Last Thursday, the Unified Government of Kansas City, Kansas and Wyandotte County took an important step towards building safer streets for everyone in their community. Following a presentation by the UG Planning Department, the Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to adopt a Complete Streets ordinance! You can check out a copy of the adopted language […]
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World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
The World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims is an international event honoring the millions of lives lost in traffic violence around the world, and to acknowledge the suffering of the victims, families, and communities affected. Watch the conversation with Amy Cohen about honoring those we’ve lost by taking action to make our streets safer […]
Let’s Talk: Sunflower Pedals and Pedestrians
State leaders are supporting active transportation in Kansas. What’s next for the Sunflower State?
Girl Scouts Troop 2074 advocates for safer streets
In recognition of the upcoming World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, we are proud to support the members of Girl Scouts Troop 2074, who are working to make streets safer for everyone who uses them. The young advocates will share what they learned with their families and friends, creating a culture of active […]
Let’s Talk: Visualizing Impact with mySidewalk
We believe that data can be a powerful tool for engaging and informing community leaders and advocating for change.
Support federal funding for walking and biking, including Safe Routes to School and Bike Share
Support BikeWalkKC’s grant applications to improve the region’s safety and mobility, and see what other projects our local community is applying for federal funding.
Observing World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
An important part of BikeWalkKC’s work is to shed light on the toll that traffic violence takes on vulnerable road users and to help ensure they are not forgotten. Whether it be for Anthony Saluto, Ezrayel Hill, or the countless others, we want the public to see that failing to build a transportation network for […]
Let’s Talk: KC Spirit Playbook
What are your priorities for places for people in Kansas City?
How Complete Streets have improved Armour Road in North Kansas City
The City of North Kansas City has a virtual town hall on Tuesday, September 22 at 6 p.m. Read on to learn more and how you can share your thoughts on the improvements. The purpose of the meeting will be to once again discuss the future of the Armour Road Complete Street improvements, which were […]
Building Health in Wyandotte County
The UG Public Health Department’s new Director lays out her vision for navigating transportation infrastructure and healthy communities.