In 2013 Cleaver Boulevard becomes a Complete Street with bike lanes, wider sidewalks, better crosswalks, and more.
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Speak up for walking and bicycling in KCK
KCK residents, please take some time speak up for walking and bicycling in the Unified Government's 2013 budget. In January 2011 KCK was the second local city to create a Complete Streets policy to better integrate walking, bicycling, and transit into the community's transportation system. That policy is now becoming reality as the Unified Government […]
Speak up for walking and bicycling in Olathe’s new planning and zoning regulations
The City of Olathe is updating its planning and zoning rules, providing a great opportunity to make future development more accessible for walking, bicycling, transit, etc. On Tuesday, May 1st the city is holding its second public meeting for residents to provide input on how the city grows and develops in the future. Public MeetingsTuesday, […]
See and comment on first draft of KCK sidewalk and trail master plan
KCK has created the first draft of a new master plan for sidewalks and trails based on public comments received in March 2012. This week is your opportunity to see the draft and provide more feedback to planners and engineers. Attending one of these public meetings is an important way to residents and visitors help […]
Olathe residents have opportunity to speak up for Complete Streets on February 29th
The City of Olathe is updating its planning and zoning rules, providing a great opportunity to make future development more accessible for walking, bicycling, transit, etc. On Wednesday, February 29th the city is holding its first public meeting for residents to provide input on how the city grows and develops in the future. Public MeetingsWednesday, […]
Overland Park considering Complete Streets policy
The City of Overland park is considering a Complete Streets policy to better include walking and bicycling in future street projects, and it gets its first hearing the evening of Wednesday, January 25th. Overland Park City CouncilPublic Works CommitteeWednesday, January 25th7:00 p.m. at City Hall8500 Santa Fe Text of proposed policy (PDF) More about Complete Streets in […]
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 […]
Blue Springs adopts Complete Streets policy
This week Blue Springs became the seventh metro community with a Complete Streets policy, the simple yet powerful idea that all streets should safely include walkers, bicyclists, children, people with disabilities, seniors – as well as motorists. Today more than 900,000 people, or 45% of the metro area, live in a city with Complete Streets […]
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 […]
Trails and Complete Streets progress in Independence
June is a big month for livability in Independence, with a new trail opening and consideration of a new Complete Streets policy. Everyone who lives, works, or bikes in Independence is invited to experience the new trail and show support for policies and facilities that the city a better place to walk and bicycle. Little […]