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Fwd: HB3021 is moving!
by Frank Gmeindl 26 Mar '13

26 Mar '13

Begin forwarded message: > From: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Date: March 26, 2013 8:31:38 PM EDT > To: Kasey Russell <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Re: HB3021 is moving! > > Hi Kasey, > > Great job keeping HB3021 moving! I hope the talking points will help the delegates decide to approve it. I would like to flag one error in the talking points though. The last sentence in the third paragraph says, "WV is only one of nine states that do not have far to the right without any exceptions." WV is one of nine states that do have far to the right without exceptions. The other states either do not have a far to the right requirement or have a far to the right requirement with exceptions that enumerate situations in which far to the right does not apply. > > Good luck! > > Frank > > On Mar 26, 2013, at 5:39 PM, Kasey Russell wrote: > >> Hello WVCC Members -- Our bill, HB3021, is on the House Roads & >> Transportation Committee agenda tomorrow at 2:00. >> If you have a few minutes, please call as many delegates as you can to >> urge their support of the bill. I am attaching talking points just in >> case you actually reach a delegate. At this point in the session, you >> will likely reach a voice mail or a secretary and will only be able to >> encourage support of the bill without giving any reason. Gary and I >> tried to get all delegates the talking points and even much thorough >> report developed by the Morgantown Bike Board. The biggest question >> has been why do not to require all cyclists to ride on the far right >> of every roadway (this bill would repeal that requirement); they also >> ask why should bikes not be required to use bike paths if one exists >> (this would also be repealed). Not much talk about the 4 foot passing >> requirement. >> Thanks for your help. >> kasey >> >> House of Delegates -- Roads & Transportation Committee >> Chairwoman Staggers -- 304.340.3197 >> Vice Chair Phillips (Linda) -- 304.340.3163 >> Delegate Cowles -- 304.340.3177 >> Delegate Gearheart -- 304.340.3179 >> Delegates Barill -- 304.340.3173 >> Boggs -- 304.340.3220 >> Longstreth -- 304.340.3124 >> Lynch --304.340.3392 >> Marcum --304.340.3126 >> Poling, Daniel -- 304.340.3137 >> Skaff -- Doug is a sponsor. >> Smith, Margaret -- 304.340.3123 >> Stephens -- 304.340.3395 >> Stowers -- supporting bill; no need to call. >> Walker -- 304.340.3135 >> Wells -- Danny is head sponsor and does not need a call unless you >> want to thank him. >> Ambler -- 304.340.3129 >> Butler -- 304.340.3199 >> Cadle -- 304.340.3118 >> Ellington -- 304.340.3172 >> Espinosa -- 304.340.3130 >> Evans -- 304.340.3151 >> Hamrick -- 304.340-3141 >> Howell -- 304.340.3191 >> Shott -- 304.340.3187 >> <TalkingPointsHB3021_KR.docx> >

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Fwd: HB3021 is moving!
by Frank Gmeindl 26 Mar '13

