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March Minutes . . . at the last minute
by Traci Liebig 06 Apr '13

06 Apr '13

Hello BB, March minutes are attached. I just got married, so you'll forgive me for my extreme lateness, right? I printed a few copies. Also, I promised at the last meeting to send the BB instructions to see bike rack locations on the WVU beta map. Here's the link: http://beta.campusmap.wvu.edu/ Here's the instructions: 1) Click the link and look for the buildings listed in blue on the lefthand side of the map. 2) Click 'Student Recreation Center' 3) An 'A' and 'B' show up on the lefthand side. Underneath 'A-Student Recreation Center' click 'What's near here?' 3) Look over at the map. Bike racks are denoted on the map with a gray box that has a P and a little bike person on it. 4) Not too many clicks, but how would you really know to do that? See you in a bit, Traci Traci Liebig Conservation Specialist Facilities Management West Virginia University P.O. Box 6570 Morgantown, WV 26506 304.293.9500 wecan.wvu.edu Think before you print. Thanks!

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Walgreen Bicycle Parking
by Frank Gmeindl 05 Apr '13

05 Apr '13

Today, Chris Fletcher and I discussed Walgreen recognition. Chris did not have any preconceived notions about how it should be done. I explained that the Bicycle Board would like to use this opportunity to inspire other businesses to provide bicycle parking as well as to become bicycle friendly businesses. I said that I didn't think recognition from the BB would be as valuable to businesses as recognition from the City Manager, the Mayor or the Chamber of Commerce. Chris felt that the Mayor would be most appropriate to present the recognition. Chris took an action item to ask the Walgreen developer how they would like to receive the recognition. Chris also recognized the value of Walgreen stating that they installed bicycle parking because it is good for business as well as because the City encouraged them to do so. I told Chris that the BB is developing a local Bicycle Friendly Business decal that the Mayor could present to Walgreen so they could display it on their entrance. It would be nice if we could get all this done before the end of May, National Bike Month. We also discussed other opportunities for improving bicycle connectivity throughout the City. We discussed First St. between Jones Av. and Jones place. Recall that the Jones Place developer agreed to replace the stairs that go up there and to install a bicycle tray alongside the sidewalk so cyclists could walk their bikes up it alongside the steps. Chris showed me some wonderful drawings of a bike/ped connector through that corridor from Jones to Lorentz. I agreed to send Chris the photos of various bike trays that we provided several months ago to the Traffic Commission to pass on to the Jones Place developer. There are many at http://tinyurl.com/bl8zgpk and a few selected from there at https://www.dropbox.com/sh/xquc4lbloa8r91n/OPyjZOafkO . We also discussed the opportunity to install a bicycle tray alongside the stairway that leads from the Law School Dr. up to the asphalt path that goes to the Law School adjacent to the section of Jones Av. that terminates behind Terrace Heights apartments. Chris meets monthly with WVU and will present this idea to them .Hugh Kierig is one of the WVU staff with whom he meets. Am I missing any bicycling connector opportunities that aren't already in the Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan, https://www.dropbox.com/s/2qudksezy7cl4et/Morgantown_Bicycle_Plan_v15.docx ? Frank

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Photos from 3/19 Bicycle Valet
by Emily Vasile 05 Apr '13

05 Apr '13

Hi All, Last night Gunnar asked about photos from the Bicycle Valet at the showing of Switch last month. Here's a link to the album<https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.10151362000856938&type=1>in case you missed it. Great work Jonathan, Traci, and Damien in making it happen! Emily

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Re: [Bikeboard] Bikeboard Digest, Vol 78, Issue 13
by Susan Sullivan 05 Apr '13

