- 2012 Budget Hearings
- 2015 City Policy Agenda
- 2015 KCMO Elections
- About MidtownKC Walks
- Action Alert: Save federal funding for walking and bicycling
- Armour Boulevard Traffic and Parking Study
- BikeWalkKC position on Streetcar extension to the riverfront
- City Council Listening Events
- Dear Mayor postcards
- Guidelines for group rides in Prairie Village and Mission Hills
- Issue Paper: Missouri Transportation Sales Tax - Bicycle and Pedestrian Issues
- Questions 1-2-3: Join the Healthy, Sustainable Neighborhoods Coalition
- Route 92 Centennial Bridge
- Safe Streets KC
- Speak up for walking and biking in the KCMO budget
- US 69 Bridges over the Missouri River
- Where Should The Bike Lanes Go?
Advocacy Blog Posts
Update on Overland Park Bicycle Master Plan
Last night the Overland Park Public Works Department presented its second annual bike master plan update to the City Council, and previewed the projects in the works for 2018. 2017 Highlights Bidding problems with construction contracts delayed several projects until 2018, but a few key segments did get built in 2017: 143rd and 159th Streets […]
Negligent Driver Bill Introduced in Kansas Senate
A new bill to increase accountability for drivers who negligently hurt or kill people is being considered by the Kansas Senate, and will have a hearing on Tuesday, January 30th. Please contact your Kansas State Senator to express your support. BikeWalkKC provided written testimony to the Transportation Committee, and will be testifying in person Tuesday […]
BikeWalkKC Supports Streetcar Planning Ordinance
BikeWalkKC has submitted a letter of support for Ordinance No. 171032, which allows for further planning of proposed streetcar expansions. We believe that it is in the best interest of the city to continue to create a system that embraces all modes of transportation. You can read the letter below: January 10, 2018 Councilman Jermaine […]
Westport Ordinance Passed – What Now?
by Michael Kelley, Policy Coordinator After much heated debate, the KCMO City Council passed Ordinance No. 170893, which allows the City to privatize the sidewalks of Westport, specifically in the area of Westport Road and Pennsylvania Avenue. There’s a great deal of information to unpack here, but for now, we’ll stick with what’s in the […]
Complete Streets are a reason to #FeelGoodFriday!
by Michael Kelley, Policy Coordinator Well, it took a three-hour session, two trips to City Hall, and one wooden bow tie, but… KCMO is getting Complete Streets! Yesterday, the Complete Streets ordinance came up for a vote before the City Council’s Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and passed, which we were expecting. The ordinance was co-sponsored […]
Responsible bike share
In recent months, you may have seen a growing number of stories about “dockless” bike share and wondered what it means and how it compares to our bike share system: Kansas City BCycle. Now in our 7th year of successful bike share operations, Kansas City BCycle is focused on making the Kansas City region a […]
Complete Streets Ordinance Heading to City Council
The recent passage of the ballot measure to build a new terminal for KCI has already brought a number of benefits to the City of Fountains. In addition to demonstrating that our city can come together for an important cause, it is a prime example of the next chapter in Kansas City’s development. But while we […]
BikeWalkKC opposes privatizing Westport streets and sidewalks
This week City Hall is again considering a proposal from Westport bar owners to privatize streets and sidewalks in the neighborhood. BikeWalkKC is opposing this plan because it is contrary to our mission of redefining our streets as places for people to build a culture of active living. It undermines many city plans to make […]
Speak up for biking and walking in the KCMO city budget
Over the past year City Hall has talked a lot about prioritizing walking and biking, and the proof will be in the 2018 city budget. Will they follow through with real investments in sidewalks, trails, and bike lanes? As the city updates its five year business plan, now is the time for residents to start speaking […]
Bikeways in KCMO: What we are doing and how you can help
In an earlier blog post this week, we outlined steps we believe KCMO leadership can take to make real progress on installing bikeways in Kansas City. Many of you have asked what BikeWalkKC is doing and how you can help. What BikeWalkKC is doing Regular meetings with the City Manager, City Councilmembers, and city staff […]