Turn up the heat 🌞 June 2026 Newsletter (1 of 2)

Our instructor Sahar F. taught two girls at West Park Elementary in KCK to ride a bike, and then those girls shared tips and advice with their classmates. What an incredible feeling to be a part of a child's hero arch!

NOW HIRING: Education Program Instructors BikeWalkKC is seeking applicants for this year-round, part-time role serving dozens of schools and thousands of kids every year, making a direct impact on the health and happiness of our youth that extends to our entire community. Will you join our team?

Why start a bike bus?

👍 Riding together strengthens community connections (bike buddies 4 LIFE)

👍 Traffic gets a bit safer (even for drivers)

👍 Positive education outcomes get a bump, too (it's science!)

Are you convinced yet? Read more about the benefits of bike buses on our blog, and don't miss the 🚲 Bike Bus Info Night + Paint Party 🎨 on August 23! Come ask questions, meet other families interested in bike buses, and paint your own BIKE BUS t-shirts! 

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Find Bike Share KC at 6 hubs in Overland Park

Thanks to the leadership and vision of Overland Park city council and staff, you can now rent Bike Share KC hubs located along the Metcalf corridor! 

Where can you ride in OP? Visit the small businesses in Downtown Overland Park, pedal to the library, take a bike to a bus stop, or explore the beautiful parks along the shady Indian Creek Trail! 

Tip: Did you know that a wide, smooth, off-street shared-use path runs down Metcalf from 87th to 112th St? Find more "secret" trails in the Regional Trails & Bikeways Map

Whether you're attending a World Cup match or fan event or just navigating a city buzzing with soccer fans, we have tips for riding to the stadium and all around KC! Plus, do you know what to do when a big crowd knocks out your cellphone signal and you can't lock up your bike? (Hint: Don't panic!)

Soccer city? ⚽ Soccer SURVEY!

✅ Did you attend a match or travel around the region during the global soccer tournament period? Take this 3 question survey!

Your feedback will help Mid-America Regional Council transportation planners learn more about making transportation in Kansas City easier, safer, and more efficient for visitors and residents alike.

July 9 📆 RideKC In-Person Customer Service Event

Join RideKC staff on July 9th from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the KCMO Health Department (2400 Troost Ave) for in-person support with reduced bus fare registration, account updates, and more. For KCMO residents, you can also register for a Fountain Card. No registration is required to attend. 

Click here to learn more about bus fares, or call RideKC Customer Service: 816-221-0660

Moving sidewalks in KCK

Remember when Xander asked the Mayor Watson for a sidewalk near his school? Here's what happened next:

1. The Friendship Heights neighborhood organized themselves and got Commissioner Kump involved 
2. Commissioner Kump championed their sidewalk request in a committee that allocates federal money to infrastructure  projects
3. The sidewalk was earmarked for $40,000 in funding!

👀 Stay tuned to see if the full commission votes the Friendship Heights sidewalk into reality next month...

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This spring, attorney Paul Anderson answered common questions about bicyclists' rights and responsibilities in our series, Rules of the Road with Popham Law. You can find the full set of questions and answers on our blog!

• Are bikes treated like cars or pedestrians?
• Do I have to stop at red lights, and how long do I have to wait?
• What should I do if I get hit by a car?
• Why do I need uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage?
• What do I do if a dog chases and bites me?
• What is a vulnerable road user (“VRU”)?

Paul Anderson is a trial lawyer at Popham Injury Law in Kansas City, where his practice focuses on representing people injured by dangerous drivers and unsafe road conditions. As an avid cyclist himself, Paul has successfully represented numerous cyclists and pedestrians harmed in motor vehicle crashes, giving him a deep understanding of both the legal issues and the real world challenges vulnerable road users face. He is committed to educating cyclists, drivers, and the broader community about safety, insurance, and accountability so that preventable injuries and deaths never occur in the first place. Popham Injury Law is a team of dedicated trial lawyers who represent injured victims, on a contingency-fee basis, in Kansas City and across the country, fighting to ensure they receive full and fair compensation.

Many thanks to Paul Anderson and Popham Law for sponsoring our adult bike education series this spring!

What we're reading

A City That Inspired Mamdani Is Bringing Back Bus Fares | Kansas City was the first major US city to make buses free. Six years later, as World Cup revelers arrived, it ended the fare-free program. (Bloomberg)

'Carspreading' could lead to extra 400 crash deaths a year by 2040, study finds | Bigger, heavier cars kill more people because a taller bumper is more likely to drag a pedestrian under the vehicle, rather than push them onto the hood. (The Guardian)

Kansas City bus agency wants to use AI facial recognition. Critics say it'll make riders less safe | Police departments across the country have made more than a dozen false arrests because of facial recognition technology. (KCUR)