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Beech View Place opportunity - sidewalk ramp
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 19 Mar '13

19 Mar '13

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). 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

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Today - Free bicycle valet parking @ SWITCH
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 19 Mar '13

19 Mar '13

Today at WVU's Festival of Ideas showing of SWITCH at the Metropolitan Theater you will have the opportunity to be part of what I believe is the first ever free bicycle valet parking service in the history of Morgantown. Even if you do not stay for the whole event, you will have made history, think about that. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. so arrive a little earlier to get premium parking in the loading zone right outside the front door. Volunteers include Derek from the BB, Mark Wm. Thorne with the South Middle Bike Club, Gus, and me. Additionally, we will be filmed by a senior majoring in journalism for a multimedia piece. Get in the zone! -Jonathan

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Re: [Bikeboard] Emailing: 2013R2708.wpd 1A AREDRAFT OF 2708.doc
by Frank Gmeindl 18 Mar '13

18 Mar '13

Did they read the rationales provided in WV Connecting Communities Legislative Agenda: Proposed Bicycle Legislation Changes or just the draft bill? On Mar 18, 2013, at 2:46 PM, Kasey Russell wrote: > Thoughts? > Thanks, kasey > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Webster, Brent <brent.webster(a)charlestonwvpolice.org> > Date: Mon, Mar 18, 2013 at 10:54 AM > Subject: FW: Emailing: 2013R2708.wpd 1A AREDRAFT OF 2708.doc > To: "Russell, Kasey" <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> > > > Kasey, > > Please review Lt. Williams’ response and opinion. I agree with him. Pay particular attention to his thoughts in yellow. I never thought about that when I first read the strike throughs. Thanks > > > > > > > > > > Brent L .Webster > > Chief of Police > > City of Charleston > > (304) 348-6460 > > > > From: Williams, Shawn > Sent: Monday, March 18, 2013 10:47 AM > To: Webster, Brent > Subject: RE: Emailing: 2013R2708.wpd 1A AREDRAFT OF 2708.doc > > > > My only concern is someone like ***** who expects us to measure 4 feet or less on all vehicles passing a bicyclist. Also, if you take Washington Street for example, at four feet you will be forced to cross the double yellow line in the opposing lane. I think the words safe and reasonable are better than an actual distance. > > > > Under 17C-11-5, taking the “a” and “c” out, undercut safety for cyclist in my opinion. > > > > Shawn > > > > From: Webster, Brent > Sent: Monday, March 18, 2013 10:36 > To: Williams, Shawn > Subject: FW: Emailing: 2013R2708.wpd 1A AREDRAFT OF 2708.doc > > > > > > > > Do you have any thoughts on this? She wants an honest opinion so don’t hold back. Thanks > > > > > > Brent L .Webster > > Chief of Police > > City of Charleston > > (304) 348-6460 > > > > From: Kasey [mailto:russell.kasey@gmail.com] > Sent: Sunday, March 17, 2013 3:22 PM > To: Webster, Brent > Subject: Fwd: Emailing: 2013R2708.wpd 1A AREDRAFT OF 2708.doc > > > > Chief Webster, would you be able to offer me your opinion on a proposed state law requiring motorists to pass cyclists at a four foot distance. My new nonprofit is behind this legislation. We would be willing to drop the four to three. > > I would love to hear your perspective. > > Thanks, kasey > > Sent from my iPhone > > > Begin forwarded message: > > From: "Gary Zuckett" <garyz(a)wvcag.org> > Date: March 15, 2013, 6:32:01 PM EDT > To: "Kasey Russell" <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Emailing: 2013R2708.wpd 1A AREDRAFT OF 2708.doc > > > Kasey, > > Here is the draft 2 of the bill. Can you look it over too? > > Thanks > > G > > Your message is ready to be sent with the following file or link > attachments: > > 2013R2708.wpd 1A AREDRAFT OF 2708.doc > > > Note: To protect against computer viruses, e-mail programs may prevent > sending or receiving certain types of file attachments. Check your e-mail > security settings to determine how attachments are handled. > > CONFIDENTIALITY NOTE: This e-mail and any attachments are confidential and may be protected by legal privilege. If you are not the recipient, be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of this e-mail or any attachment is prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify us immediately by returning it to the sender and delete this copy from your system. Thank you for your cooperation. > >

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Fwd: Emailing: 2013R2708.wpd 1A AREDRAFT OF 2708.doc
by Frank Gmeindl 18 Mar '13

