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Fwd: Pedestrian Safety Board meeting Monday, April 2, 4:30-6:00
by Frank Gmeindl 29 Mar '12

29 Mar '12

FYI, next Monday's Pedestrian Safety Board agenda attached. Begin forwarded message: > From: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> > Date: March 28, 2012 5:19:04 PM EDT > To: Bill Reger-Nash <wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Bob Anderson <randerson(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Christiaan Abildso <cgabildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Dan Harris <harrisda(a)wvuhealthcare.com>, David Small <dsmall1(a)mix.wvu.edu>, Dwight Harshbarger <dwight.harshbarger(a)gmail.com>, George Lilley <mgranlil(a)frontier.com>, Ilana Chertok <ichertok(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Jan Derry <jderry(a)nwvcil.org>, Jimmie Simmons <Jsimmons2642(a)yahoo.com>, Margaret Stout <Margaret.Stout(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Maria Smith <mariasmith(a)busride.org>, Martha Summers <msummers(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Mary Gutmann <maryg1010(a)comcast.net>, Michael Graham <mwgraham11(a)gmail.com>, Regina Mayolo <reginam(a)verizon.net>, Sarah Bias <sarahbias(a)gmail.com>, Stan Cohen <Stanley.Cohen(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Tom Bias <tbias(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Angela Wiley <wileya120(a)gmail.com>, Bill Austin <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, Claire Chantler <cchantler(a)nwvcil.org>, Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Danielle Williams <dwilliams(a)labyrinth.net>, Don Spencer <dspencer36(a)comcast.net>, Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org>, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, Hugh Kierig <Hugh.Kierig(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Jim Rye <Jim.Rye(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Jonathan Rosenbaum <freesource(a)cheat.org>, Josh Woods <joshua.woods(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Kevin Leyden <Kevin.Leyden(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Maria Brann <Maria.Brann(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Matt Cross <crossnyc(a)hotmail.com>, Melody Thomas <mthoma29(a)mix.wvu.edu>, Michael Simms <michael.d.simms(a)gmail.com>, Mike Breiding <mike(a)EpicRoadTrips.us>, Nick Hein <info(a)positivespin.org>, Roy Nutter <roy.nutter(a)mail.wvu.edu> > Subject: Pedestrian Safety Board meeting Monday, April 2, 4:30-6:00 > Reply-To: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> > > All - > Please find attached the agenda for Monday's meeting and March minutes. Also, Monday is walk to work day so please make it a priority to walk/ride transit to Monday's meeting! > Also, please note we are now budgeting for 90 minute meetings, but hope to keep them as crisp as possible. > Thanks > Christiaan > > Walk more, safely > > Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board > Christiaan Abildso, Chair > Bill Reger-Nash, Vice Chair > http://www.morgantown.com/ped-safety-board.htm

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Re: [Bikeboard] New Canadian school opens with car free zone (From Saferoutestoschool)
by director 29 Mar '12

29 Mar '12

Good morning, Some things to discuss and think about for Bike to School day on May 9 More info about the region at this link... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milton,_Ontario Nick Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 -----Original Message----- From: "YIP Julie A" <Julie.A.YIP(a)odot.state.or.us> Sent 3/28/2012 8:12:36 PM To: "Safe Routes to School" <saferoutestoschool(a)saferoutes.listserve.us> Subject: [saferoutestoschool] RE: Canadian school with car free zone http://www.hdsb.ca/Newsroom/Pages/PLRobertsonPublicSchool.aspx -- Halton School District opened P.L. Robertson PS in Milton as a walking only school... http://www.walktoschool.org.uk/free-stuff/campaign-packs/car-free-zone/ Walk to School site promoting Car Free Zone Julie Yip Oregon Safe Routes to School Program ODOT Transportation Safety Division 235 Union St. NE Salem, OR 97301 (503) 986-4196 (direct) (503) 986-3143 (fax) julie.a.yip(a)odot.state.or.us From: Wendi Kallins [mailto:wkallins@igc.org] Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2012 4:50 PM To: Safe Routes to School Subject: [saferoutestoschool] Canadian school with car free zone I remember hearing about a New Canadian school that created a car free zone around the school. Does this ring a bell to anyone? I?d like the name and location of the school Wendi Kallins Program Director Safe Routes to Schools wendi(a)marinbike.org www.saferoutestoschools.org --- Note: If you want to send an email to the entire list serve of more than 300 subscribers, please send your message to saferoutestoschool(a)saferoutes.listserve.us. To UNSUBSCRIBE from this list serve or UPDATE your account, please visit http://saferoutes.listserve.us/cgi-bin/lyris.pl Please send questions or comments regarding your list serve subscription to info(a)saferoutespartnership.org. --- Note: If you want to send an email to the entire list serve of more than 300 subscribers, please send your message to saferoutestoschool(a)saferoutes.listserve.us. To UNSUBSCRIBE from this list serve or UPDATE your account, please visit http://saferoutes.listserve.us/cgi-bin/lyris.pl Please send questions or comments regarding your list serve subscription to info(a)saferoutespartnership.org.

