Monthly Archives: August 2009
KC Star endorses bike/ped as best use of stimulus funds
A recent KC Star editorial endorses the use of federal stimulus for the city’s bicycle, pedestrian, and ADA plan. Federal guidelines call for innovative transportation investments that transform communities by making them more sustainable, livable, and safe. The Star readily … Continue reading
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Chouteau Bridge to get bike lanes and trail
Great news for Kansas Citians who need to cross the Missouri River on foot or bicycle. The Missouri Departmetn of Transportation has announced that it will retrofit the Chouteau Bridge with bike lanes and barrier-separated paths by the end of … Continue reading
Bike/Ped allocated $12.1 Million in regional transportation stimulus application
As we have mentioned before, the metro area is applying for another round of transportation stimulus funds from the federal government. After much negotiation, regional leaders have settled on $12.1 million in bicycle and pedestrian projects in the City of … Continue reading
Bicycle Advocate Laurie Chipman on the radio tonight
Tonight at 7:00 p.m. community radio station KKFI will feature bicycle advocate Laurie Chipman talking about the local bicycle scene. Laurie has been active in bicycle advocacy for several years, lobbying the City Council and other officials for better facilities … Continue reading
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Tour of Missouri KC Warm-Up Party
Thursday evening the Tour of Missouri’s local organizing committee will have a party and fund-raiser for their expenses for putting on the Kansas City stage of the race. A $25 minimum donation gets you into the gig with food, drink, … Continue reading
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Tuesday is Cyclist Appreciation Night at 75th Street Brewery
This week 75th Street Brewery is celebrating their 16th birthday, and Tuesday is cyclist appreciation night – 6:00 p.m. to closing time. update: Details on the week’s specials.
Traffic laws apply to everyone
Want motorists to stop cutting you off, harassing you, not sharing the road? Well, obeying traffic laws goes both ways. The infamous Blue Moose group found this out the hard way when several of them recently received tickets in Prairie … Continue reading
KC’s bike/ped stimulus proposal targets disadvantaged communities with active transportation and sustainable development
Kansas City’s $35 million bicycle/pedestrian proposal for federal TIGER stimulus money would include a couple of very innovative programs with an intensive focus on promoting bicycling, walking, and transit in disadvantaged communities. Both programs compliment the Green Impact Zone, a … Continue reading
Cyclist assualted in the River Market
KC Star reports a cyclist assaulted with a 2-by-4 and bike stolen at 5th and Oak in the River Market Thursday night. Unfortunately they don’t provide much information on this bizarre crime.
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Platte Countians renew parks/rec tax, including trails
Platte County voters recently renewed a 1/2-cent sales tax for parks and recreation. Over the next ten years the tax is expected to fund about 30 miles of new trail construction. Some key trails projects include extending the Missouri River … Continue reading
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