As I mentioned before, the city is working on plans to redevelop the Hickman Mills area of southern KCMO. A draft of their recommendations is now available, and it looks like they have incorporated feedback from cyclists. In addition to several multi-use trails, on-street bike routes are proposed for 87th, Bannister, 103rd, Longview, Hickman [...]

If you bike in or through southern Jackson County, here's a chance to talk about bike/ped provisions in the widening of a key east/west corridor between the southeast and southwest suburbs. My suggestion is to ask for on-street accommodations for bike commuters, a multi-use trail on one side for recreational and novice riders, and [...]

Story from KCTV-5
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A cyclist was recovering Thursday morning after being struck by a car in Kansas City. It happened at 55th and Brookside just before noon on Wednesday. Police said the driver of a car was trying to turn onto Brookside when he hit the bicyclist. The driver said he didn't [...]

Last week's winter storm pre-empted Olathe's presentation of their new bike transportation network. So here is the new 411.
December 12, 2006, Tuesday
7:00-9:00 PM
City Council Chambers
1st Floor, Olathe City Hall
100 E. Santa Fe (1 block east of Kansas & Santa Fe) - map

Map 1: On-Street routes
Map 2: Trails
More info

A key barrier in the middle of the Riverfront Heritage Trail is about to be removed with construction of a ramp under the ASB Bridge and BNSF railroad. The ASB Underpass will finally connect Berkley Riverfront Park with the Town of Kansas Bridge and trail to the west. The Port Authority has cobbled [...]

The city of Kansas City, Missouri is re-writing all of our planning, zoning, and parking laws - including a brand new section of requirements for bicycle parking. Simply put, virtually all businesses multi-family dwellings would be required to provide parking for at least two bicycles. This would be a huge step forward for [...]