Applications now open for the 2027 cohort!
In early 2027, BikeWalkKC will be holding our Community Transportation Academy (CTA), which is open to metro residents of Clay, Jackson, and Platte Counties in Missouri, and Johnson and Wyandotte Counties in Kansas.
Our 2024 and 2025 programs each had 15 participants, and we are looking forward to continuing the work in 2027 with our 3rd cohort.
Over the course of ten weeks, participants will:
- Learn how the bi-state Greater Kansas City transportation system is planned, designed, funded, and built (and who is responsible for what!)
- Understand how transportation insecurity impacts access to jobs, training, health care, groceries, and other essential services
- Gain a deeper awareness about how transportation relates to equity, health, housing, climate protection, and more
- Explore the impact of systemic racism and historic redlining on today’s built environment and how they impact residents’ ability to move around the region
- Learn how “regular” folks can advocate for changes and improvements in your community
- Present a project idea for a needed improvement in their community
"...I really appreciated and valued the diverse backgrounds and perspectives. I learned alot not only from the presentations and panels, but also from the fellow participants. I also appreciate the balance of structure presentations w/ unstructured conversations."
- Testimonial from a 2024 CTA participant
View the 2027 academy schedule and topics for more detailed information
Location: BikeWalkKC (1106 E. 30th Street, Suite G, Kansas City, MO 64110)
Schedule: The academy is taking place every Tuesday evening 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm from February 23, 2027 to May 4, 2027. (NOTE: No classes will be held on March 9, 2027 and March 16, 2027).
Light refreshments are provided.
Stipends: We are not able to provide onsite childcare services, but we are able to offer stipends to help participants with things like babysitters/childcare, transportation, internet access, and other possible expenses that may cause a burden for someone to attend. The amount will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Applicants will note if they need a stipend when they apply.
Language: At this time, we're only able to offer the academy in English. We're hoping to find ways to expand translation services with a future cohort.
Feedback: As a participant in this class, we will ask you to complete a pre- and post-survey to help us understand how the CTA expands your knowledge of the region's transportation system and how we can continue to improve the program.
Applications are open until November 25, 2026. BikeWalkKC will notify selected participants by mid-December 2026.
If you have questions, please email us at policy@bikewalkkc.org.
BikeWalkKC's Community Transportation Academy is supported by RE-AMP Network Administrative Fund of The Minneapolis Foundation.
The 2025 Community Transportation Academy cohort.