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Re: [Bikeboard] March Meeting and Chairperson
by Chip Wamsley 31 Mar '14

31 Mar '14

This message was originally HTML formatted. View in a HTML capable client to see the original version.\r\n\r\nI'll be there. Chip ---- Original Message ---- From: "Emily Vasile" emilyvasile(a)gmail.com Sent: 3/30/2014 7:55:37 PM To: "Gunnar Shogren" gshogren(a)gmail.com Cc: "bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com" bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] March Meeting and Chairperson Hi All, Thanks to Jonathan and Derek for sending agenda items. So far those are the only two who have said they are coming. How about others? Please respond by Tuesday 5pm or I will cancel at that time and give away my Oreos :(. Thanks, Emily Agenda Items Lisa Martis w/ Project Management Services (Derek) Joshua Austin, Manager of "My Bike" West Virginia (Jonathan) Pro Walk/Pro Bike 2013 at Carnegie Mellon University on 9/19/13 Scholarship (Jonathan) Connecting Communities meeting on April 3-4 (Jonathan) Bike Month Activities in May (Gunnar?) Direction of Bike Board New Chair (Emily) On Wed, Mar 26, 2014 at 3:21 PM, Gunnar Shogren gshogren(a)gmail.com wrote: April meeting is quickly closing in and we have heard nothing, nada, zip, Someone needs to step up and take charge. Bike Month will be here soon. I regret to say that I'm not that person and as such I hereby tender my resignation as Vice Chairman, effective immediately. http://bikemorgantown.com/bikeboard.php * can't get any more official than a web page... Capisce? On Fri, Mar 14, 2014 at 11:40 AM, Gunnar Shogren gshogren(a)gmail.com wrote: On Wed, Mar 5, 2014 at 10:11 PM, Emily Vasile emilyvasile(a)gmail.com wrote: Perhaps folks are still thawing out? I was planning to be there tomorrow (with stale Oreos from the meeting I missed last month). Any kind of Oreo is good. Sounds like finding a new chairperson is top on the list for next meeting. I would say that it needs to be on the top of the list before the meeting! We need to do some rallying of our troops. Indeed. Someone really needs to step up so the BikeBoard can get back on track and move forward. Emily On Wed, Mar 5, 2014 at 8:17 PM, Gunnar Shogren gshogren(a)gmail.com wrote: Looks like we have no real agenda. And no one has stepped up to take the chairperson position. We really need this to happen folks. So since I was only alerted to one agenda item (from Jonathan) I will say that the meeting is not going to happen. It's okay, the TAP folks are having a meeting anyway tomorrow. If anyone wants to join in on that I'm sure they'd be happy to have help. The BB has been thrown under the bus... On Wed, Feb 19, 2014 at 3:36 PM, Gunnar Shogren gshogren(a)gmail.com wrote: Good day folks, It's come to my attention that I'm not going to be able to make it to the March 6th meeting. I'm going to consider this a good time for a new chairperson to be appointed. I suppose this probably isn't the best way for this to be done, but I also guess that it will just have to be. If folks want to meet and discuss this as a group before the meeting or whatever, I'm sure that can be arranged. I'm not resigning from the board, but it is time that we have a real chairperson. Now everyone think a bit, then hopefully get outside to enjoy at least a modicum of this nice weather. Gunnar. Thank you Traci for sending out the latest Action Items. They are being reposted now as a reminder- 223. Traci; Find out if any WVU sustainability interns are interested in serving on the BB 224. Damien; Organize a meeting between city officials and BB to discuss the Law Order article that will include Damien, someone from the city manager's office, the police chief, Chip, Gunnar, and Traci 230. Damien; Talk to Fred about BFC sign 236. Jing; Send information to BB about October traffic counts and send a list of other suggested intersections for counts 239. Emily; Email BB to ask who is interested in meeting with Clement Solomon at WVU 253. Emily, Marilyn, Gunnar; Review the education components from the Bike Plan to come up with a proposal for Allstate 255. Gunnar, Chip; Volunteered to pull together examples of secure bicycle parking that we can take back to the COW 256. Gunnar; Will check in with Damien to get the label for the secure bicycle parking that's already installed 262. Frank; Send the WV Connecting Communities Powerpoint from the meeting he attended to the BB 263. Combined a few old action items (254., 255., 258.) to make a new one that is 'Collect information COW asked for from Oct 2013 presentation': Emily and Damien are working on pulling together what various data collecting methods we can take back to the COW; APBP guidelines will be used to answer questions about secure bike parking that we recommend for zoning, etc. for the COW and Chris Fletcher 264. Gunnar; Lead development of a concise primer for city police officers that explains why bicyclist lane position is important to record on accident reports that the officers fill out 265. Traci; Look at what entities can apply for TAP funds and let Ryan Stocking know if a Board of Education would be eligible 266. Frank; Resend delegate names and contact information so BB members can call in support for HB 4304 267. BB members who were present; All will contact the various delegates and/or friends to ask for their support of HB 4304 268. Jing; Will send Provis database information so BB members can take a look at it if they like 269. Colin; Will ask Sara Zegre if she'd like to be the BOPARC rep to the BB 270. Colin; Will ask Chris Snider from Wamsley's if he'd like to be on the BB 271. Traci, Gunnar; Will delete projects 6,7, and 8 from individual project list _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard

