Bicycling and walking are under attack in DC yet again. Today we are calling on all Northlanders and Eastern Jackson County residents to ask Congressman Sam Graves to save cycling and walking. Graves has a critical vote on the US House’s proposed transportation bill, which would reverse decades of progress for bicycling and walking. Email […]
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Star editorial says better bicycling is a top city priority for 2012
Today’s KC Star editorial includes bicycling as a key priority for the future of the region, alongside such things as the Zoo, All-Star Baseball Game, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, and Livestrong Sporting Park. Making it safer and easier for people bicycle is critical for our economy, our environment, and our health. Looking toward […]
ACTION ALERT: Ask McCaskill and Blunt to vote for Complete Streets TODAY
Update 12/14/2011 5:00 p.m. – The amendment passed unanimously. We owe a big thanks to everyone who contacted Senators Blunt and McCaskill! Today Missouri Senators Clairie McCaskill and Roy Blunt will be voting in committee on a Complete Streets amendment that would require all road users to be fairly considered in projects that receive federal […]
Stop the 83rd Street Bike Ban
Update December 2nd, 2011. We beat the bike ban. It failed in a 3-2 vote at De Soto City Council. Read more… The town of De Soto, KS is on the verge of re-instating its recently lifted bicycle ban on 83rd Street. Please act now to oppose the ban and show your support for bicycling […]
How They Voted – Federal funding
Today the US Senate defeated an attempt to gut federal funding of the primary program for bicycling and walking. The Transportation Enhancements program has enabled vital local projects like the Heart of America Bridge retrofit, Indian Creek Trail, and sidewalk and transit projects all over the metro area. Missouri’s Claire McCaskill was the only regional […]
Support Bike Lanes on 127th Street
The City of Olathe continues to improve 127th Street to a four lane road. Earlier phases included bike lanes, but engineers have dropped bike lanes from the the plans for the next phase from Blackbob to Pflumm. City officials need to hear from people who live, work, or bike in Olathe. Please send a message […]
Action Alert: Save federal funding for walking and bicycling
The Indian Creek Trail near State Line Road Federal funding is the primary source of resources for local projects like the Heart of America Bridge and Indian Creek Trail, especially in local cities that have dedicated local funding sources for walking and bicycling. Current proposals in Congress would eliminate many bike/ped programs or make them […]
Johnson County Adopts Complete Streets Policy
This week the Johnson County Commission unanimously adopted a Complete Streets policy for the unincorporated and rural areas of the county. The new policy will encourage future road projects to better consider how to best include walking and bicycling. Facilities like sidewalks, wide outside lanes, shoulders, bike lanes, adjacent trails, crosswalks, etc. are possibilities […]
Vote for walking and bicycling projects
KC Momentum ideas Improving the Community Build out the sidewalks Public bike share program Bicycle Master Plan Bike Lanes Public Improvements Complete the BikeKC Plan Build a world-class trail system Implement the new Pedestrian Overlay District Clearly Marked Crosswalks Parking and Downtown Transit Public bike share system Implement Complete Streets policies Bike lanes Back-in angle […]
Alert: Support Johnson County Complete Streets Policy
The Johnson County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to vote during their meeting on Thursday, September 1st, starting at 9:30 a.m. Johsnon County Administrative Offices111 S. Cherry Street, Third Foor, Olathe, KS 66061(main meeting room) The Johnson County Commission is considering a new Complete Streets policy for the rural, unincorporated areas of the county. […]