It’s a Christmas dream for many children; a new bicycle under the tree.

Now, more kids will be on two wheels... thanks in part to a local bike shop. “Bicycle X-change” has been giving away refurbished bikes to local schools for more than 10 years and this year is no different.

The Wichita Bicycle Master Plan consultants recently had a great opportunity to see the fall colors in Wichita, as they traveled more than 1,200 miles collecting data about the Study Network roadways. The roadways were identified during the planning process as potential locations for future bicycle facilities. The data they collected includes width measurements, number of lanes, parking configuration and other information. This information will be used to help to create the Draft Bikeway Network, a recommendation for a feasible network of bicycle facilities that serves all parts of the City. Look for more information about the Draft Bikeway Network this spring.

The City of Wichita asking Wichita residents to help identify ways to make bicycling safer, easier and more convenient. Below are links to an online survey that asks why you do and do not bike; and an interactive map where you can identify your favorite routes and locations that can be improved. The survey takes about 10 minutes or less to complete.