By Rayan Makarem, BikeWalkKC Director of Policy and Advocacy This past weekend, driving back home through Johnson County, I encountered multiple instances of kids riding electric cycles through the streets, sharing lanes with cars, and in one unfortunate instance for my parents’ brain, performing a wheelie. The good news: all the kids were wearing helmets. […]
Category Archives: Advocacy
Advocacy Alert: Save America’s Bike Lanes!
You may have seen recent news that the federal government is planning to remove an important bike lane next to the White House in Washington, DC. Advocates are pushing back against this change, and have called for a national spotlight to be put on bike lanes on April 21st. Because it’s not just a local […]
Are we reimagining Highway 71 for cars or for people?
By Avery Jones, BikeWalkKC Community Organizer Kansas City might see some very substantial changes to a highway that has shaped historically disconnected the East Side. On April 7 at 5:30 p.m. at St. James United Methodist Church, the Reconnecting the East Side team, led by KCMO Public Works, will present the final two options they […]
BikeWalkKC welcomes Rayan Makarem as our new Policy Director
Rayan brings years of experience in environmental advocacy and policy to BikeWalkKC’s work to make Greater Kansas City a community where we are no longer required to drive to thrive
Parking Reform Coming to Kansas City, MO
New parking regulations would make the city more walkable and improve housing affordability by reducing car dependency, encouraging infill development, shrinking the size of parking garages, and improving pedestrian safety and comfort.
ADVOCACY ALERT: Speak Up for safer streets and public transit in the 2026-27 KCMO Budget!
Learn more about what’s in the proposed budget and make a plan to go to one of the three public meetings. Get ready for budget season, KCMO! Every February, the Office of Management and Budget releases a proposed budget for the fiscal year that begins May 1. Over the course of about a month, the […]
KCMO Bans Right Turn on Red in School Zones – What Does It Mean?
Overview The KC metro has seen a number of high profile crashes in recent months involving young children. In response, KCMO adopted an ordinance banning right turn on red (RTOR) in school zones. BikeWalkKC pushed for better language that aligns with our efforts to make streets safer for e-bike and scooter users. In recent months, […]
Photos from World Day of Remembrance 2025
Kansas Citians rally to remember friends and family injured or killed by traffic violence.
Creating a Safer Environment for E-Bikes and Scooters
Overview Safe e-bikes are being confused with dangerous e-motos on our streets. BikeWalkKC believes a focus on infrastructure, education, and regulation are needed to address this. A collaborative approach involving parents, schools, and decision makers can create a safer environment for everyone. Read on for more information. The recent news of fatal and serious crashes […]
Tips for a safer Halloween (it’s not glow sticks)
You have probably heard that Halloween is the deadliest day of the year for child pedestrians. And you’ve probably heard the safety tips: Don’t wear masks, don’t wear dark colors, do wear reflective tape and carry glow sticks. Those aren’t bad suggestions, but they place the entire responsibility of avoiding tragedy on the child. Meanwhile, […]