18 Mar '13

Begin forwarded message: > From: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> > Date: March 18, 2013 3:22:36 PM EDT > To: Kasey Russell <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Re: Emailing: 2013R2708.wpd 1A AREDRAFT OF 2708.doc > > Thanks, Kasey. > > Frank > > On Mar 18, 2013, at 3:15 PM, Kasey Russell wrote: > >> Just the bill. I have city council tonight and will bring the package. Another great idea :)! >> >> On Mon, Mar 18, 2013 at 3:06 PM, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> wrote: >> Did they read the rationales provided in WV Connecting Communities Legislative Agenda: Proposed Bicycle Legislation Changes or just the draft bill? >> >> >> On Mar 18, 2013, at 2:46 PM, Kasey Russell wrote: >> >>> Thoughts? >>> Thanks, kasey >>> >>> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >>> From: Webster, Brent <brent.webster(a)charlestonwvpolice.org> >>> Date: Mon, Mar 18, 2013 at 10:54 AM >>> Subject: FW: Emailing: 2013R2708.wpd 1A AREDRAFT OF 2708.doc >>> To: "Russell, Kasey" <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> >>> >>> >>> Kasey, >>> >>> Please review Lt. Williams’ response and opinion. I agree with him. Pay particular attention to his thoughts in yellow. I never thought about that when I first read the strike throughs. Thanks >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Brent L .Webster >>> >>> Chief of Police >>> >>> City of Charleston >>> >>> (304) 348-6460 >>> >>> >>> >>> From: Williams, Shawn >>> Sent: Monday, March 18, 2013 10:47 AM >>> To: Webster, Brent >>> Subject: RE: Emailing: 2013R2708.wpd 1A AREDRAFT OF 2708.doc >>> >>> >>> >>> My only concern is someone like ***** who expects us to measure 4 feet or less on all vehicles passing a bicyclist. Also, if you take Washington Street for example, at four feet you will be forced to cross the double yellow line in the opposing lane. I think the words safe and reasonable are better than an actual distance. >>> >>> >>> >>> Under 17C-11-5, taking the “a” and “c” out, undercut safety for cyclist in my opinion. >>> >>> >>> >>> Shawn >>> >>> >>> >>> From: Webster, Brent >>> Sent: Monday, March 18, 2013 10:36 >>> To: Williams, Shawn >>> Subject: FW: Emailing: 2013R2708.wpd 1A AREDRAFT OF 2708.doc >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Do you have any thoughts on this? She wants an honest opinion so don’t hold back. Thanks >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Brent L .Webster >>> >>> Chief of Police >>> >>> City of Charleston >>> >>> (304) 348-6460 >>> >>> >>> >>> From: Kasey [mailto:russell.kasey@gmail.com] >>> Sent: Sunday, March 17, 2013 3:22 PM >>> To: Webster, Brent >>> Subject: Fwd: Emailing: 2013R2708.wpd 1A AREDRAFT OF 2708.doc >>> >>> >>> >>> Chief Webster, would you be able to offer me your opinion on a proposed state law requiring motorists to pass cyclists at a four foot distance. My new nonprofit is behind this legislation. We would be willing to drop the four to three. >>> >>> I would love to hear your perspective. >>> >>> Thanks, kasey >>> >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> >>> >>> Begin forwarded message: >>> >>> From: "Gary Zuckett" <garyz(a)wvcag.org> >>> Date: March 15, 2013, 6:32:01 PM EDT >>> To: "Kasey Russell" <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> >>> Subject: Emailing: 2013R2708.wpd 1A AREDRAFT OF 2708.doc >>> >>> >>> Kasey, >>> >>> Here is the draft 2 of the bill. Can you look it over too? >>> >>> Thanks >>> >>> G >>> >>> Your message is ready to be sent with the following file or link >>> attachments: >>> >>> 2013R2708.wpd 1A AREDRAFT OF 2708.doc >>> >>> >>> Note: To protect against computer viruses, e-mail programs may prevent >>> sending or receiving certain types of file attachments. Check your e-mail >>> security settings to determine how attachments are handled. >>> >>> CONFIDENTIALITY NOTE: This e-mail and any attachments are confidential and may be protected by legal privilege. If you are not the recipient, be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of this e-mail or any attachment is prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify us immediately by returning it to the sender and delete this copy from your system. Thank you for your cooperation. >>> >>> >> >> >

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Fwd: Emailing: 2013R2708.wpd 1A AREDRAFT OF 2708.doc
by Frank Gmeindl 18 Mar '13

