Pgh. will have bike share Spring 2014.
http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2013/03/11/mayor-announces-new-bike-share-pit...
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
Congrats to Pittsburgh. What great leadership and vision. Thanks Frank Christiaan
________________________________ From: Frank Gmeindl frank.gmeindl@comcast.net To: Bike Board bikeboard@bikemorgantown.com Cc: Jeff Mikorski jmikorski@cityofmorgantown.org; Jim Manilla jimmanilla@gmail.com Sent: Monday, March 11, 2013 7:07 PM Subject: [Bikeboard] Pgh gets Bike Share
Pgh. will have bike share Spring 2014.
http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2013/03/11/mayor-announces-new-bike-share-pit...
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 _______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard@bikemorgantown.com http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard
Frank,
Lets sit down and talk about what needs to be done to make Morgantown more bike and pedestrian friendly. As you are aware the City is in a short term financial crunch for a variety reasons. We don't have money to pave streets this year. I don't remember this ever happening. However, we are working hard to get our City into a solid financial state. You input and opinion are valuable.
Jim
On Monday, March 11, 2013, Frank Gmeindl wrote:
Pgh. will have bike share Spring 2014.
http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2013/03/11/mayor-announces-new-bike-share-pit...
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
Jim,
Thanks for the prompt response. And thanks especially for offering to sit down and talk.
I am out of town today and will get back with you when I return. The Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan http://tinyurl.com/amgsx9u that City Council adopted 11 months ago is a plan for making Morgantown more bicycle friendly. It has many projects that are no-cost.
I look forward to talking with you!
Frank
On Mar 11, 2013, at 9:59 PM, Jim Manilla wrote:
Frank,
Lets sit down and talk about what needs to be done to make Morgantown more bike and pedestrian friendly. As you are aware the City is in a short term financial crunch for a variety reasons. We don't have money to pave streets this year. I don't remember this ever happening. However, we are working hard to get our City into a solid financial state. You input and opinion are valuable.
Jim
On Monday, March 11, 2013, Frank Gmeindl wrote: Pgh. will have bike share Spring 2014.
http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2013/03/11/mayor-announces-new-bike-share-pit...
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
The pedestrian safety board would similarly appreciate a sit down, Mr Mayor. The bike & pedestrian boards have put forth great effort and are aching for city leadership and support. Our many members are dedicated visionaries committed to the City. We have alternative funding ideas that would not hit the City coffers at all, but would take dedicated leadership. Our plan is located in City Hall and can be downloaded from http://www.morgantownwv.gov/wp-content/uploads/MPSB-Plan-8_13_2010.pdf. Thank you for your offer. Christiaan
________________________________ From: Frank Gmeindl frank.gmeindl@comcast.net To: Jim Manilla jimmanilla@gmail.com Cc: Jeff Mikorski jmikorski@cityofmorgantown.org; Bike Board bikeboard@bikemorgantown.com Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2013 7:47 AM Subject: Re: [Bikeboard] Pgh gets Bike Share
Jim,
Thanks for the prompt response. And thanks especially for offering to sit down and talk.
I am out of town today and will get back with you when I return. The Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan http://tinyurl.com/amgsx9u that City Council adopted 11 months ago is a plan for making Morgantown more bicycle friendly. It has many projects that are no-cost.
I look forward to talking with you!
Frank
On Mar 11, 2013, at 9:59 PM, Jim Manilla wrote:
Frank,
Lets sit down and talk about what needs to be done to make Morgantown more bike and pedestrian friendly. As you are aware the City is in a short term financial crunch for a variety reasons. We don't have money to pave streets this year. I don't remember this ever happening. However, we are working hard to get our City into a solid financial state. You input and opinion are valuable.
Jim
On Monday, March 11, 2013, Frank Gmeindl wrote:
Pgh. will have bike share Spring 2014.
http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2013/03/11/mayor-announces-new-bike-share-pit...
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
_______________________________________________ Bikeboard mailing list Bikeboard@bikemorgantown.com http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/bikeboard
All,
The Positive Spin bicycle rack was delivered to Suncrest Middle this morning. Principal Napolillo asked the shop teacher to have a class sand it down and prepare it for painting. I mentioned to Principal Napolillo that there is the possibility of funds being collected to purchase a better rack and also the possibility of being submitted for the SARIS contest.
