Livable Streets Advisory Board News

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.

Have you noticed signs around town advertising the Tour de Lakes? Wonder what it is and what it tours? I did until recently when Diane Logan came to the Lee’s Summit Livable Streets Board and spoke about the bike tour. Diane shared with the board the Tour De Lakes is not a race but a tour around the area lakes.

While having my morning coffee, I use to look out my back window and see the deer crossing the Rock Island Bridge over Third Street. I now look out my back window and see walkers, bikers and runners going down the newly opened Rock Island Trail.

What has been hanging around all week? The snow, that’s what. It creates hazardous road conditions, pretty pictures, power outages and fun for sledding. These are the obvious, but let’s look a little further.

School is back in full swing, and it’s never a bad idea to review safety tips with the kids. Review this checklist with your children to ensure everyone is following the rules. And always be a role model for your children.

Downtown Lee’s Summit has added 15 new bike racks and 30 bike parking spaces. Biking can be great for a leisurely ride, long-distance pedal or a daily commute.