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Sabraton Improvement Open House
by Frank Gmeindl 08 Oct '15

08 Oct '15

FYI, I submitted the following comments after attending the WV 7 / CR 857 intersection improvement open house presented by WVDOH Wednesday, October 7, 2015, 4:00 - 7:00 pm at Marilla Park Recreation Center. > Thank you for your diligence and creativity in developing alternative improvements for the CR 857/WV 7 intersection and thank you for inviting public comments. > > Over the period 2008-2015, Morgantown Police reported 18 crashes between motor vehicles and bicycles. Two of those crashes occurred at crossings of the Deckers Creek Trail with roadways. One of those crashes occurred at the crossing of the Deckers Creek Trail with CR 857. I am happy to see a crosswalk there and a pedestrian crossing signal planned. Currently, I believe motorists and bicyclists are confused about who has the right of way in the existing crosswalk. While there exists a sign showing a pedestrian, I recommend a placard be added, "Yield to Pedestrians in Crosswalk". > > Currently, sometimes the only opportunity to cross is when traffic is stopped and backed up by the red light. All the proposed alternatives will probably result in continuous motor vehicle flow. Therefore, the proposed pedestrian crossing signal should be more than a flashing yellow light. It should enable pedestrians and cyclists to trigger a red light. Some people will object that a red light will interrupt the smooth flow of motor vehicles. The problem with trying to cross is that the motor vehicles are going too fast. If WVDOH elects to not install a pedestrian/bicyclist activated red light, then I would recommend that the crosswalk be on a speed table (speed hump) that limits traffic speed to 10 mph and include prominent signage, "Yield to Pedestrians in Crosswalk". > > All the alternative descriptions say, "Ten foot sidewalks plus 2' detectable wearing surface, suitable to accommodate pedestrians and bicycles". Morgantown code 373.08 (c) prohibits persons fifteen or more years of age from bicycling on sidewalks. Of the 18 crashes reported by Morgantown Police 2008-2015, 6 involved bicyclists riding on sidewalks. All alternatives should be designed so that bicyclists can travel safely in all travel lanes. This can be accomplished by limiting speed to maximum of 25- 35 mph, by ensuring that cyclists are clearly visible and that motorists are aware that bicyclists may use any lane. R4-11 signs (Bicycles May Use Full Lane) installed in accordance with the MUTCD are appropriate. > > The City of Morgantown, Monongalia County and the State of WV all have Complete Streets policies that support making the CR 857/W7 intersection as safe for bicyclists and pedestrians as for any other user. You can get project information and submit comments at http://go.wv.gov/dotcomment . Under Engineering Projects, Open and then click the Intersection Improvement WV 7 & CR 857. Frank D. Gmeindl LCI #1703 491 Wilson Avenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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BFC Application: Meeting 2 Doodle and updates
by Drew Gatlin 01 Oct '15

01 Oct '15

Hello all! Our first meeting went well, with Frank, Damien, Chip and Drew (me) attending on Friday. We are still looking for contributors! If you get a chance, please take a look at the application and see where you can plug in. Biggest thing to note: the *blank* application is 30 pages this year -- up from around 18 filled out and submitted in 2012. There are seven sections: Community Profile, Engineering, Education, Encouragement, Enforcement, Evaluation and Planning, and Final Overview. Contributors for some of these may be more obvious than others. We would like to assign one point person for each section plus one or more for external documents (MTB volunteer community//ABRA narrative, bike plan, map, grant overviews, etc). I have volunteered to be responsible for the application overall. Please fill out the doodle for next week -- we've included (and would like to try for) a few morning and lunch options: http://doodle.com/poll/bfaazg6asd6r4f9c We're planning to meet every two weeks for at least the next month. If you see a section or some particular areas where you would like to pitch in, please reply all or directly to me! Best, Drew

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city council meeting September 29, 7 PM
by Chip Wamsley 29 Sep '15

