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26 May 2019: New 1171-mile Arkansas High Country Bicycle Route announced - Rivaling Missouri's Katy/Rock Island/Butterfield systems 1079 miles, but the Butterfield mileage will soon be increased by 260 miles . . . | Adventure Cycling Association
25 May 2019: Spirit Trail Coalition agrees to work with U.S. Bicycle Route 51 coalition organized by MoBikeFed | dailystarjournal.com
23 May 2019: Kansas City looking at removing downtown freeway to improve walkability, connectivity | KCUR
22 May 2019: Woman bikes Pony Express Trail from St Joseph to California - and made maps so you can ride it, too | newspressnow.com
21 May 2019: Just in time for Bike Month: Phil Gaimon's NEW RULES OF CYCLING - the Philuminati - with demonstrations by TV star Michael Muhney - YouTube
20 May 2019: Pedestrian path over Highway 47 bridge to open in May - and vid of old bridge demolition | warrencountyrecord.com
19 May 2019: Overland Park adding 70 miles of bike lanes to roads | KSHB
18 May 2019: Johnson County Trails coalition looking to create local connection to Rock Island Trail | dailystarjournal.com
17 May 2019: How Media Habits in Bicyclist and Pedestrian Crash Reporting Blunt our Response - and How We Can Change That - Transportation Research Board
16 May 2019: Kirksville makes plans for new trails, sidewalks, bike lanes | The Mexico Ledger
3 May 2019: Governor, DNR Officials break ground on Katy Trail project closing last 3 mile gap in Trail at Sedalia | News | sedaliademocrat.com
1 May 2019: Ridership of Houston's bike share grew 65% last year - an example of what can happen in car-centric cities like . . . the ones we have in Missouri? | FastCompany
28 Apr 2019: Hickory County Cycling Association & annual Pomme de Toure Gravel Grinder, Sept 21, 2019
27 Apr 2019: Capitol Day 2019: Legislators, outdoor enthusiasts ride Katy Trail to drum up support for Rock Island Trail | Central MO Breaking News
26 Apr 2019: How to contact your Missouri elected officials page updated | Missouri Bicycle and Pedestrian Federation
26 Apr 2019: Plans to revive West Florissant Ave in Ferguson, Dellwood, Jennings devastated by 2014 civil unrest include Great Streets plan, pedestrian-oriented streetscape | stltoday.com
25 Apr 2019: Gravelmap - user-driven compendium of gravel bicycle routes in Missouri (and across the world) - Gravelmap
25 Apr 2019: Bicyclists and drivers in Arkansas react to new law allowing stop-and-go at traffic lights and "rolling stops" at stop signs, similar to MO Dead Red law | KY3
24 Apr 2019: Columbia approves route for walking trail honoring black history | News Tribune
23 Apr 2019: Announcing USBR 51 & the Butterfield Stage Off-Road Experience - planning work on major new Missouri cross-state on- and off-road bicycle routes underway | Missouri Bicycle and Pedestrian Federation
23 Apr 2019: Warrensburg-Whiteman AFP Spirit Trail Trail Coalition moves ahead with trail paving, looking at trail connections to nearby communities & Rock Island Trail | dailystarjournal.com
22 Apr 2019: MORIT Annual Meeting: MU Extension study shows potential economic impact of Rock Island trail development along rail corridor, public support for trail over 98% | Gasconade County Republican
22 Apr 2019: Why Pedestrian Deaths Are At A 30-Year High? Distracted driving one key reason (Capitol Day April 23rd!) | KCUR
21 Apr 2019: Missouri Senate reaches 'breakthrough' agreement on road and bridge repairs, still no progress on comprehensive or multi-modal transportation funding (Capitol Day April 23rd!) | stltoday.com
19 Apr 2019: Missouri House & Senate introduce bills to support proposed Rock Island Trail | stltoday.com
19 Apr 2019: Phase I of Jackson County portion of Rock Island Trail near opening but subject of landowner lawsuit (Capitol Day Apr 23rd!) | KSHB
18 Apr 2019: Cell phone-related crashes up, Missouri legislators introduce bills for a statewide ban on texting and driving (Capitol Day April 23rd!) | KRCG
17 Apr 2019: Pleasant Valley Nature Preserve in Jefferson County expands walking trail | myleaderpaper.com
17 Apr 2019: Win for Katy Trail advocates on Missouri Bluffs/Katy Trail development in St Charles County | STLToday
16 Apr 2019: Springfield City Council plans new trail connections and sidewalks | KY3
16 Apr 2019: Missouri legislature taking up bills to create Rock Island Trail Endowment Fund & accept trail donation (Capitol Day April 23rd!) | News Tribune
15 Apr 2019: Mexico, MO, City Council approves ambitious 30-year sidewalk plan, moves towards Livable/Complete Streets, ADA compliance | The Mexico Ledger

Quick links...