26 Mar '13

Begin forwarded message: > From: Kasey Russell <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> > Date: March 26, 2013 5:39:53 PM EDT > To: Andrea Salina <andreathompson31(a)gmail.com>, Andrea Salina <a.salina(a)wvhub.org>, Bill Austin <baustin(a)labyrinth.net>, Charles Holley <cholley(a)cityofhuntington.com>, Christiaan Abildso <cgabildso(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Craig Slaughter <craig.slaughter(a)wvimb.org>, Dennis A Strawn <dennis.strawn(a)highmark.com>, "DSpencer36(a)comcast.net" <DSpencer36(a)comcast.net>, Emily Vasile <Emily.Vasile(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Emily Vasile <emilyvasile(a)gmail.com>, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, Gail Pitchford <gail.pitchford(a)camc.org>, Gary Zuckett <garyz(a)wvcag.org>, Gary Zuckett <garyz(a)wvcaef.org>, Greg Garrett <gagarrett(a)gmail.com>, Jeffrey Lusk <jlusk(a)trailsheaven.com>, John Manchester <jmanchester(a)lewisburg-wv.com>, Michael Loughney <mloughney(a)tioga-resources.com>, Patricia Clay <patricia.clay(a)southernwv.edu>, Patrick Donovan <pdonovan(a)njrati.org>, Rahul Gupta <rahul.gupta(a)wv.gov>, Stacy Bisker <selaineb(a)gmail.com>, Steve Fowler <smf(a)pffwv.com>, Ted Armbrecht <eca3(a)suddenlinkmail.com>, Tom Heywood <theywood(a)bowlesrice.com>, Tom Wood <twood84(a)gmail.com> > Subject: HB3021 is moving! > > Hello WVCC Members -- Our bill, HB3021, is on the House Roads & > Transportation Committee agenda tomorrow at 2:00. > If you have a few minutes, please call as many delegates as you can to > urge their support of the bill. I am attaching talking points just in > case you actually reach a delegate. At this point in the session, you > will likely reach a voice mail or a secretary and will only be able to > encourage support of the bill without giving any reason. Gary and I > tried to get all delegates the talking points and even much thorough > report developed by the Morgantown Bike Board. The biggest question > has been why do not to require all cyclists to ride on the far right > of every roadway (this bill would repeal that requirement); they also > ask why should bikes not be required to use bike paths if one exists > (this would also be repealed). Not much talk about the 4 foot passing > requirement. > Thanks for your help. > kasey > > House of Delegates -- Roads & Transportation Committee > Chairwoman Staggers -- 304.340.3197 > Vice Chair Phillips (Linda) -- 304.340.3163 > Delegate Cowles -- 304.340.3177 > Delegate Gearheart -- 304.340.3179 > Delegates Barill -- 304.340.3173 > Boggs -- 304.340.3220 > Longstreth -- 304.340.3124 > Lynch --304.340.3392 > Marcum --304.340.3126 > Poling, Daniel -- 304.340.3137 > Skaff -- Doug is a sponsor. > Smith, Margaret -- 304.340.3123 > Stephens -- 304.340.3395 > Stowers -- supporting bill; no need to call. > Walker -- 304.340.3135 > Wells -- Danny is head sponsor and does not need a call unless you > want to thank him. > Ambler -- 304.340.3129 > Butler -- 304.340.3199 > Cadle -- 304.340.3118 > Ellington -- 304.340.3172 > Espinosa -- 304.340.3130 > Evans -- 304.340.3151 > Hamrick -- 304.340-3141 > Howell -- 304.340.3191 > Shott -- 304.340.3187

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Fwd: PBIC News: Free Webinar on MAP-21 funding options
by Frank Gmeindl 26 Mar '13

26 Mar '13

Begin forwarded message: > From: "PBIC News" <PBIC_News(a)mail.vresp.com> > Date: March 26, 2013 8:48:02 AM EDT > To: fgmeindl(a)gmail.com > Subject: PBIC News: Free Webinar on MAP-21 funding options > Reply-To: "PBIC News" <reply-3889a20bad-d07fa7ea7a-b37a(a)u.cts.vresp.com> > > > > March 26, 2013 > > PBIC and Bike League offer free webinar on funding ped/bike projects under MAP-21 > > CHAPEL HILL, NC — The Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC) has partnered with the League of American Bicyclists for its next free Webinar in its Livable Communities Webinar Series: > > Accessing Funding for Bicycle and Pedestrian Projects under MAP-21 > Tuesday, April 9, 2013 > 2:00 p.m. — 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time > > To register, please visit: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/314266834. > > The Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) law has changed many of the familiar routes for funding bicycle and pedestrian programs and infrastructure. But funding is still available. This presentation is intended to help pedestrian and bicycle officials learn how to use MAP-21 funding programs at the state and local levels. > > Speakers Darren Flusche, with the Bike League, and Peter Lagerwey, with Toole Design Group, will discuss ways to access untapped or under-utilized federal funding sources to build bicycling and walking projects, as well as how to leverage the new Transportation Alternatives program. > > At the conclusion of the webinar, both speakers will be available for questions and discussion. > > This is the first of two webinars being offered jointly by the PBIC and the Bike League. The second presentation, to be held May 7, will focus on the economic value of pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure. > > PBIC offers free, public Webinars approximately every other month. To register for upcoming Webinars and to access archived presentations, please visit www.walkinginfo.org/webinars. > > > > Since its inception in 1999, PBIC's mission has been to improve the quality of life in communities through the increase of safe walking and bicycling as a viable means of transportation and physical activity. The Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center is maintained by the University of North Carolina Highway Safety Research Center with funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration. > Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center > > 730 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd > Campus Box 3430 > Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3430 > Phone: 1.888.823.3977 > Fax: 919.962.8710 > www.walkinginfo.org > www.bicyclinginfo.org > > > > > > 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 > Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center > 730 MLK, Jr. Blvd. CB 3430 > Chapel Hill, NC 27599 > US > Read the VerticalResponse marketing policy. > > >

