Bike Board Members,
I need your help ASAP. Please take some initiative to provide me with my requests below.
I spoke with Jeff Mikorski in person tonight. I received some relatively positive feedback on the projects below. Jeff stated that if we could get him the cost of the projects below and the cost share that the city would need to match, that he would take a look at them and would like to support this effort if they fit into the city's budget.
1. Who can supply me with the documents or at least project costs for the SLM and BMUFL signs below for *Priorities 7,8,11*? This is the same project that was slated for implementation a few years back when the funding was pulled, so I'm hoping the numbers still exist and can be easily located by those who secured the initial funding.
2. Who can take the time and figure out how much *Priority 15* will cost? Hint, hint: folks who work with the printing companies in town may be able to help with this the quickest.
3. I'll contact Dave Bruffy to see if he has any figures for *Priority 47*.
4. Chip, regarding the trail project in Marilla Park, who can I contact to find these estimates? (Ryan, Colin, and who within BOPARC?)
Since the Letters of Intent for these projects is due next Friday, December 13th, I told Jeff we would do our best to get those estimates to him by tomorrow or early next week. Can we do this to potentially push Morgantown cycling ahead even further?
He also said that outside of any grant funding, the city is trying really hard to make sure that the Bike Board gets some projects implemented soon. He acknowledged the great work we've done and really seemed to me that they want to put some money toward our priorities.
Also, wondering if I should have been including the MPO on these emails? Anyone?
Hope you find this as exciting as I did and can provide me with the details for the projects above. If not, we may miss some great opportunities.
Thanks again for your time, ~Derek
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Derek Springston dspringston@gmail.com Date: Fri, Nov 22, 2013 at 11:48 AM Subject: Bike Board Projects and TAP funding To: Jeff Mikorski jmikorski@cityofmorgantown.org
Jeff, I am a member of the Morgantown Bicycle Board, but you probably know me recently from my work with Patrick Kirby at the Brownfields Assistance Center
I have been asked by the Bicycle Board to pursue Transportation Alternatives Program funding for a select few projects within the already approved 2012 Morgantown Bicycle Plan assuming we can get the right sponsors and matches. Most of the projects already have been researched and are ready for implementation, we just need the funding and support.
Referenced from the Bike Plan, the projects include:
*Priorities 7,8,11:* *Install Shared Lane Markings and Bicycles May Use Full Lane signs* on all City and State maintained arterials that meet established criteria for installation
*Priority 15*: *Print the established bicycle route map* and classify all streets in terms of their bicycle friendliness
*Priority 47:* *Covered bike parking at bus stops* - to be submitted by Mountain Line Transit Authority
*New Priority not in plan:* *Trail project in Marilla Park* to be submitted by BOPARC
I have more background on these projects and why we believe they will be successful, but basically wanted know:
1. Who should we interact with in the City and how we can make sure to get the appropriate support and matches in order to submit Letters of Intent by December 13th, 2013?
2. Would you like to meet to discuss this and when? I believe Frank Gmeindl and Emily Vasile are planning on meeting with you soon to discuss other Bike Board actions. If you'd prefer I could try to piggy back on that meeting to save you time, or we could just meet separately for simplicity.
Thanks for your time.
Sincerely,
Derek Springston Morgantown Bicycle Board