J. Damien Davis, PE, CFM Assistant City Engineer City of Morgantown Public Works Department - Engineering Division 389 Spruce Street Morgantown , WV 26505 Office: 304.284.7398 Fax: 304.284.7409 www.MorgantownWV.gov
Damien,
This is great news. I went by to see the rack today, and it looks great. I have already spoken with the principal to see what arrangements need to be made to have the rack in place for kids to use. Matt and I are very excited about this opportunity and very thankful to everyone who has helped to make this a reality. Matt with work with his principal to make sure that everythign moves forward smoothly from here.
Thank you, Jack Watson
************************************************************ Jack C. Watson II, Ph.D., CC-AASP President, Association for Applied Sport Psychology Professor and Chair, Department of Sport Sciences West Virginia University College of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences P.O. Box 6116 Morgantown, WV 26506-6116
304-293-0873 Fax: 304-293-4641 ************************************************************
Damien Davis ddavis@cityofmorgantown.org 3/13/2013 10:13 AM >>>
All,
The Positive Spin bicycle rack was delivered to Suncrest Middle this morning. Principal Napolillo asked the shop teacher to have a class sand it down and prepare it for painting. I mentioned to Principal Napolillo that there is the possibility of funds being collected to purchase a better rack and also the possibility of being submitted for the SARIS contest.
J. Damien Davis, PE, CFM Assistant City Engineer City of Morgantown Public Works Department - Engineering Division 389 Spruce Street Morgantown, WV 26505 Office: 304.284.7398 Fax: 304.284.7409 www.MorgantownWV.gov
I'm meeting with Mayor Manilla tomorrow (Thu. 3/14) in the morning after his plumber leaves. If any BB member would like to accompany, you are welcome - let me know.
Today, I met with Damien and Jeff Mikorski so they wouldn't be blindsided by my meeting with Jim. I basically ran through with them that which I plan to discuss with Jim. The desired outcome of the meeting is that all City departments, especially engineering and enforcement become committed to increasing bicycling and reducing crashes.
Attached is the budget request spreadsheet that Damien and I developed and gave to Jeff a while ago with additional comments in column G and some cells marked in color to show projects that don't need funding to accomplish. I walked through each of these projects/actions with Jeff and Damien and plan to walk through them with Jim. I expect most of the discussion to focus on the comments.
Frank
Begin forwarded message:
From: Frank Gmeindl frank.gmeindl@comcast.net Date: March 12, 2013 7:47:31 AM EDT To: Jim Manilla jimmanilla@gmail.com Cc: Bike Board bikeboard@bikemorgantown.com, Jeff Mikorski jmikorski@cityofmorgantown.org, Hugh Kierig Hugh.Kierig@mail.wvu.edu Subject: Re: Pgh gets Bike Share
Jim,
Thanks for the prompt response. And thanks especially for offering to sit down and talk.
I am out of town today and will get back with you when I return. The Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan http://tinyurl.com/amgsx9u that City Council adopted 11 months ago is a plan for making Morgantown more bicycle friendly. It has many projects that are no-cost.
I look forward to talking with you!
Frank
On Mar 11, 2013, at 9:59 PM, Jim Manilla wrote:
Frank,
Lets sit down and talk about what needs to be done to make Morgantown more bike and pedestrian friendly. As you are aware the City is in a short term financial crunch for a variety reasons. We don't have money to pave streets this year. I don't remember this ever happening. However, we are working hard to get our City into a solid financial state. You input and opinion are valuable.
Jim
On Monday, March 11, 2013, Frank Gmeindl wrote: Pgh. will have bike share Spring 2014.
http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2013/03/11/mayor-announces-new-bike-share-pit...
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
10:45 am @ Blue Moose meet with Mayor Manilla.
Begin forwarded message:
From: Frank Gmeindl frank.gmeindl@comcast.net Date: March 13, 2013 3:35:55 PM EDT To: Bike Board bikeboard@bikemorgantown.com Subject: Fwd: Pgh gets Bike Share
I'm meeting with Mayor Manilla tomorrow (Thu. 3/14) in the morning after his plumber leaves. If any BB member would like to accompany, you are welcome - let me know.
Today, I met with Damien and Jeff Mikorski so they wouldn't be blindsided by my meeting with Jim. I basically ran through with them that which I plan to discuss with Jim. The desired outcome of the meeting is that all City departments, especially engineering and enforcement become committed to increasing bicycling and reducing crashes.
