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Kansas at #47 in 2017 Bike Friendly States Ranking
Posted on November 1, 2017 | No CommentsThe 2017 edition of the League of American Bicyclists Bicycle Friendly State rankings are out, and if you scroll way, way down towards the bottom of the list, you’ll find Kansas at #47.Iola Joins Complete Streets Movement
Posted on February 9, 2016 | No CommentsThe Iola City Council has passed a Complete Streets Policy by a unanimous vote, becoming the 9th city in Kansas to embrace the concept of building streets for all types of people.Bicycle Master Plan Moves Forward in Newton
Posted on August 28, 2015 | No CommentsA Bicycle Master Plan has been presented to city commissioners in Newton, Kansas.Kansas Falls to #48 in 2015 Bike Friendly States Ranking
Posted on May 2, 2015 | No CommentsThe 2015 edition of the League of American Bicyclists Bicycle Friendly State rankings has Kansas at #48: The state’s report card gives Kansas a score of only 19 out of 100. While Kansas does have a 3-foot passing law, an advocacy group, and a Share The Road campaign, it lacks many …KDOT Local Consult Meetings Begin This Week
Posted on September 22, 2014 | No CommentsThe Kansas Department of Transportation is hosting a series of public meetings around the state this fall, to discuss transportation projects and priorities.2014 Ride of Silence
Posted on May 21, 2014 | 1 CommentThe Ride of Silence is an annual event that honors those who have been injured or killed while cycling on public roadways. There are 2014 rides in Edgerton, Lawrence, Topeka, and Wichita.Kansas Sinks to #46 in 2014 Bike Friendly States Ranking
Posted on May 1, 2014 | No CommentsThe 2014 Bicycle Friendly State rankings has Kansas at #46, a complete freefall from just four years ago, when Kansas was ranked #13 in the nation.KanBikeWalk Annual Meeting and Ride October 26th in Wichita
Posted on October 18, 2013 | No CommentsKanBikeWalk is holding their annual meeting on October 26th in Wichita, Kansas. The event is open to the public, and includes a free recreational bike ride highlighting Wichita's burgeoning bicycling environment and facilities.2013 Ride of Silence
Posted on May 10, 2013 | No CommentsThe Ride of Silence is an annual event that honors those who have been injured or killed while cycling on public roadways. There are 2013 rides in Hutchinson, Lawrence, and Wichita.KCK Bike Lanes Progress, Public Meeting April 30th
Posted on April 28, 2013 | No CommentsThe city of Kansas City, Kansas is making progress on its first bike lanes, with plans for the next stage in the works, to be presented at an open house on April 30th.