05 Apr '13

Hello! Could Frank also let me know when the recognition for Walgreens will be? I'll announce it, and if pictures are taken (or need to be!), I can share those, too! Susan Susan Sullivan, Public Communications Manager City of Morgantown 389 Spruce Street Morgantown, WV 26505 (304) 284-7426 - C (304) 844-8908 - F (304) 284-7430 ----- Original Message ----- From: bikeboard-request(a)bikemorgantown.com To: bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Sent: Friday, April 5, 2013 12:00:04 PM Subject: Bikeboard Digest, Vol 78, Issue 13 Send Bikeboard mailing list submissions to bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to bikeboard-request(a)bikemorgantown.com You can reach the person managing the list at bikeboard-owner(a)bikemorgantown.com When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of Bikeboard digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Action Items from April Meeting (Traci Liebig) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Fri, 05 Apr 2013 09:10:32 -0400 From: "Traci Liebig" <Traci.Liebig(a)mail.wvu.edu> To: <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com> Subject: [Bikeboard] Action Items from April Meeting Message-ID: <515E95080200003F000C945C(a)WVUGW01.wvu.edu> Content-Type: multipart/mixed; boundary="=__PartF2C2F058.0__=" This is a MIME message. If you are reading this text, you may want to consider changing to a mail reader or gateway that understands how to properly handle MIME multipart messages. --=__PartF2C2F058.0__= Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary="=__PartF2C2F058.1__=" --=__PartF2C2F058.1__= Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Good Morning BB! =20 Here are this month's action items. See you at the Banff circus. =20 Traci =20 =20 209. Frank will ask the Spring Spectacular planning committee if they're = okay with a state senator attending the event for a photo op. 210. Andrew will ask Colin to send a report from the singletrack project = if he cannot make the May meeting. 211. Frank will send the MAP 21 Webinar information to the entire BB. = Done! 212. Damien will forward the map of BFC sign placements to the BB. 213. Frank will follow up with Jim Manila to see if he's schedule his = department heads to discuss the bike plan. 214. Traci will contact Than Saffle to find out if we can design a pocket = commuter map for Bike to Work Day. 215. Frank will tell Chris Fletcher that the BB is planning recognition = for the bike parking at the new Walgreens and that we hope to have it = ready when the store opens. --=__PartF2C2F058.1__= Content-Type: text/html; charset=US-ASCII Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Content-Description: HTML <HTML><HEAD> <META content=3D"text/html; charset=3Dutf-8" http-equiv=3DContent-Type> <META name=3DGENERATOR content=3D"MSHTML 9.00.8112.16470"></HEAD> <BODY style=3D"MARGIN: 4px 4px 1px; FONT: 10pt Segoe UI"> <DIV>Good Morning BB!</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Here are this month's action items. See you at the Banff circus.</DIV>= <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Traci</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> <HR> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>209. Frank will ask the Spring Spectacular planning committee if = they're okay with a state senator attending the event for a photo = op.</DIV> <DIV>210. Andrew will ask Colin to send a report from the singletrack = project if he cannot make the May meeting.</DIV> <DIV>211. Frank will send the MAP 21 Webinar information to the entire BB. = <STRONG>Done!</STRONG></DIV> <DIV>212. Damien will forward the map of BFC sign placements to the = BB.</DIV> <DIV>213. Frank will follow up with Jim Manila to see if he's schedule his = department heads to discuss the bike plan.</DIV> <DIV>214. Traci will contact Than Saffle to find out if we can design a = pocket commuter map for Bike to Work Day.</DIV> <DIV>215. Frank will tell Chris Fletcher that the BB is planning recognitio= n for the bike parking at the new Walgreens and that we hope to have it = ready when the store opens.</DIV></BODY></HTML> --=__PartF2C2F058.1__=-- --=__PartF2C2F058.0__=-- ------------------------------ _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard End of Bikeboard Digest, Vol 78, Issue 13 *****************************************

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Action Items from April Meeting
by Traci Liebig 05 Apr '13

05 Apr '13

Good Morning BB! Here are this month's action items. See you at the Banff circus. Traci 209. Frank will ask the Spring Spectacular planning committee if they're okay with a state senator attending the event for a photo op. 210. Andrew will ask Colin to send a report from the singletrack project if he cannot make the May meeting. 211. Frank will send the MAP 21 Webinar information to the entire BB. Done! 212. Damien will forward the map of BFC sign placements to the BB. 213. Frank will follow up with Jim Manila to see if he's schedule his department heads to discuss the bike plan. 214. Traci will contact Than Saffle to find out if we can design a pocket commuter map for Bike to Work Day. 215. Frank will tell Chris Fletcher that the BB is planning recognition for the bike parking at the new Walgreens and that we hope to have it ready when the store opens.

