FEATURED STORY
Kansas DOT Adopts AARBAA-Recommended Cycling Guidelines
State transportation department implements separated lane standards statewide.
READ FULL STORY — REF. /news/bill-477-update/FIELD OFFICE DOSSIER · DOCKET NO. AAR-KS-0016
KANSAS FIELD OFFICE
267 Locals Against Road Bikers · Topeka Station
QUARTERLY FIGURES · DOCKET NO. AAR-KS-0016
KANSAS CHAPTER IMPACT
QUARTERLY FIGURES
267MEMBERS
2LOCAL CHAPTERS
7VICTORIES
KANSAS CYCLING SAFETY STATISTICS
CYCLING FATALITIES (2023)58-11% FROM PREVIOUS YEAR
INFRASTRUCTURE MILES — PROTECTED140 MI
INFRASTRUCTURE MILES — UNPROTECTED267 MI
INFRASTRUCTURE MILES — PLANNED70 MI
FUNDING SECURED (2024) — FOR INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS$23M
PUBLIC SATISFACTION INDEX: 4.1 / 5 — 119 RESPONSES ON FILE
This dossier is complete to the extent the Topeka station has filed. Figures not on record are presumed favorable.
PERSONNEL FILE · OFFICE OF FIELD OPERATIONS
CHAPTER LEADERSHIP
OFFICER IN CHARGEMargaret Collins
STATIONChapter President · Topeka
ELECTRONIC MAILkansas@aarbaa.com
TELEPHONE(785) 555-0278
Join the Kansas chapter! Contact our chapter president to get involved with local advocacy efforts.
PUBLIC COMMENT RECORD · ENTERED WITHOUT OBJECTION
VOICES FROM KANSAS
FEATURED MEMORANDUM · RECORDS DIVISION
LATEST FROM KANSAS
CASE OUTCOMES · CLOSED FILES
KANSAS INFRASTRUCTURE VICTORIES
The K-177 Cattle-Guard Advisory of 2024
Successfully advocated for the separation of bicycle and vehicle traffic on major thoroughfares, reducing dangerous interactions and improving traffic flow for the majority of road users.
IMPACT:
The Topeka station recorded 3.2 cyclist-to-cattle-guard incidents per 1,000 guards along the Flint Hills Scenic Byway in the FY2025 survey, and logged a 33% rise in single-file compliance on the K-177 shoulder near Cottonwood Falls.
The Kellogg Avenue Frontage Reclassification, Wichita
Landmark legislation requiring cyclists to carry liability insurance and register their bicycles, ensuring accountability for road incidents and providing compensation for victims.
IMPACT:
First state-level cyclist insurance requirement in the region, expected to generate $2M annually for road safety programs
Federal Grant Redirected to the I-70 Corridor
AARBAA Kansas helped secure a federal infrastructure grant prioritizing vehicle safety improvements and traffic flow optimization over recreational cycling projects.
IMPACT:
$15 million in funding redirected from bike lanes to critical road repairs and safety improvements
SCHEDULED PROCEEDINGS · PUBLIC NOTICE
UPCOMING EVENTS IN KANSAS
Topeka Station Monthly Convening
MEETINGJoin us for our monthly chapter meeting where we'll discuss ongoing advocacy efforts, review recent incidents, and plan upcoming initiatives for safer roads in Kansas.
PROCEEDINGS CONCLUDED — MINUTES ON FILE
The Flint Hills Byway Shoulder Rally
RALLYStand with us as we rally for safer roads and responsible cycling policies. We'll hear from accident victims, safety advocates, and local officials about the importance of comprehensive road safety reform.
PROCEEDINGS CONCLUDED — MINUTES ON FILE
Prairie Spirit Trail Yield Seminar
PRESENTATIONEducational presentation on road safety statistics, dangerous cycling behaviors, and how community members can advocate for safer streets. Q&A session included.
PROCEEDINGS CONCLUDED — MINUTES ON FILE
INFRASTRUCTURE CASE FILES · OPEN MATTERS
INFRASTRUCTURE ISSUES WE'RE ADDRESSING
The SW Wanamaker Road Contraflow Hazard, Topeka
The current bike lane configuration creates blind spots for turning vehicles and encourages cyclists to ride against traffic, leading to numerous near-misses and accidents.
