BikeWalkKC’s policy and advocacy efforts in 2023 were productive despite some challenges along the way. Much of the work accomplished creates opportunities to further progress in 2024, including chances to improve multimodal transportation at the local, state, and national levels. Prefer video? Click here to watch a recording or our March Policy Platform rollout meeting […]
Category Archives: Advocacy
Observations from the Meyer Boulevard Walk Audit
In the fall of 2023, BikeWalkKC worked with residents and organizations along Meyer Boulevard to identify challenges with the built environment and recommend changes. The resulting report is already beginning to spur safety improvements. It has long been known that Meyer Boulevard is a dangerous corridor. Anecdotes from people who live and work along the […]
Inclusive Transportation with Veronica O. Davis
Inclusive Transportation: A Manifesto for Repairing Divided Communities BikeWalkKC in conversation with author Veronica O. Davis on April 23, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: On April 23, BikeWalkKC will host an in-person conversation with Veronica O. Davis, author of Inclusive Transportation: A Manifesto for Repairing Divided Communities (publication date: July 2023). Davis is a transportation expert […]
ADVOCACY ALERT: Speak Up for the KCMO Budget!
It’s that time of year in KCMO: budget season! Each year, the Office of Management and Budget releases a proposed budget for the fiscal year, starting May 1. Over the course of about a month, the City Council works with each department and others to shape the budget and determine funding for various priorities before […]
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, […]