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Free Donuts - not kidding!
by Christiaan Abildso 08 Oct '12

08 Oct '12

Free donuts while they last...they were still making more when I stopped by at 8:20. At Wild Mountain Bakery on High Street (the old Tutto Gelato, old Dairy Queen hut at the top of High Street)!!! Go get 'em...I have a maple pecan bar...yummmmm!!!! Christiaan

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SRTS Webinar
by Frank Gmeindl 04 Oct '12

04 Oct '12

Bicycle Board Members, Tomorrow, Thu. 10/4 at 2-3 pm there's a Safe Routes to School Webinar at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8033167537065525248 This is probably the most important one. It's title is, Show Me the Money: Finding Local Funding Sources for Safe Routes to School. Frank D. Gmeindl Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board LCI #1703 491 WilsonAvenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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Cyclists, walkers, transit users spend more money at local businesses
by director 02 Oct '12

02 Oct '12

This just in from TreeHugger... http://www.treehugger.com/bikes/there-bicycle-economy-two-cities-find.html Summary: "Portland, Oregon and New York City, two very different cities, are finding something similar about cyclists and pedestrians - they tend to spend a bit more money in local economies." Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213

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Agenda for this Thursday's meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 02 Oct '12

02 Oct '12

Bicycle Board Members, Betsy has resigned from the BB. Traci has agreed to takeover as Secretary. Best wishes to Betsy in balancing her many ongoing and recently started endeavors. Thanks to Traci for consenting to expand her role to include BB Secretary. Please find attached a suggested agenda for this week's Thursday (10/4) BB meeting. Last month, we had an informal meeting at which those in attendance listed what they want to do in the next 12 months to accomplish the BB's mission and then other participants signed up to help them accomplish their objectives (see minutes). Since we didn't have a quorum last month's we'll continue to do that exercise. So... please come prepared to say what you want to do in the next 12 months to accomplish the BB's mission. (See procedural guidelines at http://bikemorgantown.com/Docs/2011.07.12_Bicycle_Board_Procedural_Guidelin… ) I'll bring the flip charts that we recorded last month and we can add to them. If you want to add anything to the agenda, please reply-to-all with your topic, the desired outcome of addressing it and the amount of time you'll need. Following are some things that will need to be done in the next 12 months. Conduct annual Bicycle Plan progress review (I'm meeting w/Terrence, Terry Hough, Jeff Mkorski & Damien Oct. 17) Get money to implement the Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan Review current placement of 2 Bicycle Friendly Community road signs and arrange installation of the remaining 10 signs Replace 2 departed League Cycling Instructors Fill BB membership vacancies Continue to improve the bike route (http://bikemorgantown.com/route_map.php) Establish bicycling education program and bicycle club at Suncrest Middle School The meeting will start promptly at 6:30 pm. If we do not have a quorum at 6:30 pm, I will cancel the meeting. If you will not be there at 6:30 pm, please reply ASAP so I can inform the Board in advance if we're not going to have a quorum. Frank D. Gmeindl Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board LCI #1703 491 WilsonAvenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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Change BB status on TC
by Frank Gmeindl 01 Oct '12

01 Oct '12

Bicycle Board Members, At next Wednesday's Traffic Commission meeting, Christiaan Abildso, Pedestrian Safety Board Chariman will propose to the Traffic Commission to change it to the Transportation Commission and to make the Pedestrian representative (Christiaan) and Bicycling representative (me) voting members. We are currently ex-officio. Attached are a memorandum that he wrote explaining this and an ordinance that defines the Transportation Commission that should replace the ordinance that defines the Traffic Commission. We can discuss this at next week's BB meeting if you like. If I receive no response from BB members about this message or the attachment, we will assume that the BB concurs. Frank D. Gmeindl Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board LCI #1703 491 WilsonAvenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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Bike rack approved
by Frank Gmeindl 28 Sep '12

28 Sep '12

Bicycle Board Members, Jack Watson, Matt's dad called me tonight to say that Suncrest Middle School principal Napolillo agreed to install a bike rack at the school once the City erects appropriate School Zone signs around the school. A few weeks ago, Damien informed me that the City will do that. Napolillo agreed to put the rack in front of the school but not until the School Zone signs are up. Until then, the rack must be stored in back of the school. Jack will pick up the rack from Positive Spin in a couple weeks. Recently, the principal invited Matt to present his proposal to the school's LSIC (Local School Improvement Council, http://wvde.state.wv.us/lsic/ ). Matt won them over. Next, Napolillo took the proposal to Mon County Schools Superintendent, Frank Devono. Devono took it to a lawyer. The lawyer is drafting a waiver for parents to sign if they allow their kids to ride to school. (Jack will send me the waiver when he gets it. Since this is coming from Devono, it should work for all the schools!) Also, Napolillo will require that each bike parked in the rack have a permit to park in it. The details on this still need to be worked out. Thanks to the initiative, diligence, persuasiveness and perseverance of eighth grader Matt Watson, barriers to kids riding to school that apparently have been up since Jonathan Rosenbaum was a boy are being relentlessly broken down. A cause for celebration, I'd say! Frank

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Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: EPA Offering Sustainable Growth Assistance to Communities
by Derek Springston 28 Sep '12