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Win a Saris Bike Corral
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 26 Mar '13

26 Mar '13

<http://app.bronto.com/public/?q=ulink&fn=Link&ssid=9243&id=1opmsgzifos9t90i…> Win a Saris Bike Corral <http://app.bronto.com/public/?q=ulink&fn=Link&ssid=9243&id=1opmsgzifos9t90i…> Enter the Saris Bike Corral Photo Contest <http://app.bronto.com/public/?q=ulink&fn=Link&ssid=9243&id=1opmsgzifos9t90i…> Saris will give one bike corral to the entry that shows the greatest need, most compelling location and strong public support of a bike corral. Simply submit a photo of where you would like to see a Saris Bike Corral and include a brief description of why you would like to see a bike corral in that location. Entries with public support are more likely to make it to the final round. Get your friends and family to spread the word for your community to VOTE for your entry. It is simple to enter: Option 1: Visit our Facebook Contest Page <http://app.bronto.com/public/?q=ulink&fn=Link&ssid=9243&id=1opmsgzifos9t90i…> and upload your picture and description using the form by March 29 Option 2: Email your photo to Heather at hfortune(a)saris.com <mailto:hfortune@saris.com> by March 29 Include a brief description of why you would like to see a Saris Bike Corral in that location Include your name and a phone number where you can be reached Contest Timeline: * *March 1 - March 29:* Entries must be submitted between * *April 1 - April 5:* Three finalists will be selected and posted on our Facebook page for voting * *April 8: *Winner Announced For questions please contact Heather at hfortune(a)saris.com <mailto:hfortune@saris.com> What is a bike corral? A bike corral converts the space of one car parking stall to parking for 10 bikes. It’s a great use of space and a low cost option for more customer parking, it frees up sidewalk space for pedestrian foot traffic and communicates a commitment to bike friendliness. /The Hopleaf Brewery is located in one of Chicago’s most bike focused neighborhoods. Many patrons arrive via bike throughout the year. Turning a loading zone into bike parking for 12 bikes has provided a boost for business at the brewery and has added to the streetscape of the neighborhood./ /The Andersonville bike corral is part of a parklet designed as part of Chicago’s People Spot program. Custom logo plates promote Andersonville’s bike friendliness. /

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Re: [Bikeboard] three/four foot passing
by Frank Gmeindl 25 Mar '13

25 Mar '13

Hi Kasey, Here are some suggested bullet points for the 4-foot passing law. The 4-foot passing requirement: creates an easily visualized distance for police to enforce and for motorists to employ when passing bicyclists; increases awareness that bicyclists are legitimate road users; establishes a bicyclist's right to space and improves interactions with motorists (previously, motorists may have been unsure of the minimum distance required to safely pass a bicyclist); can lead to an increase in the number and types of bicyclists within the community; may help support implementation of Complete Streets policies; is consistent with 3 or 4-foot passing requirements in adjoining states, PA, MD and TN. (Note: I don't know whether OH, VA, KY, NC have considered 3 or 4-foot passing requirements). In the past 10 years, there has been a strong trend among states to enact laws that require a motorist to allow a definite minimum distance, usually 3-feet when passing a bicycle. The graph on p. 10 of WV Connecting Communities Legislative Agenda: Proposed Bicycle Legislation Changes indicates that there is tremendous momentum for 3 or 4-foot passing laws. Concerning your question about law enforcement needing a law on the books when a cyclist is hit, 17C-7-3 already says, "The driver of a vehicle overtaking another vehicle proceeding in the same direction shall give an audible signal and pass to the left thereof at a safe distance and shall not again drive to the right side of the roadway until safely clear of the overtaken vehicle." but here it gets sticky because according to 17C-1-2, a bicycle is not a vehicle however, according to 17C-11-2, a bicyclist shall be granted the same rights as applicable to the driver of a vehicle. As I said several times before, I added the 4-foot law to the legislative agenda because the WVCF favored a 3-foot law when we talked several years ago after the first annual WV cycling symposium (and PA has passed a 4-foot law since). At that time, I argued that 17C-7-3 already gave police the law that they needed to cite motorists that pass bicyclists too closely. I also argued that the safe passing distance increases with the difference in speed between the motor vehicle and the bicycle. 3-feet is not enough when the motor vehicle is traveling more than 25-mph faster than the bicyclist; especially when the motor vehicle is a coal truck. Nevertheless, the nation is going with 3 or 4-foot passing rules and that's probably the strongest argument for WV having one too. Frank On Mar 25, 2013, at 12:55 PM, Kasey Russell wrote: > Frank -- I am adding bullet points for not having mandatory side paths > and adding the 3/4 foot passing requirement. I am referencing the > number of states for precedence but do you have a couple of talking > points in favor of a 3 or 4 foot passing rule? Like, law enforcement > needs a law on the books when a cyclist is hit or this gives us more > visibility for driving safely around cyclists? > Thanks for your help! > Kasey

