The City of Lenexa is studying future improvements to Quivira Road between 79th and 99th Streets. This is an important corridor across I-35, especially for people biking and walking. This week there is a public meeting where you can learn more about the project and show your support for including high quality access for walking […]
Tag Archives: complete streets
Support NKC’s Burlington Road Cycletrack
The City of North Kansas City has a great plan to remake Burlington Road into a thriving, sustainable Complete Street and a more inviting front door for the community. A centerpiece of the project is a two-way cycle track that would give people on bikes a dedicated safe place and connect several important destinations. When […]
Bikeways in KCMO: What we are doing and how you can help
In an earlier blog post this week, we outlined steps we believe KCMO leadership can take to make real progress on installing bikeways in Kansas City. Many of you have asked what BikeWalkKC is doing and how you can help. What BikeWalkKC is doing Regular meetings with the City Manager, City Councilmembers, and city staff […]
Recap of Lenexa Complete Streets Meeting
Last week, the Lenexa City Council received a presentation on Complete Streets, the concept that city streets should be safe and comfortable for everyone – whether you are driving, biking, walking, in a wheelchair, etc. A good group of 20-plus residents were in attendance to support better biking and walking in Lenexa. While the city […]
Action Alert: Lenexa City Council Complete Streets policy presentation on June 13th
Please show up to support bike lanes and other improvements for people who walk and bike. The City of Lenexa, KS usually focuses on trails instead of on-street bike lanes, but that might be changing. On Tuesday, June 13th the City Council will hear a presentation about Complete Streets, the idea that our city streets should […]
Action Alert: Armour Road/NKC Complete Streets Public Meeting
Would you like to see bike lanes on Armour Road in North Kansas City? Northtown is developing into a more walkable and bikable community, with new businesses and apartments, bike share, and redevelopment of old industrial sites. The City is currently planning a Complete Streets makeover for Armour Road, improving conditions for people who walk […]
Voters approve infrastructure bonds with sidewalks and Complete Streets
Unpredented investment in walking and biking gets a big thumbs up thanks to everyone who wrote a letter, volunteered, and spoke up at City Hall
#GOVote: A YES Vote on Questions 1, 2, 3 is a Vote for Bike Lanes
Over the next two weeks, in a series called #GOVote, we will explore the many reasons BikeWalkKC endorses KCMO Questions 1, 2, 3 on the April 4th ballot. Follow along as we detail the myriad benefits these measures bring to walking and biking in KCMO. The $450m portion of Question 1 will benefit bike lanes […]
#GOVote: A YES Vote on Questions 1, 2, 3 is a Vote for Complete Streets
Over the next two weeks, in a series called #GOVote, we will explore the many reasons BikeWalkKC endorses KCMO Questions 1, 2, 3 on the April 4th ballot. Follow along as we detail the myriad benefits these measures bring to walking and biking in KCMO. Just like sidewalks, passage of GO Bond Question 1 would […]
#GOVote: A YES Vote on Questions 1, 2, 3 is a Vote for Accessibilty
Over the next two weeks, in a series called #GOVote, we will explore the many reasons BikeWalkKC endorses KCMO Questions 1, 2, 3 on the April 4th ballot. Follow along as we detail the myriad benefits these measures bring to walking and biking in KCMO. In 2012 the City reached an agreement with the Department […]