28 Sep '12

All, We're going to meet at the BB Evansdale from 12-1pm on Monday, October 1st to discuss our plans for completing the Sustainable Growth Assistance Grant. Please join us! ~Derek On Fri, Sep 28, 2012 at 9:39 AM, Derek Springston <dspringston(a)gmail.com>wrote: > Hey guys, > I'll take the lead on the Sustainable Growth Assistance Grant unless > someone else has already done so or objects. We can have a brief > discussion at the meeting on Monday if anyone else would like to be the > lead. > > In the interest of getting the ball rolling, we now have at least three of > us (Butch, Traci, and I) available to meet from Noon to 1pm on Monday, > October 1st. I suggest we meet at: Zen Clay Cafe, Kenyan Cafe, or Black > Bear (either one). Taking votes on the location! Where would you like to > meet? :) > > For Monday's meeting: > > - Please read the application instructions, guidelines, and info on > the webinar (I've provided the links again below) > > > - Be prepared to discuss what you'd like to work on which suits your > skills and background > > > This will be good prep to report to the Bike Board on Thursday, Oct. 4th > and let them know what we've decided and how we're going to accomplish the > task. > > Thanks, > ~Derek > > > > More information and application instructions for the Building Blocks for > Sustainable Communities program: > http://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/buildingblocks.htm > > More information on the webinar: > http://www.epa.gov/dced/webinars/index.html > > > On Thu, Sep 27, 2012 at 4:27 PM, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>wrote: > >> I watched the webinar to which Jonathan gave us a link: >> http://www.walkinginfo.org/training/pbic/lc_webinar_04-26-2012.cfm . It >> provides excellent explanation of bike share and in-depth examples. >> >> On Sep 27, 2012, at 4:21 PM, Graber, Stephen wrote: >> >> Did the doodle poll- though I share the same reservation about trying to >> get this done by 10/26. Still don't have a clear idea of what constitutes >> a Bikeshare program but assume it's something other than the Stockholm >> white bicycles of years gone by! >> >> ------------------------------------------- >> Stephen G. Graber >> Biochem & Mol Pharmacology >> PO Box 9142, HSN-3122 >> West Virginia University >> Morgantown, WV 26506-9142 >> phone: 304-293-2305 >> >> >> >> ------ _0 >> ------ _ \<,_ >> ---- (*)/ (*) >> ------------------------------ >> *From:* Derek Springston [dspringston(a)gmail.com] >> *Sent:* Thursday, September 27, 2012 3:09 PM >> *To:* Liebig, Traci; Frank Gmeindl; Graber, Stephen; Jonathan Rosenbaum; >> Christiaan Abildso; Jeff Mikorski >> *Subject:* Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: EPA Offering Sustainable Growth >> Assistance to Communities >> >> Hey guys, >> So far, I'm the only one who has submitted my Doodle times to meet to >> discuss Grant-Writing before the next BB meeting. Can you please submit >> your available times using the Doodle poll link below? Can someone with >> grant-writing experience please speak up and take the lead? :) >> >> Are we motivated enough as a group to get this done? >> >> Thanks, >> ~Derek >> >> On Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 9:44 AM, Derek Springston <dspringston(a)gmail.com> >> wrote: >> >>> Hey folks, >>> I'd definitely like to help, but feel someone else would be a better >>> leader since I'm not extremely well-versed with grant writing. I have some >>> experience reviewing and commenting on them and have seen a few, but >>> outside of that, I don't believe I'd be the best to guide this ship. *We >>> only have until October 26th to submit,* so we should nail down a >>> gameplan ASAP. >>> >>> 1. Let's pick a leader. >>> 2. Decide on when to meet by filling out this Doodle poll: >>> http://www.doodle.com/npr4px3xe6tbuicz<https://console.mxlogic.com/redir/?zAQSn7DC3rxEVd7bPOqbNI04xmG1_YLA5EIb1X8v…> >>> 3. Meet to discuss before the next BB Meeting on October 4th. >>> >>> Unfortunately several of my evenings are already booked this week, but I >>> may be able to do some lunch times as you'll see in the poll. >>> >>> Thanks, >>> ~Derek >>> >>> >>> On Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 8:01 AM, Traci Liebig <Traci.Liebig(a)mail.wvu.edu >>> > wrote: >>> >>>> Happy to be assigned parts of the grant, but can't commit to the lead. >>>> I consider myself a proficient writer, but I have no grant experience. >>>> >>>> Traci >>>> >>>> >>> Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> 9/22/2012 8:39 PM >>> >>>> >>>> Jonathan, Butch, Derek, Traci, Christiaan, >>>> >>>> Each of you have expressed interest in applying for grants. Which one >>>> of you will take the lead to get one written? By taking the lead, I don't >>>> mean doing all the work yourself. I mean leading the group that has >>>> expressed an interest in applying for grants. >>>> >>>> Frank >>>> >>>> >>>> On Sep 21, 2012, at 10:13 PM, Christiaan Abildso wrote: >>>> >>>> I'm in. Let me know what I can do. >>>> Christiaan >>>> >>>> *From:* Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> >>>> *To:* Hugh Kierig <Hugh.Kierig(a)mail.wvu.edu>; Bill Austin < >>>> baustin(a)labyrinth.net>; Jeff Mikorski <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org>; >>>> Bicycle Board <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com> >>>> *Sent:* Friday, September 21, 2012 2:40 PM >>>> *Subject:* [Bikeboard] Fwd: EPA Offering Sustainable Growth Assistance >>>> to Communities >>>> >>>> Here's an opportunity to get fed $ for bike sharing in which many of >>>> you have expressed interest. Also, for walkability. Please reply if you >>>> want to pursue. >>>> >>>> >>>> Frank D. Gmeindl >>>> Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board >>>> LCI #1703 >>>> 491 WilsonAvenue >>>> Morgantown, WV 26501 >>>> 304-376-0446 >>>> *Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of >>>> vehicles* >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Begin forwarded message: >>>> >>>> *From: *Bill Nesper <billnesper(a)bikeleague.org> >>>> *Date: *September 21, 2012 2:26:21 PM EDT >>>> *To: *"frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> >>>> *Subject: **EPA Offering Sustainable Growth Assistance to Communities* >>>> >>>> Hi Frank, >>>> I am passing along some information on the EPA’s latest Sustainable >>>> Growth Assistance program application release. This year’s program includes >>>> bikesharing assistance and a lot more. Definitely worth checking out for >>>> your community and passing along to others. Thanks! >>>> ++++ >>>> *EPA Offering Sustainable Growth Assistance to Communities* >>>> Release Date: 09/19/2012 >>>> Contact Information: Latisha Petteway (News Media Only), >>>> petteway.latisha(a)epa.gov, 202-564-3191, 202-564-4355 >>>> * >>>> >>>> WASHINGTON* – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today >>>> invited communities to apply for technical assistance to foster sustainable >>>> growth in their area. Communities that adopt sustainable growth strategies >>>> have been shown to expand economic opportunity and protect people’s health >>>> and the environment. EPA is offering assistance through the Building Blocks >>>> for Sustainable Communities program, which offers tools that can be applied >>>> in rural, suburban, and urban areas, including: >>>> >>>> • Smart growth and economic development to help communities get better >>>> financial results from public and private investments >>>> • Green street strategies for managing polluted stormwater >>>> • Land use strategies to protect water quality >>>> • Parking audits to make the best use of parking for existing and >>>> planned land uses >>>> • *Bikeshare system planning to create alternative commuting options* >>>> • Community design for aging populations to ensure residents can live >>>> at home as long as possible >>>> • Green building toolkit to overcome common barriers >>>> • Strategies to help small cities and rural areas develop in ways that >>>> retain unique community characteristics >>>> >>>> Communities apply for assistance with one of the specific tools and, if >>>> selected, work with an EPA-supported team of experts on applying those >>>> tools during a two-day workshop. Along with the policies and practices >>>> highlighted in each tool, participants will learn more about smart growth >>>> development strategies. >>>> >>>> EPA will select up to 44 communities through a competitive process for >>>> this latest round of assistance. The selections will be made in >>>> collaboration with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and >>>> the U.S. Department of Transportation through the Partnership for >>>> Sustainable Communities. This interagency collaboration coordinates federal >>>> investments in infrastructure, facilities, and services to get better >>>> results for communities and use taxpayer money more efficiently. >>>> >>>> Applications will be accepted between September 26 and October 26. EPA >>>> will host a webinar to discuss the program and the application process on >>>> September 21 from 1:00 to 2:30 Eastern time. >>>> >>>> EPA is working to make all the Building Blocks tools available online >>>> so that communities can use them on their own. The first online tool, the >>>> Walkability Workbook, can help communities determine how smart growth >>>> changes can be beneficial. >>>> >>>> Since the Building Blocks program launched in 2010, EPA has received >>>> requests for assistance from more than 600 communities across the country >>>> and provided assistance to 140. For example, in the Chicago area, EPA >>>> worked with three suburbs to develop strategies communities can use to >>>> better link their land use strategies with local and regional water quality >>>> goals. >>>> >>>> More information and application instructions for the Building Blocks >>>> for Sustainable Communities program: >>>> http://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/buildingblocks.htm<https://console.mxlogic.com/redir/?zAQSn7DC3rxEVd7bPOqbNI05WSYhGpOyKNChzkNc…> >>>> >>>> More information on the webinar: >>>> http://www.epa.gov/dced/webinars/index.html<https://console.mxlogic.com/redir/?zAQSn7DC3rxEVd7bPOqbNI05WSYhGpN2TEo0akdz…> >>>> >>>> More information on the Walkability Workbook: >>>> http://www.walklive.org/project/walkability-workbook/<https://console.mxlogic.com/redir/?179FIKffc6T3hOqenDAQnzo08NFVk-hD-00UJ6Ez…> >>>> >>>> More information on the Partnership for Sustainable Communities: >>>> http://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/partnership/index.html<https://console.mxlogic.com/redir/?179FIKffc6T3hOqenDAQnzo0bRJUzkPB5tzcz6Fy…> >>>> ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ >>>> __________________________ >>>> Bill Nesper >>>> Vice President, Programs >>>> League of American Bicyclists >>>> 1612 K St. N.W., Suite #510 >>>> Washington, DC 20006 >>>> D: 202-621-5444 >>>> F: 202-822-1334 >>>> bill(a)bikeleague.org >>>> http://www.bikeleague.org/<https://console.mxlogic.com/redir/?8VddBNVVwSUqejhOYYCyYr01495vf_ibvY01MTvC…> >>>> >>>> Lost with the new transportation law? *Join us in **Navigating MAP-21*<https://console.mxlogic.com/redir/?2ejjpsuuodK6zAQsLf9EL6M0mE6qSSNrk3eMJ_00…> to >>>> bring bike funding to your community! >>>> >>>> frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Bikeboard mailing list >>>> Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com >>>> http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard<https://console.mxlogic.com/redir/?179FIKffc6T3hOqenDAQnzo0cMpnmf-vQD7_Djw0…> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> *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* >>> >>> >> >> >> -- >> *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* >> >> >> >> > > > -- > *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* > > -- *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*

