By Shawn Tolivar, community member My name is Shawn, and my wife and I are a single car family. We moved to downtown Kansas City from the suburbs partially for the transportation options. Our move enabled both of us to have easy access to a bus route that took us directly to our jobs in […]
Category Archives: Metro-wide
Advocacy Alert: Submit Comments for the 2025 Federal Reauthorization!
Send in your request for USDOT and Congress to prioritize active transportation by Monday, September 8! Overview The US Department of Transportation (USDOT) is asking the public for comments to help shape the next reauthorization bill. This is a major opportunity to speak up for walking, accessibility, biking, and transit priorities. BikeWalkKC has put together […]
Advocacy Alert: Share Feedback on Connected KC 2050!
Take the survey and share feedback on this key regional plan before May 30! The Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) works at the regional level to guide the development and implementation of strategies related to major issues such as housing, economic development, and transportation. One of the main documents they use to guide their transportation efforts […]
How a hand-me-down bike brought me more joy than I can keep to myself
By Brandon Schubach, BikeWalkKC Youth Education Instructor A decade with BikeWalkKC This year marks my ten-year anniversary at BikeWalkKC, a milestone that has me reflecting on the journey that brought me here and the impact our work has on the community. Over the past decade, I’ve had the privilege of teaching kids how to ride […]
2025 Policy Platform “Troll”-out
Content warning: the following video contains disturbing language and material that is inappropriate for some people. Viewer discretion is advised. During BikeWalkKC’s policy platform rollout on February 26, 2025, an unknown individual took over the virtual meeting and engaged in disparaging and disruptive acts. The disruptions occur between the 3:30- and 5:30-minute marks. This included […]
2025 Policy Platform
As we turn the page to a new year, BikeWalkKC is continuing efforts to advocate for the policies, plans, and projects that make it safer and easier for people to walk, roll, and bike, and use public transit in the Kansas City region and beyond. Each year, we develop a policy platform. The policy platform […]
Big Muddy Gear Exchange can turn your pre-loved gear into BikeWalkKC programs!
Have you met Gina and Nate from Big Muddy Gear Exchange? Just like you, they are passionate about sustainable, affordable adventure. They opened Big Muddy Gear Exchange to keep outdoor clothing and gear out of landfills and make it easier and cheaper for people to enjoy get outside and nature. BikeWalkKC and Big Muddy Gear Exchange are […]
2024 Bike Friendly State Rankings for Kansas and Missouri
The League of American Bicyclists recently released their 2024 rankings of bike-friendly states, and the results were once again a mixed bag for Kansas and Missouri. Kansas improved its ranking from 30th to 21st (the largest improvement of any state in the country), while Missouri fell further behind from 45th to 49th. Click here for the state report […]
All about the Community Transportation Academy
Have you ever wondered why your street doesn’t have sidewalks? Who pays for public transit? How does Kansas City’s past continue to impact street design today? BikeWalkKC sought to answer these questions for members of the public and much more in our Community Transportation Academy (CTA). The purpose of this course was to help everyday […]