Archive for the 'Kansas' Category (Page 26)


  • 3-Foot Passing: It’s The Law in Kansas!

    3-Foot Passing: It’s The Law in Kansas!

    The new 3-foot passing law goes into effect July 1, 2011 in the state of Kansas. The law requires that vehicles pass bicycles to the left with at least three feet of clearance.

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  • Apply For 2011-2012 Sunflower Foundation Trail Grants

    Apply For 2011-2012 Sunflower Foundation Trail Grants

    The Sunflower Foundation has announced a new Request for Proposals to build school or community-based walking or multi-use trails, which they call Sunflower Trails.

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  • Kansas Trail News: June 16, 2011

    Kansas Trail News: June 16, 2011

    Chanute’s Katy Trail; Progress On Landon Trail In Topeka; Update On Redbud Trail In Wichita; Fitness Trails With A Twist; Six Ways Park Systems Can Promote Health And Wellness

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  • Young Girl Killed by Truck in Halstead

    Young Girl Killed by Truck in Halstead

    An 8-year-old girl was killed by a semi this morning in Halstead, Kansas. The girl rode her bike into a crosswalk as a semi was making a right-hand turn. She hit the trailer and went under the back tires.

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  • 2011 Dirty Kanza 200: In Their Own Words

    2011 Dirty Kanza 200: In Their Own Words

    The 2011 edition of the Dirty Kanza 200 happened on June 4th out of Emporia, Kansas. As always, it turned epic, with heat, wind, thunderstorms, hail, and a brutal course that did in many a rider (and bike).

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  • Kansas Trail News: June 6, 2011

    Kansas Trail News: June 6, 2011

    Investing In Trails Benefits KC Region; Prairie Spirit Trail To Be Extended; New Wichita Trail Connects Existing Trails; Trail Between Larned And Ft. Larned In Planning Stages; Short Line Rails With Trails Possibilities Open Up; Slough Creek Point Trail At Perry Lake

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  • Kansas Trail News: May 20, 2011

    Kansas Trail News: May 20, 2011

    Flint Hills Nature Trail Progresses; KC Moving Toward Being Bicycle Friendly; Flint Hills As Destination Place; Birds Identified Along Landon Trail; Sunflower Rail-Trails Conservancy Has New Brochure; and more!

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  • Tougher Hit-and-Run Law Passed in Kansas

    Tougher Hit-and-Run Law Passed in Kansas

    Kansas House Bill 2044, which toughens penalties for hit-and-run, has been approved by the legislature, and now moves on to the Governor for his signature.

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  • Bicycle Safety Handout For Schools

    Bicycle Safety Handout For Schools

    The Miami County Velo Cycling Club put together a very well-done bicycle safety handout which they are distributing to local schools to help educate motorists and cyclists. Nice!

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  • Kansas Trail News: May 2, 2011

    Kansas Trail News: May 2, 2011

    Prairie Spirit Trail South Extension To Be Built, Nat’l Park Service To Study New Trail Routes, Kansas Sampler Festival, Antelope Spotted In Central Flint Hills, Reconnecting Children To Nature

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