Archive for the 'Advocacy' Category (Page 6)
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Missouri Debates 3-Foot Passing Law
Posted on March 3, 2010 | 1 CommentLawmakers in the state of Missouri are once again considering a law that would require motorists to pass bicycles by at least three feet. But not everyone thinks this is a good idea...Bike Safety Legislation Moving Forward in Iowa
Posted on March 1, 2010 | No CommentsIn Iowa, the state legislature is once again considering a Bicycle Safety Bill that would requires bicyclists to obey traffic signs and signals, require a minimum passing distance of 5 feet, and make it illegal to intentionally buzz or throw items at people on bicycles.
Wichita Cyclists: Help Plan The Future
Posted on January 8, 2010 | No CommentsWichita cyclists have an opportunity to help plan the future of transportation in Wichita, through the Metropolitan Transportation Plan 2035. Speak up at this meeting on January 12th!
KanBikeWalk Annual Meeting 2009
Posted on October 21, 2009 | No CommentsThe 2009 KanBikeWalk Annual Meeting takes place on October 31st in Wichita, Kansas, to discuss the important issues affecting Kansas bicyclists and pedestrians. There's also a short pre-meeting ride on the bike paths along the Arkansas River, starting at 10am.
National Bike/Ped Funding Needs Your Help
Posted on September 16, 2009 | No CommentsTransportation Enhancements are the largest federal source of bicycle and pedestrian funding and they are under attack, this time by Oklahoma Senator Tom Coburn. We need your help - TODAY!
Kansans Want Alternatives to Driving
Posted on August 20, 2009 | No CommentsAccording to a recent transportation study, Kansas residents are distinctly unhappy with their lack of alternatives to driving, and are dissatisfied with the availability of bike lanes.
KC Struggles To Become More Bicycle-Friendly
Posted on August 7, 2009 | 1 CommentWith Federal stimulus funds available, Kansas City, Missouri has a chance to transform itself and move toward its stated goal of becoming a bicycle-friendly community. But they have a long way to go, and its not clear whether city leaders have the vision and strength of will to make it happen.Kansas Bicycle Safety Law Proposal
Posted on May 1, 2009 | 7 CommentsAlan Apel, a League Cycling Instructor (LCI) certified by the League of American Bicyclists, is preparing a proposal for updating Kansas statutes related to bicycling, and he’s looking for some input from the bicycling community.
Build More Livable and Sustainable Communities
Posted on January 22, 2009 | 1 Comment"Our communities will better serve all of their residents if we are able to leave our cars to walk, bicycle and access other transportation alternatives." That refreshingly straightforward, sensible, and encouraging statement is from the Urban Policy section of whitehouse.gov. Let's all work to make that vision become a reality.Join KanBikeWalk for Advocacy Day on Feb. 4th
Posted on January 21, 2009 | No CommentsKanBikeWalk’s first Advocacy Day is scheduled for February 4th, 2009 at the state capitol in Topeka, Kansas. KanBikeWalk, whose mission is to promote safe bicycling and walking in Kansas, works with the state legislature to craft laws that can reduce incidences of injury and death for all road users, and encourage …-
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