Wtih five minutes of your time you can have a big impact on the future of the metro area's transportation system. Transportation 2040 is the region's long-range plan, and this new survey is an important opportunity ask for improvements for walking and bicycling. Take the survey at http://to2040.questionpro.com Some important ideas that you could express in […]
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The New Broadway Bridge
The Broadway Bridge, aka Buck O’Neil Bridge, is the next Missouri River bridge due for replacement. If you drive over this bridge, you have probably seen people walking there – despite the fact that there is no safe place to walk. People walk on the very narrow median between four lanes of high speed traffic, […]
Support walking and biking to school in KC Public Schools’ master plan
Kansas City Public Schools are creating a new facilities master plan, including future school sites and potential changes to school attendance areas. This process provides a great opportunity to include walking and biking in the district’s long range planning. We encourage all parents and community members to attend the public meetings and let school officials […]
Second round of neighborhood meetings for Midtown/Plaza Area Plan
New master plans for neighborhoods in the Midtown and Plaza areas are moving into a new phase of public input. In the coming weeks you can learn more about new biking and walking plans for this area. This an opportunity for you to share specific ideas and concerns about your own neighborhood. Enlarge map to […]
Speak up for biking and walking at streetcar expansion public meetings
City Hall is moving forward with planning for future streetcar routes, including many streets with current or planned bike lanes. Attend one of these public meetings to learn more, provide your input, and support new transportation options for Kansas City Streetcars and bikes Bikes and streetcars go great together, but there are some concerns and […]
Participate in Leawood bike/ped plan at upcoming public meetings
Leawood is developing a new master plan for walking and bicycling. The next phase of the Active Transportation Plan inclues three public meeitngs focus on the north, middle, and south parts of the city. This is your opportunity to talk with planners and city officials about your neighborhood, learn about the plan, and share your […]
Guidelines for group rides in Prairie Village and Mission Hills
The Prairie Village Police Department usese these guidelines for traffic enforcement related to large group rides in both Prairie Village and Mission Hills.
Big turnout for Hyde Park neighborhood meeting on Armour Boulevard traffic and parking study
Neighborhood residents air concerns about speed, traffic, crosswalks, bikes, and safe routes to school.
Armour Boulevard Traffic and Parking Study
A new traffic and parking study for the Armour Boulevard corridor in Midtown is a great opportunity to improve walking and biking with crosswalks, a road diet, bike lanes, or even a separated cycletrack.
New master plans for Southeast neighborhoods
Speak up for walking and biking as the City updates the master plan for neighborhoods around Swope Park.