Walking Lee’s Summit’s Parks Monday, April 26, 2021 When the pandemic hit this year, routines were interrupted everywhere. The young and the old seem to have been hit particularly hard. My 93-year-old mother, who was active in her church and family life was suddenly confined a great deal to the house. She bought lots of jigsaw puzzles, completed her crosswords, even joined the 21st century by reading books on a kindle she bought when the library buildings closed. But like many of us, life no longer held as much...
Pedestrian Safety Monday, April 26, 2021 Our recent weather has been on the upswing of temperatures. The 50-degree afternoons are nice, but this is still December. It is easy to get into a habit of staying indoors all winter, but if you are able, outdoor winter activity is possible. It is important to be safe and smart for outdoor winter activity. Here are some tips for when you are ready to give up your restless indoor living.
What are Livable Streets / Complete Streets? Monday, April 26, 2021 Complete Streets are streets in a city that accommodate all users in a safe way for all modes of transportation and for all ages and abilities. This means through planning, design and operation, all city streets should consider the safety of all users, whether for driving, walking, biking, transit riding, children, older adults, and/or people with disabilities. Not that all streets need to accommodate all modes of travel the same, but the transportation system...
New Ways to Get Around Town Monday, April 26, 2021 As times change, so do our modes of transportation. With the rapid growth of Lee’s Summit, the city is exploring ways to provide more efficient and user friendly modes of transport. An option, besides the traditional transportation systems that is gaining favor among many consumers, is a form of transport called micromobility. If you haven’t heard of it yet, you will be. The city of Lee’s Summit has made micromobility a part of the Draft...
Walking Lee’s Summit’s Parks Walking Lee’s Summit’s Parks Friday, October 30, 2020 When the pandemic hit this year, routines were interrupted everywhere. The young and the old seem to have been hit particularly hard. My 93-year-old mother, who was active in her church and family life was suddenly confined a great deal to the house. She bought lots of jigsaw puzzles, completed her crosswords, even joined the 21st century by reading books on a kindle she bought when the library buildings closed. But like many of us, life no longer held as much...
Review safety guidelines before the kids set out for school Review safety guidelines before the kids set out for school Monday, September 16, 2019 It’s late summer, the time for lines of yellow buses, parents in the drop-off line and extra walkers on their way to school. During this back to school time, we need to remember a few safety rules to ensure everyone’s safety.