In recent years Kansas City has made great progress in beginning to build bicycle facilitities. Today the City has 35 miles of trails, and up to 5 more miles will be built in 2010. Bike lanes are now being included in many new road projects. Bike racks have been installed in many locations.

Now it is time to start budgeting to maintain these new facilities. During February the City Council is taking public input on the 2010-2011 city budget. Ask your Councilmembers to include trail and bikeway maintenance.

1. Send a brief note in support of maintenance funding
    (KCMO mailing address required)

2. Attend a public budget hearing
     and speak up for trail and bike facility maintenance.

Why is this important, even in tough budget times?

• Protect recent public investments in new trails and other facilties.
• Provide transportation optons and job access for people struggling to pay for transportation.
• Ensure the safety of people using bicycle and pedestrian facilities.
• Promote health and fitness of Kansas Citians to combat chronic conditions like obesity and diabetes in times of rising health care costs.
• Recreational opportunities and transportation options increase the quality of life in the City and make it more competitive for economic development.