Topeka, like many cities, is immured in a ring of ailing interstate highways. This network of roads had lofty goals at its onset, but its effects have produced unintended consequences. The Polk-Quincy Viaduct in Topeka is particularly perplexing. Why, in the 1960s, would the City of Topeka agree to route a highway through the center … Continue reading A radically simple solution for the Polk-Quincy Viaduct problem
The City of Topeka has completed 9 miles of the Bikeways Masterplan (red), will complete 32 miles during Phase I this fall and next spring (yellow/black), and will complete another 13 miles of bikeways facilities in 2017 (blue). Download a hi-res PDF here. On-street infrastructure includes street signs, bike lanes, sharrows, trail/link improvements, and sidepaths.
6:30-8pm, June 15, 2015 Mulvane Art Museum, Washburn University 10-mile round trip Glenda Taylor was a beloved cyclist, artist, and community advocate in Topeka. She was hit by a car and killed last Sunday, June 7, during a warmup ride as part of a time trials series in Crawford County. Tonight, the Kaw Valley Bicycle … Continue reading Glenda Taylor Memorial Ride tonight
One-act plays, a bike rodeo, outdoor demos, and more!
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