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Lead cyclist needed for Decker's Creek Trail Half Marathon
by Derek Springston 20 May '15

20 May '15

BB Members, Ella Belling sent me this. I'm likely out of town that weekend. She said she needs one more cyclist. *---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------* *Lead cyclist needed: June 6 Deckers Creek Trail Half Marathon* Are you available and willing to be one of our lead cyclists on Saturday June 6 for the Deckers Creek Trail Half Marathon? Race start is at 8:30AM so you need to be in Masontown before the runners gather- 8-8:15AM. We normally have 3 lead cyclists to let water stop volunteers know that runners are coming, make sure road crossings are staffed (if not one of you takes over that spot until staffer arrives), and alerts the public trail users to runners if needed. By Morgantown runners are spread out and not an issue much to other trail use. Fastest runners can get to finish by 9:40AM at Hazel Ruby McQuain Park, so you need to know you can be faster :-) This race is vital to keeping our rail-trails in good shape and our trail organization ticking. Ella Contact Ella- ella(a)montrails.org or call 304-692-6782 -- *Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha* *“Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the future of the human race.” -H.G. Wells**“Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride.” -John F. Kennedy*

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Fwd: State of Cycling and Walking
by Frank Gmeindl 20 May '15

20 May '15

What should I say? Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: Kasey Russell <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Re: State of Cycling and Walking > Date: May 20, 2015 7:12:30 AM EDT > To: Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > > Frank, that's longer than all my communities put together!! Thanks so much for getting this to me. > You all really are leading the way. > Kasey > > Sent from my iPhone > > On May 19, 2015, at 8:50 PM, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> Hi Kasey, >> >> Here's the State of Cycling and Walking in Morgantown. Since this is the first State of Cycling and Walking report, there are some items accomplished prior to the past year. I can pare the list down to a time frame if you like. I can also provide images for many of these accomplishments if you like. I look forward to the complete State of Cycling and Walking report. >> >> State of Cycling and Walking in Morgantown – May 2015 >> >> • Bike commuting "tripled" in Morgantown 2007-2012, albeit from 0.1% to 0.3%. (National rate for the same time frame is 0.6%.) >> • Walking to work 2007-2012 increased from roughly 12% to 18.6%. (18.6%, is among the top 10 for similarly sized cities in the U.S.) >> • The League of American Bicyclists designated Morgantown Bronze level Bicycle Friendly Community 2012-2016. >> • Morgantown Mayor featured in Pro Walk Pro Bike video along with mayors other seven cities such as Pittsburgh and Philadelphia testifying that “great biking means great cities”. >> • Municipal Bicycle Board established 2006 and Pedestrian Safety Board established 2007. >> • Positive Spin cooperative established in 2005 to support citizens who choose to walk, bike, bus and carpool for a more livable Morgantown. Refurbished and distributed thousands of bikes to people who need them for transportation and teaches bicycle maintenance and safe bicycling. >> • BikeMorgantown brand established with website and social media primarily for education. >> • City Council adopted comprehensive bicycling plan and Morgantown Monongalia MPO established distinct bicycle plan in Long Range Transportation Plan >> • City budgeted $100,000 (20%) of this year's paving budget for sidewalks. >> • City budgeted $5,000 for Shared Lane Markings and Bicycles May Use Full Lane (R4-11) signs throughout the City. >> • Received $96,000 Transportation Enhancement Grant to install Shared Lane Markings and Bicycles May Use Full Lane (R4-11) signs throughout the City and provide sheltered bicycle parking at bus stops. >> • Received $7,200 grant from Allstate to certify League Cycling Instructors and deliver Confident City Cycling classes; one new instructor