Today I purchased helmets, lights and bike pins to use in our Spring bike/ped classes. These are vendors we have been using for a while so they recognize our name when we call and ask us how things are going. I don't really know how to answer this question yet. While awareness of biking and walking is on the rise, we don't have a way to measure it yet. The things we do measure, like how many volunteers show up on a regular basis, are small and increasing slightly - enough to give some encouragement. Wouldn't it be great if there were a huge outpouring of support though? If you're in a position to do so please renew your membership, volunteer your time and tell all your friends to do the same. A big shift in the number of people walking and biking might be what it takes to keep our last 2 remaining neighborhood grade schools (Woodburn and Suncrest) and improve their non-motorized access. This is a current and critical issue.
Tomorrow at 9 AM we'll be at MTEC with 2 of our WVU MDS Capstone students to give basic bike repair/maintenance instruction, and talk about having the students work together painting bike frames.
Thanks for your support! Nick
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Keep up the good work. I grew up around Fairmont and moved to Chicago where I discovered bikes. (Got my first from working bikes). Now I volunteer at West Town Bikes doing mechanics, teaching classes, etc.
Next time I'm in WV I'll try and drop by.
Again, keep up the good work.
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