The survey will help to shape the approach city and county leaders take to improve transit along this key corridor. As the issue of public transit becomes more pressing in Johnson County, more work is beginning to happen to help chart a course for what the future could look like. That includes the Metcalf corridor […]
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ADVOCACY ALERT: Learn more about the Wyandotte County Budget!
Attend the meeting on Thursday, June 5 at at 7:00 PM at the UG Municipal Building (701 N. 7th Street) to learn more and provide input on the proposed budget. The Unified Government of Wyandotte County and KCK (UG) is working to set the priorities for the annual budget preparation for all city and county […]
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 […]
YOU DID IT: Vision Zero and Bike Share funding saved for now
UPDATED May 5, 2025 Folks, we have some great updates to share with you regarding Ordinance 250382. We’ve learned that the finance committee will NOT move forward with the ordinance at tomorrow’s meeting. Doing so means it is essentially dead (for now). We know many of you were planning on attending the finance committee tomorrow. […]
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 […]
ADVOCACY ALERT: Speak Out against Parking in Bike Lanes in Overland Park!
Elected officials and staff need to hear from you to change policies allowing vehicles to park in bike lanes in the city. An issue that BikeWalkKC is increasingly hearing about from our members in Overland Park is the issue of vehicles parking in the bike lane. Unfortunately, it appears that City Hall doesn’t consider this […]
BikeWalkKC Endorses the Independence Infrastructure Bond and encourages a YES vote on April 8th!
Independence, MO voters will be asked to approve an infrastructure investment that includes $10 million for much needed sidewalks around seven schools. Bike and pedestrian education is one of the key ways that BikeWalkKC fulfills our mission to redefine our streets as places for people to build a culture of active living. Our youth education […]
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 […]