certified. >> • WVU PE 212 Confident City Cycling class on-going since 2013. >> • Received $2,000 grant from Allstate and produced a mailer on safe cycling and safe driving around cyclists and distributed 25,000 copies to all Morgantown Utility Board customers in their bills. >> • Received $58,000 Transportation Enhancement Grant and established Confident City Cycling education program recognized by LAB. >> • Developed 5 League certified Cycling Instructors. >> • Delivered 25 Confident City Cycling classes to more than 150 students. >> • Developed 7 15-second educational TV spots and broadcast them on 6 TV networks, the City’s public access TV station and WVU information kiosks. >> • Created and displayed educational billboards on 7 strategic arterials. >> • Developed Commuter bicycling class. >> • Developed Traffic Skills class tailored for experienced cyclists. >> • Delivered lunch-and-learn cycling classes to Morgantown Multi-Sport groups. >> • Deliver annual Morgantown Bicycling invited lecture to WVU Sustainable Living class. >> • Developed driver education module and trained Morgantown High School driver education instructor to deliver it. >> • Wrote and published in the Morgantown Dominion Post and on BikeMorgantown.com monthly topic-specific education articles. >> • Developed a 10-minute educational video for cyclists under 12-years of age. >> • Collaborated with WVU bicycle police in their completing International Police Mountain Bike Association training. >> • Created, printed and gave Morgantown and WVU police, cards that describe bicyclist rights and bicyclist and motorist duties for police to give to bicyclists and motorists. >> • Created and distributed educational bumper stickers. >> • Created and distributed business cards that contain education program contact information and tips for better bicycling. >> • Established bicycling information booth at WVU Employee Fest. >> • Provided educational materials to MPO transportation fair. >> • Purchased Bicycling Street Smarts books and provided them to local bike shops to give with the purchase of every new bike. >> • Developed and published a bicycling education “community” page in the Mountaineer Yellow Pages. >> • Under Farmer, Cline, and Campbell Law Office sponsorship gave and fitted hundreds of helmets over 3 consecutive years of the Todd May First Responders Fair. >> • Completed MOU with City, WVU and WVDOT and City budgeted $22,500 budget to install bicycle climbing lane on Monongahela Boulevard. >> • Bike routes throughout the City classified and mapped.Conducted Bike To Work Day for 3rd consecutive year with local merchants providing support, Mayor leading ride and 25 participants. >> • Conducted Walk To School Day at Brookhaven Elementary School. >> • Monongahela Rail Trail Conservancy conducted Rail-Trail Sojourn to bring national attention to our rail trail system and to get support for filling the gaps between Parkersburg, Clarksburg, Bridgeport and Morgantown to the Great Allegheny passage to Pittsburgh, Maryland and DC. >> • Post-and-Ring secure bicycle-parking rings installed in downtown business district. >> • Secure bicycle parking, lockers and shower installed at WVU Mountaineer Station multi-modal transportation facility. >> • Hundreds of stainless steel inverted U racks locally designed, fabricated and installed throughout WVU campus. >> • Bike lockers installed at 2 city parking garages. >> • Bike racks installed at two middle schools. >> • Open streets event 2 consecutive years. >> • Max’s Challenge initiated by 10 year-old brought tens of youth and parents out to ride over Monongahela Boulevard major hill from downtown to Star City. >> • Home of Appalachian Bicycle Racing Association that conducts many nationally famous, best attended and competitive road, mountain and cyclocross races in the country. >> >> >> 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 >> >> >> >> >> On May 18, 2015, at 10:03 AM, Kasey Russell <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> Hi Frank, have you had a chance to get something together for the State of Cycling and Walking publication? I'd like to get this done this month if possible. I'm hoping for a paragraph or two highlighting successes in Morgantown. >>> Thanks, Kasey >>