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Fwd: April Traffic Commission Meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 28 Mar '12

28 Mar '12

Bicycle Board Members, By Thursday afternoon, please review this month's BB report to the TC at http://db.tt/9q8P3LL0 and let me know if you want to make any changes. (If anybody can download the file, reduce it's size from the current 15 MB to something in the KB range and send it to me or put it somewhere that I can get it, I'd appreciate it.) 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: Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Date: March 27, 2012 10:03:04 PM EDT > To: Bethany Sypolt <bsypolt(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Linda Little <llittle(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, William Wyant <wwyant(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, mmccabe(a)cityofmorgantown.org, wes(a)wnugent.com, Jeff Mikorski <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, j4im3s(a)gmail.com, "mckain, david" <david.mckain(a)gmail.com>, "Henry, Adam" <Adam.Henry(a)mail.wvu.edu>, christophergluck(a)gmail.com, psteel(a)access.k12.wv.us, "Gmeindl, Frank" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, Andrea Soccorsi <Andrea.Soccorsi(a)Mail.WVU.edu>, Barbara Shellito <bshellito(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Christiaan Abildso <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Ken Martis <kmartis(a)wvu.edu>, Margaret Roberts <Margaretormike(a)aol.com>, Roy Nutter <rnutter(a)wvu.edu>, Terry Hough <though(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Subject: April Traffic Commission Meeting > Reply-To: ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org > > All, > > Please send me your agenda request by Friday morning so that I can prepare the agenda. Thanks you. > > J. Damien Davis, PE, CFM > Assistant City Engineer > City of Morgantown > Public Works Department - Engineering Division > 389 Spruce Street > Morgantown , WV 26505 > Office: 304.284.7398 > Fax: 304.284.7409 > www.morgantown.com > > > > >

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CC COW
by Frank Gmeindl 28 Mar '12

28 Mar '12

Don, Chip, Jonathan and Nick, Thank you all for attending tonight's City Council Committee of the Whole meeting. I felt quite confident getting up to present the Bicycle Plan knowing that we BB members outnumbered the CC members! I was only hoping to get acceptance of the Plan from Council but was delighted when Ron Bane speaking from the Chairman's seat said, "We have to support this!" Frank

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Re: [Bikeboard] AP article on commuting in Morgantown
by Christiaan Abildso 26 Mar '12

26 Mar '12

I took a look at this: http://www.bestworkplaces.org/ As far as I can tell, the designation is about quantity of benefits not quality, thus, by sheer number it appears that WVU offers many things (free PRT & bus service, for example). I continue to advocate that the administration to offer the $20/month bicycle commuter tax provision, but it was not included in the recent parking and transportation plan, unfortunately. Just have to keep trying, I suppose. ________________________________ From: Ryan Post <rpostwvu(a)gmail.com> To: 'Gunnar Shogren' <gshogren(a)gmail.com> Cc: 'Bicycle Board' <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2012 2:14 PM Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] AP article on commuting in Morgantown I had my bikes in my dorm room, which was permitted. When I visited St Marys College of Maryland, which was making a HUGE push for bikes including a college bike share program. They had indoor parking areas, but didn't permit bikes in the dorms. I put mine back in the car instead of in those public spaces. My point is, just as the PRT looks great on paper, in actual usage there are significant flaws. Yes, DC and NYC are "bike friendly", if you don't mind stoplights and having your bike stolen. -----Original Message----- From: Gunnar Shogren [mailto:gshogren@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2012 11:13 AM To: Ryan Post Cc: Chet Parsons; Bicycle Board Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] AP article on commuting in Morgantown Or lack of indoor or sheltered bike parking at dorms and such. I would say bike racks at the PRT too, think Walnut st. Station... On Thu, Mar 22, 2012 at 9:54 AM, Ryan Post <rpostwvu(a)gmail.com> wrote: > I can’t say I disagree, honestly. As a student, it really wasn’t at > all impractical to not drive. Takes a bit more time waiting on things, > but I think any public transit has that issue. Certainly I wouldn’t > credit much of the bicycle related existing stuff, but there has been > efforts made for cycling (new racks at most dorms and buildings), bikes on busses. > > > > It’s when you get down to the details it gets ugly, like the PRT being > unreliable, and busses often being full during peak times (esp when > the PRT goes down). > > > > From: bikeboard-bounces(a)cheat.org [mailto:bikeboard-bounces@cheat.org] > On Behalf Of Chet Parsons > Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2012 10:10 AM > To: Bicycle Board > Subject: [Bikeboard] AP article on commuting in Morgantown > > > > This is kind of surprising, don't you think? I guess since it is > strictly WVU the designation is easier to apply > > > > Chet > > > > Feds say WVU good workplace for commuters > > by The Associated Press > > The Associated Press > > > MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) - West Virginia University is getting federal > recognition for its efforts to improve commuting for employees and > reduce traffic-related pollution. > > The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of > Transportation have designated WVU as one of the nation's Best > Workplaces for Commuters. > > University officials announced the designation Wednesday in a news release. > > The university's commuter benefits program includes free access to the > Personal Rapid Transit system and Mountain Line transit, bicycle > storage facilities and carpool and vanpool programs. > > The EPA and the Department of Transportation created the > public-private Best Workplaces for Commuters partnership to reduce > traffic congestion and traffic-related air pollution . > > > _______________________________________________ > Bikeboard mailing list > Bikeboard(a)cheat.org > http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)cheat.org http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Fw: AP article on commuting in Morgantown
by director 26 Mar '12