Crossing Delmar - before
10 Jun 2019: Before & After: Great Rivers Greenways' Centennial Greenway makes major bike/ped improvement to Delmar/I-170 area in St Louis, celebration June 17th
The grant funds three trail segments that have long been in St Joseph plans
21 May 2019: ALERT: St Joseph trail rejected by Council--who are reconsidering it May 22nd & voting June 3rd - Residents, please contact City Council, attend meetings
Giving bikes away at the Healthy Living KC Fair
2 May 2019: Bike Month Volunteer Opportunity: Help MoBikeFed and the Junior League of Kansas City give away hundreds of bicycles to kids who really need them
Cyclist with disabilities and companion will ride free at all MoBikeFed rides st
16 Apr 2019: Cyclists with disabilities ride FREE at Queen City Century June 15th - and ALL 2019 MoBikeFed rides
Much of the Katy Trail runs along the Missouri River . . . which can flood. (Ima
4 Apr 2019: Is the Katy Trail or the Rock Island Trail flooded or closed? Here is how to find out . . .

Missouri drivers: Take a survey to show your knowledge of Missouri Share the Roa
28 Feb 2019: Missouri Drivers: Take a survey to show your knowledge of Missouri traffic law
Riding a mountain biking in snow is a lot of fun . . . but most winter cycling i
20 Feb 2019: Winter bicycling: How--and why
Missouri State Parks is accepting comments on the future of the 144-segment
8 Nov 2018: Missouri State Parks invites public comment on the future of the 144-mile Rock Island Trail corridor through Nov 30th
People who walk and bicycle value good, smooth, well-maintained roads
3 Nov 2018: Kansas City Star endorses Prop D, fuel tax for Missouri streets and roads
Missouri's Katy Trail nominated for a national award--and needs your vote!
17 Oct 2018: Katy Trail nominated for American Planning Association's Great Places in America - now needs your vote to win!
Newest segment of the Deer Creek Greenway in Webster Groves
10 Oct 2018: Celebrate grand opening of new section of Deer Creek Greenway in Webster Groves Oct 13th
Katy Trail Open House in Sedalia October 16th, 2018
9 Oct 2018: Katy Trail & Rock Island Spur Open House in Sedalia Oct 16th - public invited!
IMBA image
13 Sep 2018: Advocacy Alert: Ask Congress to renew the Land and Water Conservation Fund by Sept 30th
Belle is a small rural community on the 144-mie Rock Island Trail segment shown
24 Jul 2018: Belle receives letter asking for return of grant to build a section of the Rock Island Trail creating concern among trail supporters
MoDOT funding has not been increased since the 1990s.
19 Jul 2018: Coalition supporting Proposition D, ballot initiative for Missouri transportation funding, names leadership and opens web site
Safely detected people who walk and bicycle has been a difficult problem for dri
9 Jul 2018: Advocates for Highway Safety release detailed analysis, recommendations for driverless vehicle safety
Automotive News Editor-in-Chief Keith Crain weighs in
5 Jul 2018: Automotive News Editor-in-Chief: Federal Government must act to curb self-driving tests on public roads
Missouri is a hub of the U.S. Bicycle Route System - thanks to MoDOT, we have tw
14 Jun 2018: BigBAM & OK Freewheel join for U.S. Bicycle Route 66 Ribbon Cutting set for Sunday June 17th in Joplin

The AV START Act is moving forward--without requirements for safety for people w
24 Apr 2018: Alert: AV START bill moving in Congress to allow thousands of self-driving cars; Requirement for self-driving cars to pass bike/ped Vision Test not yet included
Ride the Fault Line - June 2-8, 2018
22 Apr 2018: Ride the Fault Line: 4 state/6 day bicycle tour June 2-8
Big Bam on Route 66 - June 17-22, 2018
21 Apr 2018: Big BAM riding Missouri's Route 66 June 17-22 starting in Joplin
Dockless Bike Share has taken over Washington, DC and other world cities. Is St
13 Apr 2018: St. Louis Bike Share Rollout Monday April 16th 9am Kiener Plaza with Mayor Krewson, John Nations

In the news...