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Re: [Bikeboard] HB3021
by Frank Gmeindl 25 Mar '13

25 Mar '13

Great! On Mar 25, 2013, at 6:36 AM, Kasey wrote: > Thanks Frank. > Gary and I are to talk this morning. I will email everyone with the status and plan. > Kasey > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Mar 23, 2013, at 10:22 AM, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> Hi Kasey, >> >> To help you and Gary write talking points, I have attached a file that suggests talking points for the repeal of 17C-11-5 (a). That section of WV Connecting Communities Legislative Agenda: >> Proposed Bicycle Legislation Changes is probably the most complex and difficult to dis-entangle. I hope the attached will help make it simpler and easier to understand. >> >> Frank >> >> On Mar 21, 2013, at 12:57 PM, Kasey wrote: >> >>> Gary and I have to get the talking points to all of them. We have to provide the points in less than one page. I'm working on the briefing page now. >>> If the ask for further justification, we lay the packet on them :). >>> >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> >>> On Mar 21, 2013, at 12:35 PM, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>>> Kasey, >>>> >>>> Excuse me for being inept at political process but how will the legislators know the rationale for the bill? >>>> >>>> Frank >>>> >>>> On Mar 21, 2013, at 12:21 PM, Kasey Russell wrote: >>>> >>>>> Hello, HB3021 was introduced this morning!! >>>>> It was referenced to the Transportation Committee and then to Judiciary. Transportation does not meet until next Wednesday. Gary and I feel pretty confident we can get it on the agenda in Transportation but neither of us have Chairman Miley yet about Judiciary. This is our next step. >>>>> If any of you have a relationship with Senator McCabe today is the last day for him to send the bill down to bill drafting. He would simply have to sign off on the house version (attached). Senator McCabe's number is 304.357.7990. This is not essential but we are worried about timing so it would be good to have the Senate bill moving as well. Gary and I had asked McCabe to sponsor the bill but he wanted a lawyer to advise him before he signed on. >>>>> Don and Frank -- I'm not sure why Del. Fleischauer is not a cosponsor; I guess her assistant missed the deadline to get her name on the bill. >>>>> Let me know if any of you can reach Senator McCabe. >>>>> Thanks, Kasey >>>>> <bike bill.pdf> >> <TalkingPointsFTR.docx>

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Walgreen Bicycle Parking
by Frank Gmeindl 23 Mar '13

23 Mar '13

Check it out! The new Sabraton Walgreen's provides proper bicycle parking for up to 8 bikes.

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Re: [Bikeboard] HB3021
by Frank Gmeindl 23 Mar '13

