Monthly Archives: October 2007
Bikes and Light Rail
Hopefully you’ve heard that light rail is a big deal around river city lately. Even if Clay Chastain’s plan is nixed, all signs point towards some kind of plan eventually getting built. So, what would that mean for cyclists? On … Continue reading
Urban Cyclist Project
Local cyclists and photographer Chris Thomas has an awesome photo set up on Flickr called the KC Urban Cyclist Project. Check out the cool black and white photography of local cyclists.
North Troost Trail meeting tonight
Tonight the city will hold a public meeting on a proposed trail along North Troost Avenue, between Englewood and Vivion. This trail would be funded with $250,000 from the TIF project that is building a new strip mall at the … Continue reading
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Bike Parking for NKC
KCMO isn’t the only metro city working on providing bicyclists with safe and convenient parking. The Sun-Tribune reports that North Kansas City’s planning commission has asked the City Council to put bike racks in the city’s downtown area. Commissioner David … Continue reading
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Help start a Kansas Bicycle Federation
Over the years the Missouri Bicycle Federation has facillitated huge improvements across the state, and even in neighboring states where we share bi-state regions like in KC and St. Louis. But when dealing with state laws, departments of transportations, etc. … Continue reading
Downtown Shower Facilities
Deb Ridway, KCMO’s Bike/Ped Coordinator, is working on getting bicyclists access to showers at a Downtown health club and needs your input… Hello fellow bike commuters, I have a serious question for you and would appreciate your thoughts. I’m working … Continue reading
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Localcycling.com Monday ride changes location
Localcycling.com’s popular Monday night recovery ride is moving to a new location… Tienda Casa Paloma at 82nd and Metcalf in The OP.
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MoDOT Sacks Bike/Ped Coordinator
Bad news from Jefferson City… The Missouri Department of Transportation has sacked Bicycle & Pedestrian Coordinator Caryn Giarratano. It doesn’t appear to be a personnel issue but rather a change in direction of MoDOT’s bike/ped program. The state’s Bike/Ped Advisory … Continue reading
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Mission working on Rock Creek Trail
The suburb of Mission, KS is working on a new multi-use trail along Rock Creek, which flows adjacent to their downtown business district. It is part of the Johnson County Streamway network and is on a regional MetroGreen corridor that … Continue reading
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Chris Cross International
Lawrence, Kansas Cross Race promoters Gerard Arantowicz and Chris Locke are getting final preparations underway for the 6th annual Chris Cross International held at the majestically scenic Clinton Lake State Park on October 14, 2007. “We expect a big crowd … Continue reading
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