12 Jun 2019: Over 100 miles of Katy Trail closed to flooding, devastating effects on Katy Trail businesses, communities
Katy Trail Flooding at Good Woman Creek (MO State Parks)
According to the Missouri State Parks Current Flooding Conditions page, over 100 miles of the Katy Trail is currently closed due to flooding along the Missouri River. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch recently reported on the devastating impact the loss of business is having on the Katy Trail businesses and communities. Katy Trail Flooding at Good Woman... (read more)
31 May 2019: Rock Island Trail "Rock the Trail" ribbon-cutting June 1st, 10am - Jackson County opens Phase 1 of connector to Rock Island/Katy Trail State Park
Rock the Trail ribbon-cutting 10am on Saturday, June 1st, 2019
In 2016, Jackson County and the KCATA announced a deal to acquire 17.7 miles of the Rock Island Corridor. Now, three years later, they are ready to cut the ribbon on the first 6 miles of the completed trail, through portions of Lee's Summit and Kansas City--and they are inviting everyone to join them: Rock the Trail ribbon-cutting 10am on Saturday... (read more)
17 May 2019: Bike-to-Work Day 2019: Jefferson City named Bronze Bicycle Friendly Community, Kirkwood HM, 1.5 million Missourians now live in a Bicycle Friendly Community
Jefferson City cyclist can ride across the Missouri River to enjoy the city park
Today is Missouri Bike-to-Work Day--one of the high points of National Bike Month and Bike Week--and this year we really have something to celebrate: After years of work, Jefferson City has been awarded a Bronze Level Bicycle Friendly Community award, and Kirkwood has received Honorable Mention in the Bicycle Friendly Community awards. Jefferson... (read more)
16 May 2019: UPDATE on Rock Island State Park bill passage; Majorities were overwhelming in both House and Senate; Please say thanks to supporting legislators today
The Rock Island Trail State Park Endowment Fund was one of the top priorities at
Friday is the last day of the 2019 Missouri legislative session--and we have a LOT to celebrate this session with the passage of SB 196, which will create the Rock Island Trail State Park Endowment Fund. The Rock Island Trail State Park Endowment Fund was one of the top priorities at Capitol Day 2019SB 196, which now awaits Governor Parson's... (read more)
13 May 2019: Announcing the Butterfield Stage Experience - A New 250-mile Gravel Bicycle Route connecting the Katy, Rock Island, and Frisco Highline Trails
The Butterfield Stage Experience connects Missouri's three longest trails--the Katy, Rock Island, and Frisco HighlineThe Butterfield Stage Experience is a new mostly gravel bicycle touring route consisting of county gravel roads and multi-use trails using/paralleling the historic Butterfield Stage Route in Missouri.    ... (read more)
10 May 2019: A great day for Missouri: SB 196 Creating Rock Island State Park Endowment Fund, and giving legislative support to Rock Island Trail State Park, passes both House and Senate
Huge congratulations is in order to our friends at the Missouri Rock Island Trail, Inc, as SB 196, creating the Rock Island Trail State Park Endowment Fund, has finally passed both the Missouri House and Senate. The bill is "Truly Agreed To and Finally Passed"--meaning that the Missouri General Assembly is finished and done with it, and next stop... (read more)
1 May 2019: May is National Bike Month! Rides and events all across Missouri
May is Bike Month
Time to get out your bike and go for a ride! May is National Bike Month. Bike to School Day is May 8th, 2019. National Bike to Work Week is May 13–19. Bike to Work Day is Friday, May 17.  May is Bike Month Thanks to amazing support from our Missouri State legislators back in 2011, all of those days are officially recognized in the Missouri... (read more)
28 Apr 2019: 369 miles of connected trail across Missouri: New Rock Island/Katy Trail Connections--Maps, routes, connections, destinations for soon-to-be-opened western end of the Rock Island Trail
The Rock Island/Katy Connector is now open (blue). Orange opening soon!
