Expert's safety formula makes case for bike lanes
Lawrence streets unsafe for cyclists, Kip Curtis says. A transport engineer from UNC Mc presents a stat based "comfort level" formula showing bike lanes and paved shoulders boost safety for cyclists and drivers alike. The study notes lane width, lower traffic, slower speeds, reduced parking raise comfort and support lane separation.
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New U S 24 40 link eyed to divert traffic from Lawrence
A Jefferson and Leavenworth counties task force urges Kansas Department of Transportation to build a 12 mile leg of U S 24 40 from Tonganoxie to east of Perry The plan aims to ease U S 24 40 congestion and reduce reliance on Lawrence as growth increases in NE Kansas The route would also cut at least 11 miles from the Tonganoxie Topeka trip and shift westbound traffic away from Lawrence
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Mercury scare cancels district class and tests
Mercury fears lead to school closure as district shutters Thursday classes. HAZ MAt Response Inc of Olathe cleans the site using a seven filter vacuum. Officials note rising mercury reports in schools, with earlier incidents at nearby districts.
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Memorials for Ruth and Norman Hoecker in Lawrence
A memorial celebration for Ruth and Norman Hoecker of Lawrence will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at First Presbyterian Church with a reception to follow. Ruth died September 29 1997 and Norman died in 1982. Survivors include three daughters Marian Mimi Montgomery Lawrence Maxine James Topeka and Virginia Scott Fort Myers Florida Ten grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.
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Fathers press court reform over custody bias and rising caseloads
Civil caseload up 41 percent and felony prosecutions up 46 percent from 1990 to 1997. Six divorced fathers tell a panel that courts favor mothers in custody debates. They claim presumption of guilt and unpunished ex-wife moves out of state. Panel members plan a reform report to Gov Graves within a year.
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