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Re: [Bikeboard] April Traffic Commission Meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 31 Mar '14

31 Mar '14

Damien, Please find attached, the Bicycle Board's report to the Traffic Commission. Frank D. Gmeindl LCI #1703 491 Wilson Avenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles On Mar 25, 2014, at 4:42 PM, Damien Davis wrote: > All, > > We will be having our regularly scheduled Traffic Commission meeting next month on April 2, 2014 in City Council Chambers at 6:30pm. The 3rd workshop will be postponed until May 7, 2014. Attached is the agenda, October minute will follow. Also attached is the executive summary of the CBD Downtown Circulation Study and a copy of Dr. Nichols presentation. Below you will find a link to the complete draft study: > https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/23597013/Morgantown_CBD_Study_Full_2014… > > As requested at the last workshop, the Mission Statement spoken of by former Traffic Commissioner Don Spencer is also attached. If you have any questions or comments please feel free to give me a call. > > 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.MorgantownWV.gov > > <Morgantown_CBD_Study_ExecSummary_20140314.pdf><Morgantown_Presentation_Circulation_MPO_20140320.pdf><Sept 2003 TC Mission Statement.docx><April 2014 TC Agenda.docx>

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Re: [Bikeboard] March Meeting and Chairperson
by Gunnar Shogren 27 Mar '14