29 Sep '15

This message was originally HTML formatted. View in a HTML capable client to see the original version.\r\n\r\nFellow Cyclists, Through the leadership of the Morgantown Bicycle Board, the City of Morgantown has received a grant to put Shared Lane Markings (aka Sharrows) and Bicycles May Use Full Lane signs on select City streets. You can see the locations on maps at: https://www.dropbox.com/s/0l21yql4731w3x7/SLM-BMUFL-MAP20150928.pdf?dl=0 Tomorrow, Tuesday, September 29 at 7:00 pm at City Hall (389 Spruce St.) the City Engineer, Damien Davis will be presenting the plan to City Council. Resistance to the plan is inevitable. Your visible presence at tomorrow's meeting as well as at a public meeting planned for later next month can help move this forward. You can view the presentation at: https://www.dropbox.com/s/tta68brfnq6h620/SLM-BMUFLpresToCCCOW20150929Rev02… . Your thoughts are welcome. Chip Wamsley Chairman of Morgantown Bike Board

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Count bikes
by Frank Gmeindl 26 Sep '15

26 Sep '15

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October Meeting: This Coming Thursday! Agenda Call
by Drew Gatlin 26 Sep '15

26 Sep '15

Friend of the bicycle, Our general meeting is next week on Thursday, October 1st. Please see the attached draft agenda -- we have a lot to report on from September! Unfortunately, I will not be able to attend this meeting -- I have an exam from 7:00-9:00pm that night. Will someone volunteer to take minutes? If so, please email me. Agenda will be finalized by Tuesday -- please send any additions or subtractions before Tuesday morning. Best, Drew

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Fwd: WVCC Meeting October 23rd in Fayetteville
by Frank Gmeindl 25 Sep '15