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April Bike Board Meeting Agenda
by Gunnar Shogren 04 Apr '13

04 Apr '13

Here is the agenda. Please review, let me know if I goofed up in some way. Attached as well. Only lie/fib on there is that I'm gonna let Christiaan give his talk straight away after schmooze time. Attached find his report as a pdf. ******* April Bike Board Meeting April 4, 2012 6:30pm - Morgantown Public Safety Building Open Action Items 197. Gunnar will reconvene the group who is working on the Walk/Bike Transit Map referred to in action item 194. 198. Andrew will seek out a first year WVU cycling student to get involved with the bike board. Gunnar "will hound" WVU cycling as well. :) 199. Damien will request a parking space and/or loading space on street in front of the Met once Traci gets event details about the Festival of Ideas (FOI) event on March 19th at the Met 200. Traci will find out if there will be a bus in front of the met and what exactly the plans are for the FOI event 201. Damien will ask Fred (with DOH?) if it's possible to put 'Welcome to Suncrest' signs on the same poles as the two BFC signs that were erected in Suncrest 202. Jonathan will photograph and send specs of the rack that's sitting at Positive Spin that's meant for Suncrest Middle/Matt Watson 203. Damien will find out if the city can transport the rack from PS to Suncrest Middle. 204. Frank will send someone Matt Watson's phone number (but we never decided who he would give it to) 205. Chip and Gunnar will reconvene parking committee to find the best place for two bike loops at the new farmer's market pavilion 206. Derek will email BB to see who will help him get photos at Suncrest Middle for the Saris bike corral opportunity 207. Frank will let Butch know if he needs him to provide information on informal group rides for the LAB 'success stories' application 208. Traci will scan the activities suggested by LAB for Bike to Work Day and email the bike board with the ones she thinks are most attainable and are a good fit for Morgantown Agenda- * Schmooze Time * Last minute agenda items * Approve last month's minutes * Action Items * Ripe Bananas * Report from Bike Summit; lead by Christaan * Report from Projects Updates from Project leaders * Bike locker graphics, bike parking in the Farmers Market; lead by Frank * Cycling-related info on the Trip Advisor Morgantown site; lead by Derek * Saris Rack Corral Contest follow-up; lead by Derek or Emily * Kid's Day; lead by Emily * Bike to Work Day May 17th; lead by Traci * Nominate and vote for a new chair * Review meeting * Adjourn Ongoing Projects- 1. Bike racks at schools Jonathan, Alice, Marilyn 2. Bicycle safety programs at schools, teaching safety and Safe Routes to School Andrew, Frank 3. Create singletrack trails in city Colin, Andrew, Alice, Mark Wise, Ella Belling 4. Complete parking inventory, identify parking gaps Derek, Chet, Jing, Damien 5. Update SLM and STR sign locations Derek, Chet, Jing, Damien, Emily 6. Identify signs, markings, facilities on BikeMorgantown.com Derek, Chet, Jing, Damien, Traci 7. Other GIS ideas Derek, Chet, Jing, Damien 8. Show WVU bike racks on WVU google map of campus Traci 9. Represent BB on Connecting Communities Frank, Jonathan, Butch, Bill (liason) 10. Morgantown Bicycling & Transit Map Jing, Colin, Butch 11. White paper to recommend bike friendly elements in Evansdale & Hospital redevelopment Traci, Jonathan, Chip 12. Get all major employers rated Bicycle Friendly Businesses Chip, Jonathan, Emily 14. Implement Complete Streets action in Bicycle Plan Damien, Frank 15. Write grants (HSIP, etc.) Jeff Mikorski, Butch, Traci 17. Identify locations for installment of Bike Friendly Community Signs Damien, Traci 18. Build Stakeholder involvement Emily, Jonathan, Frank, Traci 19. Moving the Bicycle Plan forward ?? ********

