Archive for the 'In The News' Category (Page 2)
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K-State is Kansas’ First Bicycle Friendly University
Posted on November 5, 2015 | No CommentsKansas State University has earned a Bronze Bicycle Friendly University designation, becoming the first college in Kansas to make the grade.
Raising awareness of Wichita Bike Thefts
Posted on August 14, 2015 | 1 CommentWichita police are warning bicyclists to take precautions to avoid bike theft in the city.
Topeka Bike Share Proves Popular
Posted on August 12, 2015 | No CommentsThe bike share program in Topeka has had a most impressive launch, reporting more trips than Kansas City’s bike program had in its first year.
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 …
Man Collapses and Dies While Bicycling Near Admire
Posted on June 27, 2014 | No CommentsOn June 22, Kenneth Young, age 58 of Admire, collapsed along K-99 highway in Admire, and later died from unknown causes.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.
2013 Wrap
Posted on December 31, 2013 | No CommentsA quick look back at 2013 in Kansas bicycling news.
Lewis Grider Trial Begins Nov. 15th in Salina
Posted on November 15, 2013 | 1 CommentLewis Grider, the man accused of the hit-and-run death of bicyclist Gail Kline on May 31st near Salina, goes on trial November 15th, facing charges of reckless involuntary manslaughter, leaving the scene of an injury or fatal accident, and failing to report an accident.
The Driving Decline
Posted on October 14, 2013 | 1 CommentThe number of miles driven in Kansas has fallen sharply, yet we continue to spend enormous sums of money building roadways that don't support bicycling and walking for transportation. Does this make any sense whatsoever?Hit-and-Run Suspect Arrested in Salina
Posted on June 1, 2013 | 1 CommentA suspect has been arrested in the hit-and-run death of bicyclist Gail Kline, who was killed yesterday morning near Salina. Lewis Grider, 62, has been charged with Involuntary Manslaughter, and additional charges may be filed.-
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