Carol,
In response to direction from the Traffic Commission, the Bicycle Board has been reporting status of this activity to the Traffic Commission at the monthly Traffic Commission meeting. A committee was formed. It reviewed the draft ordinance. It reviewed other relevant city and state ordinances. It met with Chief Preston to identify the issues. It researched the subject including surveying unicyclists in other communities to learn how they address unicycling. It drafted a recommendation. It is still working on finalizing the recommendation.
What is the driver prompting the attorney to say that we need to proceed with action on an ordinance? This morning, I learned that at least 4 people have fallen from their bicycles and been injured while trying to navigate the temporary gravel detour on the rail trail. After spending $130M tearing up the rail trail and after more than two years, much of which major sections of the trail has been closed, the job is still not done. Last week, I read in the Dominion Post that WVDOH will complete in 2 weeks and for $180K a repair job on Rt. 100 near the Osage turn-off that is very similar to the repair on the rail trail. There are approximately 4 unicyclists in Morgantown. An unicyclist-caused injury has never been reported. I don't see the urgency.
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
On Apr 30, 2012, at 10:47 AM, Carol Allen wrote:
Hi Frank,
I believe that Terrence may have asked the Bicycle Board to review a proposed ordinance regarding unicycles on sidewalks. That was awhile ago, and we have not heard anything since. Do you have the ordinance and if so, did the Bike Board review it? Our attorney said we need to proceed with action on this ordinance.
Thanks!
Carol Allen City Managers Office City of Morgantown