- LOCATION
- Main Street, Topeka
- AFFECTED AREAS
- Topeka
- PROPOSED SOLUTION
- Redesign the street to separate bicycle and vehicle traffic completely, with physical barriers and clear sight lines at all intersections.
- LAST UPDATED
- NOVEMBER 3, 2025
Unlicensed E-Bikes on the Flint Hills Nature Trail
Electric bicycles reaching speeds of 30+ mph are using pedestrian paths in state parks, creating dangerous conditions for families and hikers.
- LOCATION
- Kansas State Parks
- AFFECTED AREAS
- Topeka, Statewide
- PROPOSED SOLUTION
- Implement speed limits, require licensing for e-bikes, and create separate trails for motorized bicycles.
- LAST UPDATED
- NOVEMBER 3, 2025
PUBLIC COUNTER · RESPONSES PREPARED IN ADVANCE
FREQUENTLY FILED INQUIRIES
How can I join AARBAA Kansas?
Joining AARBAA Kansas is easy! Simply contact our chapter president through the contact information provided on this page, or fill out our membership form. We have 2 chapters across the state with 267 active members. New members are always welcome to join our fight for safer roads.
What does AARBAA do in Kansas?
AARBAA Kansas files comment on cycling conduct along the I-70 corridor and Kansas Turnpike, Kellogg Avenue (US-54) in Wichita, and the K-177 Flint Hills Scenic Byway, and petitions the Kansas Department of Transportation for enforcement review. Our Topeka station forwards its findings to officials in Topeka, Wichita, and Kansas City.
How many members does the Kansas chapter have?
Our Kansas chapter currently has 267 dedicated members across 2 local chapters. We're one of the active state chapters in the national AARBAA network, and our membership continues to grow as more Kansas residents recognize the need for safer roads and accountability in cycling infrastructure planning.
What are the main road safety challenges in Kansas?
Kansas's caseload concentrates on the K-177 cattle-guard crossings, where the Topeka station recorded 3.2 cyclist-to-cattle-guard incidents per 1,000 guards in FY2025, the Kellogg Avenue frontage roads in Wichita, and the Prairie Spirit Trail near Ottawa. Crosswind conduct on the open I-70 shoulder remains under review.
What victories has AARBAA Kansas achieved?
Our closed files include the K-177 Cattle-Guard Advisory of 2024 and the Kellogg Avenue frontage review in Wichita. Both are held under Records Retention Schedule 7 and available at the public counter on Form AAR-101.
When and where does the Kansas chapter meet?
The Kansas chapter holds regular meetings on the second Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM. Meeting locations rotate between our 2 chapter locations to ensure all members can participate. Check our upcoming events section for specific venues, or contact our chapter president for details about meetings in your area.
PHOTOGRAPHIC RECORDS · EVIDENCE LOCKER
KANSAS CHAPTER GALLERY
PHOTOGRAPHIC RECORDSPENDING DECLASSIFICATIONREF: AAR-KS-0016
PHOTOGRAPHIC RECORDSPENDING DECLASSIFICATIONREF: AAR-KS-0016
PHOTOGRAPHIC RECORDSPENDING DECLASSIFICATIONREF: AAR-KS-0016
PHOTOGRAPHIC RECORDSPENDING DECLASSIFICATIONREF: AAR-KS-0016
PHOTOGRAPHIC RECORDSPENDING DECLASSIFICATIONREF: AAR-KS-0016
FILE A REQUEST · FORM AAR-101
JOIN AARBAA KANSAS
Ready to make a difference in Kansas? Fill out the form below to connect with your local chapter and start advocating for safer roads today!
FORM AAR-101 — REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE
REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE
REV. 07/2026 · APPROVED FOR PUBLIC USE · FILE IN DUPLICATE
CROSS-REFERENCES · RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE 7
PUBLIC COMMENT RECORD · 2 ENTRIES ON FILE
CASE NO. AAR-C-0001
Delbert H. — Topeka
CASE NO. AAR-C-0002
Sandra M. — Wichita