25 Sep '15

WVCC fall meeting in Fayetteville 10/23. Begin forwarded message: > From: Kasey Russell <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> > Subject: WVCC Meeting October 23rd in Fayetteville > Date: September 25, 2015 12:14:26 PM EDT > To: Adam Angelona <adam(a)arrowheadbikefarm.com>, Adam Flack <aflack(a)wvonthemove.net>, Adam Flack <aflack1982(a)gmail.com>, Amanda Payne <paynea(a)njrati.org>, Amanda Yager <a.yager(a)wvhub.org>, Amy Atkins <amy.d.atkins(a)wv.gov>, Amy Haden <amyhaden(a)gmail.com>, Anita Mayer <anita.mayer(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Bethany Williams <williamsb(a)njrati.org>, Bill Austin <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, Bill Austin <baustin(a)moncpc.org>, Bill Wells <bwells(a)unitedcoal.com>, Breanna Shell <shellb(a)cityofhuntington.com>, Brendan Bell <brendanbell.bell(a)gmail.com>, Bruce Curry <Bruce(a)currydesigngroup.com>, Charlene Cook <charlenecook1955(a)aol.com>, Charles Holley <cholley(a)cityofhuntington.com>, "chip(a)wamsleycycles.com" <chip(a)wamsleycycles.com>, Christiaan Abildso <cgabildso(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Christina Hunt <c.hunt(a)wvhub.org>, Connie Lupardus <clupardus(a)caez-wv.org>, Craig Slaughter <craig.slaughter(a)wvimb.org>, Dale Goff <Dale.goff3(a)gmail.com>, Dennis A Strawn <dennis.a.strawn(a)gmail.com>, Don Spencer <DSpencer36(a)comcast.net>, Edgar Barrett <nedbarrett(a)bellsouth.net>, Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org>, Elliott Lewis <eelewis7(a)gmail.com>, Emily Vasile <emilyvasile(a)gmail.com>, Emmett Pepper <epepper(a)vt.edu>, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, Gail Pitchford <gail.pitchford(a)camc.org>, Gary Zuckett <garyz(a)wvcag.org>, Gary Zuckett <garyz(a)wvcaef.org>, Gary Zuckett <garyz(a)dishmail.net>, Gary Zuckett <garyz(a)mtparty.org>, Greg Garrett <gagarrett(a)gmail.com>, "harvey.allen(a)chartersites.net" <harvey.allen(a)chartersites.net>, Isaac Forman <formanir(a)gmail.com>, j underhill <Jfunderhill(a)gmail.com>, Jeffrey Lusk <jlusk(a)trailsheaven.com>, Jenny Totten <jenny.dawn.totten(a)gmail.com>, John Francis <johncfrancis13(a)gmail.com>, John Manchester <jmanchester(a)lewisburg-wv.com>, Kate Dobson Forman <katedforman(a)gmail.com>, "Laura M. Dice" <Laura.Dice(a)camc.org>, Michael Loughney <mloughney(a)tioga-resources.com>, Michael Plante <mike(a)planteandassociates.com>, Mike Costello <costellowv(a)gmail.com>, Nate Orders <mail(a)ordersconstruction.com>, Nathan McCray <nathanmccray(a)Hotmail.com>, Park Ferguson <parkferg2007(a)yahoo.com>, Patricia Clay <trishc1(a)suddenlink.net>, Patricia Clay <trishcgm(a)gmail.com>, Patrick Donovan <pjdonovan83(a)yahoo.com>, Rahul Gupta <rahul.gupta(a)wv.gov>, Rich Harper <johnscyclery(a)frontier.com>, Richard Eichberger <reichberger(a)suddenlink.net>, Scott Ferry <scottferry(a)wvregion3.org>, Scott Sudduth <scottsud(a)gmail.com>, Spellman Kent <k.spellman(a)wvhub.org>, "sryder(a)tgkvf.org" <sryder(a)tgkvf.org>, Stacy Bisker <selaineb(a)gmail.com>, Steve Fowler <smf(a)pffwv.com>, Susie K Salisbury <Susiesalis(a)aol.com>, Ted Armbrecht <eca3(a)suddenlinkmail.com>, Tom Heywood <theywood(a)bowlesrice.com>, Tom Lane <tlane(a)bowlesrice.com>, Tom Wood <twood84(a)gmail.com>, "townoffayetteville(a)suddenlinkmail.com" <townoffayetteville(a)suddenlinkmail.com>, "voicetalent(a)amiebreedlove.com" <voicetalent(a)amiebreedlove.com>, weber <xvrweber(a)gmail.com>, "wrnott(a)suddenlink.net" <wrnott(a)suddenlink.net>, WV Explorer <editor(a)wvexplorer.com> > > Hello WVCC Members, Supporters and Board: > Please find attached the invite letter for our fall membership meeting. We are meeting at Adventures on the Gorge on the 23rd -- we will have our board meeting, reception, dinner and a meeting to kick off the New River Gorge Trail Alliance. It will be a productive, interesting, cool meeting with good food and beautiful views!! Please share this invite with anyone you think might be interested in attending. > > If you would like to attend and need accommodations (we have a few rooms) Friday night (we do have a bike ride and walk planned for Saturday morning), please let me know right away. > > I have to let Adventures on the Gorge know how many we have attending by Oct. 16th (see invite letter for more details). They are waiving the $2500 room rental fee because the owners see the value in creating a regional trail system. > > I hope that many of you are planning to attend our meeting!! Please let me know if you have any questions. > > Thanks, Kasey > Kasey Russell > 304.542.1994

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Bike Board-- Please attend the Morgantown City Council Meeting on 9/29 6:30 pm
by Traci Knabenshue 25 Sep '15

