Archive for the 'Safety' Category
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Dangerous ‘Bike Lanes’ Planned for Olathe
Posted on February 6, 2012 | No CommentsOlathe, 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'.
A Decent $15 Bike Light
Posted on November 16, 2011 | 5 CommentsIf you ride you bike at night, or even if you ride at dawn or dusk, a good headlight can literally be a lifesaver, and is required by Kansas law. Here's an inexpensive bicycle lighting solution you might want to consider, using an 'indestructible' LED flashlight.
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.
Heat Claims Arkansas City Cyclist
Posted on July 18, 2011 | No CommentsAn Arkansas City man died of heat stroke while riding his bicycle near Oxford, KS on July 16th.
3-Foot Passing: It’s The Law in Kansas!
Posted on July 1, 2011 | 1 CommentThe 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.
Avoiding The Coffin Corner
Posted on June 20, 2011 | 4 CommentsI came across an interesting, and potentially dangerous, traffic situation today, and thought I'd share what was going through my head as the situation played out.
Tougher Hit-and-Run Law Passed in Kansas
Posted on May 11, 2011 | 1 CommentKansas 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.Bicycle Safety Handout For Schools
Posted on May 6, 2011 | No CommentsThe 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!
Spreading Misinformation in Missouri
Posted on April 28, 2011 | 3 CommentsIt doesn't help when the media spread half-truths about bicycling laws; it creates a dangerous and hostile environment. Here's an example from a St. Louis, Missouri TV station.
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.-
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