26 Mar '12

I forgot to use "reply all" when I sent this message to Hugh.... Hugh, Since we're all trying to be on the same side, let's talk about how to get better results. I appreciate that you're working hard and you're just as frustrated as the rest of us that in spite of all our hard work (and rising gas prices) it seems that people are driving cars as much they always did. What we need is a motivation for students and residents to make better transportation choices. At the Bike Summit last week, Kimberly-Clark unveiled this nationwide competition to do just that - and they've got a category for colleges to compete in. I rode with the organizer, Rob Gusky, on Friday and he said that since WV has a relatively small population and the results are based on per-capita trips, we have an advantage. http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/start-your-pedals-america---the-get… Does this sound like something we can all get behind? The Challenge runs from May 1 to August 31, 2012, but the public is invited to sign up now and get warmed up. Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 -----Original Message----- From: "Hugh Kierig" <Hugh.Kierig(a)mail.wvu.edu> Sent 3/26/2012 10:19:17 AM To: "'Gunnar Shogren'" <gshogren(a)gmail.com>, "Ryan Post" <rpostwvu(a)gmail.com>, "Christiaan Abildso" <cabildso(a)yahoo.com> Cc: "'Bicycle Board'" <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] AP article on commuting in Morgantown I am very disappointed by the responses that have been coming from the bike and ped board groups. You seem to believe that if you don't get your way on every suggestion then the deep pocket university is not responsive. If you think that WVU sucks in providing commuter services to our employees and students, I suggest that you go to most other university and compare our services to what they offer. In the past six years we have - instituted and expanded free bus service for employees and students; brought zip car to campus and the community; initiated a free on-line carpool matching service; continued to provide quality and free service for the PRT, completed a first ever master plan for the PRT and begun a very expensive replacement of key components; Worked with other area employers on a subsidized vanpool program; Worked with the city on a Ped Plan and Bike plan; Developed alternative transportation programs and awareness through We GO and participation in every major community promotion of alternative transportation; Offered to university students and employees free bike training classes and now are underwriting the CCC classes through the University; Worked with City staff in community improvements to walking and biking in our community. The point is that we cannot provide everything for everybody, including a very expensive commuter tax provision. Hugh E. Kierig, AICP, Director Department of Transportation and Parking West Virginia University Post Office Box 6561 1112 Van Voorhis Morgantown, West Virginia 26506 304-293-9095 (o) 304-293-3939 (f) >>> Christiaan Abildso <cabildso(a)yahoo.com> 3/23/2012 2:02 PM >>> I took a look at this: http://www.bestworkplaces.org/ As far as I can tell, the designation is about quantity of benefits not quality, thus, by sheer number it appears that WVU offers many things (free PRT & bus service, for example). I continue to advocate that the administration to offer the $20/month bicycle commuter tax provision, but it was not included in the recent parking and transportation plan, unfortunately. Just have to keep trying, I suppose. From: Ryan Post <rpostwvu(a)gmail.com> To: 'Gunnar Shogren' <gshogren(a)gmail.com> Cc: 'Bicycle Board' <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2012 2:14 PM Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] AP article on commuting in Morgantown I had my bikes in my dorm room, which was permitted. When I visited St Marys College of Maryland, which was making a HUGE push for bikes including a college bike share program. They had indoor parking areas, but didn't permit bikes in the dorms. I put mine back in the car instead of in those public spaces. My point is, just as the PRT looks great on paper, in actual usage there are significant flaws. Yes, DC and NYC are "bike friendly", if you don't mind stoplights and having your bike stolen. -----Original Message----- From: Gunnar Shogren [mailto:gshogren@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2012 11:13 AM To: Ryan Post Cc: Chet Parsons; Bicycle Board Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] AP article on commuting in Morgantown Or lack of indoor or sheltered bike parking at dorms and such. I would say bike racks at the PRT too, think Walnut st. Station... On Thu, Mar 22, 2012 at 9:54 AM, Ryan Post <rpostwvu(a)gmail.com> wrote: > I can’t say I disagree, honestly. As a student, it really wasn’t at > all impractical to not drive. Takes a bit more time waiting on things, > but I think any public transit has that issue. Certainly I wouldn’t > credit much of the bicycle related existing stuff, but there has been > efforts made for cycling (new racks at most dorms and buildings), bikes on busses. > > > > It’s when you get down to the details it gets ugly, like the PRT being > unreliable, and busses often being full during peak times (esp when > the PRT goes down). > > > > From: bikeboard-bounces(a)cheat.org [mailto:bikeboard-bounces@cheat.org] > On Behalf Of Chet Parsons > Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2012 10:10 AM > To: Bicycle Board > Subject: [Bikeboard] AP article on commuting in Morgantown > > > > This is kind of surprising, don't you think? I guess since it is > strictly WVU the designation is easier to apply > > > > Chet > > > > Feds say WVU good workplace for commuters > > by The Associated Press > > The Associated Press > > > MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) - West Virginia University is getting federal > recognition for its efforts to improve commuting for employees and > reduce traffic-related pollution. > > The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of > Transportation have designated WVU as one of the nation's Best > Workplaces for Commuters. > > University officials announced the designation Wednesday in a news release. > > The university's commuter benefits program includes free access to the > Personal Rapid Transit system and Mountain Line transit, bicycle > storage facilities and carpool and vanpool programs. > > The EPA and the Department of Transportation created the > public-private Best Workplaces for Commuters partnership to reduce > traffic congestion and traffic-related air pollution . > > > _______________________________________________ > Bikeboard mailing list > Bikeboard(a)cheat.org > http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)cheat.org http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)cheat.org http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Fwd: Truck Traffic Survey
by Frank Gmeindl 26 Mar '12