25 Sep '15

Hello Bike Board! As you may recall, the BB helped the city of Morgantown apply for and receive a FY14 WVDOH Transportation Alternatives grant for "Enhancing Bicycle Signage and Facilities," which will allow the city to install sharrows and "Bicycles May Use Full Lane" (BMUFL) signs on selected corridors throughout the city. I encourage you to attend Tuesday night's City Council Committee of the Whole meeting, beginning at 7 pm, to hear City Engineer Damien Davis outline the history, rationale, and details for implementing the grant. These details have been submitted to the DOH, but the city provides some monetary matching funds and installs the sharrows and signage once it has authorization to do so. Show up to show your support for making the grant reality! The presentation is second on the agenda. Morgantown Municipal Building-389 Spruce St. Thanks! Traci Traci Knabenshue Interim Sustainability Director, Facilities & Services 304.293.7916 traci.knabenshue(a)mail.wvu.edu<mailto:traci.knabenshue@mail.wvu.edu> http://wecan.wvu.edu<http://wecan.wvu.edu/> [WVU_Title_124and286]

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Highmark WV now a Bronze Level Bicycle Friendly Business
by Derek Springston 24 Sep '15

24 Sep '15

BB folks, Congrats to Highmark WV! I'd like to consider talking to Fred or Highmark to see if they have any baseline and ongoing data collection to evaluate the effectiveness of their program and productivity of their program. Perhaps, if we could get that or invite them to come speak to other companies in Morgantown, maybe we could encourage some of the larger businesses here to work toward that. http://www.statejournal.com/story/30054867/highmark-offers-wellness-initiat… Thoughts? -- *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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Another bike rack to be installed at WVU HSC!
by Christiaan Abildso 18 Sep '15

18 Sep '15

Some Twitter advocacy finally paying off...a 2nd bike rack will be installed at rear entrance to Health Sciences Center! Many thanks to WVU Transportation. Christiaan Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android

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Re: [Bikeboard] Doodle Poll for BFC Application Meeting #1
by Chip Wamsley 17 Sep '15

17 Sep '15

This message was originally HTML formatted. View in a HTML capable client to see the original version.\r\n\r\nsee everyone at the pub safety bldg Chip ---- Original Message ---- From: "Drew Gatlin" johngatlin(a)gmail.com Sent: 9/17/2015 3:51:04 PM To: "Chip Wamsley" chip(a)wamsleycycles.com Cc: "Bicycle Board" bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Doodle Poll for BFC Application Meeting #1 Okay! Our is on for 5:30pm at the Public Safety Building. Apparently Black Bear has music starting around 6:30p. See you all soon. Thanks for your patience! Drew On Thu, Sep 17, 2015 at 2:50 PM, Chip Wamsley chip(a)wamsleycycles.com wrote: I can be at either location. Chip ---- Original Message ---- From: "Drew Gatlin" johngatlin(a)gmail.com Sent: 9/17/2015 12:02:56 PM To: "Bicycle Board" bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Doodle Poll for BFC Application Meeting #1 All, In proper last-minute fashion, it looks like our best availability is tonight. So far, Damien, Frank, Chip and myself are available -- we are all available from 5:30pm - 8:00pm. I'll suggest that we meet from 5:30pm - 7:00pm. Locations: the training room at the public safety building is available at that time, and of course we could always meet at Black Bear. Does anyone have a preference? For anyone coming to the meeting, if you get a chance -- please review the 2012 application and comments from LAB that Frank distributed through an email on September 4th, 2015. Thanks, Drew On Wed, Sep 16, 2015 at 7:59 PM, Drew Gatlin johngatlin(a)gmail.com wrote: Switching email clients is not treating me well! Many apologies: The link, for the poll: http://doodle.com/poll/sgfrifkzk6nmveiu From: Drew Gatlin Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2015 2:33 PM To: Bicycle Board Subject: Doodle Poll for BFC Application Meeting #1 Hi folks, Please indicate your availability over the next week (beginning tomorrow, if that aint too short notice!) to meet regarding our plan for the bicycle friendly community renewal thats due on February 11th of next year. Well only meet once, for an hour and a half or less, over the next week Ive given 35 possible timeslots, so hopefully we can wrangle something together. Finally does anyone know of an available place to meet during these times? Thanks! Drew

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