Monthly Archives: June 2009

Pitch on MoDOT’s Complete Streets lobbying controversy

Posted on June 19, 2009 by Eric

The Pitch’s Carolyn Szczepanski (who is cyclist) covers the controversy over MoDOT using the taxpayer’s money to lobby the General Assembly, especially against the Complete Streets bill. Pitch Plog: Should state officials double as lobbyists? Cyclists say no.

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Weekend rides: Fountain Tour and Bike the Dotte

Posted on June 18, 2009 by Eric

This weekend there are two great rides.  On Saturday, the 3rd annual Bike the Dotte tours western KCK/Wyandotte County.  This one looks like it will have lots of rolling hills and semi-rural landscape. Then on Sunday the KC Bicycle Club … Continue reading →

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Angle Parking vote delayed one more week

Posted on June 17, 2009 by Eric

A vote on the angle parking debate in Columbus Park has been delayed.  Councilmember Deb Hermann was not able to attend the hearing, so a vote has been put off for a week so that she can testify against safer … Continue reading →

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ALERT: Ask the City Council to support bike safety in Columbus Park

Posted on June 16, 2009 by Eric

There is a bit of an issue brewing Downtown in the Columbus Park neighborhood… A new mixed-use development proposed by architect Kite Singleton wants to use angle parking on 5th Street, which is  a BikeKC route.  The city’s Public Works … Continue reading →

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Habitat for Humanity cross-country bike ride stops in KC this week

Posted on June 15, 2009 by Eric

Bike & Build is a cross-country bike ride where college students travel the country building houses with Habitat for Humanity. A group of 32 students is stopping in Kansas City this week, on their way from Virginia to Oregon.  Tuesday … Continue reading →

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Local Tour of Missouri organizers pass the hat

Posted on June 12, 2009 by Eric

Local organizers of the KC stage of the Tour of Missouri are soliciting public donations to cover their expenses.  It costs about $150,00o for things like police, logistics, etc. While the race has attracted sponsorship from big national companies and … Continue reading →

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Give KDOT a piece of your mind

Posted on June 10, 2009 by Eric

The Kansas Department of Transportation is in the midst of a giant planning process for the future of transportation for KCK and the Kansas suburbs.  Take this survey to let KDOT know what you think should be the priorities in … Continue reading →

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Photos of 71 Hwy bridge dedication

Posted on June 9, 2009 by Eric

Photos of the dedication of the new bike/ped bridge over US 71 Hwy in south Kansas City.

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Local bicycle podcasts

Posted on June 9, 2009 by Eric

The local bicycling scene has recently seen the emergence of two good podcsts.  Both are worth a listen and some space on your MP3 player. Kansas Cyclist Podcast covers all things bike-related around the state of Kansas. Limited Warren T … Continue reading →

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Bike/Ped committee to hear about Missouri River crossings

Posted on June 7, 2009 by Eric

The next monthly meeting of KCMO’s new Bike/Ped Advisory Committee will get an update from the Missouri Department of Transportation on the new bike/ped path planned for the Heart of America Bride.  There will also be a presentation on plans … Continue reading →

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