18 Mar '13

Here we go! Any suggested response? Begin forwarded message: > From: Kasey Russell <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> > Date: March 18, 2013 2:46:06 PM EDT > To: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, Steve Fowler <smf(a)pffwv.com>, Gary Zuckett <garyz(a)wvcag.org> > Subject: Fwd: FW: Emailing: 2013R2708.wpd 1A AREDRAFT OF 2708.doc > > Thoughts? > Thanks, kasey > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Webster, Brent <brent.webster(a)charlestonwvpolice.org> > Date: Mon, Mar 18, 2013 at 10:54 AM > Subject: FW: Emailing: 2013R2708.wpd 1A AREDRAFT OF 2708.doc > To: "Russell, Kasey" <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> > > > Kasey, > > Please review Lt. Williams’ response and opinion. I agree with him. Pay particular attention to his thoughts in yellow. I never thought about that when I first read the strike throughs. Thanks > > > > > > > > > > Brent L .Webster > > Chief of Police > > City of Charleston > > (304) 348-6460 > > > > From: Williams, Shawn > Sent: Monday, March 18, 2013 10:47 AM > To: Webster, Brent > Subject: RE: Emailing: 2013R2708.wpd 1A AREDRAFT OF 2708.doc > > > > My only concern is someone like ***** who expects us to measure 4 feet or less on all vehicles passing a bicyclist. Also, if you take Washington Street for example, at four feet you will be forced to cross the double yellow line in the opposing lane. I think the words safe and reasonable are better than an actual distance. > > > > Under 17C-11-5, taking the “a” and “c” out, undercut safety for cyclist in my opinion. > > > > Shawn > > > > From: Webster, Brent > Sent: Monday, March 18, 2013 10:36 > To: Williams, Shawn > Subject: FW: Emailing: 2013R2708.wpd 1A AREDRAFT OF 2708.doc > > > > > > > > Do you have any thoughts on this? She wants an honest opinion so don’t hold back. Thanks > > > > > > Brent L .Webster > > Chief of Police > > City of Charleston > > (304) 348-6460 > > > > From: Kasey [mailto:russell.kasey@gmail.com] > Sent: Sunday, March 17, 2013 3:22 PM > To: Webster, Brent > Subject: Fwd: Emailing: 2013R2708.wpd 1A AREDRAFT OF 2708.doc > > > > Chief Webster, would you be able to offer me your opinion on a proposed state law requiring motorists to pass cyclists at a four foot distance. My new nonprofit is behind this legislation. We would be willing to drop the four to three. > > I would love to hear your perspective. > > Thanks, kasey > > Sent from my iPhone > > > Begin forwarded message: > > From: "Gary Zuckett" <garyz(a)wvcag.org> > Date: March 15, 2013, 6:32:01 PM EDT > To: "Kasey Russell" <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Emailing: 2013R2708.wpd 1A AREDRAFT OF 2708.doc > > > Kasey, > > Here is the draft 2 of the bill. Can you look it over too? > > Thanks > > G > > Your message is ready to be sent with the following file or link > attachments: > > 2013R2708.wpd 1A AREDRAFT OF 2708.doc > > > Note: To protect against computer viruses, e-mail programs may prevent > sending or receiving certain types of file attachments. Check your e-mail > security settings to determine how attachments are handled. > > CONFIDENTIALITY NOTE: This e-mail and any attachments are confidential and may be protected by legal privilege. If you are not the recipient, be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of this e-mail or any attachment is prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify us immediately by returning it to the sender and delete this copy from your system. Thank you for your cooperation. > >

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Fwd: Emailing: 2013R2708.wpd 1A AREDRAFT OF 2708.doc
by Frank Gmeindl 18 Mar '13

18 Mar '13

Attached is the draft bill resulting from the legislative agenda that the BB recommended to West Virginia Connecting Communities. Any comments? The attached draft bill does not include our recommendation for the state to adopt the 2009 MUTCD. That will be addressed in a separate bill. Please give me your comments ASAP as I would like to respond to Kasey no later than Tuesday. Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: Kasey <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> > Date: March 15, 2013 7:20:45 PM EDT > To: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, Steve Fowler <SMF(a)pffwv.com> > Subject: Fwd: Emailing: 2013R2708.wpd 1A AREDRAFT OF 2708.doc > > Frank and Steve, please review this legislation. We finally got something! > Kasey > > Sent from my iPhone > > Begin forwarded message: > >> From: "Gary Zuckett" <garyz(a)wvcag.org> >> Date: March 15, 2013, 6:32:01 PM EDT >> To: "Kasey Russell" <russell.kasey(a)gmail.com> >> Subject: Emailing: 2013R2708.wpd 1A AREDRAFT OF 2708.doc >> >> >> Kasey, >> >> Here is the draft 2 of the bill. Can you look it over too? >> >> Thanks >> >> G >> >> Your message is ready to be sent with the following file or link >> attachments: >> >> 2013R2708.wpd 1A AREDRAFT OF 2708.doc >> >> >> Note: To protect against computer viruses, e-mail programs may prevent >> sending or receiving certain types of file attachments. Check your e-mail >> security settings to determine how attachments are handled. >> >

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WVU Festival of Ideas at Met
by Susan Sullivan 15 Mar '13