Attached is the budget request spreadsheet that Damien and I developed and gave to Jeff a while ago with additional comments in column G and some cells marked in color to show projects that don't need funding to accomplish. I walked through each of these projects/actions with Jeff and Damien and plan to walk through them with Jim. I expect most of the discussion to focus on the comments.
Frank
Begin forwarded message:
From: Frank Gmeindl frank.gmeindl@comcast.net Date: March 12, 2013 7:47:31 AM EDT To: Jim Manilla jimmanilla@gmail.com Cc: Bike Board bikeboard@bikemorgantown.com, Jeff Mikorski jmikorski@cityofmorgantown.org, Hugh Kierig Hugh.Kierig@mail.wvu.edu Subject: Re: Pgh gets Bike Share
Jim,
Thanks for the prompt response. And thanks especially for offering to sit down and talk.
I am out of town today and will get back with you when I return. The Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan http://tinyurl.com/amgsx9u that City Council adopted 11 months ago is a plan for making Morgantown more bicycle friendly. It has many projects that are no-cost.
I look forward to talking with you!
Frank
On Mar 11, 2013, at 9:59 PM, Jim Manilla wrote:
Frank,
Lets sit down and talk about what needs to be done to make Morgantown more bike and pedestrian friendly. As you are aware the City is in a short term financial crunch for a variety reasons. We don't have money to pave streets this year. I don't remember this ever happening. However, we are working hard to get our City into a solid financial state. You input and opinion are valuable.
Jim
On Monday, March 11, 2013, Frank Gmeindl wrote: Pgh. will have bike share Spring 2014.
http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2013/03/11/mayor-announces-new-bike-share-pit...
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
Emily and I met with Mayor Manilla. He is going to encourage City Manager, Jeff Mikorski to convoke all City department heads tp encourage them to improve support of bicycling in Morgantown including increasing cycling and reducing crashes.
Begin forwarded message:
From: Frank Gmeindl frank.gmeindl@comcast.net Date: March 14, 2013 10:05:18 AM EDT To: Bike Board bikeboard@bikemorgantown.com Subject: Fwd: Pgh gets Bike Share
10:45 am @ Blue Moose meet with Mayor Manilla.
Begin forwarded message:
From: Frank Gmeindl frank.gmeindl@comcast.net Date: March 13, 2013 3:35:55 PM EDT To: Bike Board bikeboard@bikemorgantown.com Subject: Fwd: Pgh gets Bike Share
I'm meeting with Mayor Manilla tomorrow (Thu. 3/14) in the morning after his plumber leaves. If any BB member would like to accompany, you are welcome - let me know.
Today, I met with Damien and Jeff Mikorski so they wouldn't be blindsided by my meeting with Jim. I basically ran through with them that which I plan to discuss with Jim. The desired outcome of the meeting is that all City departments, especially engineering and enforcement become committed to increasing bicycling and reducing crashes.
Attached is the budget request spreadsheet that Damien and I developed and gave to Jeff a while ago with additional comments in column G and some cells marked in color to show projects that don't need funding to accomplish. I walked through each of these projects/actions with Jeff and Damien and plan to walk through them with Jim. I expect most of the discussion to focus on the comments.
Frank
Begin forwarded message:
From: Frank Gmeindl frank.gmeindl@comcast.net Date: March 12, 2013 7:47:31 AM EDT To: Jim Manilla jimmanilla@gmail.com Cc: Bike Board bikeboard@bikemorgantown.com, Jeff Mikorski jmikorski@cityofmorgantown.org, Hugh Kierig Hugh.Kierig@mail.wvu.edu Subject: Re: Pgh gets Bike Share
Jim,
Thanks for the prompt response. And thanks especially for offering to sit down and talk.
I am out of town today and will get back with you when I return. The Greater Morgantown Bicycle Plan http://tinyurl.com/amgsx9u that City Council adopted 11 months ago is a plan for making Morgantown more bicycle friendly. It has many projects that are no-cost.
I look forward to talking with you!
Frank
On Mar 11, 2013, at 9:59 PM, Jim Manilla wrote:
Frank,
Lets sit down and talk about what needs to be done to make Morgantown more bike and pedestrian friendly. As you are aware the City is in a short term financial crunch for a variety reasons. We don't have money to pave streets this year. I don't remember this ever happening. However, we are working hard to get our City into a solid financial state. You input and opinion are valuable.
Jim
On Monday, March 11, 2013, Frank Gmeindl wrote: Pgh. will have bike share Spring 2014.
http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2013/03/11/mayor-announces-new-bike-share-pit...
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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