The City's budget for 2015/2016 includes the following for bicycling:
$22,500 for the Mon Blvd. Bicycle Climbing Lane $ 5,000 for Shared Lane Markings (Sharrows) and Bicycles May Use Full Lane (R4-11) signs $ 8,200 for training bicycling instructors and delivering bicycling classes (the Allstate grant)
We can probably only do something significant with the $5,000 for Sharrows and BMUFL signs if we use it as the City cost share in a grant application. We will need to help the City to find appropriate grants for which to apply and to write the applications.
Concerning the Allstate $8,200, we currently have one candidate committed to become an instructor. We need 2 more and then the instructors need to arrange and deliver the courses. WVU CPASS has been open to hosting the courses.
Thoughts?
Frank D. Gmeindl LCI #1703 491 Wilson Avenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles
Hi there!
I can get re-engaged with the "help the City to find appropriate grants" part. Is there a meeting tomorrow?
Traci
From: bikeboard-bounces@bikemorgantown.com [mailto:bikeboard-bounces@bikemorgantown.com] On Behalf Of Frank Gmeindl Sent: Tuesday, March 03, 2015 9:17 PM To: Board - Morgantown Bike Subject: [Bikeboard] Budget
The City's budget for 2015/2016 includes the following for bicycling:
$22,500 for the Mon Blvd. Bicycle Climbing Lane $ 5,000 for Shared Lane Markings (Sharrows) and Bicycles May Use Full Lane (R4-11) signs $ 8,200 for training bicycling instructors and delivering bicycling classes (the Allstate grant)
We can probably only do something significant with the $5,000 for Sharrows and BMUFL signs if we use it as the City cost share in a grant application. We will need to help the City to find appropriate grants for which to apply and to write the applications.
Concerning the Allstate $8,200, we currently have one candidate committed to become an instructor. We need 2 more and then the instructors need to arrange and deliver the courses. WVU CPASS has been open to hosting the courses.
Thoughts?
Frank D. Gmeindl LCI #1703 491 Wilson Avenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles
In regards to the search for 2 more candidates in becoming instructors, one of Positive Spin's board members, Rick Williams, is interested. There are two caveats: He would have to complete Traffic Skills 101. Also, he voiced a concern that he may be excluded from the process because last year he lost part of a leg, and he wouldn't be considered physically capable of completing the exam.
My understanding is that the LAB is a supporter of disability rights, and that they would provide a level playing field. I am interested in what LAB's answer would be.
Rick does have a long relationship in regards to cycling dating back to the 70's when he was on the racing circuit in Pennsylvania.
-Jonathan
On 03/03/2015 09:16 PM, Frank Gmeindl wrote:
The City's budget for 2015/2016 includes the following for bicycling:
$22,500 for the Mon Blvd. Bicycle Climbing Lane $ 5,000 for Shared Lane Markings (Sharrows) and Bicycles May Use Full Lane (R4-11) signs $ 8,200 for training bicycling instructors and delivering bicycling classes (the Allstate grant)
We can probably only do something significant with the $5,000 for Sharrows and BMUFL signs if we use it as the City cost share in a grant application. We will need to help the City to find appropriate grants for which to apply and to write the applications.
Concerning the Allstate $8,200, we currently have one candidate committed to become an instructor. We need 2 more and then the instructors need to arrange and deliver the courses. WVU CPASS has been open to hosting the courses.
Thoughts?
Frank D. Gmeindl LCI #1703 491 Wilson Avenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 /Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles/
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