15 Mar '13

Hello: I asked to be added to a distribution list for when the completed release for the Switch film screening was complete so that I could publicize the bike valet and the work by the Bike Board, but I have not received it. Can someone please forward that to me? Susan Susan Sullivan, Public Communications Manager City of Morgantown 389 Spruce Street Morgantown, WV 26505 (304) 284-7426 - C (304) 844-8908 - F (304) 284-7430

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Pgh gets Bike Share
by Frank Gmeindl 14 Mar '13

14 Mar '13

Pgh. will have bike share Spring 2014. http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2013/03/11/mayor-announces-new-bike-share-pi… They got $1.6M federal funding. Pgh. that started installing Shared Lane Markings a year after we proposed to do so in 2007 is now 16th highest bicycle commuting city in the nation and named one of the nation's top 30 bicycle friendly cities. Frank

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Re: [Bikeboard] Win a Saris Bike Corral
by Derek Springston 13 Mar '13

13 Mar '13

Bike Board Members, As promised, here are my task recommendations to proceed with sending a photo for the SARIS rack contest. So far Jonathan, Emily, and I are working on this. *Would anyone else like to help? *It has to be submitted by the 29th of March, so we don't have much time to act. I'd like folks to *volunteer for the tasks below today and tomorrow*. Then we'll proceed. *Tasks* 1. *Derek - *Contact Black Bear owners to see if they mind us asking Mr. Sellaro about the bike rack as we had considered last year. I don't want to spend a whole lot of time on this since we did last year, but if Mr. Sellaro is ok with it, then we'll proceed. 2. *Any BB Member or SARIS committee* *member* - Submit locations you think would be appropriate for Saris rack in order to Develop list of possible businesses and locations around town that would provide greatest need for a rack. 3. *Volunteer?* - Email BB for vote on top 5 locations (or so) to pursue contacting. 4. *Volunteer?* - Develop list of contact information and call for permission to take photo of their location with a group of staged cyclists and/or students, others. Establish time to take photo with each business. Would be best to schedule these photos perhaps as part of a small group ride on Saturday or Sunday so we can get them all done at once, but would be nice not to have the same exact people in each one! 5. *Volunteer?* - Round up group of volunteer cyclists for scheduled times. Could use Mon Bike Club, Bike Board, or WVU Cycling Club, etc to round folks up. 6. *Emily and volunteer cyclists* - Take photos at locations 7. *Volunteer?* - Submit Photos to Saris 8. *Volunteers?* - Post article on Morgantownbike.com, Facebook, talk to friends about voting for our picture(s) after March 29th on the Saris website. *Please volunteer to help today or tomorrow! * ~Derek On Mon, Mar 4, 2013 at 1:59 PM, Emily Vasile <emilyvasile(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Cool, thanks Derek. See you Thursday! > > Emily > > > On Sun, Mar 3, 2013 at 8:20 AM, Derek Springston <dspringston(a)gmail.com>wrote: > >> Gunnar and Emily, >> In prep for Thursday and this opportunity, I can dig up the old emails to >> the Black Bear folks in case we wish to try with them again. >> Thanks Jonathan. I can be part of the team to help with this again. >> Derek >> >> "Let deeds, not words, be your >> adorning." -Abdu'l-Baha >> >> "Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer >> despair fire the future of the human race." -H.G. Wells >> On Mar 1, 2013 7:03 PM, "Gunnar Shogren" <gshogren(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> On Fri, Mar 1, 2013 at 5:22 PM, Emily Vasile <emilyvasile(a)gmail.com> >>> wrote: >>> > >>> > Thanks for sending this out, Jonathan. Can we add this to our agenda >>> for >>> > this week, Gunnar? >>> >>> You bet we can! >>> Who wants to take charge of this? Emily? Jonathan? Bueller? >>> (Emily might not know that we half tried this last year...) >>> >>> > >>> > >>> > On Fri, Mar 1, 2013 at 1:13 PM, Jonathan Rosenbaum >>> > <director(a)positivespin.org> wrote: >>> >>> Woah! >>> I just now saw your new email Jonathan! Congrats. >>> Oh do tell!! >>> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> Enter the Saris Bike Corral Photo Contest >>> >> >>> >> 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 and upload your picture and >>> description >>> >> using the form by March 29 >>> >> >>> >> Option 2: >>> >> >>> >> Email your photo to Heather at hfortune(a)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 >>> >> >>> >> 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. >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> _______________________________________________ >>> >> 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 >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> 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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SARIS Rack contest...
by Derek Springston 12 Mar '13

12 Mar '13

Jonathan, I am writing on behalf of the Morgantown, WV Bicycle Board. We are planning to submit to the SARIS Bike Corral program. Can you provide us with the rack's specs, installation recommendations, and any other documents you might have which could help us convince folks in our area that they want this rack? How many locations are we allowed to submit? :) 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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