We have had such an excellent year at BikeWalkKC, and are hearts are full of gratitude. A few of our staff members shared their thoughts about what they’re thankful for both in and out of the office: Karen Campbell – I’m thankful to be surrounded by people (and one elderly dog) who inspire me, […]
Category Archives: BikeWalkKC News
A Bike Rack for Anthony
When Anthony Saluto’s family approached us to ask for help in bringing attention to the sentencing of the man who killed him, we worked to spread the word among the metro’s cycling community and spoke out at the hearing alongside his family. We understood, much as they did, that Anthony’s life had meaning and that […]
The littlest pedestrians learn walking safety
Before we pedal, we walk, and while preschool kids are too young for our Bicycle Lessons and Safety Training, they are definitely ready for pedestrian safety lessons! Earlier this fall, we taught the basics of walking safely to children at Columbus Park YMCA and Park Hill YMCA Head Start programs and to a LINC ice […]
Quick builds for calmer streets
What is the basic formula for creating a safer intersection? Prioritize the most vulnerable road users. That was our goal when we partnered with Children’s Mercy and KCMO Public Works to implement a traffic calming demonstration at Van Brunt and St. John in the Indian Mound neighborhood of Northeast KC last week. This project, along […]
What We Learned – When Crashes Occur
Following the sentencing of the man who killed Anthony Saluto, BikeWalkKC wanted to understand the process through which a case like this is approached. We’re an advocacy organization, not a law firm or victim’s rights agency, so it helped for us to reach out to those who work in that realm to get a better […]
Traffic-calming demonstration in Rosedale
In 2013, Kansas City, Kansas and Kansas City, Missouri took great steps to make Southwest Boulevard safer for cyclists when they painted bike lanes from the Crossroads District in KCMO all the way to Merriam Lane. These efforts have continued to evolve and improve over the last five years, and a new effort in Rosedale […]
Our bike parking consulting services are good for business!
Kansas City is known for many things – BBQ, fountains, jazz, our sports teams, our streetcar, and more – but we’re less known for bicycle riding within the city. Some of this is due to our culture, some of it is due to our topography, but much of it is due to our current lack […]
Partnership Profile: Cornerstones of Care
Raising a healthy and happy family is a big job, and it often takes a village. Cornerstones of Care offers that extra help to families, with services ranging from foster care and adoption support to transitional living programs for young adults. The organization cares for children and families at all stages of life, seeking to empower […]
Bonding over bikes at the 4th Regional Women’s Bike Summit
More than 140 women of all ages and skill levels gathered on Saturday, September 15th for the 4th Regional Women’s Bike Summit at the Southeast Community Center (in partnership with KC Parks & Rec). They arrived ready to learn, network, and get inspired to lead their communities toward healthy, active lifestyles. Panelists and speakers brought […]
PRESS RELEASE: Young cyclist hit near school in Shawnee
A boy who was riding his bike to school in Shawnee was injured Tuesday morning. The crash occurred around 7:40 a.m. at the intersection of 55th Street and Rosehill Road. Police say that the 12-year-old boy was riding his bike towards Ray Marsh Elementary when he was struck by a driver heading eastbound in the […]