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Support South Middle School Bicycle Club
by Frank Gmeindl 28 Sep '12

28 Sep '12

Don't you think this is worth a donation of at least one race entry fee? 4ank Dominion Post, Sept. 28, 2012 p. 7-A Teacher running so students can ride BY CHELSEA FULLER The Dominion Post For Mark Thorne, a special education teacher at South Middle School, the work doesn’t end when the bell rings at 2:20 p.m. As the sponsor of the school’s bike club, Thorne has decided to run so that his students can ride. To raise funds for the bike club, Thorne started a pledge drive as he prepares to run in the West Virginia Trilogy, Oct. 12-14, at Spruce Knob in Seneca Rocks Recreation Area, he said. “The fundraiser is being done this way so that kids don’t have to go door-to-door and raise money for their club,” Thorne said. “I am going to run all three days of the trilogy, totaling 94.1 miles. I am asking for people to sponsor me, and all proceeds will go toward our bike club.” The first day of the Trilogy is a 50-kilometer run, Thorne said. The second day is 50 miles and the final day winds down with a 13.1-mile run. “We cross over the highest point in the state right about daybreak. The fast runners finish the runs in the daylight, but I will finish with a headlamp on,” Thorne said with a laugh. There is no set pledge amount. People are welcome to pledge cents-permile or single monetary donations, Thorne said. Pledges are due before Monday, but donations can also be made after the race. “All funds raised from the pledge drive will be used to purchase helmets, T-shirts and equipment needed to repair bikes,” Thorne said. “We have had several people even donate bikes.” The South Middle School Bike Club, now in its third year, meets every two weeks rain or shine, and has 42 student members, officials said. “We’ve grown in popularity. Several of the students don’t have the opportunity to do other extracurricular activities,” Thorne said. Club member Shyan Weaver, 12, has used a wheelchair since she was a young child. The sixth-grader rides a custom-made bike with three wheels and a hand crank that propels the bike instead of pedals, she said. “Riding isn’t hard for me. The hills can be tough sometimes, but it’s not that big of a problem.” Weaver said being in the bike club has been a great experience for her. “I have only had one ride so far, but I am looking forward to the next one.” Bike club members are scheduled to take their next ride at 2:30 p.m. Oct. 4. They will ride from the school to Star City and back, Thorne said. TO DONATE to the South Middle School Bike Club or to sponsor Mark Thorne in the West Virginia Trilogy, send money to South Middle School, Attention: Bike Club, 500 East Parkway, Morgantown, WV 26501.

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Fwd: Fwd: EPA Offering Sustainable Growth Assistance to Communities
by Derek Springston 28 Sep '12

