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22 Aug 2019: Plans for 144-mile Missouri Rock Island Trail trail still alive after state wins negotiation extension | Outdoors | stltoday.com
19 Aug 2019: Bike paths aren’t just for cyclists - share your story about the challenges of biking and walking in Kansas City | BikeWalkKC
18 Aug 2019: Bike Law University: Riding bicycles on sidewalks-legal, illegal, wise, unwise? | League of American Bicyclists
17 Aug 2019: Federal Program Would Help Cities Tear Down Highways and reconnect neighborhoods – Streetsblog USA
16 Aug 2019: Why did we wait so long for the bicycle? | Roots of Progress
15 Aug 2019: Joplin Area Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan | JATSO
14 Aug 2019: America's insistence on automobile-only transportation is costing dollars and lives - The Week
13 Aug 2019: Bicycle and Pedestrian Information Page updated, new MoDOT bike/ped coordinator | Missouri Department of Transportation
12 Aug 2019: Cycle St. Louis - creating cycling opportunities for people with disabilities
11 Aug 2019: Bringing High School Mountain Biking to Missouri - a new statewide mountain bike league | Terrain Magazine
10 Aug 2019: Grant opportunity: 3 Missouri cities or jurisdictions to recieve technical assistance and support grant from Smart Growth America for Complete Streets work
9 Aug 2019: 1.3 mile Section of the Mississippi Greenway near downtown STL to close for three years | Great Rivers Greenway
8 Aug 2019: ABC Trails Plan - three rural counties in Kansas | Thrive Allen County
7 Aug 2019: Research Paper: Should Law Subsidize Driving? by Gregory H. Shill | SSRN
6 Aug 2019: Cindy Mense, Trailnet: Use "crash" not "accident" when a person driving a vehicle injures or kills another | stltoday.com
5 Aug 2019: Sedalia Receives Grant for Prairie Queen Trail Project | KSIS
4 Aug 2019: Missouri man agrees to plea deal, avoids prison, after dogs mauled elderly bicyclist to death | KMOV
3 Aug 2019: Branson rolling out new phone app with interactive trail maps | KTTS
2 Aug 2019: Americans Shouldn’t Have to Drive, but the Law Insists on It - The Atlantic
1 Aug 2019: The Wisdom of Running a 2,189-Mile Marathon - The Atlantic
31 Jul 2019: Spending just two hours a week in nature is linked to better health and well-being | World Economic Forum
30 Jul 2019: 8 Members of Congress ask NHTSA to address Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety | Congressman Bobby Rush
29 Jul 2019: Study: Number of Americans meeting excercise minimum increases slightly--but time sitting increases, too | Time
13 Jul 2019: How Minneapolis grew its urban density--and why that's vital for better bicycle, pedestrian, and transit connectivity | POLITICO Magazine
12 Jul 2019: Trailnet interviews Trailnet Champion, Cycle St. Louis about getting more people with disabilities bicycling more often | Trailnet
9 Jul 2019: Traffic fatalities nationwide moving up for people who walk, bicycle, down for drivers: How policy decisions drive the dynamic | Slate
8 Jul 2019: Vision Zero Streets - A street design standard to lower traffic deaths to zero | Transportation Alternatives
6 Jul 2019: Former Trailnet chief Ralph Pfremmer joins Magnificent Missouri | stltoday.com
5 Jul 2019: Zero U.S. cities in list of Top 20 world cycling cities--again | Copenhagenize
4 Jul 2019: Ten common myths about bike lanes – and why they're wrong | The Guardian
2 Jul 2019: Pedestrianism - the first extreme sport . . . | Deadspin
1 Jul 2019: Uncovering The Story Of Cyclist Major Taylor, America's 1st Black Sports Star : NPR

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Smart Growth America/National Complete Streets Coalition/CDC Missouri Complete
22 Aug 2019: CDC/Smarth Growth America complete streets/bike-ped technical assistance program available to 3 Missouri communities, deadline Sept 15
Routes from the north, south, east, and west to meet at the Bike-to-the-Summit l
2 Aug 2019: Bike to the Summit - 2019 Missouri Active Transportation Summit
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!
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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

In the news...