23 Mar '13

Hi Kasey, To help you and Gary write talking points, I have attached a file that suggests talking points for the repeal of 17C-11-5 (a). That section of WV Connecting Communities Legislative Agenda: Proposed Bicycle Legislation Changes is probably the most complex and difficult to dis-entangle. I hope the attached will help make it simpler and easier to understand. Frank On Mar 21, 2013, at 12:57 PM, Kasey wrote: > Gary and I have to get the talking points to all of them. We have to provide the points in less than one page. I'm working on the briefing page now. > If the ask for further justification, we lay the packet on them :). > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Mar 21, 2013, at 12:35 PM, Frank Gmeindl <fgmeindl(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> Kasey, >> >> Excuse me for being inept at political process but how will the legislators know the rationale for the bill? >> >> Frank >> >> On Mar 21, 2013, at 12:21 PM, Kasey Russell wrote: >> >>> Hello, HB3021 was introduced this morning!! >>> It was referenced to the Transportation Committee and then to Judiciary. Transportation does not meet until next Wednesday. Gary and I feel pretty confident we can get it on the agenda in Transportation but neither of us have Chairman Miley yet about Judiciary. This is our next step. >>> If any of you have a relationship with Senator McCabe today is the last day for him to send the bill down to bill drafting. He would simply have to sign off on the house version (attached). Senator McCabe's number is 304.357.7990. This is not essential but we are worried about timing so it would be good to have the Senate bill moving as well. Gary and I had asked McCabe to sponsor the bill but he wanted a lawyer to advise him before he signed on. >>> Don and Frank -- I'm not sure why Del. Fleischauer is not a cosponsor; I guess her assistant missed the deadline to get her name on the bill. >>> Let me know if any of you can reach Senator McCabe. >>> Thanks, Kasey >>> <bike bill.pdf> >>

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Fwd: HB3021
by Frank Gmeindl 21 Mar '13

21 Mar '13

This morning, HB3021 that requires motorists to pass bicycle no closer than 4-feet and eliminates the requirement to ride as far to the right as practicable and eliminates the requirement to use a useable sidepath when available and not the roadway was introduced to the WV legislature. Begin forwarded message: > From: Kasey Russell <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> > Date: March 21, 2013 12:21:45 PM EDT > To: Don Spencer <dspencer36(a)comcast.net>, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, Steve Fowler <smf(a)pffwv.com>, "Strawn, Dennis A" <dennis.strawn(a)highmark.com> > Subject: HB3021 > > Hello, HB3021 was introduced this morning!! > It was referenced to the Transportation Committee and then to Judiciary. Transportation does not meet until next Wednesday. Gary and I feel pretty confident we can get it on the agenda in Transportation but neither of us have Chairman Miley yet about Judiciary. This is our next step. > If any of you have a relationship with Senator McCabe today is the last day for him to send the bill down to bill drafting. He would simply have to sign off on the house version (attached). Senator McCabe's number is 304.357.7990. This is not essential but we are worried about timing so it would be good to have the Senate bill moving as well. Gary and I had asked McCabe to sponsor the bill but he wanted a lawyer to advise him before he signed on. > Don and Frank -- I'm not sure why Del. Fleischauer is not a cosponsor; I guess her assistant missed the deadline to get her name on the bill. > Let me know if any of you can reach Senator McCabe. > Thanks, Kasey

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Re: [Bikeboard] Beech View Place opportunity - sidewalk ramp
by Gunnar Shogren 21 Mar '13

21 Mar '13

On Tue, Mar 19, 2013 at 2:40 PM, Derek Springston <dspringston(a)gmail.com> wrote: > 331 Beechurst Avenue. Thanks Derek. A street address always works well and/or best. (make me click on a website link...) :) Didn't/don't they have a little paved ramp down to the rail trail, albeit probably "unsanctioned" and a bit sketchy? They have steps there. It's like a 7 foot difference isn't it? Or perhaps they're doing something different now. I will look at it and report back later in this fine and blustery day. > > > On Tue, Mar 19, 2013 at 3:32 PM, Gunnar Shogren <gshogren(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >> On Tue, Mar 19, 2013 at 2:25 PM, Jonathan Rosenbaum >> <jr(a)wvcompletestreets.org> wrote: >> > On the way down to BOPARC to pick up tags for the valet service tonight, >> > I >> > observed workers in the process of finishing the cement for steps going >> > down >> > to the rail trail at the new Beech View Place development (I believe >> > that is >> > the correct name). >> >> Care to enlighten me/us as to just where this is? I just tried The >> Google and didn't come up w/ anything. >> >> > >> > This is a perfect opportunity to request that ramp(s) be placed on the >> > side >> > of these new steps so that bicyclists can easily push their bicycles >> > up/down, rather than having to carry their bicycles up the steps. This >> > would be an easy thing to add. >> > >> > Who could we contact to make this request? >> > >> > -Jonathan >> > >> > >> > >> > _______________________________________________ >> > 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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