26 Mar '12

Truck Traffic Survey: > https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/trucktrafficsurvey Begin forwarded message: > From: "Andrea Soccorsi" <Andrea.Soccorsi(a)mail.wvu.edu> > Date: March 26, 2012 9:25:07 AM EDT > To: <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Fwd: Truck Traffic Survey > > > > From: "Andrea Soccorsi" <Andrea.Soccorsi(a)mail.wvu.edu> > Date: March 22, 2012 2:28:16 PM EDT > To: <psteel(a)access.k12.wv.us>, <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, <mmccabe(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, <christophergluck(a)gmail.com>, "David McKain" <david.mckain(a)gmail.com>, <j4im3s(a)gmail.com>, "William Wyant" <wwyant(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, "Adam Henry" <Adam.Henry(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "Andrea Soccorsi" <Andrea.Soccorsi(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "Frank Gmeindl" <Frank.Gmeindl(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "Ken Martis" <Ken.Martis(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "Roy Nutter" <Roy.Nutter(a)mail.wvu.edu>, <wes(a)wnugent.com> > Subject: Truck Traffic Survey > > > Dear Traffic Commission Members: > > Below is the link to the survey I created. Please feel free to submit your responses if you like. > > If any of you serve on other boards and commissions, please feel free to send the link on to your other email lists. > > https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/trucktrafficsurvey > > > Thanks for your time, > Andrea > > > >

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Plan Presentation to City Council Tuesday
by Frank Gmeindl 25 Mar '12

25 Mar '12

Bicycle Board Members, Next Tuesday, March 27, I will present the Bicycle Plan to City Council at their Committee of the Whole meeting. Attached is their agenda. Carol Allen, City Manager's Admin Assistant said I have 5-10 minutes. Seeing so many items on the agenda with no times allotted to them, it's hard to say when I'll be up. I would like to have at least one BB member there to help me gauge Council's reaction and especially to remember any discussion that ensues. (It would also be nice to see a friendly face!) If you would be that person, please reply to all so other BB members will know who's going to attend. 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] April BB meeting
by Alice Vernon 24 Mar '12

24 Mar '12

I will not make the April- August meetings. Thanks Alice On Sat, Mar 24, 2012 at 4:28 PM, Chip Wamsley <chip(a)wamsleycycles.com> wrote: > Frank et al, > > I can make the April 5th meeting, or the Wednesday before (the 4th). Other > wise the following Thursday the 12th is a no go. > > Chip > > > -----Original Message----- > From: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> > Sent 3/23/2012 8:29:50 PM > To: "Bicycle Board" <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> > Subject: [Bikeboard] April BB meeting > > Bicycle Board Members, > > Please reply by Friday, March 30 if you plan to attend the next regular > monthly BB meeting, Thursday, April 5. If fewer than 8 of you plan on > attending, I will cancel the meeting. > > Some members have indicated that they'd rather attend the Banff film > festival and suggested meeting a different week. Meeting a different week > would require coordinating everyone's schedule to find a day and time that > we could have a quorum and then getting a room somewhere to hold us all. If > anyone is willing to do that, please reply ASAP. > > Someone also suggested we meet earlier on the regular meeting day, April 5. > Since the film festival starts at 7, we'd probably have to meet no later > than 6 to get anything done. If you reply, please indicate if you'd be able > to meet at 6. > > Apparently, the Banff film festival always occurs on the first Thursday of > April. Checking the April meeting minutes of the past few years, following > is the number of participants that didn't show: > 2011: 7 > 2010: 8 > 2009: 6 > 2008: 7 > > Although attendance was low in each of those meetings, we had a quorum and > had a meeting. > > Some topics that we could address at the April meeting include the > following: > > Planning for May: National Bike Month, Bike Week, Bike to Work Day > Next steps with the Bicycle Plan > Grant application writing, especially for SRTS > Coordinate with Pedestrian Board to improve select corridors > Bike route map maintenance > Unicycle recommendations to Traffic Commission > Eat treats that Walker will bring > > > What do you want to do at our next meeting? > > > 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)cheat.org > http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard > > > _______________________________________________ > Bikeboard mailing list > Bikeboard(a)cheat.org > http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Re: [Bikeboard] April BB meeting
by Chip Wamsley 24 Mar '12

