News Archive
11/30/2011
There is a surge in pedestrian injuries and fatalities in the Kansas City region, especially by hit-and-run motorists. While local officials have thankfully responded to this tragic trend, so far the...
11/21/2011
Hate to leave the house on Black Friday? Want to go on a holiday bike ride or take a long walk instead?
BikeWalkKC will make gift giving easy for you this year - Give the gift of membership. Treat...
11/21/2011
"Rail with Trail" example
Planning for the Jackson County regional rail system is under way with another round of public meetings. We need your help to speak up for walking and bicycling at these...
11/18/2011
On Saturday new Police Chief Darryl Forte and KCPD Commanders are hosting a community forum, and it is an opportunity for us to ask for better enforcement of laws protecting pedestrians and...
11/11/2011
Today we are sad to learn about the death of James Suman, a pedestrian hit and killed in the Lykins neighborhood of Old Northeast KCMO. KMBC-TV 9 and The Star have details of the crash, which calls...
11/09/2011
Police are searching the women who hit and injured Micah Jacobsen, a bike commuter and UMKC student, yesterday evening. The crash occured at Cleaver Boulevard and Rockhill just east of the Country...
11/04/2011
Last night's public meeting on 127th Street widening in Olathe saw a good crowd of supporters for bike lanes. There was a great deal of lively debate. City engineers and consultants from GBA said...
11/01/2011
Today the US Senate defeated an attempt to gut federal funding of the primary program for bicycling and walking. The Transportation Enhancements program has enabled vital local projects like the...
11/01/2011
Act today to save bike lanes on 127th StreetClick here to email the Olathe City Council, or keep reading to learn more.
The City of Olathe has been doing a great job adding bike lanes as they improve...
10/21/2011
This summer has brought great progress on three trail projects in KCMO...
The Brush Creek Trail has long been one of the city's most promising and yet most frustrating trails. The beautifully...
10/17/2011
We are the proud recipient of two awards honoring our branding and design efforts for both Tour de Brew KC and the initial launch of BikeWalkKC. The Philly Awards are part of Nonprofit Connect's...
10/13/2011
The Pitch has recognized BikeWalkKC Executive Director Eric Rogers as "Best Advocate" in its 2011 Best of Kansas City issue. The Pitch highlighted BikeWalkKC's work to represent walkers and cyclists...
10/10/2011
BikeWalkKC staff with US Transportation
Secretary Ray LaHood.
Last week Senator Claire McCaskill and Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood talked about the federal transportation program and local...
10/10/2011
This summer BikeWalkKC Education Director Eric Bunch taught over 250 Lee's Summit kids about walking and bicycling safety. Thanks to the Lee's Summit Greenway News for this recap. Would you like more...
10/07/2011
Tonight friends and neighbors will remember Wildrain Wildberry, 71, the woman who was recently killed by a hit and driver at 45th and The Paseo. The vigil starts at 7:00 p.m. at the same location.
Ms...
10/07/2011
We are looking forward to seeing everyone tonight at KC's first Cargo Bike Roll Call! Whether you have a cargo bike to show off or just want to learn more about going by bike, it will be a great time...
10/01/2011
Update 9/7/2011
The Examiner reports that the cyclist's name is James McElroy, and that the motorist has turned himself into Independence Police. At the moment he has only been charged with leaving...
09/30/2011
Put Those Car Keys Away - October is International Walk to School Month; Celebrate With Thousands of Students from Local Schools by Walking to School in October.
Walking to school is the first step...
09/29/2011
Last night BikeWalkKC participated in a vigil honoring Cip Bloch, died in a crosswalk at 31st and Main Streets in Midtown Kansas City, MO. Chip was a visually impaired man hit and killed in a while...
09/26/2011
We're bringing our Bike Valet service to the Rhythm and Ribs Jazz Festival on October 8th, and we need your help to provide a safe, secure, and sustainable transportation option for festival...