27 Mar '14

Sorry Derek, Someone else is gonna have to be in charge of the meeting. Last chance for me putting together a meeting was last month but it was thrown under the bus as the TAP folks had their own instead of getting folks together and finding a new chair. Cause as Robert Zimmerman said "No, No, No, it ain't me babe. / It ain't me you're lookin' for, babe." On Wed, Mar 26, 2014 at 2:49 PM, Derek Springston <dspringston(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Also, did you get my email about adding Lisa Martis w/ Project Management > Services to next week's agenda? > > Thanks, > ~Derek > > > On Wed, Mar 26, 2014 at 3:21 PM, Gunnar Shogren <gshogren(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >> April meeting is quickly closing in and we have heard nothing, nada, zip, >> >> Someone needs to step up and take charge. >> Bike Month will be here soon. >> >> I regret to say that I'm not that person and as such I hereby tender >> my resignation as Vice Chairman, effective immediately. >> http://bikemorgantown.com/bikeboard.php >> * can't get any more official than a web page... >> >> Capisce? >> >> >> On Fri, Mar 14, 2014 at 11:40 AM, Gunnar Shogren <gshogren(a)gmail.com> >> wrote: >> > On Wed, Mar 5, 2014 at 10:11 PM, Emily Vasile <emilyvasile(a)gmail.com> >> > wrote: >> >> Perhaps folks are still thawing out? >> >> >> >> I was planning to be there tomorrow (with stale Oreos from the meeting >> >> I >> >> missed last month). >> > >> > Any kind of Oreo is good. >> > >> >> Sounds like finding a new chairperson is top on the list >> >> for next meeting. >> > >> > I would say that it needs to be on the top of the list before the >> > meeting! >> > >> >> We need to do some rallying of our troops. >> > >> > Indeed. >> > Someone really needs to step up so the BikeBoard can get back on track >> > and move forward. >> > >> >> >> >> Emily >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> On Wed, Mar 5, 2014 at 8:17 PM, Gunnar Shogren <gshogren(a)gmail.com> >> >> wrote: >> >>> >> >>> Looks like we have no real agenda. >> >>> >> >>> And no one has stepped up to take the chairperson position. >> >>> We really need this to happen folks. >> >>> >> >>> So since I was only alerted to one agenda item (from Jonathan) I will >> >>> say that the meeting is not going to happen. >> >>> It's okay, the TAP folks are having a meeting anyway tomorrow. If >> >>> anyone wants to join in on that I'm sure they'd be happy to have help. >> >>> >> >>> The BB has been thrown under the bus... >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> On Wed, Feb 19, 2014 at 3:36 PM, Gunnar Shogren <gshogren(a)gmail.com> >> >>> wrote: >> >>> > Good day folks, >> >>> > >> >>> > It's come to my attention that I'm not going to be able to make it >> >>> > to >> >>> > the March 6th meeting. >> >>> > I'm going to consider this a good time for a new chairperson to be >> >>> > appointed. >> >>> > >> >>> > I suppose this probably isn't the best way for this to be done, but >> >>> > I >> >>> > also guess that it will just have to be. >> >>> > >> >>> > If folks want to meet and discuss this as a group before the meeting >> >>> > or whatever, I'm sure that can be arranged. >> >>> > >> >>> > I'm not resigning from the board, but it is time that we have a real >> >>> > chairperson. >> >>> > >> >>> > Now everyone think a bit, then hopefully get outside to enjoy at >> >>> > least >> >>> > a modicum of this nice weather. >> >>> > >> >>> > Gunnar. >> >>> > >> >>> > Thank you Traci for sending out the latest Action Items. They are >> >>> > being reposted now as a reminder- >> >>> > >> >>> > 223. Traci; Find out if any WVU sustainability interns are >> >>> > interested >> >>> > in serving on the BB >> >>> > >> >>> > 224. Damien; Organize a meeting between city officials and BB to >> >>> > discuss the Law & Order article that will include Damien, someone >> >>> > from the city manager's office, the police chief, Chip, Gunnar, and >> >>> > Traci >> >>> > >> >>> > 230. Damien; Talk to Fred about BFC sign >> >>> > >> >>> > 236. Jing; Send information to BB about October traffic counts and >> >>> > send a list of other suggested intersections for counts >> >>> > >> >>> > 239. Emily; Email BB to ask who is interested in meeting with >> >>> > Clement >> >>> > Solomon at WVU >> >>> > >> >>> > 253. Emily, Marilyn, Gunnar; Review the education components from >> >>> > the >> >>> > Bike Plan to come up with a proposal for Allstate >> >>> > >> >>> > 255. Gunnar, Chip; Volunteered to pull together examples of secure >> >>> > bicycle parking that we can take back to the COW >> >>> > >> >>> > 256. Gunnar; Will check in with Damien to get the label for the >> >>> > secure >> >>> > bicycle parking that's already installed >> >>> > >> >>> > 262. Frank; Send the WV Connecting Communities Powerpoint from the >> >>> > meeting he attended to the BB >> >>> > >> >>> > 263. Combined a few old action items (254., 255., 258.) to make a >> >>> > new >> >>> > one that is 'Collect information COW asked for from Oct 2013 >> >>> > presentation': Emily and Damien are working on pulling together what >> >>> > various data collecting methods we can take back to the COW; APBP >> >>> > guidelines will be used to answer questions about secure bike >> >>> > parking >> >>> > that we recommend for zoning, etc. for the COW and Chris Fletcher >> >>> > >> >>> > 264. Gunnar; Lead development of a concise primer for city police >> >>> > officers that explains why bicyclist lane position is important to >> >>> > record on accident reports that the officers fill out >> >>> > >> >>> > 265. Traci; Look at what entities can apply for TAP funds and let >> >>> > Ryan >> >>> > Stocking know if a Board of Education would be eligible >> >>> > >> >>> > 266. Frank; Resend delegate names and contact information so BB >> >>> > members can call in support for HB 4304 >> >>> > >> >>> > 267. BB members who were present; All will contact the various >> >>> > delegates and/or friends to ask for their support of HB 4304 >> >>> > >> >>> > 268. Jing; Will send Provis database information so BB members can >> >>> > take a look at it if they like >> >>> > >> >>> > 269. Colin; Will ask Sara Zegre if she'd like to be the BOPARC rep >> >>> > to >> >>> > the BB >> >>> > >> >>> > 270. Colin; Will ask Chris Snider from Wamsley's if he'd like to be >> >>> > on >> >>> > the BB >> >>> > >> >>> > 271. Traci, Gunnar; Will delete projects 6,7, and 8 from individual >> >>> > project list >> >>> >> >>> _______________________________________________ >> >>> Bikeboard mailing list >> >>> Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com >> >>> http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >> >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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

