Over the next two weeks, in a series called #GOVote, we will explore the many reasons BikeWalkKC endorses KCMO Questions 1, 2, 3 on the April 4th ballot. Follow along as we detail the myriad benefits these measures bring to walking and biking in KCMO. Just like sidewalks, passage of GO Bond Question 1 would […]
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New Belgium Tour de Fat is coming to KC on August 12th
We are excited for the news that New Belgium’s Tour de Fat event is expanding this year to include Kansas City! Click here to read New Belgium’s Press Release. Grab your tickets and start planning for the Kansas City Tour de Fat on August 12, 2017! Expect to experience the unexpected. We’re bringing the party […]
#GOVote: A YES Vote on Questions 1, 2, 3 is a Vote for Accessibilty
Over the next two weeks, in a series called #GOVote, we will explore the many reasons BikeWalkKC endorses KCMO Questions 1, 2, 3 on the April 4th ballot. Follow along as we detail the myriad benefits these measures bring to walking and biking in KCMO. In 2012 the City reached an agreement with the Department […]
#GOVote: A YES Vote on Questions 1, 2, 3 is a Vote for Sidewalks
Over the next two weeks, in a series called #GOVote, we will explore the many reasons BikeWalkKC endorses KCMO Questions 1, 2, 3 on the April 4th ballot. Follow along as we detail the myriad benefits these measures bring to walking and biking in KCMO. GO Bond Question 1 would establish a $150m fund for […]
BikeWalkKC endorses Questions 1-2-3 for investments in walking and biking
One of the biggest obstacles to better walking and biking in KCMO is a lack of local investment in sidewalks, bike lanes, and other infrastructure. And for this reason, BikeWalkKC endorses Question 1, 2, 3 on the April 4th ballot. City Hall is asking voters to approve an $800 million investment in infrastructure, including significant new […]
Beyond the Loop Will Explore New Ideas for Downtown Highways
Update, June 19, 2017: The study team has developed a Purpose & Need document to clearly identify the criteria by which any proposed alternatives will be judged. This is “living” document may be updated throughout the study as additional data, analysis, and public input is collected and completed. Click here to read the document and provide your […]
BikeWalkKC February 2017 Newsletter
Mark Your Calendars: BikeWalkKC Event Season Has Begun Looking for new learning opportunities? Networking events? We’ve got something for everyone this spring, and hope you’ll join us for any and all of these upcoming activities! Friday, February 24, 5:30-7:30pm: We’ve teamed up with OneLife Fitness to offer a new Handlebar Happy Hour format! “Workout & […]
Follow the Bike: the Journey of a Donated Bicycle
By Glen Rumbaugh, BikeWalkKC Education Operations Coordinator Have you ever donated a bike to BikeWalkKC and wondered what happened to it? It starts in our shop where we clean and check each bike. Once ready, it’s off to one of our Earn-a-Bike Classes. During an Earn-a-Bike class, students are taught how to maintain and repair […]
What’s next for KC’s bike program
The recent performance audit of Kansas City, MO’s 2001 bike plan has been followed up by swift action at City Hall to implement the auditor’s recommendations and begin an overall reboot of the bike and pedestrian program. BikeWalkKC has meeting with the City Manager, Councilmembers, and city staff to learn about how City Hall is moving […]
RFP for strategic planning for Missouri’s regional active transportation organizations
BikeWalkKC and our peer organizations in St. Louis, Springfield, and Columbia request proposals for strategic planning services to inform future collaboration between the four organizations and to further our shared goals to improve the health and livability of our communities. RFP Issued: January 20th, 2017 Questions Due: February 3rd, 2017 Proposals Due: February 10th, 2017 Download […]