Remember when you helped us win city support for connected trails back in 2023? Thanks to everyone who talked to their neighbors, contacted their city leaders, came to a meeting, and/or signed a petition, the new protected bike and pedestrian infrastructure along Emanuel Cleaver II Blvd is ready to ride! The next step is evaluating how […]
Category Archives: KCMO Central-South
Speaking Up for a Safer Troost Avenue
Learn more about what makes Troost Avenue dangerous and how we can make it safer for everyone. The recent crash that killed UMKC student Yuxi Wu reinforces that much of Troost Avenue is unsafe for pedestrians and other vulnerable road users. Here’s what we can do to push the city to make that corridor safer: […]
Kansas City, MO wins $10 million federal grant to make Prospect Avenue safer for pedestrians and transit riders
City wins grant from US Department of Transportation Safe Streets For All (SS4A) program. Funding for infrastructure improvements will improve the safety of one of the region’s deadliest streets. Read more here, and learn about other SS4A grants in the KC region.
Niná’s 4 tips for getting stuff done
Niná (pronounced Nine-uh, and “No ‘Ms. Niná.’ It’s just Niná”) Whiteside-McCord won safer streets for her neighbors and the families served by schools in her neighborhood, but she didn’t do it alone. The redesign of a formerly complicated and dangerous intersection in front of the Ewing Marion Kauffman School just off of 63rd Street in […]
Updates on Gillham-Trolley Trail Connector projects
Work is starting soon on Cleaver Boulevard, but Rockhill Road needs your help to get back on track. The Gillham-Trolley Trail Connector is an opportunity to close the gap between three popular city-wide trail corridors – the Harry Wiggins Trolley Track Trail, the Gillham Road cycle track, and the Brush Creek Trail. Cleaver II Boulevard […]
Community-level funding opportunities for safe streets in KCMO
A key part of creating more places for people is funding the projects that create a safer, more accessible, and more comfortable space for everyone. Finding the funding for those items can be a challenge. Thankfully, there are a couple of big funding opportunities for neighbors in KCMO: Neighborhood Empowerment Grant (Deadline: June 21) This […]
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 […]
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, […]