Archive for the 'Missouri' Category (Page 8)
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St. Louis Family Mourns and Prays
Posted on May 2, 2008 | 1 CommentThe family of Cheramara Motley is mourning the loss of the 5-year old girl, and praying for her brother, 14-year old Greg Womack, who is in critical but stable condition at Children’s Hospital in St. Louis. The two children were critically injured in St. Louis on Monday, April 28th, when they …On the Trail to a Cure
Posted on April 29, 2008 | No CommentsIt’s hard to surpass springtime on Missouri’s Katy Trail, particularly near the historic and scenic town of Rocheport. You can enjoy beauty, and help to raise money for HIV/AIDS research and services in Mid-Missouri, on the Trail to a Cure, a ride/walk/run event that takes place on May 4th, starting …Joplin Begins Trails Expansion
Posted on April 28, 2008 | No CommentsJoplin, Missouri is planning to expand the city’s trail system this summer, adding six miles of walking and biking trails to the existing 3.5 miles of the Frisco Greenway Trail. The city has scheduled an open house to allow residents to view plans, offer comments and ask questions about the new …Columbia Aims For 1000 New Bike Racks
Posted on April 21, 2008 | No CommentsColumbia, Missouri is embarking on an ambitious plan to add 1000 new bicycle racks around the city over the next few years. Currently, there are just 113 spaces in the downtown district. As cycling gains in popularity in Columbia, more bicycle parking places will be needed. The lack of …Missouri Seeks Advocacy Action
Posted on April 17, 2008 | No CommentsThe Missouri Bicycle Federation and Let’s Go KC are asking for your help in some upcoming bicycle advocacy efforts: Hwy 45 Bike/Ped Access: MoDOT is building a new highway through Parkville, Missouri (just north of Kansas City). Guess what? Their plans for accommodating bicycling and walking are inadequate, plus they forgot …Incomplete Streets for Missouri
Posted on April 14, 2008 | 2 CommentsIt looks like Missouri’s “Complete Streets” bill is dead. Despite being passed by the Missouri House by a vote of 139-9, and being poised to pass the Senate Transportation Committee this week, the bill, which would have required the Department of Transportation “to provide full consideration for bicyclists, pedestrians, disabled persons, …No Driving on Cliff Drive
Posted on April 7, 2008 | 1 CommentCliff Drive, the only urban Scenic Byway in the state of Missouri, twists and turns along the limestone cliffs high above the Missouri river in Kansas City. Originally built for Sunday rides in horse-and-buggy, Cliff Drive will now once again be free of motorized vehicles, at least on the weekends. The …Paper Guy's Katy Trail Adventure
Posted on April 3, 2008 | No CommentsIn Paper Guy’s Katy Trail Adventure!, in the The Lawrence Journal-World, Joyce Stevens writes about a trip she and her husband took on Missouri’s Katy Trail. After driving to Sedalia, they rode the Katy to St. Charles, enjoying overnight stays in bed-and-breakfasts in Rocheport, Hermann, and Defiance. At the end …Peddlers Swap Meet and Show April 20th
Posted on April 1, 2008 | No CommentsPeddlers Cycling and Fitness is putting on a bicycle show and swap meet on April 20th, 2008 at their shop at 139 East Lexington in Independence, Missouri (see map). There is no charge for buying and selling at the swap meet. The classic bike show has a $5 entry fee, …Legislative News From Missouri
Posted on March 28, 2008 | 1 CommentThe Missouri Bicycle Federation is reporting that several new bicycle-related pieces of legislation are working their way through the Missouri house and senate: Missouri “Complete Streets” Bill advances – Missouri’s “Complete Streets” bill, HB 2206, passed the House Rules Committee and is now on the House Consent Calendar. That means it …-
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