Comparing the Kansas and Missouri Vulnerable Road User Safety Assessments
Each state Department of Transportation is now required to submit a Vulnerable Road User Safety Assessment that includes a plan to improve safety. How do the Sunflower State and the Show-Me State compare and stack up? The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) advanced a number of grants and programs that will help to make it safer […]
Another Round of Safe Streets and Roads for All funding in the KC metro!
Metro communities receive $1.8 million to improve the safety of people walking, biking, and using public transit. Kansas Leawood: $452,000 Mission: $160,000 Overland Park: $500,000 Paola: $120,000 Prairie Village: $80,000 Spring Hill: $200,000 Missouri Belton: $200,000 Grandview: $240,000 North Kansas City: $240,000 In addition to these local grants, the Mid-America Regional Council received $400,000 for […]
Transportation for All Coalition
Most requests to the regional 2-1-1 hotline for transportation assistance go unfulfilled because there are so few resources in the community to help people access jobs, education, and healthcare. (Data from United Way of Greater Kansas City)
ALERT: Heart of America Bridge path construction closures starting Tuesday January 2nd
Weekday closures for fence replacement will be required for up to two weeks. Path to remain open evenings, overnight, and weekends. No good alternatives are available. The Bob Watts Bike/Pedestrian Path on the Heart of America (HOA) Bridge will be closed intermittently so contractors for KC Streetcar can upgrade fencing on the bridge adjacent to […]
Action Alert: Gillham-Trolley Trail Connector Open House on Thursday, January 4th
Learn about the next steps for closing this gap and speak up for safer streets! A public meeting is scheduled for Thursday, January 4, 2024 at the Kauffman Foundation Conference Center (4801 Rockhill Road) where the city will share options for multimodal improvements. If you can’t make it to the meeting, take the survey by […]
Tonight: open house for a new levee trail study in North KC
North Kansas City is studying options for a trail along the north Missouri Riverfront, connecting the Heart of America and Chouteau Bridges. Tonight is your chance to learn more, share your ideas, and show your support for a new trail in Northtown! Monday, November 6th 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm North Kansas City YMCA 1999 Iron Street, […]
BikeWalkKC supports the KCMO Transit Sales Tax Renewal
BikeWalkKC’s mission is to “redefine our streets as places for people to build a culture of active living.” We want a transportation system that gives people options, eliminates barriers, and supports community and individual health. Transit is an integral piece of how we make our vision a reality. While biking and walking often serve as […]
Join BikeWalkKC for National Week without Driving!
In too many parts of the Kansas City region, owning a car is the only way to fully participate in the community. Car ownership should not limit a person’s ability to live a full life, especially when you consider that: The average cost of owning a car has increased to over $12,000 a year. More […]
5 Safe Routes to School Success Stories
Go back to school with BikeWalkKC! We have highlighted a few of our favorite #SafeRoutesToSchool Success Stories: all true, all inspirational, and all absolutely doable. If these parents, school staff, and city leaders can work together to make change, you can too. Roesland Elementary The Roesland Elementary School PTA and the City of Roeland Park, […]
From the Paper to the Pavement in Blue Springs
Now open: a bridge between Blue Springs High School campuses Not even a freight train could stop Matt Roberds from building Safe Routes to School for students in Blue Springs! Two years ago, the Blue Springs City Council began planning improvements for Blue Springs High School, but the plan lacked any investment in better walking […]