Monthly Archives: March 2007
MTB season opens this weekend
The Midwest Fat Tire Championship Series kicks off this weekend with mountain bike and duathalon events in Lawrence, KS. In two weeks the series continues in Potosi, MO.
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MARC Advisory Committee
What: Mid-America Regional Council’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Who: Representatives of local/state governments, advocacy groups, planners, etc. Where: Metropolatin Community College Biz/Tech facility, 1775 Universal, KCMO (I-435 and Front Street) Map/Directions More information
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127th Street meeting minutes
Below is a recap of last night’s meeting regarding widening of 127th Street in Olathe. According to Dale, “It’s the first time in my nearly 15 years of bike advocacy I’ve heard a City Engineer say the ‘bike lanes are … Continue reading
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127th Street Widening
Olathe, KS is getting ready to widen 127th Street, which has a new overpass over I-35. The overpass is a great way to cross the highway without traversing an intersection, but safe bike routes to/from the overpass are still needed. … Continue reading
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127th Street Meeting
What: Public Meeting on widening of 127th Street in Johnson County. Where: Indian Creek Library, 12990 Black Bob Road, Olathe, KS. More Information: www.improve127th.com
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Demand bike facilities on 150 Hwy
Despite much discussion with the bicycle community, MoDOT has decided not to include bicycle facilities on the upcoming widening of Route 150 in the southern suburbs. Not even a paved shoulder. Nothing but “share the road” signs on what will … Continue reading
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Bike Blogger in wreck
Local bike blogger/commuter Noah was involved in a nasty bike/truck interaction on the way to the bus stop in Olathe this morning. He’s OK but bunged up pretty good. Read the details on his blog.
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Columbia gets Bike Messengers
Three members of the Mizzou cycling team have started what is probably the state’s first bike messenger service. Columbia Couriers is a new company born out of an MU business competition. Columbia Daily Tribune: Entrepeneurs hit the streets. MU web … Continue reading
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Guardian publishes big cycling guide
UK newspaper The Guardian has published a huge, 90+ page cycling guide. While some of the info is Brit-specific, most of it is also useful for Americans interested bicycling, choose a bike, gear, etc. The Guardian also distinguishes itself as … Continue reading
Buckner-Sibley Trail proposed
Jackson County is proposing a new multi-use trail to link the towns of Buckner and Sibley in the north part of the county. The 3 mile trail would mostly parellel Buckner-Tarsney Road and include the Fort Osage historic site on … Continue reading
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