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Re: [Bikeboard] State of Cycling and Walking
by Frank Gmeindl 19 May '15

19 May '15

Hi Kasey, Here's the State of Cycling and Walking in Morgantown. Since this is the first State of Cycling and Walking report, there are some items accomplished prior to the past year. I can pare the list down to a time frame if you like. I can also provide images for many of these accomplishments if you like. I look forward to the complete State of Cycling and Walking report. State of Cycling and Walking in Morgantown – May 2015 • Bike commuting "tripled" in Morgantown 2007-2012, albeit from 0.1% to 0.3%. (National rate for the same time frame is 0.6%.) • Walking to work 2007-2012 increased from roughly 12% to 18.6%. (18.6%, is among the top 10 for similarly sized cities in the U.S.) • The League of American Bicyclists designated Morgantown Bronze level Bicycle Friendly Community 2012-2016. • Morgantown Mayor featured in Pro Walk Pro Bike video along with mayors other seven cities such as Pittsburgh and Philadelphia testifying that “great biking means great cities”. • Municipal Bicycle Board established 2006 and Pedestrian Safety Board established 2007. • Positive Spin cooperative established in 2005 to support citizens who choose to walk, bike, bus and carpool for a more livable Morgantown. Refurbished and distributed thousands of bikes to people who need them for transportation and teaches bicycle maintenance and safe bicycling. • BikeMorgantown brand established with website and social media primarily for education. • City Council adopted comprehensive bicycling plan and Morgantown Monongalia MPO established distinct bicycle plan in Long Range Transportation Plan • City budgeted $100,000 (20%) of this year's paving budget for sidewalks. • City budgeted $5,000 for Shared Lane Markings and Bicycles May Use Full Lane (R4-11) signs throughout the City. • Received $96,000 Transportation Enhancement Grant to install Shared Lane Markings and Bicycles May Use Full Lane (R4-11) signs throughout the City and provide sheltered bicycle parking at bus stops. • Received $7,200 grant from Allstate to certify League Cycling Instructors and deliver Confident City Cycling classes; one new instructor certified. • WVU PE 212 Confident City Cycling class on-going since 2013. • Received $2,000 grant from Allstate and produced a mailer on safe cycling and safe driving around cyclists and distributed 25,000 copies to all Morgantown Utility Board customers in their bills. • Received $58,000 Transportation Enhancement Grant and established Confident City Cycling education program recognized by LAB. • Developed 5 League certified Cycling Instructors. • Delivered 25 Confident City Cycling classes to more than 150 students. • Developed 7 15-second educational TV spots and broadcast them on 6 TV networks, the City’s public access TV station and WVU information kiosks. • Created and displayed educational billboards on 7 strategic arterials. • Developed Commuter bicycling class. • Developed Traffic Skills class tailored for experienced cyclists. • Delivered lunch-and-learn cycling classes to Morgantown Multi-Sport groups. • Deliver annual Morgantown Bicycling invited lecture to WVU Sustainable Living class. • Developed driver education module and trained Morgantown High School driver education instructor to deliver it. • Wrote and published in the Morgantown Dominion Post and on BikeMorgantown.com monthly topic-specific education articles. • Developed a 10-minute educational video for cyclists under 12-years of age. • Collaborated with WVU bicycle police in their completing International Police Mountain Bike Association training. • Created, printed and gave Morgantown and WVU police, cards that describe bicyclist rights and bicyclist and motorist duties for police to give to bicyclists and motorists. • Created and distributed educational bumper stickers. • Created and distributed business cards that contain education program contact information and tips for better bicycling. • Established bicycling information booth at WVU Employee Fest. • Provided educational materials to MPO transportation fair. • Purchased Bicycling Street Smarts books and provided them to local bike shops to give with the purchase of every new bike. • Developed and published a bicycling education “community” page in the Mountaineer Yellow Pages. • Under Farmer, Cline, and Campbell Law Office sponsorship gave and fitted hundreds of helmets over 3 consecutive years of the Todd May First Responders Fair. • Completed MOU with City, WVU and WVDOT and City budgeted $22,500 budget to install bicycle climbing lane on Monongahela Boulevard. • Bike routes throughout the City classified and mapped.Conducted Bike To Work Day for 3rd consecutive year with local merchants providing support, Mayor leading ride and 25 participants. • Conducted Walk To School Day at Brookhaven Elementary School. • Monongahela Rail Trail Conservancy conducted Rail-Trail Sojourn to bring national attention to our rail trail system and to get support for filling the gaps between Parkersburg, Clarksburg, Bridgeport and Morgantown to the Great Allegheny passage to Pittsburgh, Maryland and DC. • Post-and-Ring secure bicycle-parking rings installed in downtown business district. • Secure bicycle parking, lockers and shower installed at WVU Mountaineer Station multi-modal transportation facility. • Hundreds of stainless steel inverted U racks locally designed, fabricated and installed throughout WVU campus. • Bike lockers installed at 2 city parking garages. • Bike racks installed at two middle schools. • Open streets event 2 consecutive years. • Max’s Challenge initiated by 10 year-old brought tens of youth and parents out to ride over Monongahela Boulevard major hill from downtown to Star City. • Home of Appalachian Bicycle Racing Association that conducts many nationally famous, best attended and competitive road, mountain and cyclocross races in the country. 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 On May 18, 2015, at 10:03 AM, Kasey Russell <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Hi Frank, have you had a chance to get something together for the State of Cycling and Walking publication? I'd like to get this done this month if possible. I'm hoping for a paragraph or two highlighting successes in Morgantown. > Thanks, Kasey

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Fwd: State of Cycling and Walking
by Frank Gmeindl 19 May '15