28 Sep '12

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Derek Springston <dspringston(a)gmail.com> Date: Fri, Sep 28, 2012 at 9:39 AM Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: EPA Offering Sustainable Growth Assistance to Communities To: "Graber, Stephen" <sggraber(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, "Liebig, Traci" < Traci.Liebig(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Jonathan Rosenbaum <jr(a)wvcompletestreets.org>, Christiaan Abildso <cabildso(a)yahoo.com>, Jeff Mikorski < jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> Cc: Chet Parson <chetparsons(a)gmail.com>, Chip Wamsley <chipwamsley(a)gmail.com > Hey guys, I'll take the lead on the Sustainable Growth Assistance Grant unless someone else has already done so or objects. We can have a brief discussion at the meeting on Monday if anyone else would like to be the lead. In the interest of getting the ball rolling, we now have at least three of us (Butch, Traci, and I) available to meet from Noon to 1pm on Monday, October 1st. I suggest we meet at: Zen Clay Cafe, Kenyan Cafe, or Black Bear (either one). Taking votes on the location! Where would you like to meet? :) For Monday's meeting: - Please read the application instructions, guidelines, and info on the webinar (I've provided the links again below) - Be prepared to discuss what you'd like to work on which suits your skills and background This will be good prep to report to the Bike Board on Thursday, Oct. 4th and let them know what we've decided and how we're going to accomplish the task. Thanks, ~Derek More information and application instructions for the Building Blocks for Sustainable Communities program: http://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/buildingblocks.htm More information on the webinar: http://www.epa.gov/dced/webinars/index.html On Thu, Sep 27, 2012 at 4:27 PM, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>wrote: > I watched the webinar to which Jonathan gave us a link: > http://www.walkinginfo.org/training/pbic/lc_webinar_04-26-2012.cfm . It > provides excellent explanation of bike share and in-depth examples. > > On Sep 27, 2012, at 4:21 PM, Graber, Stephen wrote: > > Did the doodle poll- though I share the same reservation about trying to > get this done by 10/26. Still don't have a clear idea of what constitutes > a Bikeshare program but assume it's something other than the Stockholm > white bicycles of years gone by! > > ------------------------------------------- > Stephen G. Graber > Biochem & Mol Pharmacology > PO Box 9142, HSN-3122 > West Virginia University > Morgantown, WV 26506-9142 > phone: 304-293-2305 > > > > ------ _0 > ------ _ \<,_ > ---- (*)/ (*) > ------------------------------ > *From:* Derek Springston [dspringston(a)gmail.com] > *Sent:* Thursday, September 27, 2012 3:09 PM > *To:* Liebig, Traci; Frank Gmeindl; Graber, Stephen; Jonathan Rosenbaum; > Christiaan Abildso; Jeff Mikorski > *Subject:* Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: EPA Offering Sustainable Growth > Assistance to Communities > > Hey guys, > So far, I'm the only one who has submitted my Doodle times to meet to > discuss Grant-Writing before the next BB meeting. Can you please submit > your available times using the Doodle poll link below? Can someone with > grant-writing experience please speak up and take the lead? :) > > Are we motivated enough as a group to get this done? > > Thanks, > ~Derek > > On Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 9:44 AM, Derek Springston <dspringston(a)gmail.com> > wrote: > >> Hey folks, >> I'd definitely like to help, but feel someone else would be a better >> leader since I'm not extremely well-versed with grant writing. I have some >> experience reviewing and commenting on them and have seen a few, but >> outside of that, I don't believe I'd be the best to guide this ship. *We >> only have until October 26th to submit,* so we should nail down a >> gameplan ASAP. >> >> 1. Let's pick a leader. >> 2. Decide on when to meet by filling out this Doodle poll: >> http://www.doodle.com/npr4px3xe6tbuicz<https://console.mxlogic.com/redir/?zAQSn7DC3rxEVd7bPOqbNI04xmG1_YLA5EIb1X8v…> >> 3. Meet to discuss before the next BB Meeting on October 4th. >> >> Unfortunately several of my evenings are already booked this week, but I >> may be able to do some lunch times as you'll see in the poll. >> >> Thanks, >> ~Derek >> >> >> On Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 8:01 AM, Traci Liebig <Traci.Liebig(a)mail.wvu.edu> >> wrote: >> >>> Happy to be assigned parts of the grant, but can't commit to the lead. I >>> consider myself a proficient writer, but I have no grant experience. >>> >>> Traci >>> >>> >>> Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> 9/22/2012 8:39 PM >>> >>> >>> Jonathan, Butch, Derek, Traci, Christiaan, >>> >>> Each of you have expressed interest in applying for grants. Which one >>> of you will take the lead to get one written? By taking the lead, I don't >>> mean doing all the work yourself. I mean leading the group that has >>> expressed an interest in applying for grants. >>> >>> Frank >>> >>> >>> On Sep 21, 2012, at 10:13 PM, Christiaan Abildso wrote: >>> >>> I'm in. Let me know what I can do. >>> Christiaan >>> >>> *From:* Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> >>> *To:* Hugh Kierig <Hugh.Kierig(a)mail.wvu.edu>; Bill Austin < >>> baustin(a)labyrinth.net>; Jeff Mikorski <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org>; >>> Bicycle Board <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com> >>> *Sent:* Friday, September 21, 2012 2:40 PM >>> *Subject:* [Bikeboard] Fwd: EPA Offering Sustainable Growth Assistance >>> to Communities >>> >>> Here's an opportunity to get fed $ for bike sharing in which many of you >>> have expressed interest. Also, for walkability. Please reply if you want >>> to pursue. >>> >>> >>> Frank D. Gmeindl >>> Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board >>> LCI #1703 >>> 491 WilsonAvenue >>> Morgantown, WV 26501 >>> 304-376-0446 >>> *Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles >>> * >>> >>> >>> >>> Begin forwarded message: >>> >>> *From: *Bill Nesper <billnesper(a)bikeleague.org> >>> *Date: *September 21, 2012 2:26:21 PM EDT >>> *To: *"frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> >>> *Subject: **EPA Offering Sustainable Growth Assistance to Communities* >>> >>> Hi Frank, >>> I am passing along some information on the EPA’s latest Sustainable >>> Growth Assistance program application release. This year’s program includes >>> bikesharing assistance and a lot more. Definitely worth checking out for >>> your community and passing along to others. Thanks! >>> ++++ >>> *EPA Offering Sustainable Growth Assistance to Communities* >>> Release Date: 09/19/2012 >>> Contact Information: Latisha Petteway (News Media Only), >>> petteway.latisha(a)epa.gov, 202-564-3191, 202-564-4355 >>> * >>> >>> WASHINGTON* – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today >>> invited communities to apply for technical assistance to foster sustainable >>> growth in their area. Communities that adopt sustainable growth strategies >>> have been shown to expand economic opportunity and protect people’s health >>> and the environment. EPA is offering assistance through the Building Blocks >>> for Sustainable Communities program, which offers tools that can be applied >>> in rural, suburban, and urban areas, including: >>> >>> • Smart growth and economic development to help communities get better >>> financial results from public and private investments >>> • Green street strategies for managing polluted stormwater >>> • Land use strategies to protect water quality >>> • Parking audits to make the best use of parking for existing and >>> planned land uses >>> • *Bikeshare system planning to create alternative commuting options* >>> • Community design for aging populations to ensure residents can live at >>> home as long as possible >>> • Green building toolkit to overcome common barriers >>> • Strategies to help small cities and rural areas develop in ways that >>> retain unique community characteristics >>> >>> Communities apply for assistance with one of the specific tools and, if >>> selected, work with an EPA-supported team of experts on applying those >>> tools during a two-day workshop. Along with the policies and practices >>> highlighted in each tool, participants will learn more about smart growth >>> development strategies. >>> >>> EPA will select up to 44 communities through a competitive process for >>> this latest round of assistance. The selections will be made in >>> collaboration with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and >>> the U.S. Department of Transportation through the Partnership for >>> Sustainable Communities. This interagency collaboration coordinates federal >>> investments in infrastructure, facilities, and services to get better >>> results for communities and use taxpayer money more efficiently. >>> >>> Applications will be accepted between September 26 and October 26. EPA >>> will host a webinar to discuss the program and the application process on >>> September 21 from 1:00 to 2:30 Eastern time. >>> >>> EPA is working to make all the Building Blocks tools available online so >>> that communities can use them on their own. The first online tool, the >>> Walkability Workbook, can help communities determine how smart growth >>> changes can be beneficial. >>> >>> Since the Building Blocks program launched in 2010, EPA has received >>> requests for assistance from more than 600 communities across the country >>> and provided assistance to 140. For example, in the Chicago area, EPA >>> worked with three suburbs to develop strategies communities can use to >>> better link their land use strategies with local and regional water quality >>> goals. >>> >>> More information and application instructions for the Building Blocks >>> for Sustainable Communities program: >>> http://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/buildingblocks.htm<https://console.mxlogic.com/redir/?zAQSn7DC3rxEVd7bPOqbNI05WSYhGpOyKNChzkNc…> >>> >>> More information on the webinar: >>> http://www.epa.gov/dced/webinars/index.html<https://console.mxlogic.com/redir/?zAQSn7DC3rxEVd7bPOqbNI05WSYhGpN2TEo0akdz…> >>> >>> More information on the Walkability Workbook: >>> http://www.walklive.org/project/walkability-workbook/<https://console.mxlogic.com/redir/?179FIKffc6T3hOqenDAQnzo08NFVk-hD-00UJ6Ez…> >>> >>> More information on the Partnership for Sustainable Communities: >>> http://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/partnership/index.html<https://console.mxlogic.com/redir/?179FIKffc6T3hOqenDAQnzo0bRJUzkPB5tzcz6Fy…> >>> ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ >>> __________________________ >>> Bill Nesper >>> Vice President, Programs >>> League of American Bicyclists >>> 1612 K St. N.W., Suite #510 >>> Washington, DC 20006 >>> D: 202-621-5444 >>> F: 202-822-1334 >>> bill(a)bikeleague.org >>> http://www.bikeleague.org/<https://console.mxlogic.com/redir/?8VddBNVVwSUqejhOYYCyYr01495vf_ibvY01MTvC…> >>> >>> Lost with the new transportation law? *Join us in **Navigating MAP-21*<https://console.mxlogic.com/redir/?2ejjpsuuodK6zAQsLf9EL6M0mE6qSSNrk3eMJ_00…> to >>> bring bike funding to your community! >>> >>> frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Bikeboard mailing list >>> Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com >>> http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard<https://console.mxlogic.com/redir/?179FIKffc6T3hOqenDAQnzo0cMpnmf-vQD7_Djw0…> >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> -- >> *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* >> >> > > > -- > *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* > > > > -- *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* -- *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*

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Help with bike trail network project
by Christiaan Abildso 27 Sep '12

27 Sep '12

I believe Colin expressed interest in creating a network of off-road bike trails in the area. Having just returned from a little slice of Utopia - Park City - I am inspired to make Morgantown much more mountain bike friendly. I am friends with an accountant with Bikes Belong in Colorado who formerly worked with IMBA. I contacted him to ask for some contacts/consultants to assist. I think we may be able to get some funds through the MPO to pay for such a consultant to come in to help. I'd like to offer to help by making these connections if there is interest. What a great network of singletrack riding/running/hiking we could have...damn Park City! Ride on, Christiaan

