Good morning, On the MonBikeClub list it was mentioned that WV is ranked dead last. Here is the explanation from their website. Maybe by showing this to the city we could rouse a little more enthusiasm for supporting our bike-friendly city application. It's certainly got Positive Spin whipped up and ready to help in any way possible.
http://www.bikeleague.org/programs/bicyclefriendlyamerica/index.php
Reasons for Ranking: Though ranked last, West Virginia does a great job constructing and promoting mountain biking facilities. However, with no dedicated state funding sources for bicycling related projects and programs, no state-wide bike route network and discriminatory mandatory sidepath laws, West Virginia sits far behind leading states.
WEST VIRGINIA'S BICYCLE FRIENDLY COMMUNITIES
Currently there are no cities in West Virginia that have been designated as bicycle friendly communities. Your city can be the first.
-- Nick Hein Director, Positive Spin Morgantown, WV ph 304-276-0213 --