19 May '15

Who wants to take the lead on sending Kasey a paragraph on Morgantown accomplishments for the "State of Cycling and Walking" report? I was preparing a "State of Cycling" in Morgantown to send to Kasey before the April 10 WVCC BOD meeting but then Christiaan and Emily sent material to Kasey and I thought we were done. I think some ONE should at least compile all the input we've already given into one paragraph and send it to her. Following is my recollection of what we've sent or told her already: Morgantown has an official comprehensive bicycling plan and Morgantown Monongalia MPO established distinct bicycle plan in Long Range Transportation Plan. LAB designated Morgantown Bronze lever Bicycle Friendly Community 2012-2016. City budgeted $??? (???%) of this year's budget for sidewalks. City budgeted $5,000 for Shared Lane Markings and Bicycles May Use Full Lane (R4-11) signs throughout the City. Received $96,000 Transportation Enhancement Grant to install Shared Lane Markings and Bicycles May Use Full Lane (R4-11) signs throughout the City and provide sheltered bicycle parking at bus stops. Received $7,200 grant from Allstate to certify League Cycling Instructors and deliver Confident City Cycling classes; one new instructor certified. WVU PE 212 Confident City Cycling class on-going since 2013. Received $2,000 grant from Allstate and produced a mailer on safe cycling and safe driving around cyclists and distributed 25,000 copies to all Morgantown Utility Board customers in their bills. Completed MOU with City, WVU and WVDOT and City budgeted $22,500 budget to install bicycle climbing lane on Monongahela Boulevard. Conducted Bike To Work Day for 3rd consecutive year with local merchants providing support, Mayor leading ride and ??? participants. Conducted Bike To School Day to Mountainview Elementary. Monongahela Rail Trail Conservancy conducted Rail-Trail Sojourn to bring national attention to our rail trail system and to get support for filling the gaps between Parkersburg, Clarksburg, Bridgeport, Morgantown to the Great Allegheny passage to Pgh, Maryland and DC. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: Kasey Russell <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> > Subject: State of Cycling and Walking > Date: May 18, 2015 10:03:06 AM EDT > To: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > > Hi Frank, have you had a chance to get something together for the State of Cycling and Walking publication? I'd like to get this done this month if possible. I'm hoping for a paragraph or two highlighting successes in Morgantown. > Thanks, Kasey

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Bike to Work Day- Friday, May 15th @ Hazel Ruby McQuain Park
by Emily Vasile 15 May '15

15 May '15

Hello All, Bike to Work Day is next Friday, 5/15! Riders will meet at Hazel Ruby McQuain Park for coffee and treats provided by The Grind beginning at 8:15am. Free beer coupons from Black Bear will be provided to the first 25 riders, and all can enter to win a $25 gift card from Real Juice. Mayor Selin and Bike Board members will ride towards Star City on the trail at 8:30. All are welcome! I am copying Chelsi Baker from the City to help publicize on social media, etc. If anyone is so inclined, a flyer has also been suggested to put up around town to spread the word. Anyone with graphic skills out there? See many of you next Friday! Emily

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Meeting today?
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 07 May '15

07 May '15

Does anyone know if the Bicycle Board meeting is happening today? -Jonathan PS - I emailed Chip, and did not get a reply.

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'Give 'em 3 feet'
by Traci Knabenshue 05 May '15

05 May '15

http://wvmetronews.com/2015/05/04/give-em-3-feet-campaign-launches-to-promo… 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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Agenda item for Thursday's meeting
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 04 May '15

04 May '15

*Item:* Positive Spin is looking for a representative from the Bicycle Board to come and speak at their Annual Meeting. There will be representatives from other initiatives speaking, too. *Desired Outcome:* Bicycle Board sends a representative to come and speak at the PS Annual on June 28. *Expanded:* Positive Spin's Annual Meeting will be Sunday, June 28. Because this year marks the organization's 10th year anniversary, Positive Spin wants to do something special so they have decided to invite speakers representing local bike-related groups, organizations, and government initiatives like the Bicycle Board and MPO to talk about their contributions to biking in our area. It is amazing how many bike initiatives exist in our area, yet few people know about all of them; this will be a great opportunity to shine, and increase impetus in our community. The time allotted to each speaker will depend on how many representatives can attend the event. Before the event begins, there will be an optional easy Country Roads Cyclists (CRC) ride up Deckers Creek to Dave's Shack and back (begins 1:00pm). At 4:00pm there will be a Potluck, so the speaking part will commence around 5:00pm. -Jonathan PS - This August marks the BB's 9th year anniversary!

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Bike to work!
by Jennifer 02 May '15

02 May '15

Once we have a short description of this year's event--for recruitment--maybe we could each bring at least one friend who hasn't participated and post a flyer online and where we work. I'm interested in attending! Jenny Selin Cell 304-685-6569

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Fwd: Todd May Event - Farmer Cline and Campbell Bike Helmet giveaway - May 30.
by Frank Gmeindl 01 May '15

