Category: Lawrence Biking (Page 12 of 34)

Thanks for Coming Out To The Fall Community Bike Ride

September 23, 2015 /

The rain finished the night before, there was a sigh of relief when we could see the final rays of sun through the clearing skies to the west on Friday night.

Our latest ride held Saturday September 19th starting in the Haskell Indian Nations University stadium parking lot delighted more than 100 guests riding along the Burroughs Creek Trail. Members of Lawrence Central Rotary with the help of our sponsors and though applying for grants and fundraisers were able to hand out all of the 80 bright neon safety vests we purchased and fitted 42 brand new helmets (mostly to children) to keep them safe while riding their bike not just that day but for many days, weeks, and months to come.

But, that just speaks to the numbers. Everyone who attended had a great morning and the participants had fun… and that is the key thing. People having fun, being active, using their bikes, possibly seeing new trails, and meeting new friends along the way.

We look forward to seeing even more people again next summer for more Lawrence Community Bike rides!

2015 Fall Community Bike Ride Set for September 19th!

September 4, 2015 /

Mark Your Calendars, Tell Your friends and Neighbors, the Lawrence Central Rotary Club is hosting the fall 2015 Lawrence Community Bike Ride on Saturday, September 19th, at the Haskell University stadium parking area and using the Burroughs Creek, and recently refinished bike Trail south of Haskell.

The event is open to anyone and there is no cost to participate.

There will be a three mile ride along the Burroughs Creek Trail.

Other activities from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. include:

A Training Wheel Takeoff. Experts will help children who are ready to take off their training wheels in a safe environment.
Bike Rodeo. Kids can practice and improve their riding skills
Bike Helmet Fitting and Giveaway. Safe Kids with LMH will help outfit kids with helmets, while supplies last, along with providing cycling safety tips for kids of all ages – and for adults too!
Inflatable Bounce House and Slides for the kids!

“One of our goals as a club is to get more and more people discover cycling and an active lifestyle as a fun and healthy activity,” said Steve Lane, a member of Central Rotary Club. “This event is a great opportunity for families and individuals to enjoy cycling in a safe and scenic area on Lawrence’s east side.”

If it is raining September 19th, the ride will be rescheduled for on Sunday, September 20, at 1PM.

Registration for the event is required and can be done before the event.

Releases will be available at the event or you can download one HERE to fill out ahead of time.

Thanks to all our sponsors and partners who help to make these events happen in Lawrence.

Lawrence Pedestrian-Bicycle Task Force Meeting is tonight 8/31

August 31, 2015 /

The City of Lawrence Pedestrian-Bicycle Task Force will meet on Monday, August 31 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall.

Pedestrian-Bicycle Issues Task Force

Meeting #5

Monday, August 31, 2015 6:30p-8:30p

City Commission Room, City Hall

AGENDA

1. Approval of the August 19 Minutes

2. Discussion Item: Professional Facilitation and Schedule

3. Presentation: Sidewalk Maintenance (Dave Cronin)

4. Presentation: Sidewalk condition audit and approaches from different cities on needs and funding (Michael Eglinski)

5. Presentation: Bike Plan (Jessica Mortinger)

6. Brainstorming session: Major Workplan Issues

7. Adjourn

It’s That Time of Year – Manual Count Volunteers Needed

August 12, 2015 /

The Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Organization and the City of Lawrence are seeking volunteers to manually count bicycles and pedestrians in the area in September.

Volunteers will be asked to work two-hour shifts counting bicycles and pedestrians across Lawrence, Eudora and Baldwin City. Volunteers will be trained in the National Bicycle and Pedestrian Documentation Project method and will be required to watch a four-minute training video.

Collected data will “assist city and regional leaders in estimating usage and demand for bicycle and pedestrian facilities,” the news release said, and help track regional progress on “increasing the use of nonmotorized transportation” and “strengthen grant applications to leverage additional federal funding for bicycle and pedestrian projects.”

Volunteers may choose one or more of the following shifts: noon to 2 p.m. Sept. 5, 10 a.m. to noon or 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 9, 10 a.m. to noon or 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 10 and noon to 2 p.m. Sept. 12.

In case of rain, volunteer shifts will be rescheduled for 10 a.m. to noon and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 16 and noon to 2 p.m. Sept. 19.

To sign up for a shift, visit www.lawrenceks.org/mpo/volunteer. For more information, contact transportation planner Jessica Mortinger at 832-3165 or [email protected]

It’s Your Turn to Tell The City of Lawrence What You Think About Biking & Walking

July 24, 2015 /

The City of Lawrence’s Pedestrian-Bicycle Issues Task Force began meeting in late June. As part of their program of work, the committee is seeking community input on many aspects related to accessibility and safety for bicyclists and pedestrians in Lawrence. The task force is using the city’s new online engagement tool, /Lawrence Listens/, to ask an open-ended question to the community about these issues. The question is:

What would you like to see the City of Lawrence do to encourage and support safe and accessible walking and bicycling for people of all ages and abilities?

The task force will receive the comments from the Lawrence Listens http://www.lawrenceks.org/lawrence-listens
forum at an upcoming meeting for review and consideration.

This question will be available for comment until September 1, 2015 at www.lawrenceks.org/lawrence-listens

Thanks for Coming Out To The Fall Community Bike Ride

2015 Fall Community Bike Ride Set for September 19th!

Lawrence Pedestrian-Bicycle Task Force Meeting is tonight 8/31

It’s That Time of Year – Manual Count Volunteers Needed

It’s Your Turn to Tell The City of Lawrence What You Think About Biking & Walking

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