Advocacy

Bike to Work Breakfast Station

Submitted by Rachel on Sat, 05/05/2012 - 06:33

The Northeast Regional Medical Center, a designated Trauma III center, is sponsoring a Bike to Work breakfast station on Thursday, May 24 from 7:00 - 9:00 a.m.

Community Strategic Plan

Submitted by Rachel on Mon, 01/30/2012 - 19:20

The 38-page Community Strategic Plan is available on the City's website. I intended to write a summary to save you the trouble of reading the entire plan, and while my summary is not 38 pages it is not short! Be sure to attend the Open House tomorrow at 7:00 pm at the Kirksville RIII Middle School commons to learn more and share your opinions with city planners.

Attack on bike/ped funding (again)

Submitted by Rachel on Fri, 10/28/2011 - 08:46

Some years we make great strides in making our world a safer place to walk and bicycle. Some years we work extra hard just to hold our ground. This year we are fending off repeated attacks on federal bike/ped funding. Thanks to the League of American Bicyclists and the Missouri Bicycle and Pedestrian Federation, each attack mobilizes thousands of us to contact our elected officials and defend our right to travel the way we choose. It's as easy as clicking on a link.

Senator Blunt's response

Submitted by Rachel on Tue, 09/13/2011 - 10:59

I contacted Senators Blunt and McCaskill about the impending attack on bike/ped funding in the senate. Sen. McClaskill has not responded, in fact disappointingly she has never responded to any of my communications to her regarding bike/ped issues. Senator Blunt on the other hand responded positively, and to my surprise it was not a form letter. While some of his letter was about transportation in general, the following excerpts are specific to bike/ped issues:

Action alert: oppose federal bike/ped cuts

Submitted by Rachel on Fri, 09/09/2011 - 10:49

Visit the Bike League's Action Alert, type in your zip code and send a message to Senators McClaskill and Blunt letting them know that bicycling and walking is important to Missouri. Transportation Enhancements like the one we received for Forest Lake Area Trail System (FLATS) bring jobs and trails to Missouri.

Boundary/ Route H

Submitted by Rachel on Wed, 07/13/2011 - 14:51

In April, several of us met with the Airport & Transportation Commission, urging them to ask the City Council to look into the problem on Boundary/ Hwy H. This is a popular route for cyclists, joggers, and walkers, but it is a narrow road with no shoulders and a 55 mph speed limit. During the next meeting in May, the issue was discussed further, and the minutes from that meeting are now posted on the City's website.

Funding under attack!

Submitted by Rachel on Fri, 07/08/2011 - 09:07

Federal funding for Transportation Enhancements, Safe Routes to School, and Recreational Trails is under attack in the House and the Senate. Contact Rep. Luetkemeyer, Sen. McCaskill, and Sen. Blunt today. A draft letter and contact form for them is available here. These program are efficient and economical for both people and for the nation. Promoting bicycling and walking has been shown to stimulate the economy.

Two bicycle bills pass the Senate!

Submitted by Rachel on Thu, 05/12/2011 - 13:00

The Complete Streets Resolution passed the Missouri Senate today, mandating that the needs of ALL road users be considered when any roads are being constructed or maintained.

Ride of Silence

Submitted by Rachel on Tue, 05/10/2011 - 15:58


The Kirksville Ride of Silence on Wednesday, May 18 at 7:00 p.m. will start at the Courthouse. This 8 mile slow and silent bike ride (<12 mph) through the streets of Kirksville will honor fallen cyclists. Bring your helmet and bike lights.

City Council asked to look into Boundary issue

Submitted by Rachel on Thu, 05/05/2011 - 15:58

According to today's front page article in the Kirksville Daily Express, the Airport & Transportation Commission is asking City Council to look into the Boundary issue. Public Works director John Buckwalter had a good point: opening of the Hwy 63 bypass will be a good opportunity to reassess traffic patterns on several streets.

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