What if the future looks like... kids winning safer streets?
When City Council proposed new rules for safety in school zones, Russell was ready to take action for himself and his fellow students. Drawing on what he learned in BikeWalkKC's Community Transportation Academy, Russell told council members that children, especially those with disabilities, need safer streets and good sidewalks. And thanks to his courage, City Council banned right-on-red in school zones!
Everyone has a role to play in making our communities safer, and YOU can be the spark that lights up a young advocate. Click here to support BikeWalkKC's advocacy training today!
Do you need help clearing your sidewalks? Can you help someone else shovel?
Snowy, icy, or muddy sidewalks can be the reason someone can't get to work or school safely, and not everyone can shovel their own sidewalks. Many hands make light work when you make a snow day a neighborhood get-together!
- Some people can shovel
- Some people can spread ice melt or sand
- Some people can lend shovels, snowblowers, or make cocoa
- Some people can organize the "snow day block party"
Several local cities also have programs that connect volunteer shovelers with residents who need help: Mission Snow Angels, Olathe Snow Brigade, Shawnee Snow Squad, or KCMO Snow Angels.
Take the 2025 Bike Share KC survey and be entered to win a FREE annual bike share membership!
Whether you rode bike share a lot, a little, or not at all this year, Bike Share KC wants to hear from you. Your feedback will help plan for the future and fine-tune processes to offer you even better service. When you complete the survey and share your contact information, you are entered to win a free annual Bike Share KC membership ($149 value)!
Note: Our name has changed, but our mission is the same! Bike Share KC was formerly known as RideKC Bike, and we remain committed to providing excellent bike share service for the Kansas City metro.
Stay in touch with Bike Share KC:
- Email info@ridekcbike.com
- Sign up for the Bike Share mailing list
What we're reading
Low Crime, High Risk: The Deadly Streets of Kansas City’s Safest Suburb | After 15 crashes in five years, Leawood, Kansas is starting to name street design as part of the problem. But safety can’t wait on slow, multi-year timelines. (Strong Towns)
As pedestrian deaths grow across the state, Omaha continues initiative to end traffic fatalities | “It’s a lot of targeted improvements like that that are kind of quick build at a low cost, but a high safety impact,” Sobczyk said. (Nebraska Public Media)
KC Streetcar brings holiday cheer with musical performances | KC Streetcar is expected to kick off its Holiday Jam stops on Nov. 29, bringing riders live performances of some holiday classics and original songs performed by local artists. (FOX4)
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