01 May '15

For the third year in a row, we have an opportunity to enhance our relationship with police, other emergency responders and the community. Fit helmets on kids 10 am - 4 pm Sat. May 30 at University Town Center, Granville. In the past, Marilyn Newcome, Steve Harouff and Geoff Fusco fitted helmets to hundreds of kids. Hopefully, they and other members of our cycling community will help this year. Please contact Kelly Mascola at 304-225.5990 or kamascola(a)fcclaw.net . 4ank Begin forwarded message: > From: "Ryan Serritella" <ryan(a)groupmatrix.com> > Subject: Todd May Event - Farmer Cline and Campbell Bike Helmet giveaway - May 30. > Date: May 1, 2015 12:20:45 PM EDT > To: "'Frank Gmeindl'" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > Cc: "'Kelly Mascola'" <KAMascola(a)fcclaw.net> > > Hi Frank, > > FCC is giving away helmets again this year at the Todd May Event. Was hoping some volunteers from Bike Morgantown would like to participate and help fit the helmets. > > Here are the details for 2015: > > “Sgt. Michael ‘Todd’ May Memorial First Responders Fair” being held Saturday, May 30, 2015 > from 10:00am to 4:00pm at the University Towne Centre in Granville, WV. It is sponsored by the > attorneys of the Farmer, Cline and Campbell law firm in Morgantown. > > If you get some volunteers, can you please coordinate with Kelly Mascola from FCC’s Morgantown office? > > Thanks, > > Ryan Serritella > GROUP MATRIX > (518) 724-3732 office > (866) 901-8111 fax > ryan(a)groupmatrix.com > www.groupmatrix.com > > GROUP MATRIX is the #1 firm in Personal Injury Advertising and Practice Management. > For nearly 30 years, we have been developing America’s largest and most successful Personal Injury practices. > We currently serve over 50 cities, representing the most visible and dominant names. > CEO Richard Sackett is a CLE and AAJ guest speaker and is often retained as an expert on attorney advertising regulation. > To learn more, visit www.groupmatrix.com or email ryan(a)groupmatrix.com.

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Fwd: Exciting things are happening!!
by Frank Gmeindl 28 Apr '15

28 Apr '15

Begin forwarded message: > From: Kasey Russell <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Exciting things are happening!! > Date: April 27, 2015 12:45:53 PM EDT > To: undisclosed-recipients:; > Bcc: frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net > > Hello WVCC folks -- Please find the minutes from the last board meeting attached. > > Mark your calendars and join us for the following: > > 1. May 4th at 2:00 p.m. Haddad Riverfront Park -- Press Conference to kick off National Cycling Month and our Bike Safety Campaign (billboard attached) > > 2. May 15th -- Bike to Work Day (flier attached); in Charleston we will be at Haddad from 7-9 a.m. with refreshments for cycling commuters. Bike to Work day in Charleston being sponsored by WVCC, City of Charleston, Charleston Area Alliance, and the Charleston Police Dept. For those of you in Huntington and Morgantown, please email me your details and I'll circulate. > > 3. May 20th -- Ride of Silence; will send details when I know them. > > 4. October 23-24 -- Fayetteville and Beckley -- WVCC meeting and bike ride and walk -- might be our first fundraiser! Contact me to help plan. > > Have a great week, Kasey > >

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Bike to Work Day is May 15th!
by Emily Vasile 28 Apr '15

28 Apr '15

Hello Bike Board, Bike to Work Day is Friday, May 15th this year. So far, I have commitments from: - Black Bear (either location) for 25 free beer tickets - Real Juice for $25 gift card for raffle Last year we met at Hazel Ruby at 8:15am for coffee and treats from the Grind (contacted Rich already) and rode down the rail trail around 8:30am. Who can commit to participating this year? Any other ideas for making this bigger and better this year? Once I have commitments from a few of you and have heard back from Rich, I'll ask for your help to spread the word. Looking forward to it! Best, Emily

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Fwd: Bicycle Safety
by Gunnar Shogren 27 Apr '15

27 Apr '15

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Fred L. Jenkins Funeral Home <fredljenkins(a)hotmail.com> Date: Mon, Apr 27, 2015 at 3:06 PM Subject: Bicycle Safety To: "gshogren(a)gmail.com" <gshogren(a)gmail.com> Dear, Mr. Gunnar Shogren, My name is Brandon Whetsell, a funeral director at Fred L. Jenkins Funeral Home. We are having a safety day here in the funeral home parking lot on Saturday, May 23, 2015 from 11am until 2pm. We are planning to promote a safe and fun summer but are in need of a group to come in and help us with bicycle safety. I am hoping that you would be able to help us with this or have some contact information of someone that could. Thank you in advance and hope to hear from you soon. Brandon Whetsell

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Grant Planning Meeting Today!
by Derek Springston 15 Apr '15

