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Re: [Bikeboard] Role call for Meeting tonight - potential conflicts
by Chip Wamsley 05 May '16

05 May '16

This message was originally HTML formatted. View in a HTML capable client to see the original version.\r\n\r\nI'll be there Chip ---- Original Message ---- From: "Drew Gatlin" johngatlin(a)gmail.com Sent: 5/5/2016 10:15:34 AM To: "Bike Board - Morgantown" bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Subject: [Bikeboard] Role call for Meeting tonight - potential conflicts Hello all! I'm excited for our meeting - and we definitely have a full agenda (as per usual!). However, we have two presidential candidates visiting our state holding last-minute rallies at the same time our meeting is scheduled tonight. The fervor surrounding the national elections leads me to believe that a number of folks may want to attend those rallies. We've been doing well to keep quorum for voting in the past meetings - will we have quorum tonight? Or are you planning to attend one of these rallies? No pressure either way - I'm just hoping to get my finger on the pulse. Thanks! Drew

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Reminder: Bike Board Meeting - Thursday, May 5 @ 6:30pm - that's tomorrow!
by Christina Hunt 04 May '16

04 May '16

Minutes from the April meeting and tomorrow's proposed agenda are attached. For some good pictures from Bike to School Day this morning, visit our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/BikeMorgantown/ Thanks to Brian for the photos and Christiaan for organizing. See you tomorrow!

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Any "extra" bike racks?
by Christiaan Abildso 04 May '16

04 May '16

We could use a bike rack at Mountainview Elementary. A couple of teachers are trying to get one...are there any "lying around"?Thanks!Christiaan "When the spirits are low, when the day appears dark, when work becomes monotonous, when hope hardly seems worth having, just mount a bicycle and go out for a spin down the road, without thought on anything but the ride you are taking.” -Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

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2016 Bike Month
by John Whitmore 03 May '16

03 May '16

Bike Month press release in the Dominion Post with a great image, Page 3-A. John Whitmore, AICP Planner III City of Morgantown, West Virginia 389 Spruce Street Morgantown, WV 26505 E: jwhitmore(a)morgantownwv.gov P: 304-284-7431 www.morgantownwv.gov

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Join Positive Spins Search Committee
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 02 May '16

02 May '16

At our last Bicycle Board Meeting I brought up the issue that Positive Spin is in the process of finding a new location, and to help facilitate this process we are organizing a formal search committee. The Bicycle Board was instrumental in keeping Positive Spin open when it fell into dire trouble in 2012-13 and was about to be liquidated. A few people have already by their own initiative performed preliminary research and suggested creative solutions. What we want to do now is to collate everyone's ideas so that all possibilities can be carefully explored. After which we will potentially sign a lease with the best property or embark on negotiations, partnerships and/or fundraisers to realize to best solution. If you are interested in committing a little of your time to the objective of helping Positive Spin find a new location, please email me back. There will be infrequent meetings, some in person, and others that can be accomplished by teleconference. Looking forward to your help in any capacity, Jonathan Chair of Positive Spin

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General Meeting Next Thursday, May 5th: Agenda Attached
by Drew Gatlin 29 Apr '16

29 Apr '16

Dedicated advocates, Please review the attached agenda for next week's meeting. We will continue our work on many pressing projects: bike month, the parking ordinance update, our various grants. We're still recruiting sponsors and volunteers for our bike month events. If you know of folks with kids with bikes who go to school 'round here, and would be interested in leading bike trains, please connect them with our committee chair Brian Ricketts (ricketts34wafa(a)gmail.com). Bike to School Day is next Wednesday, May 4th! As always, please send any additions, corrections, comments, or concerns my way. Best, Drew

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TIGER Grant Support Letter: Review Requested
by Drew Gatlin 26 Apr '16

26 Apr '16

Hello all, Our city manager requested a letter of support for the upcoming City of Morgantown TIGER grant application. The TIGER grant is intended to fund the recommendations outlined in the recently concluded University Avenue Corridor study. In my opinion, from a bicycle and pedestrian standpoint, the plans outlined will serve the corridor and city at large very well given the constraints. Sharrows on the downhill, a climbing lane on the uphill, redevelopment of Grumbein's Island -- all very good, logical, and innovative improvements. The timeline is short on this -- I am hoping to have the letter in to Mr. Mikorski's office before noon tomorrow, Tuesday the 26th. Please review my draft if you are able and send me corrections or edits. Thanks for your time! Drew

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Tonight @ 7pm! City Council will proclaim May as Bike Month in Morgantown
by Christina Hunt 19 Apr '16

19 Apr '16

Just a reminder that tonight the City Council will proclaim May as Bike Month in Morgantown. Show up and show your support for cycling! Tuesday, April 19 (tonight) 7:00pm City Hall Building, City Council chambers 389 Spruce Street The proclamation is early in the agenda. Come at 7pm so you don't miss it (you can always leave early!). Here is tonight's agenda: http://www.morgantownwv.gov/wp-content/uploads/4.19.16-Reg.-Mtg..pdf <http://www.morgantownwv.gov/wp-content/uploads/4.19.16-Reg.-Mtg..pdf> Thanks to Brian, Drew, Frank and everyone else who helped with this!

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Mgtn to Cass?
by Frank Gmeindl 17 Apr '16

17 Apr '16

Any suggestions for a route from Morgantown to Cass? Ulla Kellner from Germany is riding from Leesburg starting on 4/24 and expects to be in Morgantown approximately 4/30. After spending the evening at my house, he'll head out to Cass. What do you think of this: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/13171924 ? And, do you know any good places to stay in Elkins and Cass including indoors and campgrounds. Thanks for your help! 4ank

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Fwd: The Messenger: Spring? Is that you?
by Frank Gmeindl 14 Apr '16

14 Apr '16

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: *Bike Pittsburgh* <news(a)bikepgh.org> Date: Thursday, April 14, 2016 Subject: The Messenger: Spring? Is that you? To: fgmeindl(a)gmail.com "All the bike/ped news, events, and action alerts fit to email." View this email in your browser <http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=9ba5e7d5220b27c77dd0224b5&id=be005ab6c1…> <http://bikepgh.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9ba5e7d5220b27c77dd0224b5&…> Pledge That You'll Ride on #BTWD *Bike to Work Day is May 20, 2016. *Smack in the middle of National Bike Month, it's Bike Pittsburgh's signature, annual celebration to kick off the spring/summer riding season by encouraging people to try getting to work by bike and celebrating bike commuters. We're celebrating with 5 pop-up Commuter Cafés across the city offering free coffee and breakfast treats to all riders. BikePGH members will ride away with an additional gift and a chance at one of our golden ticket prizes. Excited? 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They also see the need for a variety of solutions: When asked if safe cycling techniques should be taught to drivers as well as bicyclists, almost all gave a firm yes (95%). <http://bikepgh.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9ba5e7d5220b27c77dd0224b5&…> ------------------------------ <http://bikepgh.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9ba5e7d5220b27c77dd0224b5&…> Confident City Cycling Comes to Homewood this Saturday Confident City Cycling classes are three-hour, on-the-bike skills training and instruction to give riders the ability to ride confidently in an urban environment. Plus, they're really fun. This Saturday we'll bring the class to the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh in Homewood. Bring a friend! The course is only $10 for members and $15 for non-members. <http://bikepgh.us2.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=9ba5e7d5220b27c77dd0224b5…> ------------------------------ *PedalPGH Registration Opens May 1* There are thousands of reasons to go for a bike ride. 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