Archive for April, 2011

It 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.

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New State Law Promotes Safety For Bicyclists; Construction Of Landon Trail In Topeka Underway; Wilderness Conservation Initiative Blocked By Budget Deal; University Of Kansas Campus To Have Bike Rentals; Work On Marquette Rail-Trail To Start

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Kansas 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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Marc Schultz, a Topeka lawyer, who struck and killed Tim Roberts with his car in Topeka last September, has pleaded no contest to involuntary manslaughter, driving under the influence, and of leaving the scene of an accident involving a death. All are felonies.

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Sadly, there is no 'Katy Trail' in Kansas, but judging by the name of the railroad the trail is based on -- the M-K-T (Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway) -- there should be! Here's a look a what has been lost.

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Cecile Kellenbarger; Katy Trail Section Reopens; Kansas Parks Provide Sound Return On Investment; Meadowlark Trail Work Day; Tallgrass Prairie Nat’l Preserve; Konza Prairie Wildflower Walk; Preserving Wilderness In The Sunflower State

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Cecile Kellenbarger, who tirelessly promoted bicycling and trails in Wichita and Kansas as a whole, passed away on April 4th. A memorial service and memorial bike ride is planned for April 10th in Wichita.

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On 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.

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