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input for next TC meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 27 Sep '12

27 Sep '12

Bicycle Board Members, I sent the message below to Damien but with attachments, it was too big to get to you. So, I deleted 2 attachments and abridged the report to the TC by removing graphics, a table and a bunch of reference text so now, you have just the text that I plan to read to the TC. Frank > Damien, > > In response to your request after last night's MPO TAG LRTP meeting, attached is a preliminary Bicycle Board Monthly Report to the Traffic Commission for next Wednesday's Traffic Commission meeting. By copy of this message, I ask any BB members that want any changes to the reply ASAP with cc to you. > > Damien, in the report I mention the Connecting Communities formation white paper and the legislative agenda recommendations that we provided. To this message, I also attached those documents. I think it would be good for the TC to have the electronic files but I don't know if it would be worth all the paper to make hard copies for all members. Whether you decide to make hard copies or not is OK with me. > > > Frank D. Gmeindl > Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board > LCI #1703 > 491 WilsonAvenue > Morgantown, WV 26501 > 304-376-0446 > Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Bicycling class for girls
by BikeMorgantown 26 Sep '12

26 Sep '12

Thanks, Marilyn! Would you please contact Ashley and cc me so I'll know we closed the loop? Frank D. Gmeindl Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board LCI #1703 491 WilsonAvenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles On Sep 25, 2012, at 10:04 PM, Marilyn wrote: > I could do it nut 45 minutes doesn't give much time to teach much. > > Marilyn > > Sent from my Kindle Fire > > > > From: BikeMorgantown <bikemorgantown(a)gmail.com> > Sent: Tue Sep 25 11:34:17 EDT 2012 > To: Bicycle Board <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com> > Subject: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Bicycling class for girls > > Anybody interested in doing this? Please reply ASAP since they're planning if for Oct. 3, a week from today! > > Frank D. Gmeindl > Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board > LCI #1703 > 491 WilsonAvenue > Morgantown, WV 26501 > 304-376-0446 > Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles > > > > Begin forwarded message: > >> From: "Harman, Ashley" <aharman(a)jacksonkelly.com> >> Date: September 25, 2012 11:24:14 AM EDT >> To: "bikemorgantown(a)gmail.com" <bikemorgantown(a)gmail.com> >> Subject: Bicycling class for girls >> >> Good morning! >> >> My name is Ashley Harman, and a friend referred me to your website. I teach a class of second and third grade girls on Wednesday evenings at our church (we have a Christian scouting program called Caravan), and we are looking for a special speaker on bicycle riding safety and maintenance. >> >> Would someone in your organization be interested or available for such a thing? It would be Wednesday, October 3 from about 6:30 to 7:15 at the Pierpont Church on Harner Run Road. >> >> Thank you so much for your consideration, >> >> Ashley Harman >> >> >> >> >> >> Ashley M. Harman >> Member >> Jackson Kelly PLLC >> Phone: (304)284-4116 >> Fax: (304)284-4156 >> Cell: (304)216-3916 >> aharman(a)jacksonkelly.com >> V-card • BIO. >> Click here for the mailing address >> >> >> >> >> >> CONFIDENTIALITY NOTE: This email message from the law office of Jackson Kelly PLLC is for the sole use of the intended recipient or recipients and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, distribution, or other dissemination of this e-mail message and/or the information contained therein is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient of this e-mail message, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. >> >

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Re: [Bikeboard] Long Range Transportation Plan - September 26th Meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 25 Sep '12

25 Sep '12

Bill, Steve, Please find attached, my responses to the questionnaire. I'm providing this to you so I don't blindside you tonight as well as to hopefully enlist your support. Frank D. Gmeindl Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board LCI #1703 491 WilsonAvenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles On Sep 20, 2012, at 11:49 AM, Bill Austin wrote: > > > Transportation Advisory Group, > > Please find attached the agenda and accompanying information for the September 26th meeting to be held at the Airport Managers Conference Room on the lower level of the Airport Managers Building at 6 PM. > > In preparation and to maximize the value of our meeting time, we recommend that you: > > 1. Review the attached PDF maps for two potential transportation scenarios that we will discuss at the meeting. We have also attached a comparison of the proposed projects in each scenario prepared by MPO staff. > 2. Review the attached survey related to the scenarios. Please jot down your thoughts if you have time to “jump start” the conversation at the meeting. > 3. Review the attached non-mapped ideas and strategies and come prepared to provide us your feedback. > > We have hard copies of this information at the MPO’s office available if you need them. > > If you know of an area that needs transportation improvements now is the time to be heard. > > Thank you for your interest. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or if we may be of assistance. > > Respectfully, > > > Bill Austin, AICP > Executive Director > Morgantown Monongalia MPO > 82 Hart Field Road Ste. 105 > Morgantown, WVA 26505 > 304-291-9571 > 304-692-7225 Mobile > "Change is the law of life and those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future."-John F. Kennedy > "The dogmas of the quiet past, are inadequate to the stormy present. The occasion is piled high with difficulty, and we must rise -- with the occasion. As our case is new, so we must think anew, and act anew." -Abraham Lincoln > > > > > > > > > <Scenario1D-Half.pdf><Scenario2D-Half.pdf><MPO Staff Summary of 2012 LRTP Scenarios.pdf><Non-mapped strategies and improvements.pdf><Questionaire - Scenarios Review.pdf><Agenda - Scenarios Review Workshop.pdf>

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Fwd: Bicycling class for girls
by BikeMorgantown 25 Sep '12

25 Sep '12

Anybody interested in doing this? Please reply ASAP since they're planning if for Oct. 3, a week from today! Frank D. Gmeindl Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board LCI #1703 491 WilsonAvenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles Begin forwarded message: > From: "Harman, Ashley" <aharman(a)jacksonkelly.com> > Date: September 25, 2012 11:24:14 AM EDT > To: "bikemorgantown(a)gmail.com" <bikemorgantown(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Bicycling class for girls > > Good morning! > > My name is Ashley Harman, and a friend referred me to your website. I teach a class of second and third grade girls on Wednesday evenings at our church (we have a Christian scouting program called Caravan), and we are looking for a special speaker on bicycle riding safety and maintenance. > > Would someone in your organization be interested or available for such a thing? It would be Wednesday, October 3 from about 6:30 to 7:15 at the Pierpont Church on Harner Run Road. > > Thank you so much for your consideration, > > Ashley Harman > > > > > > Ashley M. Harman > Member > Jackson Kelly PLLC > Phone: (304)284-4116 > Fax: (304)284-4156 > Cell: (304)216-3916 > aharman(a)jacksonkelly.com > V-card • BIO. > Click here for the mailing address > > > > > > CONFIDENTIALITY NOTE: This email message from the law office of Jackson Kelly PLLC is for the sole use of the intended recipient or recipients and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, distribution, or other dissemination of this e-mail message and/or the information contained therein is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient of this e-mail message, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. >

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Fwd: Long Range Transportation Plan - September 26th Meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 24 Sep '12