24 Mar '12

Frank et al, I can make the April 5th meeting, or the Wednesday before (the 4th). Other wise the following Thursday the 12th is a no go. Chip -----Original Message----- From: "Frank Gmeindl" <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> Sent 3/23/2012 8:29:50 PM To: "Bicycle Board" <bikeboard(a)cheat.org> Subject: [Bikeboard] April BB meeting Bicycle Board Members, Please reply by Friday, March 30 if you plan to attend the next regular monthly BB meeting, Thursday, April 5. If fewer than 8 of you plan on attending, I will cancel the meeting. Some members have indicated that they'd rather attend the Banff film festival and suggested meeting a different week. Meeting a different week would require coordinating everyone's schedule to find a day and time that we could have a quorum and then getting a room somewhere to hold us all. If anyone is willing to do that, please reply ASAP. Someone also suggested we meet earlier on the regular meeting day, April 5. Since the film festival starts at 7, we'd probably have to meet no later than 6 to get anything done. If you reply, please indicate if you'd be able to meet at 6. Apparently, the Banff film festival always occurs on the first Thursday of April. Checking the April meeting minutes of the past few years, following is the number of participants that didn't show: 2011: 7 2010: 8 2009: 6 2008: 7 Although attendance was low in each of those meetings, we had a quorum and had a meeting. Some topics that we could address at the April meeting include the following: Planning for May: National Bike Month, Bike Week, Bike to Work Day Next steps with the Bicycle Plan Grant application writing, especially for SRTS Coordinate with Pedestrian Board to improve select corridors Bike route map maintenance Unicycle recommendations to Traffic Commission Eat treats that Walker will bring What do you want to do at our next meeting? 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)cheat.org http://cheat.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Truck Traffic Survey
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 22 Mar '12

22 Mar '12

This survey includes questions for bicyclists and pedestrians: Below is a link to a survey that the Morgantown Traffic Commission has been developing to assess truck traffic in the Morgantown area. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey. All responses are confidential, of course. If you would, please send the link on to your respective association email lists. Thank you for your time. Sincerely, Andrea 6th Ward Representative, Morgantown Traffic Commission https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/trucktrafficsurvey

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AP article on commuting in Morgantown
by Chet Parsons 22 Mar '12

22 Mar '12

This is kind of surprising, don't you think? I guess since it is strictly WVU the designation is easier to apply Chet Feds say WVU good workplace for commuters by The Associated Press<http://www.dailymail.com/News/statenews/contact/jroznfgre+nc+bet+return=/Ne…> The Associated Press MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) - West Virginia University is getting federal recognition for its efforts to improve commuting for employees and reduce traffic-related pollution. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Transportation have designated WVU as one of the nation's Best Workplaces for Commuters. University officials announced the designation Wednesday in a news release. The university's commuter benefits program includes free access to the Personal Rapid Transit system and Mountain Line transit, bicycle storage facilities and carpool and vanpool programs. The EPA and the Department of Transportation created the public-private Best Workplaces for Commuters partnership to reduce traffic congestion and traffic-related air pollution .

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Safe Routes Coaching Action Network Webinar - April 24th
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 21 Mar '12

21 Mar '12

https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/918436065 Leaving No Stone Unturned: Tips and Tricks for Funding Your SRTS Program. Speakers: Scott Bricker, Executive Director, America Walks, Portland, OR Ian Thomas, Executive Director, PedNet Coalition, Columbia, MO Kathy Smith, Program Officer, Partners for Health Foundation, NJ One of the greatest challenges that Safe Routes to School organizers face is obtaining funding for their programs. Whether it is for small incentives for the students, healthy snacks for walk or bike to school days, flyers and advertisements for events, or eventually hiring a staff member, finding funding is an important part growing your program. Unfortunately, it can often seem like a daunting task. In this sixty minute webinar, we will help make fundraising for your SRTS program less intimidating by providing tips and tricks on where to find funding an how to go about obtaining it. First, Scott Bricker, Executive Director of America Walks will provide an overview of the issues surrounding fundraising and advice on how to hash out your goals and objectives. Next, Ian Thomas, Executive Director of the PedNet Coalition, will go into an in-depth discussion of what type of budget your program may need, potential sources of funds, and tips for successfully raising money from those sources. Finally, Kathy Smith, a Program Officer from the Partners for Health Foundation, will provide a Foundation's perspective on grant applicants and provide tips on how you can "look" ready for funding. Don't miss this opportunity to learn the "ins and outs" of fundraising for your SRTS program. This webinar is part of the Safe Routes to School Coaching Action Network Webinar Series, developed by America Walks and the National Center for Safe Routes to School. For more information please contact Michelle Gulley at mgulley(a)americawalks.org