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Fwd: HB 3021 Bicycle Saftey not passed by House today :(
by Frank Gmeindl 04 Apr '13

04 Apr '13

Begin forwarded message: > From: Kasey Russell <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> > Date: April 4, 2013 9:34:47 AM EDT > To: Andrea Salina <andreathompson31(a)gmail.com>, Andrea Salina <a.salina(a)wvhub.org>, Bill Austin <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, Charles Holley <cholley(a)cityofhuntington.com>, Christiaan Abildso <cgabildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Craig Slaughter <craig.slaughter(a)wvimb.org>, Dennis A Strawn <dennis.strawn(a)highmark.com>, "DSpencer36(a)comcast.net" <DSpencer36(a)comcast.net>, Emily Vasile <Emily.Vasile(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Emily Vasile <emilyvasile(a)gmail.com>, 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>, Greg Garrett <gagarrett(a)gmail.com>, Jeffrey Lusk <jlusk(a)trailsheaven.com>, John Manchester <jmanchester(a)lewisburg-wv.com>, Michael Loughney <mloughney(a)tioga-resources.com>, Patricia Clay <patricia.clay(a)southernwv.edu>, Patrick Donovan <pdonovan(a)njrati.org>, Rahul Gupta <rahul.gupta(a)wv.gov>, Stacy Bisker <selaineb(a)gmail.com>, Steve Fowler <smf(a)pffwv.com>, Ted Armbrecht <eca3(a)suddenlinkmail.com>, Tom Heywood <theywood(a)bowlesrice.com>, Tom Wood <twood84(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Fwd: HB 3021 Bicycle Saftey not passed by House today :( > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Gary Zuckett <garyz(a)wvcag.org> > Date: Wed, Apr 3, 2013 at 5:20 PM > Subject: HB 3021 Bicycle Saftey not passed by House today :( > To: Kasey Russell <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> > > > WV Connecting Communities (this report is from Gary who was in the House gallery last night) -- > Bad news: > > Our HB3021 did not make the cut today. It was on the agenda and brought up for a passage vote when Rep Cadle (R) Mason got up and ranted and raved about how he was a truck driver and it takes 1,000 feet to stop a tractor trailer going 60 MPH and what’s he going to do crash into the oncoming car, run over the cyclist or run off the road? Of course none of this makes any sense but sense and reason sometimes takes a hike in the Chamber. It was enough to spook leadership… > > At that point Del Fleischauer got up and gave a good defense but Speaker Thompson had our bill moved to the “foot of the bills” and then when it came back up had it laid over a day, effectively killing it because today is the last day to move bills out of the House to the Senate. I was told the Speaker was concerned that they didn’t know if they had the votes to pass the bill so rather than letting it go down with a no vote they put it off the calendar for today. > > I’ll be looking for a “horse” - a bill that is already still alive and running that we can insert (amend) some or all of our bill into. This is a tricky maneuver and needs a lot of help from committee chairs and leadership so it’s a longshot but worth a try. > > Gary Zuckett, for WV Connecting Communities > > > > > > From: Christiaan Abildso [mailto:Christiaan.Abildso@mail.wvu.edu] > Sent: Wednesday, April 03, 2013 2:21 PM > To: Tom Heywood; Gail Pitchford; Charles Holley; Don Spencer; Frank Gmeindl; Andrea Salina; Greg Garrett; Kasey Russell; Stacy Bisker; Tom Wood; Dennis A Strawn; Bill Austin; John Manchester; Emily Vasile; Patrick Donovan; Steve Fowler; Patricia Clay; Ted Armbrecht; Michael Loughney; Jeffrey Lusk; Rahul Gupta; Gary Zuckett; Craig Slaughter > Cc: Susie K Salisbury; Tom Lane; Jodi Urbanic; Rod Watkins > Subject: Re: HB3021 > > > All - > Update: Senate Bill 158 (Compete Streets Act) is scheduled to be taken up in the House Committee on Government Organization tomorrow, Thursday, April 4 at 9:30 a.m. > Christiaan > > >>> On 4/2/2013 at 3:58 PM, <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Hello WV Connecting Communities Members and a few others -- Gary Zuckett has let me know that our Bike Bill as it is being called is on third reading on the House of Delegates floor tomorrow. As of now, HB3021 has a four-foot passing requirement for motorists and repeals the mandatory bike path language. The far to the right repeal that we want in the bill was not amended back in and faces major opposition. Again, I am very happy with the dialogue this bill has created regarding cycling in our state. And, not just for recreation but a dialogue about biking to work, school, and errands. > The bill is expected to pass the House but it is always nice for your Delegates to hear from their constituents. If you have a minute or two and feel comfortable calling your Delegate, now is the time to do so :). > I will keep you posted on what happens tomorrow and the plan for the Senate. > If any of you have a Complete Streets update, please let me know. I know Gary was hoping to help get this on the Transportation committee agenda in the House but not sure the status. > Thanks everyone, kasey > >