24 Sep '12

Bicycle Board Members, As you know, I am representing you on the Long Range Transportation Plan Transportation Advisory Group. We've had several workshops and are now narrowing down the options. You might at least find the attached maps interesting as they show many bicycle "improvements". If you have any comments you'd like me to take to the TAG meeting tomorrow night, please send them to me at your earliest convenience. To guide your thinking, you might also give me some input on the attached survey. Frank D. Gmeindl Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board LCI #1703 491 WilsonAvenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles Begin forwarded message: > From: "Bill Austin" <baustin(a)labyrinth.net> > Date: September 20, 2012 11:49:42 AM EDT > To: <bill(a)byrnehedges.com>, "'David Bruffy'" <Bruffy(a)busride.org>, <eldonc(a)msn.com>, <gvmayor(a)comcast.net>, <jambie1(a)comcast.net>, "Jim Manilla" <jimmanilla(a)gmail.com>, <jlgoodwi(a)access.k12.wv.us>, "'Joe Fisher'" <Joe.Fisher(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "'Keller, Perry J'" <Perry.J.Keller(a)wv.gov>, "Mike Kelly" <dulaneyoil(a)comcast.net>, <Moncom(a)aol.com>, "Wesley Nugent" <wes(a)wnugent.com>, "Terry Hough" <though(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "'Christopher Fletcher'" <cfletcher(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "'Hugh Kierig'" <Hugh.Kierig(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "'Radabaugh, Bryan L'" <Bryan.L.Radabaugh(a)wv.gov>, "'Irv Schuetzner'" <ischuetz(a)access.k12.wv.us>, "'Maria Smith'" <MariaSmith(a)busride.org>, "'Williams, Donald L'" <Donald.L.Williams(a)wv.gov>, "'Slack, Alanna J'" <Alanna.J.Slack(a)wv.gov>, <director(a)moncpc.org>, "'Warner, Richard L'" <Richard.L.Warner(a)wv.gov>, <info(a)morgantown.org>, "'Development Center'" <infoadc(a)alleghenydevelopment.com>, <butch442(a)comcast.net>, <rwsnyder301(a)comcast.net>, <jegdeg(a)comcast.net>, <Roy.Nutter(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "'Frank Gmeindl'" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, <cabildso(a)yahoo.com>, "Tim Ball" <tball(a)mub.org>, "'ExDirector'" <director(a)downtownmorgantown.com>, <exdirector(a)downtownmorgantown.com>, "'John E. Sneckenberger'" <jsnecken(a)yahoo.com>, <Joseph.Kanosky(a)NETL.DOE.GOV>, <James.Dotson(a)mylanlabs.com>, "'Ken Busz'" <ken(a)morgantownchamber.org>, "'Michael Clow'" <mclow(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "'Murdock, Gary'" <murdockg(a)wvuhealthcare.com>, <mcclymondsb(a)wvuh.com>, "'Peggy J. Myers-Smith'" <pmyerssmith(a)tourmorgantown.com>, "'Russ Lorince'" <Russ.Lorince(a)mail.wvu.edu>, <robertsond(a)monhealth.sys.org>, <sawdustinc(a)comcast.net>, <mayordave(a)comcast.net>, <brad.greathouse(a)mylan.com>, "'Rob Moyer'" <Rob.Moyer(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "'Michael Clow'" <mclow(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, "'Janel Nye'" <janel(a)bedardconsulting.com>, <jlgoodwi(a)access.k12.wv.us> > Cc: <scmayor(a)comcast.net>, "'Thieken, Steve'" <steve.thieken(a)burgessniple.com>, "'Jeff Mikorski'" <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, <andrew.nichols(a)marshall.edu> > Subject: Long Range Transportation Plan - September 26th Meeting > > > > Transportation Advisory Group, > > Please find attached the agenda and accompanying information for the September 26th meeting to be held at the Airport Managers Conference Room on the lower level of the Airport Managers Building at 6 PM. > > In preparation and to maximize the value of our meeting time, we recommend that you: > > 1. Review the attached PDF maps for two potential transportation scenarios that we will discuss at the meeting. We have also attached a comparison of the proposed projects in each scenario prepared by MPO staff. > 2. Review the attached survey related to the scenarios. Please jot down your thoughts if you have time to “jump start” the conversation at the meeting. > 3. Review the attached non-mapped ideas and strategies and come prepared to provide us your feedback. > > We have hard copies of this information at the MPO’s office available if you need them. > > If you know of an area that needs transportation improvements now is the time to be heard. > > Thank you for your interest. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or if we may be of assistance. > > Respectfully, > > > Bill Austin, AICP > Executive Director > Morgantown Monongalia MPO > 82 Hart Field Road Ste. 105 > Morgantown, WVA 26505 > 304-291-9571 > 304-692-7225 Mobile > "Change is the law of life and those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future."-John F. Kennedy > "The dogmas of the quiet past, are inadequate to the stormy present. The occasion is piled high with difficulty, and we must rise -- with the occasion. As our case is new, so we must think anew, and act anew." -Abraham Lincoln > > > > > > > >

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September Minutes
by Traci Liebig 24 Sep '12

24 Sep '12

Hello Bike Board, Attached are the minutes from September's meeting. Thanks, Traci

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Fwd: EPA Offering Sustainable Growth Assistance to Communities
by Frank Gmeindl 21 Sep '12

21 Sep '12

Here's an opportunity to get fed $ for bike sharing in which many of you have expressed interest. Also, for walkability. Please reply if you want to pursue. Frank D. Gmeindl Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board LCI #1703 491 WilsonAvenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles Begin forwarded message: > From: Bill Nesper <billnesper(a)bikeleague.org> > Date: September 21, 2012 2:26:21 PM EDT > To: "frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Subject: EPA Offering Sustainable Growth Assistance to Communities > > Hi Frank, > > I am passing along some information on the EPA’s latest Sustainable Growth Assistance program application release. This year’s program includes bikesharing assistance and a lot more. Definitely worth checking out for your community and passing along to others. Thanks! > > ++++ > > EPA Offering Sustainable Growth Assistance to Communities > Release Date: 09/19/2012 > Contact Information: Latisha Petteway (News Media Only), petteway.latisha(a)epa.gov, 202-564-3191, 202-564-4355 > > > WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today invited communities to apply for technical assistance to foster sustainable growth in their area. Communities that adopt sustainable growth strategies have been shown to expand economic opportunity and protect people’s health and the environment. EPA is offering assistance through the Building Blocks for Sustainable Communities program, which offers tools that can be applied in rural, suburban, and urban areas, including: > > • Smart growth and economic development to help communities get better financial results from public and private investments > • Green street strategies for managing polluted stormwater > • Land use strategies to protect water quality > • Parking audits to make the best use of parking for existing and planned land uses > • Bikeshare system planning to create alternative commuting options > • Community design for aging populations to ensure residents can live at home as long as possible > • Green building toolkit to overcome common barriers > • Strategies to help small cities and rural areas develop in ways that retain unique community characteristics > > Communities apply for assistance with one of the specific tools and, if selected, work with an EPA-supported team of experts on applying those tools during a two-day workshop. Along with the policies and practices highlighted in each tool, participants will learn more about smart growth development strategies. > > EPA will select up to 44 communities through a competitive process for this latest round of assistance. The selections will be made in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Department of Transportation through the Partnership for Sustainable Communities. This interagency collaboration coordinates federal investments in infrastructure, facilities, and services to get better results for communities and use taxpayer money more efficiently. > > Applications will be accepted between September 26 and October 26. EPA will host a webinar to discuss the program and the application process on September 21 from 1:00 to 2:30 Eastern time. > > EPA is working to make all the Building Blocks tools available online so that communities can use them on their own. The first online tool, the Walkability Workbook, can help communities determine how smart growth changes can be beneficial. > > Since the Building Blocks program launched in 2010, EPA has received requests for assistance from more than 600 communities across the country and provided assistance to 140. For example, in the Chicago area, EPA worked with three suburbs to develop strategies communities can use to better link their land use strategies with local and regional water quality goals. > > More information and application instructions for the Building Blocks for Sustainable Communities program:http://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/buildingblocks.htm > > More information on the webinar: http://www.epa.gov/dced/webinars/index.html > > More information on the Walkability Workbook: http://www.walklive.org/project/walkability-workbook/ > > More information on the Partnership for Sustainable Communities:http://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/partnership/index.html > > ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ > > __________________________ > Bill Nesper > Vice President, Programs > League of American Bicyclists > 1612 K St. N.W., Suite #510 > Washington, DC 20006 > D: 202-621-5444 > F: 202-822-1334 > bill(a)bikeleague.org > www.bikeleague.org > > Lost with the new transportation law? Join us in Navigating MAP-21 to bring bike funding to your community! > > > frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net >