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State wide info for Bike Summit
by director 19 Mar '12

19 Mar '12

Good afternoon, Just received this information from the Bike Summit to help with lobbying on Thursday. This is the first time it's been available before the show, so I'm sharing it with all of you. Info for all states is posted publicly on the league's website at: http://www.bikeleague.org/conferences/summit12/index.php I leave tomorrow and still don't have a place to stay. All my previous hosts are unavailable this year. If anyone knows someone in DC or less than a 45mn Metro ride away, who might consider giving me a place to stay Tues-Thurs nite please contact me at the phone number below. Thank you, Nick Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213

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Fwd: REMINDER: Crossroads Public Meeting - March 28, 2012
by Frank Gmeindl 19 Mar '12

19 Mar '12

Please attend stage 2 of the Crossroads project to help plan future growth. Since it is impossible to safely walk to University High School after dark and dangerous to bicycle there after dark, please reply-to-all to arrange safe, economical, ecological transportation to and from there. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> > Date: March 19, 2012 9:35:19 AM EDT > To: Bill Reger-Nash <wreger(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Bob Anderson <randerson(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Christiaan Abildso <cgabildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Dan Harris <harrisda(a)wvuhealthcare.com>, David Small <dsmall1(a)mix.wvu.edu>, Dwight Harshbarger <dwight.harshbarger(a)gmail.com>, George Lilley <mgranlil(a)frontier.com>, Ilana Chertok <ichertok(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Jan Derry <jderry(a)nwvcil.org>, Jimmie Simmons <Jsimmons2642(a)yahoo.com>, Margaret Stout <Margaret.Stout(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Maria Smith <mariasmith(a)busride.org>, Martha Summers <msummers(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Mary Gutmann <maryg1010(a)comcast.net>, Michael Graham <mwgraham11(a)gmail.com>, Regina Mayolo <reginam(a)verizon.net>, Sarah Bias <sarahbias(a)gmail.com>, Stan Cohen <Stanley.Cohen(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Tom Bias <tbias(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, Angela Wiley <wileya120(a)gmail.com>, Bill Austin <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, Claire Chantler <cchantler(a)nwvcil.org>, Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Don Spencer <dspencer36(a)comcast.net>, Ella Belling <ella(a)montrails.org>, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com>, Hugh Kierig <Hugh.Kierig(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Jim Rye <Jim.Rye(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Jonathan Rosenbaum <freesource(a)cheat.org>, Josh Woods <joshua.woods(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Kevin Leyden <Kevin.Leyden(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Maria Brann <Maria.Brann(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Matt Cross <crossnyc(a)hotmail.com>, Melody Thomas <mthoma29(a)mix.wvu.edu>, Michael Simms <michael.d.simms(a)gmail.com>, Mike Breiding <mike(a)EpicRoadTrips.us>, Nick Hein <info(a)positivespin.org>, Roy Nutter <roy.nutter(a)mail.wvu.edu> > Cc: Ben Adducchio <badducchio(a)wvpubcast.org> > Subject: REMINDER: Crossroads Public Meeting - March 28, 2012 > Reply-To: Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board <walkmgw(a)yahoo.com> > > All - please make every effort to attend. > Christiaan > ------------------- > From: "Christopher Fletcher" <cfletcher(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > To: "Christopher Fletcher" <cfletcher(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2012 6:04:44 PM > Subject: Crossroads Public Meeting - March 28, 2012 > > All: > > The next Crossroads - It's Time to Chart our Future public meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 7:00 PM at University High School. I have attached the announcement flyer that includes answers to frequently asked questions about the Crossroads project. > > This public meeting is titled "Understanding Future Growth". > > This meeting will start with a review of what our consultants have learned listening to the community and of the draft goals for the comprehensive plans for the City of Morgantown and Town of Star City and the MPO's long-range transportation plan. Following the review, participants will be randomly assigned to a small group and work for the remainder of the time with a trained facilitator. While in the small group, participants will develop input and strategies around the themes of "Where should we grow" and "How should we grow". This will include reviewing open space conservation options, allocating projected growth/development throughout the region, and expressing preferences regarding the characteristics of such growth/development. > > The Crossroads joint planning project can be followed at www.CrossroadsMon.com or at facebook.com/CrossroadsMon. > > Successful participation hinges on getting the word out. We would greatly appreciate your assistance in this regard by forwarding this email to your friends, family, neighbors, and associates. > > Thank you in advance for your assistance and participation. We look forward to seeing you on March 28th. > > Respectfully, > > Christopher M. Fletcher, AICP > Director of Development Services > 389 Spruce Street > Morgantown, WV 26505 > (o) 304-284-7413 > (f) 304-284-7534 > (c) 304-906-7843 > cfletcher(a)cityofmorgantown.org > > > > Walk more, safely > > Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board > Christiaan Abildso, Chair > Bill Reger-Nash, Vice Chair > http://www.morgantown.com/ped-safety-board.htm