15 Apr '15

Bike Board Members, We are having a *Grant Planning Meeting* today. *When: Wednesday, April 15th. * *Time: 12:00pm-1:00pm* *Where: Black Bear Burritos - Evansdale* At the last Bike Board meeting, members discussed need to develop subcommittee to develop systematic plan for pursuing, obtaining, and managing grants. 5(?) people volunteered to help on this Grant Planning Committee. At the *Grant Planning Meeting today, we plan to establish*: - *1-2 year grant plan* - *roles for members* - *platform to evaluate existing funding to match w/ priority Motown cycling projects* - *discuss existing TAP grant implementation* - *prepare update for next BB meeting* Jing, Frank, Traci, and I have planned to be at the meeting. This is a great core group, but we can always use extra help. Please consider attending. I've attached some pertinent documents for the meeting: - Find It Fund It Chart from Advocacy Advance - Morgantown Bike Plan (v15-1) - WVDOH TAP Priority Decisions Spreadsheet Together we can do this! Thanks, ~Derek -- *Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha* *“Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the future of the human race.” -H.G. Wells**“Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride.” -John F. Kennedy*

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My Action Items from April BB Meeting
by Derek Springston 13 Apr '15

13 Apr '15

Hey folks, Who is the current secretary for the Bike Board? Below you'll find a report on the progress with my Action Items. *Determine what Bike Board support Ella Belling (MRTC) needs for the Sojourn* - contacted Ella and she no longer needs the support - Action complete/closed. *Schedule Grant Planning Meeting* - Sent Doodle request, received 5 responses (+mine) - Scheduled meeting for Wednesday, April 15th from 12:00-1:00PM at Black Bear Evansdale. - Action completed/closed Thanks, ~Derek -- *Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha* *“Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the future of the human race.” -H.G. Wells**“Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride.” -John F. Kennedy*

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Morgantown Bicycling Education Sponsorship
by Frank Gmeindl 07 Apr '15

07 Apr '15

Dear Tim and Bill, On behalf of the Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board, I thank you and your staff for collaborating and cooperating to get the Bicycling Education inserts produced and inserted into MUB bills. As both bicycling and motoring continue to increase, the insert will provide guidance to both motorists and bicyclists on the rules of the road and hopefully make driving safer for everyone. 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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Grant Planning Meeting
by Derek Springston 06 Apr '15

06 Apr '15

Bike Board Members, We are having a *Grant Planning Meeting* next week. See details below. *When: Wednesday, April 15th. * *Time: 12:00pm-1:00pm* *Where: Black Bear Burritos - Evansdale* At the last Bike Board meeting, members discussed need to develop subcommittee to develop systematic plan for pursuing, obtaining, and managing grants. 5(?) people volunteered to help on this Grant Planning Committee. At the Grant Planning Meeting, we plant to establish: 1-2 year grant plan, roles for members, platform to evaluate existing funding to match w/ priority Morgantown cycling projects, discuss existing TAP grant implementation, prepare update for next BB mtg. Thank you Jing, Frank, Traci, and Emily for your input on selecting a time, and thanks to Christiaan for offering extra assistance! Together, we can do this! ~Derek -- *Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha* *“Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the future of the human race.” -H.G. Wells**“Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride.” -John F. Kennedy*

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Bike Board - Grant Planning Meeting
by Derek S. (via Doodle) 03 Apr '15

03 Apr '15

Hi there, Derek S. (dspringston(a)gmail.com) invites you to participate in the Doodle poll "Bike Board - Grant Planning Meeting." Derek S. says: At last night's BB meeting (April 2), Bike Board members discussed need to develop subcommittee to develop systematic plan for pursuing, obtaining, and managing grants. Jing, Frank, Chip, Traci, and Derek volunteered to help on this Grant Planning Committee. Please list your availability for a Grant Planning Meeting to establish: 1-2 year grant plan, roles for members, platform to evaluate existing funding to match w/ priority Morgantown cycling projects, prepare update for next BB meeting. Participate now https://doodle.com/uf4yikrm28et7iz9?tmail=poll_invitecontact_participant_in… What is Doodle? Doodle is a web service that helps Derek S. to find a suitable date for meeting with a group of people. Learn more about how Doodle works. (https://doodle.com/main.html?tlink=checkOutLink&tmail=poll_invitecontact_pa…) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- You have received this e-mail because "Derek S." has invited you to participate in the Doodle poll "Bike Board - Grant Planning Meeting." ---- Doodle AG, Werdstrasse 21, 8021 Zürich

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Agenda Update for Tonight's Meeting
by Jing Zhang 02 Apr '15

02 Apr '15

Bicycle Board Members, Attached is an updated agenda for tonight's meeting. As suggested by Derek, one item on grant planning has been added to this agenda. Looking forward to meeting you tonight! Jing Jing Zhang, AICP Transportation Planner Morgantown Monongalia Metropolian Planning Organization 82 Hart Field Rd Suite 105, Morgantown, WV 26505 www.plantogether.org 864.207.0749 (cell) 304.381.4363 " Not all of us can do great things, but we can do small things with great love." -- Mother Teresa

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2015 April Bicycle Board Meeting (April 2nd)
by Jing Zhang 30 Mar '15

