By Avery Jones, BikeWalkKC Community Organizer Kansas City might see some very substantial changes to a highway that has shaped historically disconnected the East Side. On April 7 at 5:30 p.m. at St. James United Methodist Church, the Reconnecting the East Side team, led by KCMO Public Works, will present the final two options they […]
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Tiptoe through the tulips 🌷 April 2026 newsletter
Touchdown! Shawn Barber donates 11 bikes As the Player Engagement Manager (and former linebacker) for our own Kansas City Chiefs, Shawn Barber knows a bit about tackling big challenges. Students in our Maintain Your Ride program won’t be using these bikes to sack the quarterback, but they will take on do-it-yourself bicycle maintenance skills and […]
A spring in our step 🌱 March 2026 newsletter
Your pre-loved gear consigned at Big Muddy has raised over $800 for bike helmets, neighborhood advocacy, and safety education! Two years ago, we opened a consignment account with Big Muddy Gear Exchange and invited BikeWalkKC supporters to sell their used tents, bikes, backpacks, and more to benefit BikeWalkKC programs. And what an incredible response! To […]
ADVOCACY ALERT: Speak Up for safer streets and public transit in the 2026-27 KCMO Budget!
Learn more about what’s in the proposed budget and make a plan to go to one of the three public meetings. Get ready for budget season, KCMO! Every February, the Office of Management and Budget releases a proposed budget for the fiscal year that begins May 1. Over the course of about a month, the […]
For the 💝 of safer streets – February 2026 newsletter
For the love of safer streets for his neighbors… thank you, Michael! Earlier this month Michael Kelley wrapped up a tremendous eight year run at BikeWalkKC, moving to a new opportunity locally at the DeBruce Foundation. Michael’s time with us included many significant wins and progress towards our goal of making Kansas City a place […]
BikeWalkKC celebrates former Policy Director Michael Kelley
By Eric Rogers, Co-Founder and Executive Director Earlier this month Michael Kelley wrapped up a tremendous eight year run at BikeWalkKC, moving to a new opportunity locally at the DeBruce Foundation. Michael’s time with us included many significant wins and progress towards our goal of making Kansas City a place where we are no longer […]
New beginnings for safer streets 🥳 January 2026 newsletter
East High School Bike Club student leader takes on the ultimate challenge Since 2016, students in our East High School Bike Club have been learning how to bike safely and navigate our city streets to ride to school, summer jobs, and to visit friends and family. But EHS Bike Club is bigger than “just bikes”! […]
Walkin’ in a winter wonderland ❄️ December 2025 newsletter
What if the future looks like… kids winning safer streets? When City Council proposed new rules for safety in school zones, Russell was ready to take action for himself and his fellow students. Drawing on what he learned in BikeWalkKC’s Community Transportation Academy, Russell told council members that children, especially those with disabilities, need safer […]
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, […]
Nothing spooky about safe streets! October 2025 newsletter
All aboard the Hale Cook Elementary Bike Bus! Kiley Sutter has led his share of rides as the owner of Velo Garage in North Kansas City, but his newest bike club is a team effort: “I already loved riding to school with my daughter, so the idea of starting a bike bus made a ton […]