Archive for the 'Advocacy' Category (Page 2)
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3-Foot Passing Bill Moves Forward in Kansas
Posted on February 10, 2011 | 3 CommentsKansas House Bill 2174, 'Duty of motorists to maintain 3 foot distance when passing bicyclists', was introduced on February 7th, and is currently under consideration by the Committee on Transportation.KanBikeWalk Annual Meeting 2010
Posted on October 27, 2010 | No CommentsKanBikeWalk is holding their annual meeting on November 20th in Olathe, Kansas. The event is open to the public, and includes a free recreational bike ride on some of the fine trails and bike lanes in Olathe.Kansas Safe Cycling, a fundraiser for the Diego Ballesteros Benefit Fund
Posted on October 14, 2010 | 1 CommentThe Bike\Walk Alliance-Wichita advocacy group is hosting a fundraiser for injured Spanish cyclist, Diego Ballesteros in Wichita on October 16th.Topeka Bikeway Master Plan Survey
Posted on August 31, 2010 | No CommentsTopeka is working toward building a bikeways master plan, which will be a guide for future transportation development in the city, and they're asking for our input. Please take the survey!Cyclists Sought For Gateway Corridor Focus Group
Posted on June 19, 2010 | No CommentsFrom KanBikeWalk comes news of an opportunity to improve bicycling in Johnson County, Kansas. Bicyclists are being asked for their input on Lenexa, Olathe and Overland Park roadways crossing I-435, K-10 and I-35.Lenexa Advocacy Alert: K-10/Lone Elm Interchange
Posted on June 3, 2010 | No CommentsOn June 3rd, Lenexa is hosting a public open house regarding proposals for a new interchange at Lone Elm Road and K-10. This is a rare opportunity to make a statement to Lenexa officials about the importance of on-road bicycling facilities.Missouri Debates 3-Foot Passing Law
Posted on March 3, 2010 | 1 CommentLawmakers in the state of Missouri are once again considering a law that would require motorists to pass bicycles by at least three feet. But not everyone thinks this is a good idea...Bike Safety Legislation Moving Forward in Iowa
Posted on March 1, 2010 | No CommentsIn Iowa, the state legislature is once again considering a Bicycle Safety Bill that would requires bicyclists to obey traffic signs and signals, require a minimum passing distance of 5 feet, and make it illegal to intentionally buzz or throw items at people on bicycles.Wichita Cyclists: Help Plan The Future
Posted on January 8, 2010 | No CommentsWichita cyclists have an opportunity to help plan the future of transportation in Wichita, through the Metropolitan Transportation Plan 2035. Speak up at this meeting on January 12th!KanBikeWalk Annual Meeting 2009
Posted on October 21, 2009 | No CommentsThe 2009 KanBikeWalk Annual Meeting takes place on October 31st in Wichita, Kansas, to discuss the important issues affecting Kansas bicyclists and pedestrians. There's also a short pre-meeting ride on the bike paths along the Arkansas River, starting at 10am.