30 Mar '15

Bicycle Board Members, The Bicycle Board Meeting will be on April 2. The time is from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. The location is at the Public Safety Building Training Room. Attached is a tentative agenda for that meeting. Looking forward to seeing you there! Thanks, Jing Jing Zhang, AICP Transportation Planner Morgantown Monongalia Metropolian Planning Organization 82 Hart Field Rd Suite 105, Morgantown, WV 26505 www.plantogether.org 864.207.0749 (cell) 304.381.4363 " Not all of us can do great things, but we can do small things with great love." -- Mother Teresa

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WVDOH Transportation Alternatives Grant Awarded!
by Derek Springston 28 Mar '15

28 Mar '15

Bike Board Members, Yesterday, Governor Tomblin, along with WVDOH and FHWA representatives, awarded the City of Morgantown the "Enhancing Bicycle Signage and Facilities" grant that was applied for during the FY2014 cycle. See article: Governor Tomblin Announces Transportation Alternatives, Recreational Trails Program Grants <http://www.governor.wv.gov/media/pressreleases/Pages/Governor-Tomblin-Annou…> It was funded in the amount of $96,000 with a $24,000 match from the city for a total of $120,000 to: -Purchase and install *77 Shared Lane Markings and 32 'Bikes May Use Full Lane' signs* at prioritized locations -Purchase and install *12 bicycle parking shelters at prioritized Mountain Line Transit Authority bus stops* *Project Short Description:* City-wide providing warning signs, road markings, & bicycle facilities at bus stops. The installation of shared lane markings to be installed on roads in conjunction with "Bicycles May Use Full Lane" signs to warn drivers and empower cyclists on their rights to ride on the roadways. Covered bicycle racks at bus stops will encourage bicycle riders to use other public transportation to get to places beyond using their bicycle. I'd like to thank Frank Gmiendl, Traci Knabenshue, David Bruffy, Chip Wamsley for their assistance, time, and input with helping me pull together the grant and the City's involvement to support and submit the application. We couldn't have done it without everyone on the team providing valuable assistance. Go team! ~Derek -- *Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. -'Abdu'l-Baha* *“Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the future of the human race.” -H.G. Wells**“Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride.” -John F. Kennedy*

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Fwd: Charleston Bikes
by Frank Gmeindl 20 Mar '15

20 Mar '15

FYI Begin forwarded message: > From: "Dennis Strawn" <dennis.a.strawn(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Charleston Bikes > Date: March 19, 2015 9:57:58 PM EDT > To: "'Kasey Russell'" <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com>, "'Adam Angelona'" <adam(a)wvcompanybicycle.com>, "'Adam Flack'" <aflack(a)wvonthemove.net>, "'Amy Haden'" <amyhaden(a)gmail.com>, "'Andrea Salina'" <andreathompson31(a)gmail.com>, "'Anita Mayer'" <anita.mayer(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "'Bill Austin'" <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, "'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>, "'Christiaan Abildso'" <cgabildso(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, "'Connie Lupardus'" <clupardus(a)caez-wv.org>, "'Craig Slaughter'" <craig.slaughter(a)wvimb.org>, "'Dale Goff'" <Dale.goff3(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>, "'Greg Garrett'" <gagarrett(a)gmail.com>, <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>, "'Park Ferguson'" <parkferg2007(a)yahoo.com>, "'Patricia Clay'" <trishc1(a)suddenlink.net>, "'Patrick Donovan'" <pdonovan(a)njrati.org>, "'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>, "'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 Wood'" <twood84(a)gmail.com>, <townoffayetteville(a)suddenlinkmail.com>, "'weber'" <xvrweber(a)gmail.com>, <wrnott(a)suddenlink.net>, "'WV Explorer'" <editor(a)wvexplorer.com>, "'Bill Wells'" <bwells(a)unitedcoal.com> > > Wow!! The city just concluded 3 days of intense bicycling study on the kick off the Charleston Bicycle Master Plan. > > Alta Planning and Design came to town Tuesday, there had a big press conference with the Mayor and a bike/car challenge to the Governor’s office. Check out this article. http://www.wvgazette.com/article/20150317/GZ01/150319184 > > On Wednesday, meetings were conducted throughout the day with focus groups and the general public, the noon meeting was attended by 60. > > Attendees on Wednesday included Federal DOT, State DOT, RTI staff, RIC staff, city staff, city council, bike shop owners and around 150 citizens stopping in at various times to listen to Alta’s ideas. The best part was when Alta let everyone have a go and mark up 2 large maps of Charleston with their favorite route. The last group to show was the Mountain State Wheelers Bicycle club leading a ride that ended at the meetings. Bikes were everywhere and made for an impressive site. > > Today the city project team met with Alta to go over some preliminary findings before they left for home. > > This is just the start though. The city is still encouraging your input. If you have a great idea please visit the website to leave a comment, www.CharlestonBikeandTrail.com > > Visit the website often for updates on the next visit and next stage of this project. > > This is really impressive for the city to be doing and I cannot thank the leadership of City Council President Tom Lane and City Manager Dave Molgaard enough for starting this project. If you see them say thanks too. > > I want to thank personally all the WVCC board members (past and present) and supporters who were able to attend and show support for this project. > > Stay tuned. > Dennis >

