Tag Archive: 'Wichita' (Page 3)
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Is Wichita Looking to Become Bicycle-Friendly?
Posted on January 30, 2009 | 4 CommentsIn his recent State of the City Address, Wichita Mayor Carl Brewer mentioned making Wichita a "bike- and pedestrian-friendly city". Are there any actions or plans behind those words?Wichita’s Bicycle Bob
Posted on December 5, 2008 | No CommentsFrom NCbeat, a monthly lifestyle magazine published in Wichita, Kansas comes the story of Bob Hughes, also known as “Bicycle Bob” for his extensive backyard collection of bicycles: Many Wichitans have seen Hughes, a retired engineer and Air Force veteran, on his daily commute. Though he can drive, he prefers to …New Midtown Wichita Bike Path Approved
Posted on October 30, 2008 | No CommentsFrom the City of Wichita: Bicycle riders will have a new pathway next spring that connects the Midtown area and the north edge of the downtown core area. The Midtown bike path will run more than one mile, from the intersection of Central and Wichita Streets, north along Wichita Street to 9th …Car Show to Benefit Family of Accident Victims
Posted on October 21, 2008 | No CommentsThis is amazing: A car show is scheduled for Oct. 26 to benefit the family of Claudia and Gisele Mijares. Claudia Mijares and her 4-year-old daughter were killed earlier this month when they were struck by a vehicle near Gardiner Elementary School in south Wichita. Gary Hammitt, 54, has been charged with two …No Bike Racks On Buses in Wichita?
Posted on October 17, 2008 | 2 CommentsIn a recent Cycling in Wichita post, John B. is discussing an acquaintance’s choice of a folding bike for getting around town: Though it looks heavy in person, it’s actually surprisingly light, and folding it up looks simple and easy. Though she doesn’t ride the bus, for cyclists who do as …Wichita Seeks Input on Transportation Issues
Posted on July 31, 2008 | 1 CommentThe Wichita Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (WAMPO) is conducting a survey about how to prioritize transportation improvements in the city. This is an opportunity to let planners know what you’d like to see the city do to improve their transportation system. Take the Survey Incidentally, this survey is not limited to Wichita residents, …Wichita Bicycle Commuters Speak Up
Posted on July 15, 2008 | 1 CommentWichita, Kansas has a strong cycling community, with numerous bike shops, a large and popular recreational bike club (the Oz Bicycle Club) and a vibrant mountain biking club (the Kansas Singletrack Society). But unlike the Kansas City area, where cyclists such as Noah at KC Bike Commuting, Dave at Dave’s Good …Wichita Cyclist Dies After Being Struck By SUV
Posted on July 9, 2008 | No Comments41-year-old Kevin Keller of Wichita was involved in a bicycle accident with an SUV on June 12th and died of his injuries on July 5th. The accident occurred in Wichita at 9:18 p.m. on June 12th. A Suzuki SUV was headed west on Central and was in the process of turning …Wichita BMX Park Vandalized
Posted on January 15, 2008 | No CommentsThe Emery Park BMX Track in Wichita, Kansas was recently the victim of a theft that damaged the park. Thieves made off with helmets and at least 200 feet of copper wiring, some of it cut at the base of poles and pulled it from an underground conduit. The …-
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