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Fwd: Fwd: EPA Offering Sustainable Growth Assistance to Communities
by Derek Springston 21 Sep '12

21 Sep '12

Hey guys, I'm interested in helping with the Sustainable Growth grant, especially if we develop a team of at least 3-5 people. Thanks, ~Derek ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> Date: Fri, Sep 21, 2012 at 2:51 PM Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: EPA Offering Sustainable Growth Assistance to Communities To: Derek Springston <dspringston(a)gmail.com> Derek, Thanks for your positive response! Please send your message to the BB so they know somebody's interested. Jonathan has expressed an interest in leading grant applications and Butch Graber who has much experience at successfully getting grants also said he would support grant application writing. Frank On Sep 21, 2012, at 2:46 PM, Derek Springston wrote: Frank, I'm interested and would like to help some, but I'm hoping we'll get at least 4-5 of us working on it. If we can get a small team, I'd like to help. I'm a little unclear on how much will be involved as I've never completed one, but would love to help assuming we go after it. Keep me informed. ~Derek On Fri, Sep 21, 2012 at 2:40 PM, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>wrote: > Here's an opportunity to get fed $ for bike sharing in which many of you > have expressed interest. Also, for walkability. Please reply if you want > to pursue. > > > Frank D. Gmeindl > Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board > LCI #1703 > 491 WilsonAvenue > Morgantown, WV 26501 > 304-376-0446 > *Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles* > > > > Begin forwarded message: > > *From: *Bill Nesper <billnesper(a)bikeleague.org> > *Date: *September 21, 2012 2:26:21 PM EDT > *To: *"frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > *Subject: **EPA Offering Sustainable Growth Assistance to Communities* > > Hi Frank,**** > > I am passing along some information on the EPA’s latest Sustainable Growth > Assistance program application release. This year’s program includes > bikesharing assistance and a lot more. Definitely worth checking out for > your community and passing along to others. Thanks!**** > > ++++**** > > *EPA Offering Sustainable Growth Assistance to Communities* > Release Date: 09/19/2012 > Contact Information: Latisha Petteway (News Media Only), > petteway.latisha(a)epa.gov, 202-564-3191, 202-564-4355 > * > > WASHINGTON* – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today > invited communities to apply for technical assistance to foster sustainable > growth in their area. Communities that adopt sustainable growth strategies > have been shown to expand economic opportunity and protect people’s health > and the environment. EPA is offering assistance through the Building Blocks > for Sustainable Communities program, which offers tools that can be applied > in rural, suburban, and urban areas, including: > > • Smart growth and economic development to help communities get better > financial results from public and private investments > • Green street strategies for managing polluted stormwater > • Land use strategies to protect water quality > • Parking audits to make the best use of parking for existing and planned > land uses > • *Bikeshare system planning to create alternative commuting options* > • Community design for aging populations to ensure residents can live at > home as long as possible > • Green building toolkit to overcome common barriers > • Strategies to help small cities and rural areas develop in ways that > retain unique community characteristics > > Communities apply for assistance with one of the specific tools and, if > selected, work with an EPA-supported team of experts on applying those > tools during a two-day workshop. Along with the policies and practices > highlighted in each tool, participants will learn more about smart growth > development strategies. > > EPA will select up to 44 communities through a competitive process for > this latest round of assistance. The selections will be made in > collaboration with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and > the U.S. Department of Transportation through the Partnership for > Sustainable Communities. This interagency collaboration coordinates federal > investments in infrastructure, facilities, and services to get better > results for communities and use taxpayer money more efficiently. > > Applications will be accepted between September 26 and October 26. EPA > will host a webinar to discuss the program and the application process on > September 21 from 1:00 to 2:30 Eastern time. > > EPA is working to make all the Building Blocks tools available online so > that communities can use them on their own. The first online tool, the > Walkability Workbook, can help communities determine how smart growth > changes can be beneficial. > > Since the Building Blocks program launched in 2010, EPA has received > requests for assistance from more than 600 communities across the country > and provided assistance to 140. For example, in the Chicago area, EPA > worked with three suburbs to develop strategies communities can use to > better link their land use strategies with local and regional water quality > goals. > > More information and application instructions for the Building Blocks for > Sustainable Communities program: > http://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/buildingblocks.htm > > More information on the webinar: > http://www.epa.gov/dced/webinars/index.html > > More information on the Walkability Workbook: > http://www.walklive.org/project/walkability-workbook/ > > More information on the Partnership for Sustainable Communities: > http://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/partnership/index.html > > ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ > __________________________ > Bill Nesper > Vice President, Programs > League of American Bicyclists > 1612 K St. N.W., Suite #510 > Washington, DC 20006 > D: 202-621-5444 > F: 202-822-1334 > bill(a)bikeleague.org > www.bikeleague.org > ** ** > Lost with the new transportation law? *Join us in **Navigating MAP-21*<http://www.advocacyadvance.org/map21> to > bring bike funding to your community! > > ** ** > > frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net > > > > _______________________________________________ > Bikeboard mailing list > Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com > http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard > -- *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* -- *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*

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Fwd: Register today for free webinar on finding local funding sources for SRTS
by Frank Gmeindl 21 Sep '12

21 Sep '12

Thursday, Oct. 4. The Nashville MPO presentation will probably be interesting. Since SRTS is one of our top priority projects in the Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan, this is an opportunity to learn how to get funding for it. F Begin forwarded message: > From: "Deb Hubsmith" <Deb_Hubsmith(a)mail.vresp.com> > Date: September 21, 2012 11:51:24 AM EDT > To: fgmeindl(a)gmail.com > Subject: Register today for free webinar on finding local funding sources for SRTS > Reply-To: "Deb Hubsmith" <reply-41bddb4151-2c9c52606c-2f81(a)u.cts.vresp.com> > > > > > > The Safe Routes to School National Partnership is hosting a free webinar: > > Show Me the Money > Finding Local Funding Sources for Safe Routes to School > Thursday, October 4 > 2-3pm eastern/1-2pm central/12-1pm mountain/11am-12pm pacific > > > Register here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8033167537065525248 > > There are many ways to fund community and state-wide Safe Routes to School programs. From traffic fines to sales taxes to government and private grants, learn how to sustain your program, and about the new funding opportunities in the federal transportation act: MAP-21. > > We are pleased to feature the following presenters: > > Bev Brody, Get Fit Kauai Health and Built Environment Facilitator: Bev will share how Hawaii advocates worked with elected officials to fund Safe Routes to School in every Hawaii county through traffic fines legislation. > > Wendi Kallins, Founder and Program Director, Safe Routes to School in Marin County, CA: Learn about Marin County, California's sales tax and how it's funding Safe Routes to School in dozens of schools. > > Leslie Meehan, Director of Healthy Communities, Nashville Area Metropolitan Planning Organization: Learn how the Nashville, TN area regional government has prioritized Safe Routes to School and is providing funding to local communities. > > Robert Ping, Technical Assistance Director, Safe Routes to School National Partnership: Hear how Arizona, Illinois, Washington and Portland, Oregon are using fines to calm traffic, and to fund Safe Routes to School and other safety measures. > > This webinar is the fifth in a series of monthly webinars on topics related to Safe Routes to School and other policy and program initiatives that can increase walking and bicycling to school and in daily life. > > > > > > 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 80306 > US > Read the VerticalResponse marketing policy. > > >

