tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310088157925720041.post5299928535664583909..comments2023-09-20T08:48:41.660-05:00Comments on Cycling in Wichita: In the news . . .John B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06358811061653958120noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310088157925720041.post-54109501948586773412008-07-28T21:25:00.000-05:002008-07-28T21:25:00.000-05:00Reb,I understand the reasons behind your cynicism-...Reb,<BR/>I understand the reasons behind your cynicism--it was disheartening for me to learn the other day that the upcoming city budget is over a million dollars short in funding for what the engineering department says is needed just to stay on schedule with street repairs and maintenance. That doesn't bode well for bike-friendliness, what many unfortunately regard as a bells-and-whistles issue.<BR/><BR/>That said, I know there is funding in place for linking the southern terminuses (terminae? termini?) of the Arkansas River path and the Gypsum Creek path and, as I noted before, for re-designing some streets, such as Mt. Vernon, for bike lanes. It's piecemeal stuff, everyone admits; you're right in that few seem ready now to really ante up.<BR/><BR/>That's where I hope this blog and its readers can make some small difference. Squeaky wheels, sir.John B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06358811061653958120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310088157925720041.post-4487521662600249002008-07-28T20:58:00.000-05:002008-07-28T20:58:00.000-05:00From the KWCH story: "The city wasn't able to pro...From the KWCH story: "The city wasn't able to provide us with specific information about the cost of future bike path improvements and dates of completion." <BR/><BR/>That tells you all you need to know. Sorry to be cynical, and I'll be happy to be proven wrong, but in my humble opinion pigs'll fly before Wichita will spend money, time, or political capital on making the city bike-friendly.rebmotihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05259844549383052794noreply@blogger.com