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Rightsizing streets webinar
by Frank Gmeindl 04 Apr '13

04 Apr '13

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Fwd: Public Comment Period Open for Surgeon General's Future Call to Action on Walking
by Frank Gmeindl 03 Apr '13

03 Apr '13

Go to http://www.everybodywalk.org/takeaction and submit your comments to the Federal Register to advance walking and walkability. e.g. include sidewalks and safe crosswalks in every roadway project. Begin forwarded message: > From: "Deb Hubsmith" <Deb_Hubsmith(a)mail.vresp.com> > Date: April 3, 2013 11:14:36 AM EDT > To: fgmeindl(a)gmail.com > Subject: Public Comment Period Open for Surgeon General's Future Call to Action on Walking > Reply-To: "Deb Hubsmith" <reply-0bbd911cef-f68f769cc5-c4a4(a)u.cts.vresp.com> > > > > > > You're Invited to Give Input on the Office of the Surgeon General's > Future Call to Action on Walking > > Comment now at everybodywalk.org/takeaction > > Walking is the key to a stronger, healthier America. For families, walking to and from school and in daily life is a great way to spend time together and create healthy, active lifestyles for our kids. As the walking movement continues to gain momentum in 2013, you have the chance to help guide the national agenda around getting more people walking and building walkable communities. > > Until April 30, the US Surgeon General is looking for feedback from the public on what should be included in a future call to action around walking. Please join the Safe Routes to School National Partnership in responding! > > What You Can Do > We are calling on organizations and individuals to submit public comment to the Federal Register. You can submit any promising ideas or effective practices that you think would be work to advance walking or walkability at the national or local levels. > Go to everybodywalk.org/takeaction > Watch inspiring videos > Link to the Federal Register to submit your comments > Endorse a sign-on letter outlining key principles > Go for a walk! > Encourage your stakeholders to give input. > Forward this email and post this link on Facebook! > Just like recent calls to action and reports by the Surgeon General (breastfeeding, healthy homes and smoking), your feedback will be consolidated and combined into the proposed call to action on walking. > > More Details on the Public Comment Period > During the window of April 1-30, 2013, you have a unique opportunity to provide comment to the Federal Register on the proposed call to action on walking. Go to everybodywalk.org/takeaction, where you will able to easily access the Federal Register Notice, and submit detailed comments on the proposed call to action on walking. All input will be considered by the Office of the Surgeon General. Don't miss the chance to make your voice heard. > > The Safe Routes to School National Partnership is proud to be a partner in the Every Body Walk Collaborative. For more information about the Collaborative or the Call to Action, contact info(a)everybodywalk.org. > > Please take action today, to help tomorrow's children have safer routes, lanes and paths. > > Sincerely, > > Deb Hubsmith > Director > Safe Routes to School National Partnership > > > > > Click to view this email in a browser > > If you no longer wish to receive these emails, please reply to this message with "Unsubscribe" in the subject line or simply click on the following link: Unsubscribe > Safe Routes to School National Partnership > PO Box 2359 > Boulder, Colorado 80302 > US > Read the VerticalResponse marketing policy. > > >

