“Mr. Walker” sculptures will draw attention of drivers to respecting crosswalks and stopping for pedestrians in expansion of successful Springfield, MO program. If you walk much around Kansas City you probably notice that KC drivers are often really bad about respecting crosswalks and stopping for pedestrians. Our neighbors in Springfield, MO have developed a successful […]
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Progress on the KC to Katy Trail connection and Rock Island corridor in 2026
Three projects are working to close the final gaps between the Kansas City metro area and Missouri’s Rock Island and Katy Trails. BikeWalkKC has been working to connect Greater Kansas City to the developing trail networks in Kansas and Missouri since our founding in 2010. We’ve made great progress over the last 16 years with […]
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, […]
“Good information is the antidote to panic” ⚡ October 2026 Newsletter
This FREE guide has everything you need to know before you give your kid an e-bike With great power ⚡ comes great responsibility! Check if your child is ready for an e-bike and set expectations with the Family E-Bike Agreement, plus get tips on purchasing, maintaining, and riding e-bikes safely and legally for kids and […]
Tactical Urbanism
Tactical urbanism is a way to address something we all have probably felt at some point or another. When the city hasn’t given you what you need to make your neighborhood safer, more connected or even simply more fun, you wish you could do it yourself. Well in some instances, you can! Tactical urbanism is […]
Who made the BBC’s feature on biking in KC? ☕ September 2026 Newsletter
In 2008, the BBC came to Kansas City, Missouri, to report on their experience biking in “America’s worst city for cyclists.” Their visit inspired a handful of local bike riders to form the region’s first professional bicycle/pedestrian organization – BikeWalkKC! Click to listen to the story The BBC reporters came back this year, and their […]
Construction in progress to close the Brookside Gap in the Trolley Track Trail
Construction crews are currently working on the first phase of improvements to the Harry Wiggins Trolley Track Trail that will close a dangerous and long-standing gap in this popular trail. Trail users will no longer need to walk, run, or bike through the parking lot or in the street north of 63rd Street.This small but […]
[UPDATE: $1400 left to go] Let’s buy a Bike Lane Sweeper!
UPDATE Sept. 11, 2026 The project is still on, but we hit a snag. Increases in shipping, handling, possible tariff costs, and the manufacturer’s advice to purchase replacement equipment now rather than later means we need to raise an additional $1,400. We’re making one more fundraising push to raise the remaining amount so we can […]
Press Release: New e-bike guide empowers families to make safe choices
BikeWalkKC’s E-Bike Guide offers the knowledge families need to have a safe and rewarding ride. Kansas City, MO (September 3, 2026)E-bikes are genuinely transforming how people get around the Kansas City region — flattening hills, extending commutes, and opening up cycling to people who might never have considered it before. But the rapid growth of […]
Walking and Rolling Back to School! 🍉🍉 August 2026 Newsletter (2 of 2)
Congratulations to TA Edison Elementary School & Friendship Heights Neighborhood: Last week, these KCK families won funding for a new sidewalk in their community! “When I walk to school, we are so close to cars, and sometimes we walk in the ditch. That is why I would like sidewalks.” – a T.A. Edison student’s testimony […]