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Fwd: WVU Broadcast Journalism Student -- Interview Request
by BikeMorgantown 16 Mar '12

16 Mar '12

Bicycle Board Members, Please reply by Monday morning if you would like to interview with Milda. The Tuesday interview date is tentative and could be adjusted to fit your schedule. 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: Milda Mullins <mildamullins(a)hotmail.com> > Date: March 16, 2012 5:55:33 PM EDT > To: <bikemorgantown(a)gmail.com> > Subject: WVU Broadcast Journalism Student -- Interview Request > > Salutations, > > > My name is Milda Mullins and I'm a broadcast Journalism major at WVU. I'm doing a consumer package on cycling and how it benefits individuals both on a health aspect and a financial aspect. > > > I'm emailing to request an interview. I spoke with Mr. Frank Gmeindl (Chairperson, correct?) and we spoke about the possibility of an interview for this coming Tuesday (March 20th) at around 2:30 or 3:00pm. > > > For your information, if I were granted an interview, I would be filming it on camera for my package. > > > Any help would be greatly appreciated and I'd like to take this moment to thank you for your time! > > > Take care, > > > Milda Marie Mullins

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Rail Trail Speed Limit Signage...
by Derek Springston 16 Mar '12

16 Mar '12

Hey guys, There's a discussion on Mon Bike Club concerning cyclists riding way too fast on the Rail Trails. Does anyone know if there's signage on speed limit anywhere on the trail? I ride it regularly, and I haven't noticed signs. Has this issue been visited before with the Bike Board? If not, should we for our next meeting? If we want folks to clearly follow it, visible and obvious signage would be important. I also briefly looked at the Mon River Trails site here http://www.montrails.org/trail-tips.shtmland didn't see anything about speed limit. 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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Interesting article from Treehugger: How to make a city bike-theft-proof
by director 15 Mar '12

15 Mar '12

http://www.treehugger.com/bikes/building-city-where-no-one-steals-bikes-vid… Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 803 East Brockway Ave Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213

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Senate passes transportation bill
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 14 Mar '12

14 Mar '12

The House has only 8 days left to vote in favor of the Senate transportation bill. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/03/14/senate-transportation-bill-wall-st… -Jonathan

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Nominations needed for West Virginia - only three days left
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 13 Mar '12

13 Mar '12

The Sierra Club is desperately looking for nominations for the best/worst transportation projects in WV. Submissions must be in before the end of this Friday. History: 10 years ago the Sierra Club produced this map at http://www.sierraclub.org/sprawl/report02/images/sprawlmap2.pdf that received lots of media attention. However, there were no transportation projects identified for WV. The Club recently sent these specifications to me: We are planning on highlighting a broad range of transportation projects, from small pedestrian projects done with community donations to multi-billion dollar projects building mega highways. We are primarily focused on projects in their planning or constructions phases, the projects of the future, but we are also considering some recently completed projects. Here's a list of project types to give you a better idea: * Highway Construction and De-construction * Complete Streets and Safe Routes to School projects * Transit- Rail, bus, streetcar- you name it! * Bridges * Transit-oriented development and Smart Growth * Repair on existing infrastructure Are there any projects that come to mind? If so, please fill out this form at http://action.sierraclub.org/site/PageNavigator/survey_NAT_GreenTransportat… for the project you have identified. Thank-you! -Jonathan

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Fwd: Bikes Belong Foundation video
by Frank Gmeindl 13 Mar '12

13 Mar '12

Begin forwarded message: > From: Maria Smith <MariaSmith(a)busride.org> > Date: March 13, 2012 1:50:13 PM EDT > To: Christiaan Abildso <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Subject: FW: Bikes Belong Foundation video > > Frank/Christiaan, > I thought you both would enjoy this. Almost makes me want to live there. > Maria > > > 13 minute video about Netherland's conversion to bike use based on design, policy, and education. bike makes up 25% all trips in netherlands. 50% of all trips in Amsterdam. What caused the switch? Oil shortage of the 1970s and uproar over vehicle deaths.....charts shows they peaked at about 3,700 deaths a year, a far cry from US auto deaths. It's a different world. > > Only one helmet on a child in entire video. > > > http://vimeo.com/38043563 > > > >

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SRTS webinar
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 13 Mar '12

13 Mar '12

Inspiring SRTS webinar. I will send the recording link when it is available. Here are two links that you can study showing successful approaches to getting children to ride to school. Organizers and a participant from the respective organizations spoke: http://pednet.org/ http://www.biketrainpdx.org/ -Jonathan

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Fwd: Bicycle Friendly Business
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 13 Mar '12

