Archive for the 'Advocacy' Category (Page 4)
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Fort Scott’s Bicycle Registration Law
Posted on July 17, 2012 | 8 CommentsFort Scott, Kansas has a very unusual law that requires bicyclists, whether residents or visitors, to register their bicycle as soon as they enter the city. Here's how it works.
Bicycle Open House in Manhattan June 20
Posted on June 12, 2012 | No CommentsManhattan, Kansas, the state’s newest Bicycle Friendly Community in the state, is holding an open house on June 20th to discuss bicycling improvements in the Little Apple.
Overland Park Bike Forum Recap
Posted on May 4, 2012 | No CommentsSome brief notes from last night's Bike Forum in Overland Park, Kansas. Is the second-largest city in the state of Kansas headed in the right direction?
Kansas Rail-Trails Threatened By Proposed Bill
Posted on March 4, 2012 | 2 CommentsJust as trail-building in Kansas is gaining momentum — with dozens of miles of new trail added every year, and ongoing projects in development throughout the state — a proposed bill threatens to derail the burgeoning trail system.
Dangerous ‘Bike Lanes’ Planned for Olathe
Posted on February 6, 2012 | 1 CommentOlathe, Kansas is planning to expand 127th Street in Olathe, but has settled on a strange, and potentially dangerous design with a gutter seam running down the middle of the 'bike lane'.
The De Soto Bike Ban is History
Posted on September 15, 2011 | No CommentsBy a 4-1 margin, the De Soto city council has voted to repeal the prohibition against non-motorized vehicles on 83rd Street east of the city, ending a painful and embarrassing episode in Kansas bicycling history.
3-Foot Passing & Dead Red Bill Signed by Governor
Posted on April 15, 2011 | No CommentsKansas Governor Sam Brownback has signed House Bill 2192, making 3-foot passing of bicycles and 'dead red' state law, effective July 1st.3-Foot Passing Bill Awaits Governor’s Signature
Posted on April 2, 2011 | 4 CommentsOn April 1st, the Kansas House and Senate approved the 3-foot passing/dead red bill, which now moves on to Governor Sam Brownback for his signature. No fooling.3-Foot Passing Bill Up For House Vote
Posted on March 28, 2011 | No CommentsHB2192 (3-Foot Passing and “Dead Red“) has emerged from a Senate/House conference committee, and now moves to the full Kansas House of Representatives for a vote. Please contact your legislators and ask for their support.3-Foot Passing Bill Gains Preliminary Approval in Senate, To Move on to House
Posted on March 16, 2011 | 1 CommentKansas House Bill 2192 (3-Foot Passing of Bicycles and 'Dead Red') has been approved in the Senate by the Committee of the Whole, and is expected to move on to the House. Please contact your Representative if you support this measure.-
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