Understanding the Bike-Friendly State Rankings for Kansas and Missouri The League of American Bicyclists recently released their 2022 rankings of bike-friendly states, and the results were a mixed bag for Kansas and Missouri. Kansas improved from 37th in 2019 to 30th in 2022. Missouri regressed, falling from 35th in 2019 to 45th in 2022. The […]
For years, Missouri has been one of only two states in the nation without a cell phone messaging ban for all drivers. While there is legislation banning texting and driving for those 21 and younger, nothing exists for those 22 and up. This is especially concerning given that data shows that 70% of drivers using […]
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Missouri’s local bike/pedestrian advocacy organizations congratulate our partners at the State of Missouri on accepting the Rock Island Corridor for development into a future rail trail.
This is a unique opportunity for a planning professional to join a mission-driven nonprofit organization and have a tangible impact on the Greater Kansas City community.
People who walk and bike are already putting in the miles on the finished sections of the Rock Island Trail, and there’s still work to do! Join us for a webinar with Mike Sutherland, Executive Director of the Missouri State Parks and Ron Bentch, Project Director of Missourians for Responsible Transportation about what’s next for […]
2020 was a challenging year on a number of fronts, but through it all, BikeWalkKC was able to adapt. We notched policy wins that were years in the making (and even on the fly) thanks to people like you who supported this work and took a stand for active living and vibrant neighborhoods. Bolstered by […]
Since the summer of 2019, BikeWalkKC has been working with our partners at Missourians for Responsible Transportation (MRT) to provide technical assistance to a number of rural communities working to improve elements of active transportation on their streets and trail systems. A key focus of that assistance has been with policy. At the request of […]
As part of our efforts at the state level to support active transportation, BikeWalkKC works with the group Missourians for Responsible Transportation (MRT). MRT works to “develop strong communities by aligning local and regional advocacy efforts for streets, roads, and trails that work for all Missourians” and we do that in collaboration with partners from […]
BikeWalkKC advocates for public policy that achieves our mission to redefine our streets as places for people to build a culture of active living. Improving our built environment makes it safer and more comfortable for people who walk, bike, wheel, use transit – and even those who drive. Centering historically disinvested communities in our work […]