Trailnet has released more details about the recent merger between Trailnet and the St Louis Regional Bicycle Federation.  A West End Word article give the lowdown:

Cyclists have a stronger advocate in St. Louis in 2011, thanks to a merger between nonprofit organizations Trailnet and the St. Louis Regional Bicycle Federation.

Jenny Viviano, the event and marketing manager for Trailnet, said that St. Louis Bike Fed approached Trailnet about an acquisition. She said Bike Fed members were unable to continue to provide their services but they wanted to keep promoting their mission. “Since we have a similar mission, it was a natural fit,” she said.

“Trailnet’s mission of promoting active living through programming, policy and planning has always been closely aligned with St. Louis Bike Fed’s work to make the region more bike-friendly,” said Ann Mack, Trailnet’s executive director. “By acquiring their services and strengthening our capacity for advocacy, we will be able to make even greater strides towards livability in the St. Louis region.”

Trailnet was founded in 1988 to support the St.

The New York State Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity sent this article summary:

Survey: U.S. Adults show strong willingness to back street improvements to make physical activity an easier choice

John Schaefer of MoDOT, the Missouri Safe Routes to School coordinator, sent out the following announcement about the upcoming grant application period for MoDOT Safe Routes to School Infrastructure Grants and a series of workshops around the state for those interested in applying for the grants:

I am happy to announce that Missouri's Safe Routes to School program will be accepting grant applications for Infrastructure projects.  The grant cycle will open on February 1, 2011 and close on April 15, 2010.  There will be ten grant application workshops across the state.  The workshops will show you how to apply for a grant and answer any questions regarding the program or potential infrastructure projects. Safe Routes to School Infrastructure projects include the planning, design, and construction of infrastructure related projects that will substantially improve the ability of students to walk and bicycle to school, including

File: 

MO SRTS 2011 Grant Workshop Registration Form

The Washington Post covered the signing of a new child nutrition bill:

Michelle Obama can check off a top priority on her to-do list: The child nutrition bill was signed into law by her husband Monday morning, capping months of advocacy by the first lady as part of her efforts to reduce childhood obesity.

Flanked by Cabinet officials, top Democrats and schoolchildren in green and yellow uniforms, President Obamasaid that "across the country, too many kids don't have access to healthy meals."

The Safe Routes to School National Partnership sent the following update on the federal transportation situation in Congress:

The recent announcement by U.S. Sec. of Transportation Ray LaHood that USDOT will consider bicycling and walking to be on par with automobile travel in planning and funding decisions has led to some interesting discussion nationwide.

Tour of Missouri Support Campaign

By Staff reportsThe Rolla Daily News Posted Mar 25, 2010 @ 08:33 AM

St. Louis, Mo. — The Tour of Missouri, the professional bicycling race that has taken place throughout the Show Me State since 2007 and has highlighted the state in a prolific and invaluable way, today announced a special campaign to solicit support for the race, scheduled for August 31 – September 6, 2010.

Over the course of three years, an estimated 1.2 Million spectators from more than 40 states and 20 countries have lined the roads of Missouri to see more than 120 world-class athletes race. The event also has been seen on FOX Sports Midwest, Versus and through live webcasts that have reached viewers in more than 170 countries.

“Like the Tour de France, this event has transformed Missouri into a tourist destination by showcasing the sights and sounds of Missouri to the world.