Joe Blankenship, BikeWalkKC Safe Routes to School Planner, says that since Overland Park is second largest city in our region this plan shows that bicycles matter in the KC region.
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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 […]
Sarah Shipley talks about living Car-Light with kids
The Kansas City Star recently profiled Sarah Shipley, BikeWalkKC’s Director of Communications. In this interview Sarah talks about living car-light with kids. Posted on Sun, Sep. 04, 2011 (original source) Sarah Shipley would rather take a bike, a bus or walk By TIM ENGLEThe Kansas City Star Sarah Shipley admits she owns a car, but […]
Crossing the Street Shouldn’t be Dangerous
Check out BikeWalkKC Board Member Sheila Styron’s powerful editorial in the KC Star explaining what it’s like for a blind person to cross the street, and how the City could be making it safer. Posted on Sun, Jul. 03, 2011Crossing the street shouldn’t be a dangerous leap of faithBy SHEILA STYRONSpecial to The Star […]