Archive for the 'Kansas' Category (Page 13)
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Moving to Portland (Alley)
Posted on September 7, 2013 | 14 CommentsMy wife and I are planning to move from our long-time home in Johnson County, Kansas, to a more bikeable and walkable community. The destination we've chosen might surprise you...Kansas Opts In to Recreational Trails Program
Posted on September 6, 2013 | No CommentsThe Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism has announced that Kansas will be back in the Federal Recreational Trails Program for Federal Fiscal Year 2013, after having opted out of the previous years funding.Kansas Trail News: August 1, 2013
Posted on August 2, 2013 | 1 CommentGreat Plains Trail, Kansas Rail-Trails Plan Completed, Kansas And Missouri Now Connected By Trails, Built Environment And The Outdoors Summit, Sunflower Foundation Trails Grants, and more trails news from the Sunflower state.The New Bike-Friendy Amelia Earhart Memorial Bridge
Posted on July 30, 2013 | No CommentsThe new Amelia Earhart Memorial Bridge at Atchison, Kansas now features wide, bicycle-friendly shoulders for a stress-free crossing of the Missouri River. Kudos to KDOT and MoDot for a job well done!Bicyclist Killed in Lawrence Collision
Posted on July 22, 2013 | 1 CommentA bicyclist was struck by a car and killed in Lawrence yesterday evening, July 21st, at about 8pm. Hayley M. Berrios, age 29, was killed as she attempted to cross the South Lawrence Trafficway.Self-Serve Refreshments on the Flint Hills Nature Trail
Posted on July 21, 2013 | No CommentsRiders on the Flint Hills Nature Trail can take a break at the vending machines in Rantoul, Kansas. It's a nice amenity for a portion of the trail with no other services.2013 Put the Brakes on Fatalities Poster Contest Announced
Posted on July 18, 2013 | No CommentsKansas kids are encouraged to enter artwork for a statewide poster contest focused on traffic safety. Get creative for a chance to win a new bicycle!Topeka Bicyclist Dies After Collision With Motorcycle
Posted on July 17, 2013 | 2 CommentsA bicyclist who was struck by a motorcycle in Topeka on July 7th has died. 61-year-old Ralph Lowe passed away on July 10 as a result of injuries he sustained in the collision.Kansas Trail News: July 15, 2013
Posted on July 15, 2013 | No Comments$2.4 Million To Be Invested In Flint Hills Trail, $25,000 Grant For Landon Trail, Linking Flint Hills Trail With Katy Trail, Interest Building In Completing Landon Trail, Osawatomie To Railbank Rail Corridor, and more great trail news from the Sunflower State!Photo of the Week: Borrow a Bike Lock
Posted on July 12, 2013 | 1 CommentIf you ride your bike to the Olathe Public Library, and forget your lock, you can borrow one at the front desk. What a great bike-friendly idea!