“Mr. Walker” sculptures will draw attention of drivers to respecting crosswalks and stopping for pedestrians in expansion of successful Springfield, MO program. If you walk much around Kansas City you probably notice that KC drivers are often really bad about respecting crosswalks and stopping for pedestrians. Our neighbors in Springfield, MO have developed a successful […]
Category Archives: Safe Routes to School
Tips for a safer Halloween (it’s not glow sticks)
You have probably heard that Halloween is the deadliest day of the year for child pedestrians. And you’ve probably heard the safety tips: Don’t wear masks, don’t wear dark colors, do wear reflective tape and carry glow sticks. Those aren’t bad suggestions, but they place the entire responsibility of avoiding tragedy on the child. Meanwhile, […]
Tactical Urbanism
Tactical urbanism is a way to address something we all have probably felt at some point or another. When the city hasn’t given you what you need to make your neighborhood safer, more connected or even simply more fun, you wish you could do it yourself. Well in some instances, you can! Tactical urbanism is […]
Regional e-bike regulation
New E-Bike and E-Moto Regulations in KCMO: Two Steps Forward, One Step Back New KCMO law addresses youth on dangerous and illegal e-motos, but also imposes speed limits on adults riding legal e-bikes in KCMO bike lanes. The Kansas City, Missouri City Council formally approved Ordinance 260508, implementing a new set of regulations for electric […]
New E-Bike and E-Moto Regulations in KCMO: Two Steps Forward, One Step Back
By Rayan Makarem, Director of Policy and Advocacy A new KCMO law addresses youth on dangerous and illegal e-motos, provides legal protection for safe electric bicycles, but also imposes speed limits on adults riding legal e-bikes in KCMO bike lanes. The Kansas City, Missouri City Council formally approved Ordinance 260508, implementing a new set of […]
Why start a bike bus?
By Ellen Schwartze Because it’s so much more than a bike ride! A bike bus is a feel-good way to start the school day, but even in our region bike buses are doing so much more: they increase road safety, support community, and help kids’ health and education. It’s benefits, all the way down! Riding […]
Stepping up: Nolan Oehrke is our new Director of Education!
As our Education Program Manager, Nolan Oehrke developed our staff, wrote curriculum, and guided projects to success. We are delighted to announce that Nolan has accepted the position of Director of Education! Nolan brings a deep passion for education and is known for his dedication, warmth, and ability to connect with students of all ages. […]
Dear Mayor, We need more sidewalks!
First Grader + Advocacy = Results Xander came home from school with a big question: “Mom, why don’t we have more sidewalks?!” Earlier that day, he had participated in BikeWalkKC’s STEP pedestrian safety program at his school, TA Edison Elementary in Kansas City, Kansas. As they practiced looking both ways and listening for cars, the […]
For getting more people on bikes and riding safely… thank you, Laura!
By Eric Rogers, Co-Founder and Executive Director After an 11 year career at BikeWalkKC, our former Director of Education, Laura Fox, is now working with schools across the US in her new role at the Safe Routes Partnership. More than 50,000 kids participated in our Safe Routes to School program during Laura’s time here! Under […]
BLAST is coming to El Dorado Schools!
El Dorado Schools has been selected to receive bikes, equipment, and professional development to launch a BLAST program for elementary school students! BikeWalkKC, in partnership with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, has awarded El Dorado Schools (USD 490) with a Bicycle Lessons And Safety Training (BLAST) train-the-trainer program. The training will prepare physical […]