22 Aug 2019: Rock Island Trail update: Missouri State Parks enters new phase with 144-mile Rock Island Trail acquisition--now working on "partnerships" and a fundraising strategy
The 144-mile section of the Rock Island under discussion
Missouri State Parks and Ameren have received another extension in their work to hammer out an agreement to transfer the next 144 miles of the Rock Island Corridor between Windsor and Beaufort. The 144-mile section of the Rock Island under discussion will someday be part of a 500+ mile cross-state trail loop system, combining the Katy, Rock Island... (read more)
22 Aug 2019: Major bike/ped goals addressed in new U.S. Senate Transportation Bill
Regular annual visits to Washington DC have made a big difference
One reason the Missouri Bicycle and Pedestrian Federation--joined by many colleagues in advocacy groups across Missouri, and many private citizens over the years--has made a point to attend every National Bike Summit since 2005 is that we know that those person contacts with our elected representatives and their staff make a real difference.... (read more)
22 Aug 2019: Rock Island Trail update: Jackson County Rock Island hits a small bump in the road, but quickly back on track
The Jackson County Rock Island Trail is the orange segment on the map
The 17-mile Jackson County portion of the statewide Rock Island Trail seemed to hit a major roadblock early this month, as a federal agency revoked the county's railroad status and all work on the Rock Island Trail project stopped.  KCUR reported: The Jackson County Rock Island Trail is the orange segment on the map, connecting the RIT to the... (read more)
13 Aug 2019: Announcing the new Guide to Missouri Road Rules, Markings, and Signs for Everyone who Drives, Walks, or Bicycles
Sample Section of the new Guide to Missouri Road Rules, Markings, and Signs for
Announcing the new Guide to Missouri Road Rules, Markings, and Signs for Everyone who Drives, Walks, or Bicycles.Ever been confused about bike lane marking or the new green bike lanes, intersection markings, pedestrian crossing signals, and other new markings that many Missouri cities are rolling out? Or do you have a friend who doesn't understand... (read more)
10 Aug 2019: Missouri Active Transportation Summit - powerpoints, links, notes, and followup from sessions
Thanks to all 2019 Missouri Active Transportation Summit presenters and attendee
Many thanks to everyone who attended or presented a session at the 2019 Active Transportation Summit. The Summit was packed full of inspiration, information, and good networking as always. The projects and progress we heard about from all across Missouri (and Iowa!) make all of us really optimistic about the future of bicycling, walking, and... (read more)
8 Aug 2019: Your 2019 Missouri Active Transportation Summit Schedule and Program (August 9th, Columbia)
Ladies and Gentlemen, your 2019 Missouri Active Transportation Summit Schedule and Program: 2019 Missouri Active Transportation Summit, Friday, August 9th, 9-5pm, Columbia, MissouriRegister for the 2019 Summit here. The Summit is Friday, August 9th, 2019 starting at Columbia City Hall at 9:00amFull 2019 Summit Program here (pdf format)Summit... (read more)
21 Jun 2019: Darwin Hindman, 1933-2019: Columbia Mayor, "Father of the Katy Trail," Missouri bicycling, walking, and trails champion - funeral & memorial ride Saturday
Mayor Hindman was an avid cyclist--and bicycle and trails supporter
Former Columbia Mayor and champion of bicycling, walking, and trails Darwin Hindman passed away Monday at age 86.A memorial bicycle ride and funeral service will be held Saturday, June 22nd, 2019, in Columbia: Mayor Hindman was an avid cyclist--and bicycle and trails supporterThe mile-long ride will begin at 11:45 a.m. Saturday at the Darwin and... (read more)
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
How to connect to the Rock Island Trail from (almost) anywhere in the Kansas Cit
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)