Archive for the 'Safety' Category (Page 2)
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Protected Bikeway Planned for Lincoln, NE
Posted on July 8, 2013 | 4 CommentsThe city of Lincoln, Nebraska is proposing the creation of a two-way protected bikeway in downtown, which would be among the first in our region.
Newspaper, Highway Patrol Misquote Bicycle Laws
Posted on June 11, 2013 | 1 CommentEducating the public about the rules of the road and the laws of the state of Kansas is important, so why would the Kansas Highway Patrol and local news spread misinformation?
Responding to Ignorance
Posted on June 6, 2013 | 16 CommentsIn a stunning example of ignorance and insensitivity, the Salina Journal posted an editorial telling bicyclists 'You’re not training for the Olympics' and 'stay off county roads'.
Sharrows Come To Emporia
Posted on May 8, 2013 | No CommentsThe city of Emporia has recently added their first sharrows, to about 2 miles of city streets. This is the first of four streets scheduled to receive the treatment within the next few years.
First Sharrows Installed In Wichita
Posted on May 5, 2013 | 5 CommentsThe city of Wichita has recently installed its first sharrows, at the intersection of 21st Street and 135th Street West, in response to safety concerns from bicyclists.
First Bike Lanes in Salina
Posted on April 26, 2013 | No CommentsNew bike lanes have been marked along a section of North Ohio Street in Saline County, just north of the city of Salina. Here's a first look at the new lanes, pavement markings, and signage.
Residents Advocate for Bicycle Safety in Southeast Kansas
Posted on January 14, 2013 | No CommentsSoutheast Kansas residents have started a petition to encourage KDOT to add shoulders to K-39 highway to improve bicycle safety along the TransAmerica Bicycle Trail.
Kansas DUI Offenders Can Now Legally Drive Motorized Bicycles
Posted on August 26, 2012 | 6 CommentsA new Kansas law will allow drivers with a suspended license to obtain a special license to allow them to operate a motorized bicycle. But why go to the trouble when riding a standard pedal bicycle would be so much simpler, easier, safer, and less costly?
New 3-Foot Passing Law in Nebraska
Posted on April 20, 2012 | 1 CommentNebraska has become the 24th state to enact a safe-passing law, requiring motorists to give at least 3 feet of space when passing cyclists, pedestrians, and those operating motorized wheelchairs on the road.
Are Your Lights Legal? Kansas Night Bicycling Laws
Posted on February 23, 2012 | 1 CommentRiding your bicycle at night can be great fun, and can be quite safe, but a certain amount of equipment is necessary, both by law and by common sense. Here's what Kansas law requires.-
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