Category Archives: safety

Cyclists and Prairie Village Police, one year later

Posted on July 16, 2010 by Eric

This time last year the big story in the bike community was the Prairie Village Police Department cracking down on cyclists who break traffic laws in big group rides. The Johnson County Bicycle Club stepped in to mediate the dispute, … Continue reading →

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Road construction impacts 87th Street and HOA Bridge

Posted on July 9, 2010 by Eric

Two road construction projects that will impact cyclists who use the Heart of America Bridge Downtown or 87th Street in South KC.

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Tough week for safety

Posted on June 19, 2010 by Eric

Tuesday: Cyclist caught by possible 18-wheeler right hook at 96th and Pflumm in Lenexa (no news story). Wednesday: Yet another sexual assault on a suburban trail (KCTV-5). Thursday: Child with minor injuries from car/bike collision in Blue Springs (Examiner). Friday: … Continue reading →

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Bike skills classes this month

Posted on June 18, 2010 by Eric

Bike KC and MoBikeFed’s Smart Cycling KC Summer Series continues this month with two more bike skills classes.  On Tuesday June 22nd the Fix-A-Flat class will show you how to quickly and easily get on your way after a flat … Continue reading →

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KC communities score over $150,000 in Safe Routes to School grants

Posted on June 14, 2010 by Eric

Cities, school districts, and law enforcements agencies around the metro area recently received over $150,000 in Safe Routes to School grants designed to make it safer and easier for children to walk and bicycle to school.  The Safe Routes to … Continue reading →

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Dress Your Bike for Success – Free Clinic

Posted on May 20, 2010 by Eric

The Smart Cycling KC Midtown Summer Clinic Series continues next week with Dress Your Bike for Success: From tools to tires and racks to packs this class will give you the lowdown on carrying cargo, keeping clean and riding through … Continue reading →

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Two kids hit in separate crashes

Posted on May 5, 2010 by Eric

Update: A reader from the Old Northeast points out that the second wreck happened in the middle of a major police warrant sweep.  The area was covered in sirens and police and news helicopters, distracting everyone traveling in the area … Continue reading →

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Missouri House considers 3 foot passing law

Posted on February 20, 2010 by Eric

This week the Missouri House of Representatives will consider a bill to establish a 3 foot passing law, requiring motorists to move over 3 feet when passing bicyclists.  The insurance industry killed the last attempt to do this in 2005, … Continue reading →

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Bright at Night safety demonstrations and free lights

Posted on October 28, 2009 by Eric

Hopefully you have noticed that the days are getting shorter and darkness is creeping into the typical commuting hours.  So if you haven’t done it yet, put some new batteries in your lights and break out the reflective gear. Also … Continue reading →

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Cyclists reach agreement with Prairie Village police

Posted on October 6, 2009 by Eric

Maggi Hacker, President of the Johnson County Bicycle Club, has announced the details of an understanding with the Prairie Village Police Department that addresses issues with group rides and the law in that suburb. The agreement is meant to accommodate … Continue reading →

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