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Re: [Bikeboard] Bike Racks at Schools
by Frank Gmeindl 03 Apr '13

03 Apr '13

Great, Mark! I hope you win it. The root beer float ride sounds appealing. Unfortunately, I have another commitment April 11 in the afternoon. Hopefully we'll meet up soon. Frank On Apr 3, 2013, at 12:13 PM, mwthorne(a)access.k12.wv.us wrote: > Frank, THANX! I registered an afterschool ride for May 8. Also, if anyone is intereted--the South Bike club is having a ride on April 11 from 2:30 to 4:30. We will ride form the rear of the school down to the railtrail to Uffington Bridge and back to enjoy rootbeer floats. Mark > > On 04/03/13, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >> Mark, >> >> >> Sorry for late notice. Must respond by 3 pm TODAY. South can win a bike rack. See below. >> >> Frank >> >> Begin forwarded message: >> >>> From: Emily Vasile <emilyvasile(a)gmail.com> >>> Date: April 3, 2013 10:06:33 AM EDT >>> To: Jonathan Rosenbaum <jr(a)wvcompletestreets.org> >>> Cc: Bike Board <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com> >>> Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Bike Racks at Schools >>> >>> Hi All, >>> >>> Just saw a post about a Saris Rack drawing for schools that register for Bike to School Day on May 8th. Not sure if school is still in session then but if so, could be a good opportunity for South Middle to enter the drawing and potentially win a replacement for the rack. They have to register a bike to school day event by 3pm today to enter. >>> >>> Register here: http://www.walkbiketoschool.org/ >>> >>> Can someone (Derek, Frank, Jonathan?) pass this info on to the South Middle Bike Club? Short timeframe but it's worth a shot. >>> >>> Emily >>> >>> >>> On Mon, Mar 11, 2013 at 5:38 PM, Jonathan Rosenbaum <jr(a)wvcompletestreets.org> wrote: >>> When Nick donated this bicycle rack last Fall, I think he was doing it on the assumption that it was required almost immediately, and that it would not be a permanent solution. Also, the PTO would work on details over time. As long as the school recognizes this is only a temporary solution until a more appropriate rack is found, I would say go for it. What I do not want to see happen is that this gets heavily publicized, and every school in the district begins installing toast racks as the standard parking solution. We are behind in just about everything in this state, let us not become behind in bicycle parking standards! >>> >>> -Jonathan >>> >>> >>> On 03/11/2013 04:25 PM, Ryan Post wrote: >>>> It looks like you could probably straddle the whole rack with a bike, and the wheel holder thingy would contact the crank arm or down tube. It's certainly not ideal, but it gets the job done. >>>> >>>> Certainly would be nice to get a nice new 'perfect' rack in there, but if it were me, I'd be upset I didn't get to ride today...65degrees!? >>>> >>>> >>>> On Mon, Mar 11, 2013 at 3:43 PM, Jonathan Rosenbaum <jr(a)wvcompletestreets.org> wrote: >>>> I am pretty sure everyone knows my stance about this rack. When I attended Suncrest Middle School I rode a bicycle that had thin tires so I would not have been happy with this gift from PS. >>>> >>>> However, the reason why I correlated this subject with the Sarris Corral contest at the meeting this Thursday is because this could be a possible opportunity to photograph the toast rack onsite, not that I am advocating we go this route. This is a school that has not had bicycle parking in at least 50 years, so waiting a few more months to locate an appropriate rack would not necessarily be a bad approach. Ultimately, I think this should be Matt's choice, I could arrange to have him check the rack out at Positive Spin. >>>> >>>> If he is fine with using this rack, we should make it happen. >>>> >>>> -Jonathan >>>> >>>> >>>> On 03/11/2013 12:11 PM, Jennifer Selin wrote: >>>>> I don't want to slow things up. Better to get one in place. >>>>> >>>>> The