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New news to MorgantownBike.com?
by Derek Springston 21 Sep '12

21 Sep '12

BB Members, Looks like the news items on our BikeMorgantown.com website haven't been updated since May. Are we able to add the news items below? Can we also add a link to Mon Bike club? Forgive me if I've missed where it is if it's on there. Just did a quick glance. http://www.bikeleague.org/programs/bicyclefriendlyamerica/communities/bfc_m… http://www.thedaonline.com/news/university-promotes-alternative-methods-of-… 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*

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Fwd: bike racks
by Frank Gmeindl 19 Sep '12

19 Sep '12

FYI Begin forwarded message: > From: Trevor Lloyd <tlloyd(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Date: September 19, 2012 8:26:52 AM EDT > To: frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net, jr(a)wvcompletestreets.org > Cc: Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Subject: bike racks > > I don't know exactly when the racks will be installed. There are still punch list items with the general contractor for the main structure that are top priority at the moment. Once the GC is finished we can focus on additional items like the map kiosk, pay machine, big belly trash receptacles, outdoor kitchen, bike racks, fence around rain garden, etc... Not necessarily in that order though. Rest assured, the bike racks have not fallen by the wayside. I will keep Damien in the loop on this subject. > > Trevor Lloyd, P.E., CFM > Staff Engineer > City of Morgantown > 304-284-7412

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Farmer's Market Place Bicycle Parking
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 18 Sep '12

18 Sep '12

Does anyone know if the Bicycle Parking we requested will be installed at the new Market Place? Looking at the cam at http://axis-724d19.axiscam.net/view/index.shtml it is clear there is no parking at the front of the facility where one would have expected it. I am making the assumption that given that the facility was just built that parking hasn't been installed, yet. Correct? -Jonathan

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Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Connecting Communities
by Chip Wamsley 17 Sep '12

17 Sep '12

I like the New Hampshire version, I agree with Butch that it most likely won't be enforced but would be good to have on the books when a driver does hit a cyclis and then maybe it would be enforced. -----Original Message----- From: "Graber, Stephen" <sggraber(a)hsc.wvu.edu> Sent 9/10/2012 11:37:28 AM To: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, "bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com" <bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com> Cc: "Eric Henrickson" <moxiemeister(a)hotmail.com> Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Connecting Communities I favor repeal of 17C-11-(a) and 17C-11- 5 (c) (Far to the Right and Mandatory Side Path) as both limit cyclists rights to use reasonable roadways safely and completely. As for 17C-7-3 I favor the amendment in the original document rather than the New Hampshire version. I doubt the legislature would reject it because they feel 3 ft is enough so we might as well go for 4 ft. Hard to believe it would be enforced, regardless. ------------------------------------------- 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 Frank Gmeindl [fgmeindl(a)gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, September 09, 2012 10:29 PM To: bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Cc: Eric Henrickson Subject: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Connecting Communities Bicycle Board Members, Thanks to Chet and Traci for responding to my message below. Nobody said anything about the proposal to add a 4-foot passing law and I've been giving it some more thought. The main reason I proposed a 4-foot law is that PA recently passed one and 4-feet seemed to be better than 3-feet which most states have. Then, I wondered if since most states have a 3-foot law and only PA has a 4-foot law, would the legislature reject the 4-foot law but maybe look more favorably on a 3-foot law. In my opinion, practically speaking, a fixed distance for passing doesn't make much sense. Wouldn't you want a vehicle that's traveling 65 mph faster than you to give you a little more space than a vehicle traveling 10 mph faster than you? So, instead or a 4-foot law, I would like to propose a law such as New Hampshire's that says, "... at least 3 feet when the vehicle is traveling at 30 miles per hour or less, with one additional foot of clearance required for every 10 miles per hour above 30 miles per hour". What do you think? Frank Begin forwarded message: From: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> Date: September 4, 2012 1:00:49 PM EDT To: bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Subject: Fwd: Connecting Communities Bicycle Board Members, At last week's meeting with Kasey Russell, Bill Austin and Christiaan Abildso, Kasey asked me to think about a legislative agenda for Connecting Communities. (Recall that in her white paper, she gave two examples: 3 foot passing law and a self-imposed tax on biking community.) Well, I've given it some thought and wrote the attached document. Please read it and tell me what you think. Feel free to mark it up using track changes and comments and return it to me. Also, check In it, I am recommending 4 legislative changes: Repeal 17C-11-5 (a) which requires bicyclists to ride as near to the right side of the roadway as practicable. Or, if not repeal, add exceptions such as when preparing to make a left turn, to avoid hazards such as debris, glass, holes, dogs, etc. and when the road is too narrow for a bicycle and vehicle to travel safely side-by-side within the lane. Repeal 17C-11-5 (c) which says, whenever a usable path for bicycles has been provided adjacent to a roadway, bicycle riders shall use such path and shall not use the roadway. Amend 17C-7-3 which addresses overtaking and passing to require motorists to allow 4-feet when passing a bicyclist and to pass at a prudent reduced speed. Adopt the 2009 MUTCD. As you know, I have always resisted messing with legislation because I think most people and perhaps especially legislators hate bicyclists so once they turn their attention on us, we can only but lose out; especially competent bicyclists that operate their bicycles as vehicles. All 50 states have a law that says every person operating a bicycle upon a roadway shall be granted all of the rights and shall be subject to all of the duties applicable to the driver of a vehicle. Considering the level of bicycle friendliness that WV government has demonstrated, I wouldn't be surprised if WV were the first state to repeal that law or modify it so that we're not allowed on the roads anymore. Nevertheless, there seem to be more and more well-meaning people who are not competent bicyclists promoting new laws and changes to existing laws so I feel compelled to be proactive rather than reactive. Kasey is a Charleston City Councilor and an experienced lobbyist. I think she's capable of getting something good done for WV bicyclists. She told me that she was 5 years old when she last rode a bike and she's afraid of bicycles. I'm sure she's getting legislation recommendations from all over the state. Since we're one of the few places in WV that has an organized body of bicycling experts, i.e. the BB, our recommendations might get attention. If you're interested, http://bikemorgantown.com/bikelaw.php has links to relevant law. I look forward to your responses. Frank D. Gmeindl Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board LCI #1703 491 WilsonAvenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Last BB meeting?
by Derek Springston 17 Sep '12

17 Sep '12

Hey guys, I was just curious to know what was decided on my mapping and GIS work over the next year. Have meeting minutes been sent out? Did I miss something? 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*

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Connecting Communities
by Frank Gmeindl 11 Sep '12

11 Sep '12

Bicycle Board Members, Tomorrow at 8 am, Christiaan, Bill Austin and I will meet with Kasey Russell at Waterfront Place to discuss her new organization, Connecting Communities. Kasey is a Charleston City Councilor. From the attached, " Connecting Communities will provide a unifying voice for citizens, elected officials, and policy leaders to address smart growth and a complete transportation system for our state." What do you think? Frank D. Gmeindl Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board LCI #1703 491 WilsonAvenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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