With the first six miles of Jackson County's portion of the Rock Island Trail opening in June 2019--and a further 8-10 miles following in the next year or two--many people are asking how to connect Jackson County's Katy Trail in Lee's Summit and Kansas City to Missouri State Parks Rock  Island Trail and Katy Trail, which starts at Pleasant... (read more)
19 Mar 2019: Join us for the 13th Annual Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trails Day and Ride with Legislators in Jefferson City April 23rd - Rock Island, Distracted Driving, Funding, and much more
Join us for the 13th Annual Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trails Day at the Capitol, Tuesday, April 23rd, 2019. Jefferson City, MO. Make a difference in Missouri! Join us for Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trails Day at the Capitol Tuesday, April 23rd Register now - it's free! We need volunteers to help make Capitol Day great - register to volunteer here... (read more)
11 Mar 2019: 2019 National Bike Summit: Visiting Congress to ask for better bike/ped funding, safety this week - How you can help
Passing by Washington and Lincoln Memorials on the way to a National Bike Summit
The Missouri Bicycle & Pedestrian Federation is in Washington DC this week, along with several other Missouri bicycle & pedestrian advocacy groups, at the National Bike Summit. After three days of conference sessions and meetings, we'll spend Tuesday and Wednesday on Capitol Hill, meeting with every Missouri House and Senate office.... (read more)
7 Mar 2019: Present a session at 2019 Missouri Active Transportation Summit - August 9th in Columbia
2019 Active Transportation Summit
The 2019 Missouri Active Transportation Summit is Friday, August 9th, 2019 in Columbia. 2019 Active Transportation Summit Would you like to tell the story of your bicycle, pedestrian, or trails program, project, or success? Or present on any topic related to bicycling, walking, or trails in Missouri? The Summit is soliciting session proposals... (read more)
30 Jan 2019: Updated: Your complete guide to funding sources for bicycle, pedestrian, and trails projects in Missouri
Working to create and protect sources of funding is one of our top goals
Your community has some amazing bicycle, pedestrian, and trails projects it wants to build--perhaps even a local or regional bicycle, pedestrian, or trails plan.  But now you need the funding to actually build. Working to create and protect sources of funding for walking, bicycling, and trails in Missouri is one of the primary goals of the... (read more)
28 Jan 2019: 2019 Legislature: Hearing held on bill to prohibit texting while driving, please contact your state senator in support
When those of us who bicycle and walk in Missouri speak up to our state legislat
A bill prohibiting all Missouri drivers from texting while driving and requiring hands-free use of electronic devices while driving has been introduced by Senator Wayne Wallingford (R-Cape Girardeau). When those of us who bicycle and walk in Missouri speak up to our state legislators, it really makes a difference The bill, SB 15, was heard in... (read more)
23 Dec 2018: Legislative Success: AV START Act regulating driverless vehicles but lacking basic Bike/Ped Vision Test, fails in Congress
Detecting people who walk and bicycle has been one of the greatest challenges
This year, the Missouri Bicycle and Pedestrian Federation has helped lead the national charge for better regulation of self-driving vehicles--self driving systems that far too often do not provide nearly enough safety for people who walk and bicycle. Detecting people who walk and bicycle has been one of the greatest challenges of self-driving... (read more)
20 Dec 2018: Pat Jones, 1925-2018: "Mother of the Katy Trail" and "Prairie Godmother" of Missouri trails, parks, conservation, and outdoor preservation
Pat Jones, champion of Missouri trails, parks, and conservation
Pat Jones, long-time support of trails, parks, and conservation in Missouri, who with her husband Ted Jones was the driving force and major private donor behind the creation of the Katy Trail, passed away at her home in Williamsburg Monday. Pat Jones, champion of Missouri trails, parks, and conservation, passed away at home MondayA memorial... (read more)