The Johnson County Board of Commissioners is considering significant cuts it transit system. A whopping 40% of The JO bus routes are in jeopardy for elminiation. This would devestate transit in the county, just as usage is growing, more citizens are demanding better transit options, and the county received federal grants to begin setting the […]
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Federal funding for walking and bicycling slashed
The new federal transportation bill (MAP-21) recently passed by Congress and signed by the President has significantly cut funding for walking and bicycling. This will have a significant impact in Kansas City, just as our region is gaining tremendous momentum to improve walking, bicycling, and transit. Now more than ever we need your help to […]
MetroGreen regional trails district approved by Missouri General Assembly
The Missouri General Assembly has passed enabling legation allowing the Kansas City region to consider a regional sales tax to fund new trails, greenways, and bike routes. A similar regional tax in St. Louis has funded significant progress in their trail and bike lane networks. House Bill 1504 allows the Jackson County Legislature to ask […]
Businesses push back on Southwest Boulevard Bike Lanes on eve of public meeting
KCK’s plan for adding bike lanes to the Southwest Boulevard and Merriam Lane corridor is moving towards construction this fall, but some businesses along the street are raising concerns. Please speak up so that KCK leaders hear strong public support for bike lanes. KCTV-5 reports that some businesses are worried about losing parking, but they […]
Locals recognized for service to bicycling and walking in Missouri
Six local residents have been recognized for distinguished service to walking and bicycling in Missouri. At its sixth Annual Capitol Day, the Missouri Bicycle and Pedestrian Federation presented awards to Missourians from across the state. Meg McFarland, Kansas City, for leading Walking School Bus initiatives at Briarcliff Elementary School in the North Kansas City School […]
Help BikeWalkKC speak up for you at the National Bike Summit this week.
Eric Bunch, Sarah Shipley, and Eric Rogerswith US Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. This week BikeWalkKC is in Washington, DC talking to our Members of Congress about better bicycling and walking. While we are fighting for you in DC, can you get your backs here at home? A delegation of 10 people (KC’s biggest ever!) is […]
Action Alert – Federal transportation bills target bicycling and walking
Today we need your help to save walking and bicycing in the US Congress. Bills in both houses would reverse decades of progress that have helped us make great strides in Kansas City. At risk today are vital federal programs that have allowed local cities to build great projects like Heart of America Bridge path, the bi-state […]
Action Alert: Save federal funding for walking and bicycling
Bicycling and walking are under attack in DC yet again. Today we are calling on all Northlanders and Eastern Jackson County residents to ask Congressman Sam Graves to save cycling and walking. Graves has a critical vote on the US House’s proposed transportation bill, which would reverse decades of progress for bicycling and walking. Email […]
Star editorial says better bicycling is a top city priority for 2012
Today’s KC Star editorial includes bicycling as a key priority for the future of the region, alongside such things as the Zoo, All-Star Baseball Game, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, and Livestrong Sporting Park. Making it safer and easier for people bicycle is critical for our economy, our environment, and our health. Looking toward […]
ACTION ALERT: Ask McCaskill and Blunt to vote for Complete Streets TODAY
Update 12/14/2011 5:00 p.m. – The amendment passed unanimously. We owe a big thanks to everyone who contacted Senators Blunt and McCaskill! Today Missouri Senators Clairie McCaskill and Roy Blunt will be voting in committee on a Complete Streets amendment that would require all road users to be fairly considered in projects that receive federal […]