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Fwd: April Traffic Commission Meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 26 Mar '14

26 Mar '14

What does the BB have to report to the TC? Begin forwarded message: > From: Damien Davis <ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Date: March 25, 2014 4:42:38 PM EDT > To: williameblosser(a)gmail.com, Margaret Stout <margaret.stout(a)mail.wvu.edu>, martin dombrowski <martin.dombrowski(a)gmail.com>, Lisa Mardis <6thwardtc(a)gmail.com>, Robert Jones <rjoneswvu(a)gmail.com>, micynster(a)gmail.com, cgabildso(a)hsc.wvu.edu, david.mckain(a)gmail.com, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, Susan Sullivan <ssullivan(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Bethany Sypolt <bsypolt(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Linda Little <llittle(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, mmccabe(a)cityofmorgantown.org, Jeff Mikorski <jmikorski(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, christophergluck(a)gmail.com, psteel(a)access.k12.wv.us, Barbara Shellito <bshellito(a)cityofmorgantown.org>, Roy Nutter <rnutter(a)wvu.edu>, Terry Hough <though(a)cityofmorgantown.org> > Subject: April Traffic Commission Meeting > Reply-To: ddavis(a)cityofmorgantown.org > > All, > > We will be having our regularly scheduled Traffic Commission meeting next month on April 2, 2014 in City Council Chambers at 6:30pm. The 3rd workshop will be postponed until May 7, 2014. Attached is the agenda, October minute will follow. Also attached is the executive summary of the CBD Downtown Circulation Study and a copy of Dr. Nichols presentation. Below you will find a link to the complete draft study: > https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/23597013/Morgantown_CBD_Study_Full_2014… > > As requested at the last workshop, the Mission Statement spoken of by former Traffic Commissioner Don Spencer is also attached. If you have any questions or comments please feel free to give me a call. > > 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.MorgantownWV.gov >

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Pro Walk/Pro Bike/Pro Place News - March 2014
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 25 Mar '14

25 Mar '14

Registration is open for the 2014 Pro Walk/Pro Bike/Pro Place Conference <http://www.pps.org/pwpb2014/> in Pittsburgh! September 8 - 11. https://center.uoregon.edu/NCBW/2014/registration/ -Jonathan

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Potential VFW Property Development w/ Bike Storage, etc...
by Derek Springston 25 Mar '14

25 Mar '14

Bike Board Members, *Lisa Martis, with Project Management Services, is working with a developer to consider a multi-story development on the VFW property at 494 Spruce Street.* She contacted the Bike Board, through Frank Gmeindl last week, *to get the Boards input on bicycle storage required by city code and the abundance of space that the developer currently has in their plans to consider other bicycle-related facilities (bicycle repair business, bike share, bicycle rental business, storage business, etc). * Part 13 of the Morgantown City Code states: *1349.08 Parking and Loading Standards * *(C) Bicycle Storage - For all Developments of Significant Impact and Major Developments of Significant Impact in this district, the following minimum bicycle storage amenities must be provided: * * (1) One (1) indoor, secured, sheltered bicycle storage space per dwelling unit* * (2) Each space shall be a minimum of 3 feet X 6 feet X 4 feet* * (3) Each bicycle shall be individually secured with a lock to a permanent structure* * (4) There should be sufficient space for easy access to each bicycle* Jonathan Rosenbaum and I provided some comments to her, so she met with me today and will meet with Jonathan soon, but would like to meet with the whole Bike Board. She would like to meet with the Bike Board, hopefully as a whole, next week, to get our input and guidance on the bike storage and facility that could be placed at the new development. She will also show us the plans that have been drawn. *Can we please place her on the April 3 Bike Board meeting agenda, preferably earlier in the meeting to save her time? Could those of you who have worked on bicycle parking and have expertise in this area prepare to bring your materials to the April 3rd meeting in case it would be valuable to provide the her and/or the developer? * 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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Re: [Bikeboard] Question
by Frank Gmeindl 21 Mar '14

