Monthly Archives: October 2008
Omaha’s Bike/Ped Bridge
Last week I was in Omaha for work, and took some time to check out the Bob Kerry Pedestrian Bridge, the first-ever bike/ped bridge over the Missouri River. And I have say, our neighbors to the north have really done … Continue reading
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New Northland bike parking
Yesterday I stumbled up several bike racks at Tiffany Springs Market Center, a gigantic new strip mall on the northeast corner of I-29 and Hwy 152, across the highway from Zona Rosa. The new Target store has parking for eight … Continue reading
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Jason Eaton is the September Car-Free Challenger Winner
Where do you live? Brookside Where do you work? Bernstein-Rein Advertising on the Plaza Where do you commute? To work, grocery store, to parks with my daughter. I also take my daughter to school on the way to work some … Continue reading
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Public Meeting: Regional transportation planning
This week the Mid-America Regional Council is holdling forums across the metro area to get input into the region’s next long-range transportation plan, which will guide transportation spending priorities through the year 2040. This is a great opportunity to ask … Continue reading
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Important transportation forums this week
This week the Mid-America Regional Council is holdling forums across the metro area to get input into the region’s next long-range transportation plan, which will guide transportation spending priorities through the year 2040. This is a great opportunity to ask … Continue reading
New trail projects funded
Today the KCMO City Council advanced funding for two very important trail projects in south Kansas City, including part of the much-needed connection between the Trolley Track and Indian Creek trails. Indian Creek Trail – 1.5 mile extension from 99th … Continue reading
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Volunteers needed to count bike traffic
Do you think KC should have more bike lanes? Trails? Bike lockers at bus stops and new light rail stations? Tougher laws to keep bicyclists safe from motorists? You know, all the things a normal bike-friendly city has… Here is … Continue reading
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Get Lit
Image by Derek Pearson Autumn is one of those times of year when it’s especially important to think about visibility on your bicycle. Shorter days and the impending time change mean more time riding at twilight or nighttime, and with … Continue reading
Cyclocross season is here
What started out as a way for professional racers to train in the off-season has bloomed into a sport of its own, and cyclocross has become very popular in Kansas City in recent years. For the uninitiated, cyclocross races consist … Continue reading
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Tour of Missouri gets upgraded ranking
The Star reports that after only two years the Tour of Missouri has attained the highest difficulting rating for an American professional stage race. UCI, cycling’s governing body, has just upgraded the ToM to the 2.HC category, on par with … Continue reading
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