13 Mar '12

Great information from Chip about how a business can qualify to become Bicycle Friendly. -Jonathan -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Re: Bicycle Friendly Business Date: Wed, 29 Feb 2012 15:51:09 GMT From: Chip Wamsley <chip(a)wamsleycycles.com> To: Jonathan Rosenbaum <freesource(a)cheat.org> CC: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> Jonathan, On the League web site under FAQ's is a scorecard for businesses to check to see if they are ready to apply. Here is a direct link: http://www.bikeleague.org/programs/bicyclefriendlyamerica/bicyclefriendlybu… Note that one point is what business do to compensate their employees for riding. I think that is in direct reference to the IRS allowing business's to comp their employees who ride regularly $20/month as a bike allowance. It is up to the business to determine who rides "enough" to be eligible and for them to pay the allowed amount. It is not considered taxable income for either the employer or the employee. I've also attached the application, as you can't see it in its entirety until you start filling it out. Could you also please post this to the board so all of our members can see what's involved and possibly identify possible candidates Thanks, Chip -----Original Message----- From: "Jonathan Rosenbaum" <freesource(a)cheat.org> Sent 2/28/2012 9:17:42 PM To: "Chip Wamsley" <chip(a)wamsleycycles.com> Subject: Bicycle Friendly Business Hi Chip, I think I may have found a business that qualifies as a BFB. According to Anne-Marie Borbely-Bartis who works there as a program manager it offers showers and a bike rack. Ofcourse, we can work with them to bring it up to standards as required. * o Hi Anne, At our last Bicycle Board meeting we talked about identifying and creating agents to facilitate Bicycle Friendly Businesses. These are businesses that provide facilities that encourage people to choose bicycling as a form of transportation to get to work. Such businesses may choose to provide showers, secure/sheltered parking for bicycles and incentives. Would you have an interest in helping to realizing this at Keylogic or is something already in the works? Thanks! -Jonathan * Anne-Marie Borbely-Bartis <http://www.facebook.com/aborbelybartis> 2 hours ago *Anne-Marie Borbely-Bartis <http://www.facebook.com/aborbelybartis>* o Hi Jonathan! KeyLogic already offers showers and I think they have a bike rack--I'll check. Do let me know about the next Bicycle board meeting, I'd love to attend. -Jonathan

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Open Streets
by Frank Gmeindl 09 Mar '12

09 Mar '12

Bicycle Board Members, The following posted in the Adventure Cycling bi-weekly newsletter might be fun to do for some day in May, National Bike Month. Note the link to a guide. OPENING STREETS BY CLOSING THEM The Alliance for Biking and Walking has joined forces with the Streets Plan Collaborative to launch the Open Streets Project, which collects best practices on open streets from across the continent. Open streets initiatives temporarily close streets to trucks and automobiles, allowing residents to walk, bike, skate, and utilize car-free roadways in other active ways. According to the Alliance, "from Los Angeles to Ottawa, and Missoula to Miami, open streets have become a way for cities to build community, promote active transportation, and reconnect neighborhoods divided by traffic." The Open Streets Guide features examples from 67 initiatives across North America, and serves as a tool for cities looking to start or grow an open streets initiative of their own. Read all about it here: http://www.openstreetsproject.org 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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TC highlights
by Frank Gmeindl 08 Mar '12

08 Mar '12

Bicycle Board Members, At last night's Traffic Commission meeting: The TC unanimously appointed Traci Liebig to replace Hugh Kierig. No TC members volunteered to replace Adam Henry. TC Chairman Roy Nutter directed me to explore with TC members. After the meeting, David McKain expressed interest but not commitment. Christiaan Abildso presented the following list of corridors that the Pedestrian Safety Board is focusing on to get Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) grant money to make them Complete Streets. SR 705 SR705 from Coliseum along Patteson, Van Voorhis, & Chestnut Ridge Rd to city limit US 19/SR 7 US 19/SR 7 from Coliseum along Mon Blvd, Beechurst, & South University to Univ/Pleasant intersection SR 7 SR7 from city limit in Sabraton, on Brockway, & Walnut to intersection w/S University Univ Ave University Ave from city limits w/Star City to intersection of Willey & High US 119 US 119 from city limit on Don Knotts, S Univ up Pleasant, to Spruce, & Willey a) b/w Spruce & High, & b) up to city limit at Mileground Downtown City streets downtown, including Fayette & Chestnut HSIP was one of the funding sources that I shared with you two BB meetings ago. To get HSIP money, we must have corridors. We should join them in this effort. At Monday's Pedestrian Safety Board meeting, a PSB member, Matthew Cross presented a matching he did of projects in the PSB's sidewalk plan with the City's paving plan to prod the City into including sidewalk installation/upgrade when it paves those streets. It would be nice if some BB member compared the Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan proposed projects with the PSB corridors to identify possible synergies. For example, in the SR705 corridor, we proposed bike lanes on both sides of 705 between Willowdale and Mileground. PLEASE REPLY-ALL IF YOU WOULD WORK ON THIS. 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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