New parking regulations would make the city more walkable and improve housing affordability by reducing car dependency, encouraging infill development, shrinking the size of parking garages, and improving pedestrian safety and comfort.
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A spring in our step 🌱 March 2026 newsletter
Your pre-loved gear consigned at Big Muddy has raised over $800 for bike helmets, neighborhood advocacy, and safety education! Two years ago, we opened a consignment account with Big Muddy Gear Exchange and invited BikeWalkKC supporters to sell their used tents, bikes, backpacks, and more to benefit BikeWalkKC programs. And what an incredible response! To […]
Outgrow your tent? Turn it into bike safety education with Big Muddy Gear Exchange + BikeWalkKC
We’re proud to be celebrating another year of partnership for people and planet with Big Muddy Gear Exchange! Owners Nathan and Gina are committed to to keeping outdoor clothing and gear out of landfills and making it easier and cheaper for people to enjoy get outside and nature. Whether you’re offloading a tent that your […]
For the 💝 of safer streets – February 2026 newsletter
For the love of safer streets for his neighbors… thank you, Michael! Earlier this month Michael Kelley wrapped up a tremendous eight year run at BikeWalkKC, moving to a new opportunity locally at the DeBruce Foundation. Michael’s time with us included many significant wins and progress towards our goal of making Kansas City a place […]
BikeWalkKC celebrates former Policy Director Michael Kelley
By Eric Rogers, Co-Founder and Executive Director Earlier this month Michael Kelley wrapped up a tremendous eight year run at BikeWalkKC, moving to a new opportunity locally at the DeBruce Foundation. Michael’s time with us included many significant wins and progress towards our goal of making Kansas City a place where we are no longer […]
New beginnings for safer streets 🥳 January 2026 newsletter
East High School Bike Club student leader takes on the ultimate challenge Since 2016, students in our East High School Bike Club have been learning how to bike safely and navigate our city streets to ride to school, summer jobs, and to visit friends and family. But EHS Bike Club is bigger than “just bikes”! […]
More Funding for Safe Streets and Roads for All in the KC metro!
Olathe, Liberty, and Platte County receive nearly $1.4 million to improve the safety of people walking, biking, and using public transit – for a total of more than $13 million awarded to Greater KC communities in recent years by the US Department of Transportation Safe Streets For All program (SS4A).
10 years of bike joy with EHS Bike Club
By AC Cohen, BikeWalkKC Instructor In 2016 Andrew Killen, Agriculture teacher at KC East High School in Kansas City, Missouri, began to consider how he could spread bike joy among his students. As a lifelong cyclist, Killen had a broad concept of what a bike club might look like, and he got support from administrators […]
Walkin’ in a winter wonderland ❄️ December 2025 newsletter
What if the future looks like… kids winning safer streets? When City Council proposed new rules for safety in school zones, Russell was ready to take action for himself and his fellow students. Drawing on what he learned in BikeWalkKC’s Community Transportation Academy, Russell told council members that children, especially those with disabilities, need safer […]
KCMO Bans Right Turn on Red in School Zones – What Does It Mean?
Overview The KC metro has seen a number of high profile crashes in recent months involving young children. In response, KCMO adopted an ordinance banning right turn on red (RTOR) in school zones. BikeWalkKC pushed for better language that aligns with our efforts to make streets safer for e-bike and scooter users. In recent months, […]