Monthly Archives: May 2011
Update on MetroGreen Trails
Learn about the progress of the MetroGreen regional trail network this Wednesday evening with Parks and Recreation Directors from Kansas City, MO; Platte County; and Johnson County. MetroGreen Update (Info and RSVP) Wednesday, June 1st 6:00 p.m. reception, 6:30 p.m. … Continue reading
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City issues traffic panic and barely mentions alternatives
Today the City issued a press release warning of traffic congestion overloaded surface parking anticipated Downtown due to a morning event at the Sprint Center on Tuesday. While the release included a passing mention of carpooling, there was no mention … Continue reading
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Critical Mass in Overland Park
If the large and boisterous Midtown Critical Mass isn’t your scene, some folks in Overland Park offer a more mellow Critical Manners-style Mass starting in the Corporate Woods office park. Get the details on OP Mass Facebook page.
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Here’s a chance to get better bicycling in the Northland
There is a new plan afoot for the Gashland and Nashua areas, and if you want the future of the area to include better bicycling, walking, and transit – then now is the time to speak up. There is a … Continue reading
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Leawood kicks off Bike Week with Complete Streets policy
BikeWalkKC reports that Leawood has adopted a new Complete Streets policy on the first day of Bike Week!
Selling plasma to fuel the car
On the eve of Bike Week, Fox 4 has a story that very clearly illustrates why Kansas Citians desperately need better transportation options. Many local folks are so dependent on their cars that they are selling their plasma to pay for gas. “When I … Continue reading
Rolling Forward exhibition and seminars at The Wheel
Saturday is The Wheel Cyclery’s annual Rolling Forward event with free bike classes, group rides, local vendors, and in-store discounts. This is a great chance to check out the local bike scene, community organizations, and The Wheel’s new larger store. … Continue reading
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More on fatality of William E. Bickel
KSHB-TV has a follow up on the death of William E. Bickel in rural Clay County. Unfortunately there isn’t much new information about how an experienced cyclist allegedly hit a parked car in broad daylight.
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Test ride a bike sharing system this Friday
This coming First Friday is a very cool opportunity to test ride a public bike sharing system that will soon put KC in the company of cities like Paris, London, Denver, and Des Moines. Bike sharing has been hugely successful … Continue reading
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Bike day on the radio
Today bicycles take over KCUR’s Up to Date, including Bike Week, the 816 Bicycle Collective, and the new Bike Share KC. Tune in at 11:00 a.m. at 89.3 FM or www.kcur.org.
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