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Kansas Trail News: April 18, 2011
Posted on April 18, 2011 | No CommentsNew 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 Start3-Foot Passing & Dead Red Bill Signed by Governor
Posted on April 15, 2011 | No CommentsKansas Governor Sam Brownback has signed House Bill 2192, making 3-foot passing of bicycles and 'dead red' state law, effective July 1st.A Cyclist’s Killer is Convicted in Topeka
Posted on April 11, 2011 | 2 CommentsMarc 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.The Katy Trail in Kansas — What Could Have Been
Posted on April 10, 2011 | 1 CommentSadly, 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.Kansas Trail News: April 7, 2011
Posted on April 8, 2011 | No CommentsCecile 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 StateRemembering Kansas Bicycling Advocate Cecile Kellenbarger
Posted on April 7, 2011 | 1 CommentCecile 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.3-Foot Passing Bill Awaits Governor’s Signature
Posted on April 2, 2011 | 4 CommentsOn 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.Bicycle Parking at Kauffman Stadium
Posted on March 30, 2011 | 2 CommentsIf you want to ride your bicycle to Kauffman Stadium to take in a Royals game, your options appear to be extremely limited. Bikes are not prohibited, but strongly discouraged. How does this compare to other Major League teams?3-Foot Passing Bill Up For House Vote
Posted on March 28, 2011 | No CommentsHB2192 (3-Foot Passing and “Dead Red“) has emerged from a Senate/House conference committee, and now moves to the full Kansas House of Representatives for a vote. Please contact your legislators and ask for their support.Happy 15th Birthday to the Prairie Spirit Trail
Posted on March 22, 2011 | No CommentsThe Prairie Spirit Trail is celebrating it’s 15th anniversary with a Birthday Bash on March 30th in Garnett, Kansas.