donation idea was more useful if the rack was clearly inappropriate >>>>> And we really needed a different one. >>>>> >>>>> Jenny >>>>> >>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>> >>>>> On Mar 11, 2013, at 12:03 PM, "Graber, Stephen" <sggraber(a)hsc.wvu.edu> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> I recall there's some urgency in getting a rack installed so Matt can at least ride before he leaves Suncrest MS. >>>>>> The PS rack certainly isn't ideal but could be secured to the concreted with L-brackets. Even if left unsecured it's unlikely that anyone would be able to steal even one bike chained to the rack. >>>>>> >>>>>> Let's get this rack over there and if Jenny/others can raise money for a better one, then as Emily points out the PS could be replaced- an opportunity for yet another bike recognition news item/ceremony. >>>>>> ------------------------------------------- >>>>>> >>>>>> Stephen G. Graber >>>>>> >>>>>> Biochem & Mol Pharmacology >>>>>> >>>>>> PO Box 9142, HSN-3122 >>>>>> >>>>>> West Virginia University >>>>>> >>>>>> Morgantown, WV 26506-9142 >>>>>> >>>>>> phone: 304-293-2305 >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> ------ _0 >>>>>> >>>>>> ------ _ \<,_ >>>>>> >>>>>> ---- (*)/ (*) >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> From: bikeboard-bounces(a)bikemorgantown.com [bikeboard-bounces(a)bikemorgantown.com] On Behalf Of Emily Vasile [emilyvasile(a)gmail.com] >>>>>> Sent: Monday, March 11, 2013 11:27 AM >>>>>> To: ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org >>>>>> Cc: Bike Board >>>>>> Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Bike Racks at Schools >>>>>> >>>>>> Hi All- >>>>>> >>>>>> My impression from the meeting on Thursday was Matt was supposed to facilitate the delivery of the Positive Spin rack to Suncrest Middle since it was his initiative to begin with. Frank was going to pass on Matt/ Jack's (his father) phone number to follow up with him. >>>>>> >>>>>> It sounds like the PS rack is available and the Suncrest principal is OK with locating the rack there so we just need Matt to take the initiative. Then, if folks want to raise funds to get a more suitable rack installed later, it can be replaced. >>>>>> >>>>>> Has anyone made headway on raising funds/ a plan for getting a different rack in place? If not, I'd suggest connecting Matt/ Jack with Damien to arrange delivery of the PS rack. >>>>>> >>>>>> Emily >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On Sun, Mar 10, 2013 at 9:18 PM, Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> wrote: >>>>>> All, >>>>>> >>>>>> Do you want me to see about getting the Positive Spin bicycle rack delivered to Suncrest Middle or should I wait to see if you get enough donations to purchase a new one? >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> J. Damien Davis, PE, CFM >>>>>> >>>>>> AssistantCity Engineer >>>>>> >>>>>> City of Morgantown >>>>>> >>>>>> Public Works Department - Engineering Division >>>>>> >>>>>> 389 Spruce Street >>>>>> >>>>>> Morgantown, WV26505 >>>>>> >>>>>> Office: 304.284.7398 >>>>>> >>>>>> Fax: 304.284.7409 >>>>>> >>>>>> MailScanner has detected a possible fraud attempt from "console.mxlogic.com" claiming to be www.MorgantownWV.gov >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>>>> From: Jennifer Selin <jselin(a)hotmail.com> >>>>>> To: ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org >>>>>> Cc: Jonathan Rosenbaum <jr(a)wvcompletestreets.org>, Bike Board <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com>, Andrew Pathfinder <andrew.pathfinder(a)gmail.com> >>>>>> Sent: Fri, 08 Mar 2013 22:19:36 -0500 (EST) >>>>>> Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Bike Racks at Schools >>>>>> >>>>>> Let's select a rack we can be proud of, then ask around >>>>>> For donations, I'll kick in some and Ask some neighbors. >>>>>> Maybe ask some parents at the school to donate, put up a plaque.. >>>>>> >>>>>> How