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Re: [Bikeboard] March Bicycle Board Meeting, Monday (March 16), 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm. Training Room
by Chip Wamsley 13 Mar '15

13 Mar '15

This message was originally HTML formatted. View in a HTML capable client to see the original version.\r\n\r\n I can be there. Chip ---- Original Message ---- From: "Jing Zhang" tranplan(a)labyrinth.net Sent: 3/12/2015 7:55:28 AM To: "'Board - Morgantown Bike'" bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Subject: [Bikeboard] March Bicycle Board Meeting, Monday (March 16), 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm. Training Room Bicycle Board Members, Based on doodle schedule and venue availability, the March Bicycle Meeting will be on the coming Monday (March 16), 6:30 pm 8:30 pm. The location is at the Training Room in the Public Safety Building. The venue has been reserved for this meeting. Thanks, Jing

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Re: [Bikeboard] Bicycle Insert
by Chip Wamsley 12 Mar '15

12 Mar '15

This message was originally HTML formatted. View in a HTML capable client to see the original version.\r\n\r\n I agree with Frank, I think getting it out to the students is key and if we wait there is no guarantee it will be the only insert. Chip ---- Original Message ---- From: "Frank Gmeindl" fgmeindl(a)gmail.com Sent: 3/12/2015 11:46:30 AM To: "Jing Zhang" tranplan(a)labyrinth.net Cc: "'Bike'" bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com, "'Bill'" wm_a_kawecki(a)comcast.net Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Bicycle Insert I'm OK with our insert being included with the others described and in the April-May mailing. The Housing Authority insert could even be complementary. My preference would have been that ours be the only insert but if we wait until June, others may want to add inserts then, too. I am compelled to point out that our original plan was to have the insert in March-April mailing. We originally decided to target the March-April billing cycle because that's before students depart. Then, the insert might have the most impact as we enter the good cycling weather and the most people are in town. The most people will see it and be likely to remember it for the longest time, especially when they are driving and see a cyclist. When can we get it printed? I would like to send a few copies to Debbie Pickford at Allstate ASAP and some to Kasey Russell at WVCC. Frank On Mar 12, 2015, at 8:57 AM, "Jing Zhang" tranplan(a)labyrinth.net wrote: I think it is fine to be included with other inserts. Jing From: Traci Knabenshue Traci.Knabenshue(a)mail.wvu.edu Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Bicycle Insert Date: March 12, 2015 8:49:22 AM EDT To: Bike bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com My vote would be to maybe wait until June so its on its own since it is not Bike Month-specific, but I defer to those who actually put in the work to make it happen! Traci From: Bill [mailto:wm_a_kawecki@comcast.net] Sent: Wednesday, March 11, 2015 9:43 PM To: Gmeindl, Frank; Zhang, Jing Cc: Springston, Derek; Wamsley, Chip; Bike Subject: Bicycle Insert I talked to Tim Ball about the bicycle mailing insert at the MUB meeting. He told me that MUB was doing a one 3rd page insert and there was a possibility of the Housing Authority also doing a one 3rdpage insert during the April, May mailings. He indicated that he didnt think it would be a problem to include the bicycle insert. There may even be some cost savings for the insertion. The decision is ours; is it detrimental to be included with other inserts? I expect not and the consensus seems to be the April May time is best. Let me know what you think. Bill Kawecki Morgantown City Council, Ward 2 citycouncilward2(a)cityofmorgantown.org 304-292-5154 _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Bicycle Insert
by Bill 12 Mar '15

12 Mar '15

I talked to Tim Ball about the bicycle mailing insert at the MUB meeting. He told me that MUB was doing a one 3 rd page insert and there was a possibility of the Housing Authority also doing a one 3 rd page insert during the April, May mailings. He indicated that he didn’t think it would be a problem to include the bicycle insert. There may even be some cost savings for the insertion. The decision is ours; is it detrimental to be included with other inserts? I expect not and the consensus seems to be the April May time is best. Let me know what you think. Bill Kawecki Morgantown City Council, Ward 2 citycouncilward2(a)cityofmorgantown.org 304-292-5154

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