Update December 2nd, 2011. We beat the bike ban. It failed in a 3-2 vote at De Soto City Council. Read more… The town of De Soto, KS is on the verge of re-instating its recently lifted bicycle ban on 83rd Street. Please act now to oppose the ban and show your support for bicycling […]
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How They Voted – Federal funding
Today the US Senate defeated an attempt to gut federal funding of the primary program for bicycling and walking. The Transportation Enhancements program has enabled vital local projects like the Heart of America Bridge retrofit, Indian Creek Trail, and sidewalk and transit projects all over the metro area. Missouri’s Claire McCaskill was the only regional […]
Support Bike Lanes on 127th Street
The City of Olathe continues to improve 127th Street to a four lane road. Earlier phases included bike lanes, but engineers have dropped bike lanes from the the plans for the next phase from Blackbob to Pflumm. City officials need to hear from people who live, work, or bike in Olathe. Please send a message […]
Action Alert: Save federal funding for walking and bicycling
The Indian Creek Trail near State Line Road Federal funding is the primary source of resources for local projects like the Heart of America Bridge and Indian Creek Trail, especially in local cities that have dedicated local funding sources for walking and bicycling. Current proposals in Congress would eliminate many bike/ped programs or make them […]
Johnson County Adopts Complete Streets Policy
This week the Johnson County Commission unanimously adopted a Complete Streets policy for the unincorporated and rural areas of the county. The new policy will encourage future road projects to better consider how to best include walking and bicycling. Facilities like sidewalks, wide outside lanes, shoulders, bike lanes, adjacent trails, crosswalks, etc. are possibilities […]
Vote for walking and bicycling projects
KC Momentum ideas Improving the Community Build out the sidewalks Public bike share program Bicycle Master Plan Bike Lanes Public Improvements Complete the BikeKC Plan Build a world-class trail system Implement the new Pedestrian Overlay District Clearly Marked Crosswalks Parking and Downtown Transit Public bike share system Implement Complete Streets policies Bike lanes Back-in angle […]
Alert: Support Johnson County Complete Streets Policy
The Johnson County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to vote during their meeting on Thursday, September 1st, starting at 9:30 a.m. Johsnon County Administrative Offices111 S. Cherry Street, Third Foor, Olathe, KS 66061(main meeting room) The Johnson County Commission is considering a new Complete Streets policy for the rural, unincorporated areas of the county. […]
Blue Springs wants to hear from you about bike lanes and trails
Duncan Road Bike Lanes The City of Blue Springs is seeking public input on the future of its rapidly developing bike route and trail network. Public meetings on August 11th, August 25th, September 8th will give residents a chance to learn more and make their own suggestions. Blue Springs has long been a metro leader […]
Put Paint to Pavement campaign update
Over 500 Kansas Citains have joined our call to Put Paint to Pavement by sharing their personal stories about how more bike lanes and crosswalks would improve the safety, health, and wallets of their families. Can you help us get to 1,000 by the end of August? We want that stack over on the right to be as tall as […]
Walking and bicycling are simple solutions to KC’s most pressing challenges
BikeWalkKC’s Advocacy Director, Eric Rogers, recently wrote this opinion piece for the Kansas City Star. (original on KC Star web site) Sunday, July 17th, 2011 Kansas City has ignored walkers and bicyclists for too long By ERIC ROGERS Special to The Star The Star recently published an editorial challenging Kansas City to paint 22 miles […]