Students from 38 schools representing 16 districts participated in International Walk to School Day this week — a 21 percent increase from last year. Here are some highlights from some of the schools that participated: James Elementary in Kansas City, Mo. promoted the event with student designed posters, door prizes, raffle prizes, and certificates for […]
Category Archives: Safe Routes to School
Purchase a Walk Safe KC Coloring Book and support Safe Routes to School
Want a locally produced activity book that’s all about Kansas City and supports biking and walking initiatives? BikeWalkKC has produced a fun and educational coloring book in conjuction with Explore KC. All proceeds go towards BikeWalkKC’s Safe Routes to School initiatives. If interested in purchasing the book for your school or family, contact Sarah Shipley […]
BLAST at eight schools in the Northland, Hickman Mills and Raytown this fall
BikeWalkKC’s popular bike skills program for elementary school students is in a record eight schools this fall, returning for another semester in the North Kansas City and Hickman Mills school districts. This year BLAST is also expanding to the Raytown School District for the first time. BLAST (Bike Lesson And Safety Training) visits 5th grade […]
BLAST bike classes at Southeast Community Center
BikeWalkKC and KC Parks are partnering to bring BLAST (Bike Lesson and Safety Training) out of the classroom and into the Southeast Community Center for four weekends this fall. BLAST offers bike skills and bike safety training for youth ages 10-15.