21 Mar '14

Hi Lisa, I have nothing to contribute with regard to commercial bicycle business. As you know, I am in favor of providing bicycle parking throughout the City including secure indoor parking in residential developments. I've attached the APBP bicycle parking guidelines if they can provide any help. I shared your message with the Bicycle Board. Jonathan Rosenbaum, Director of Positive Spin would like to discuss this opportunity. Derek Springston opined that the WVU Outdoor Recreation Center might be interested in a downtown satellite that would focus on bicycle rental. Jonathan's and Derek's e-mail addresses are included in the cc list of this message. I hope this helps. Frank D. Gmeindl LCI #1703 491 Wilson Avenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles On Mar 20, 2014, at 10:00 AM, Lisa Mardis wrote: > Good morning. I am helping with a proposed development downtown in which they will have more bicycle storage than they have people. They have space that could accommodate a small bicycle repair business, bike share, rental of bicycle storage business, ... > > I have the proposed plans and would like to get some feedback from either of you or the Bike Board President. > > If either of you would be interested in talking with me, please let me know. > > Appreciate your help. > > Lisa > > Lisa K. Mardis > Project Management Services > 160 Fayette Street Suite 101 > Morgantown, WV 26505 > 304.692.7116 > 304.212.5256 >

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Re: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Question
by Frank Gmeindl 20 Mar '14

20 Mar '14

Jonathan, Thanks for replying. I'll give the BB the rest of today to reply. If nobody else has any ideas, I'll suggest to Lisa that she talk with Positive Spin. Would that be you? Frank On Mar 20, 2014, at 1:48 PM, Jonathan Rosenbaum wrote: > Positive Spin would be interested in talking with Lisa. > > -Jonathan > > On 03/20/2014 12:57 PM, Frank Gmeindl wrote: >> Lisa is a TC member and former city planner. Any ideas? >> >> Frank >> >> >> Begin forwarded message: >> >>> From: Lisa Mardis <lisa.k.mardis(a)gmail.com> >>> Date: March 20, 2014 at 10:00:43 AM EDT >>> To: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, Christiaan Abildso <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu> >>> Subject: Question >>> >>> Good morning. I am helping with a proposed development downtown in which they will have more bicycle storage than they have people. They have space that could accommodate a small bicycle repair business, bike share, rental of bicycle storage business, ... >>> >>> I have the proposed plans and would like to get some feedback from either of you or the Bike Board President. >>> >>> If either of you would be interested in talking with me, please let me know. >>> >>> Appreciate your help. >>> >>> Lisa >>> >>> Lisa K. Mardis >>> Project Management Services >>> 160 Fayette Street Suite 101 >>> Morgantown, WV 26505 >>> 304.692.7116 >>> 304.212.5256 >>> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Bikeboard mailing list >> Bikeboard(a)bikemorgantown.com >> http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard >

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Fwd: Question
by Frank Gmeindl 20 Mar '14

20 Mar '14

Lisa is a TC member and former city planner. Any ideas? Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: Lisa Mardis <lisa.k.mardis(a)gmail.com> > Date: March 20, 2014 at 10:00:43 AM EDT > To: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, Christiaan Abildso <Christiaan.Abildso(a)mail.wvu.edu> > Subject: Question > > Good morning. I am helping with a proposed development downtown in which they will have more bicycle storage than they have people. They have space that could accommodate a small bicycle repair business, bike share, rental of bicycle storage business, ... > > I have the proposed plans and would like to get some feedback from either of you or the Bike Board President. > > If either of you would be interested in talking with me, please let me know. > > Appreciate your help. > > Lisa > > Lisa K. Mardis > Project Management Services > 160 Fayette Street Suite 101 > Morgantown, WV 26505 > 304.692.7116 > 304.212.5256

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TAP Grant - Submittal Documents...
by Derek Springston 14 Mar '14

14 Mar '14

Hey folks, The City of Morgantown (Jeff Mikorski) just submitted the Transportation Alternative grant application for our Enhancing Bicycle Signage and Facilities, which, if funded, will be to purchase and install Shared Lane Markings, Bikes May Use Full Lane (R4-11) signs, and Bicycle Parking Shelters around Morgantown. If you would like a copy of the files that were submitted, please let me know. Otherwise, I'm not going to clog your inbox. 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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