much do we need, which rack? >>>>>> >>>>>> Jenny >>>>>> >>>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>>> >>>>>> On Mar 8, 2013, at 9:04 AM, "Damien Davis" <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> Jonathan, >>>>>> >>>>>> Could you send me a couple pictures of the bike rack at Positive Spin for South Middle. I spoke with Principal Napolillo briefly this morning about getting the rack over to the school and want is going to need to be done once it is there. He had some questions that I couldn't answer since I've never seen the rack. Thanks. >>>>>> >>>>>> J. Damien Davis, PE, CFM >>>>>> >>>>>> AssistantCity Engineer >>>>>> >>>>>> City of Morgantown >>>>>> >>>>>> Public Works Department - Engineering Division >>>>>> >>>>>> 389 Spruce Street >>>>>> >>>>>> Morgantown, WV26505 >>>>>> >>>>>> Office: 304.284.7398 >>>>>> >>>>>> Fax: 304.284.7409 >>>>>> >>>>>> MailScanner has detected a possible fraud attempt from "console.mxlogic.com" claiming to be www.MorgantownWV.gov >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> From: "Jonathan Rosenbaum" <jr(a)wvcompletestreets.org> >>>>>> To: "Andrew Pathfinder" <andrew.pathfinder(a)gmail.com> >>>>>> Cc: "Bike Board" <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com> >>>>>> Sent: Thursday, March 7, 2013 11:20:04 PM >>>>>> Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Bike Racks at Schools >>>>>> >>>>>> When it comes to rack design, I >>>>>> >>>>>> advocate for the guidelines the ABPB recommends. There is a good >>>>>> >>>>>> list at >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> MailScanner has detected a possible fraud attempt from "console.mxlogic.com" claiming to be http://www.bicyclinginfo.org/engineering/parking.cfm >>>>>> >>>>>> : >>>>>> support the frame of the bicycle and not just one wheel >>>>>> >>>>>> allow the frame and one wheel to be locked to the rack when >>>>>> >>>>>> both wheels are left on the bike >>>>>> >>>>>> allow the frame and both wheels to be locked to the rack if >>>>>> >>>>>> the front wheel is removed >>>>>> >>>>>> allow the use of either a cable or U-shaped lock >>>>>> >>>>>> be securely anchored >>>>>> >>>>>> be usable by bikes with no kickstand >>>>>> >>>>>> be usable by bikes with water bottle cages >>>>>> >>>>>> be usable by a wide variety of sizes and types of bicycle >>>>>> I will soon be taking action on getting the PS rack to Suncrest >>>>>> >>>>>> Middle School. It was my Alma Mater, afterall, the one where I >>>>>> >>>>>> was not allowed to park my bicycle. Matt's victory is >>>>>> >>>>>> significant, emphasize that to Chelsea. >>>>>> >>>>>> However, I would like well designed racks to be installed >>>>>> >>>>>> because they encourage bicycle parking. Comb and toast racks >>>>>> >>>>>> really aren't suitable for a school environment. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> -Jonathan >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On 03/07/2013 07:33 PM, Andrew Pathfinder wrote: >>>>>> Choice number one. The Graber...yes Graber Mighty Mite 6 Bike Rack. This rack retails for $110 and could be anchored to the ground using a bracket or locked to a permanent fixture. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Option number two: Dero MR 12 Rack. This rack is more substantial and would hold 12 bicycles and would be easier to bolt to the ground. Price would be $400. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> I would be interested to see if budget dollars could be used for this purpose and or would also be interested in helping put a citizen pool to get one of these racks installed at the school. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> There are other options but these two give a good idea of a basic and nicer version of the rack debate. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Thanks, >>>>>> >>>>>> Andrew >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Andrew R. 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