Category Archives: Politics

Cyclist voting inside the Westport-Roanoke Community Center in Midtown. Yesterday’s election was a good one for cycling. For the first time the bicycle and pedestrian community became organized and asserted itself as an important constituency. Six of twelve incoming City … Continue reading →

Don’t forget to vote today for bike-friendly cadidates.  Then go check out MoDOT’s proprosal for widening Route 150 on the south edge of the metro. From Brent Hugh, Executive Director, Missouri Bicycle Federation Many of us have attended the previous … Continue reading →

For the first time ever the bicycle and pedestrian community has joined the political process and endorsed candidates for Mayor and City Council in Kansas City. These are the candidates that we feel rank best on bike/ped issues and voting … Continue reading →

Last year mayoral canddiate John Fairfield reached out to cyclists to include us in an ad for his campaign, and that ad is now on the airwaves. About halfway through the montage you can catch a brief glimpse of John … Continue reading →

The upcoming election for Mayor and City Council could be pivotal for bike/ped issues. It’s critical that cyclists make an effort to elect bike-friendly candidates. Here are some opportunities to meet the candidates this week. You can also read about … Continue reading →

Bicycle advocates across the country are hoping for a more bike-friendly Congress in 2007. Rep. Peter De Fazio (D-Oregon) is a former bike mechanic who also just happens to be the new chair of the House Transportation Committee’s Surface Subcommittee. … Continue reading →

Last night's mayoral forum didn't have any audience questions, but the focus on urban issues did lead to some candidates mentioning bicycles. Here are some highlights… Katheryn Shields Currently the Jackson County Executive. Stressed the environmental and sustainability benefits of … Continue reading →