Xander came home from school with a big question: “Mom, why don’t we have more sidewalks?!” Earlier that day, he had participated in BikeWalkKC’s STEP pedestrian safety program at his school, TA Edison Elementary in Kansas City, Kansas. As they practiced looking both ways and listening for cars, the instructors also showed them how to […]
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Even MORE Bike Month 🚲🚲 May 2026 Newsletter (2 of 2)
In 2016 Andrew Killen, a teacher at KC East High School, wanted to spread bike joy among his students. Mr. Killen partnered with BikeWalkKC and started planning… The kids got excited, and the first Bike Club class maxxed out at 35 students! Bike Club provides skills and equipment for students to use bikes as their […]
Confusing E-bike legislation doesn’t make anyone safer
By Rayan Makarem, BikeWalkKC Director of Policy and Advocacy This past weekend, driving back home through Johnson County, I encountered multiple instances of kids riding electric cycles through the streets, sharing lanes with cars, and in one unfortunate instance for my parents’ brain, performing a wheelie. The good news: all the kids were wearing helmets. […]
Happy Bike Month 🚲 May 2026 Newsletter (1 of 2)
Have you met our friend Mark? Mark Green has been supporting BikeWalkKC for a long time. He’s an advocate, a volunteer, and a member! What brought you to BikeWalkKC? A friend of mine served on the board in the early days. I had just purchased a bike and started bike commuting. My current councilman [Eric […]
Rules of the Road with Attorney Paul Anderson
Welcome to our series, Rules of the Road with Popham Law! For the next few months, attorney Paul Anderson will answer common questions about bicyclists’ rights and responsibilities. Check back for a new question and answer each month! Q: Are bikes treated like cars or pedestrians? A: As a cyclist, you have the same rights […]
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 […]
BLAST is coming to El Dorado Schools!
El Dorado Schools has been selected to receive bikes, equipment, and professional development to launch a BLAST program for elementary school students! BikeWalkKC, in partnership with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, has awarded El Dorado Schools (USD 490) with a Bicycle Lessons And Safety Training (BLAST) train-the-trainer program. The training will prepare physical […]
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 […]
Press Release: One Kansas school district will receive BLAST bike safety program equipment and training. Applications due February 13, 2026
CONTACT: Laura Fox, Director of Education, BikeWalkKC laura@bikewalkkc.org 816-205-7056 ext 13 Call for Proposals (due 2/13/26) – One Kansas school district will receive bikes, equipment, and professional development to launch a BLAST program for elementary school students BikeWalkKC, in partnership with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, will award one Kansas school district with […]


