Sit up, join up, stir it up, get online, get in touch, find out who's raising hell and join them. No use waiting on a bunch of wussy politicians.-Molly Ivins
Female
100 years old
Kansas City, MISSOURI
United States
About me: The < Greater Kansas City Bicycle Federation is a volunteer organization of bicyclists dedicated to improving bicycling conditions in the greater Kansas City region. Our members live throughout Kansas City and bicycle routinely for transportation, utilitarian and recreational reasons. All are devoted to our communities and believe bicycling can improve the quality of life, our health, the environment and the communities we live and work in.
The Greater Kansas City Bicycle Federation is a member of the Thunderhead Alliance, an international organization composed of over 105 local and statewide bicycle advocacy organizations throughout the United States and Canada. Thunderhead Alliance provides guidance and recommendations to help bicycle advocacy organizations succeed as they work with individual, area bicycle clubs and local governments to improve bicycle safety, undertake bicycle use education programs and provide the infrastructure needed to accommodate bicycles as an effective component of the transportation system.
Who I'd like to meet: Freddie Hoffman, Alice B. Toeclips, Lon Haldeman
We meet once a month on the 3rd Tuesday of the Month at Acme Bicycle Company
412 east 18th street
kansas city missouri 64108
816 221 2045
at 6 PM for a pretty informal meeting.
People interested in the following:
1. To assist in the creation of a regional bicycle transportation network seamlessly integrating both on-street and off-street bicycle facilities.
2. To integrate the regional bicycle transportation system with the public transit system.
3. To encourage adults and children to ride a bicycle and support their decision through awareness, education, and safety programs.
4. To promote bicycling as an environmentally friendly mode of transportation that saves energy, protects air and water quality, and conserves our open spaces.
5. To inspire more individuals to choose alternative transportation by focusing on benefits such as improving one's health, saving money and promoting a stronger sense of community.
6. To promote mutual respect among all users of the region's transportation systems.
7. To educate and support public safety officials on bicycle issues.
8. To ensure strong bicycle transportation policies and bicycle friendly laws are adopted and implemented by all area governments and agencies.
9. To partner with organizations and government agencies toward the creation of a bicycle and pedestrian friendly Greater Kansas City area.
10. To be the resource for information to enhance the bicycle-friendliness of the Greater Kansas City area.
Join us on July 4th for the Freedom From Cancer Ride, benefitting The Lance Armstrong Foundation. There are ride lengths available for all ages and abilities from 1 mile to 75 miles. Please visit the ride web site at, http://www.unitedweridekc.org for more information.
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