Monthly Archives: June 2007

City hires key bike/ped staff

Posted on June 22, 2007 by Eric

The recently created two brand new positions that are very important to improving the bicycle and pedestrian environment in the city. In one month we’ve gone from zero city employees with primary responsibility for bicycle planning to two. It’s a … Continue reading →

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Tours this Weekend

Posted on June 21, 2007 by Eric

This weekend we have two great bike tours in Kansas City. Both rides offer a variety of route and distance options, provide full SAG service. Tour de Lakes – Saturday, June 23rd This ride starts at Longview Lake and takes … Continue reading →

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Cyclist hit in south KC

Posted on June 19, 2007 by Eric

KSHB-TV and The Star report that a bicyclist was early Sunday night near US 71 Hwy and Blue Ridge Boulevard. As is so often the case in this city, the police are sympathizing with the motorist because “it was dark … Continue reading →

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Dump the Pump Day

Posted on June 19, 2007 by Eric

National Dump the Pump day promotes ridership on public transportation as a way to conserve resources and money.  In addition to a lunch-time rally at Washington Square Park, anyone riding a bus on this day could score some prizes. All … Continue reading →

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More Census Thoughts

Posted on June 19, 2007 by Eric

Paul Dorn has more thoughts on the new bike commute data from the US Census Bureau. The U.S. Census consistently undercounts bicyclists; for example counting multimodal (bike/transit) as one “journey to work” mode, typically the longer mode. The Census also … Continue reading →

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Critical Mass

Posted on June 18, 2007 by Eric

Meet at 6:00 p.m., ride at 6:30 p.m. Location: Westport SunFresh grocery store parking lot.  4001 Mill Street, Kansas City, MO 64111 (Mill Street at Southwest Trafficway)

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Northland Delight

Posted on June 18, 2007 by Eric

KCBC’s annual tour of the beautiful Northland’s rolling hills and trees. Multiple route options available and excellent SAG service included. More info at www.kcbc.org

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KC in Last Place for Bike Commuting

Posted on June 18, 2007 by Eric

The US Census Bureau has just released a survey of American commuting habits, and the data for bicycle commuting in KC is pretty bad. Kansas City ranks dead last in bike commuting. 50th place out of 50 cities. The survey … Continue reading →

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Tour de Cure video

Posted on June 17, 2007 by Eric

The Star has a video report on the Tour de Cure’s Wheel to Weston for diabetes. Some folks were concerned that this year’s higher fund-raising requirement would scare off some riders, but over 300 rode yesterday.

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Ozone Alert for Friday

Posted on June 14, 2007 by Eric

The season’s first Ozone Alert has been issued for Friday.  It’s an Orange Alert, which means the air quality will be bad enough to affect children and adult with respiratory or cardiovascular problems.  Healthy folks might also notice some effects. … Continue reading →

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