Monthly Archives: November 2007

Levees in The Pitch

This week’s Pitch has a column by David Martin covering some of the issues around getting access to levees for trail use. The Pitch: Held Back

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MARC Advisory Committee

Mid-America Regional Council’s Bicycle/Pedestrian Committee brings together politicians, planners, engineers, advocates, and others. More info

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Katy Trail Coming to KC

Today Missouri government officials announced a settlement with the Ameren utility company over the collapse of the Taum Sauk dam and reservoir in central Missouri. One part of the much larger settlement includes the extension of Katy Trail State Park … Continue reading

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Cranksgiving on the radio

Cranksgiving 2007 was featured on KCUR recently. Listen to the story, and check out photos from the event.

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Photo of the Week

This great costume from the Halloween Critical Mass shows the Missouri Department of Transportation with its head up its ass :)

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Naked ride busted

The Pitch has the story of a naked bike ride busted in the Crossroads on First Friday earlier this month.

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KCMO Planning/zoning update

Let’s Go KC has an update on bicycle, pedestrian, and transit regulations in the city’s new development code, the thing that controls where/what/how things get built in the city.  It is shaping up to be a pretty step forward for … Continue reading

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Christmas in the Sky

Christmas in the Sky is a fireworks display to kick off Christmas in the Park, Jackson County’s annual holiday light display at Longview Lake. This year the swell folks at The Bicycle Shack are leading a group ride around the … Continue reading

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Christmas in the Sky ride

Join a group of cyclists at The Bicycle Shack in South KC for an evening ride around Longview Lake to check out the lights and fireworks at Jackson County’s annual Christmas in the Sky event. From Jim Coggins: The Longview … Continue reading

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Swope Park Trails Blog

A new blog to keep everyone updated on the new mountain bike trails soon to be built on some amazing terrain in the heart of the city. Construction starts this winter! www.swopetrails.com

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