinth.net>wrote: > Good Morning Bike Board,**** > > ** ** > > As you may have heard, the state is working on a bike plan and would like > your input. Please see the email below and let me know what you would like > for me to send to Wilbur-Smith. If you would like to directly reply, please > cc: me on the correspondence.**** > > ** ** > > Thank you for your hard work to make our streets safe for all.**** > > ** ** > > Best,**** > > ** ** > > ** ** > > *Danielle N. Williams* > > Assistant to the Director/ TDM Coordinator**** > > *Morgantown Monongalia MPO ***** > > 82 Hart Field Road Suite 105**** > > Morgantown, WV 26505**** > > Office: 304-413-0297 Mobile: 571-213-1336**** > > ** ** > > Commuterchoices(a)gmail.com**** > > ** ** > > http://plantogether.org/commuterchoices.html **** > > ** ** > > *“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can > change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” -Margaret > Mead* > > ** ** > > ** ** > > *From:* Stafford, Wesley O [mailto:WSTAFFORD@wilbursmith.com] > *Sent:* Friday, September 23, 2011 10:03 AM > *To:* dwilliams(a)labyrinth.net > *Subject:* WV Statewide Bike Plan**** > > ** ** > > Danielle,**** > > ** ** > > It was a pleasure meeting you at this week’s planning conference. You > mentioned that some work had already been completed in Morgantown and > entered in GIS layers. We would be very interested in acquiring that > information to include with our plan. Additionally, if there are any > activities or meetings planned by the Morgantown group I would be interested > in attending.**** > > ** ** > > Thanks for your help and interest.**** > > ** ** > > Wes**** > > ** ** > > *Wes Stafford, PE, AICP* > > Principal**** > > Wilbur Smith Associates** > > 700 Washington Street, East** > > Geary Plaza, Suite 210**** > > Charleston WV, 25301** > > w 304.345.2339** > > m 304.549.7498** > > f 304.345.2343** > > *P** **Please consider the environment before printing this email.**ü*** > > ** ** > > *[image: cid:image003.jpg@01CC0055.8223B4A0]***** > > ** ** > > _______________________________________________ > Bikeboard mailing list > Bikeboard(a)cheat.org > http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >

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Statewide bicycle plan
by Chet Parsons 21 Sep '11

21 Sep '11

Frank and everyone, I am at the wvdot statewide planning conference and they just had a presentation about a statewide bike plan that is getting started. They have not made contact with anyone yet about this but plan to begin the process this fall. I wil make sure that they have out contact info and that we will be included. Chet

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Fwd: September BB Minutes
by Elizabeth Shogren 13 Sep '11

13 Sep '11

Enjoy these BB minutes.

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Re: [Bikeboard] Mountaineer Week
by Frank Gmeindl 08 Sep '11

08 Sep '11

Mary Ann, Thank you for making a Mountaineer Week booth available to the Bicycle Board. I regret that we will not have sufficient resources to staff the booth so I am withdrawing our request for it. I apologize for wasting the time and effort that you, Hugh and Sonya invested in this on our behalf. 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 On Sep 7, 2011, at 10:27 AM, MaryAnn Barill wrote: > Hi Frank, > > Mountaineer Week begins Oct. 31- Nov. 4th. Let me know what wording you want on the schedule and I will forward the info to Sonja Wilson. Let me know if you have any other questions or request and I will forward those as well. > > Mary Ann > > > Mary Ann Barill > Administrative Associate > Department of Transportation and Parking > PO Box 6561 > Morgantown, WV 26506 > 304-293-5915 > <MaryAnn Barill.vcf>

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Thanks!
by Frank Gmeindl 08 Sep '11

08 Sep '11

Trevor, Thanks for meeting with the Bicycle Board today! Your laying out the plans, explaining them and discussing them with the Board members led to viable bicycle parking solutions that probably would not have been identified by any of us working alone. We are excited to see a solution come to fruition. 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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