Missouri Bicycle and Pedestrian Federation - news

Major new Complete Streets policy announcement from USDOT to all state DOTs and agencies

Brent Hugh — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:52:29 +0000

Today US Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood made a major policy announcement that moves the 'Complete Streets' agenda to the center of the nation's transportation policy.

National Bike Summit 2010: Secretary LaHood gives "rock star" speech

Brent Hugh — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:41:10 +0000

One of the changes that has come about--as a result of the advocacy of thousands of you who have attended or supported the advocacy at the National Bike Summit over the years--is a tremendous change in the amount of support for bicycling and walking at every level of politics, but particularly in the various transportation agencies of the federal government.

National Bike Summit 2010: Day 3, Congressional visits

Brent Hugh — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:11:18 +0000

The third day of the National Bike Summit is spent visiting congressional offices. The Missouri delegation visited the office of every Missouri member of Congress, holding many productive conversations with members of Congress and staff.

National Bike Summit 2010: Day 2, photos & events

Brent Hugh — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:34:55 +0000

Day 2 of the 2010 National Bike Summit was filled with conference meetings, sharing information with other groups from around the country, networking, and organizing our Missouri delegation for our congressional visits on Day 3.

A group of us met with Dave Toomey of Senator McCaskill's office in the morning, because Dave had a conflict on Thursday.

National Bike Summit 2010: Day 1, Opening Ceremonies & award for Columbia Mayor Darwin Hindman

Brent Hugh — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:48:44 +0000

The National Bike Summit 2010 had record attendance, with over 700 attending from 48 states. our Missouri delegation was also our largest ever with 15 attending.

Day 1 included the opening reception and the presentation of a special award to Columbia, Missouri, Mayor Darwin Hindman. Ian Thomas of PedNet addressed the group and introduced Mayor Hindman.

Springfield capital improvement tax to include $400,000 for bicycle routes

Brent Hugh — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:55:53 +0000

Springfield has one of the most extensive on-road bicycle route systems in Missouri, but the system has not expanded in the past several years.

Springfield's STAR Team brings together advocates from several different organizations, including Ozark Greenways, SpringBike, and the Missouri Bicycle & Pedestrian Federation, to work for better bicycling & walking facilities.

One result of the STAR Team's work was announced Monday: For the first time, Springfield will include a small allotment for bicycle facilities in its capitol improvements tax.

National Bike Summit 2010: What we're asking for

Brent Hugh — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:16:44 +0000

The agenda items for this year's National Bike Summit have been finalized.

Eastern end of Katy Trail to be completed--at last!

Brent Hugh — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:33:44 +0000

MoDOT District 4 to create bike/ped plan

Brent Hugh — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:04:14 +0000

Eric Rogers, of the MoBikeFed Board, attended an organizing meeting at MoDOT District 4 headquarters today and reports this on the KCBike.Info blog:

National Congressional Lobbying Day

Eric Rogers — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 17:52:54 +0000

Participate in the National Bike Summit's virtual lobbying day from the comfort of your own home or office.

On March 11th bicyclists from around the country will be on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC meeting with Congressional representatives to talk about the importance of bicycling for issues like transportation, recreation, public health, and economic development.