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May 15, 2006
Overland Park bike plan

 

The suburb of Overland Park, KS is working on a bike plan for the city's northern half, including it's first consideration of on-road cycling.

Overland Park is holding a public meeting to discuss their plans for 
> extending trails and bikeways within their city limits between I-35
> (Antioch-Metcalf) and I-435 (Roe-Quivera).
>
> 7 p.m. Thursday, June 8
> City Council Chamber of City Hall,
> 8500 Santa Fe Drive
>
> Their plan includes their first, long-needed efforts to recognize
> on-road bicycling, even if only on secondary streets.
>
> http://www.opkansas.org/_Res/Parks_and_Recreation/Places/Bike_Trails/
> trail_expansion.cfm
>
> Everyone who has, does, think they will or supports those who do
> bicycle in north Overland Park north, particularly bicyclists who live
> in Overland Park, need to take a close look at this plan. As I
> understand, the plan was developed internally without much public
> input during its development. JCBC has offered its experience and
> knowledge three times, but never received a response or indication
> they were interested in our views or needs. That doesn't necessarily
> mean its a bad plan. However, we need to make sure our needs are
> addressed. Overland Park doesn't have a history of recognizing and/or
> accommodating on-road bicyclists, so I urge you to take the time to
> review their plans, attend the meeting and let them know your
> opinions.
>
> They've already had one public meeting with no apparent outreach to
> the bicycle community. This picks my interest as to why they would
> not want our input.
>
> Dale Crawford
> JCBC Bicycle Chair
>
>


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