Looks like a good list to me. I assume there will also be encouragement to cite motorists for violations that endanger cyclists. I'd encourage Damien to describe "track stands" to Chief Preston. Many cyclists can use that technique to lawfully stop at stop signs etc. I once received a ticket for "running" a stop sign- in fact I had ceased all forward motion and looked bothways (Wilson & Grand, a dangerous intersection) but the officer told the judge I never put my foot down and that was that! (The judge liked it even less when I grumbled that motorists don't have to turn their engines off at stop signs............). I'm glad to see restraint suggested for riding on side walks. Some places that's our safest option. On my commute to Health Sciences I ride up the side- walk along the main entrance by the Alumni Center rather than risk the high speed traffic in the dual lane approach.
That's my 2 cents! Butch
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Stephen G. Graber
Biochem & Mol Pharmacology
PO Box 9142, HSN-3122
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV 26506-9142
phone: 304-293-2305
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________________________________ From: bikeboard-bounces@cheat.org [bikeboard-bounces@cheat.org] On Behalf Of Frank Gmeindl [frank.gmeindl@comcast.net] Sent: Monday, October 10, 2011 12:05 PM To: bikeboard Board Subject: [Bikeboard] Police Chief Talking Points
Bicycle Board Members,
Damien will be meeting with Chief Preston Friday to discuss enforcement. I will meet with Damien tomorrow to discuss the attached talking points that I am recommending. I would appreciate your comments and recommendations for improving these talking points.
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