By Missourians for Responsible Transportation & BikeWalkKC Policy Teams The updated report reinforces much of what local advocates have been saying about traffic violence in the region. Key Points Smart Growth America has released the 2026 edition of their Dangerous by Design report. Kansas City, MO and KS jointly placed in the top 70 most […]
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Dear Mayor, We need more sidewalks!
First Grader + Advocacy = Results 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
How to engage with KDOT’s Local Consult Meetings
Learn more about the process and how to use your voice to speak up for active transportation! The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) uses the Local Consult process to gather feedback from residents and key stakeholders about what they should prioritize. There are two key opportunities for folks in the Kansas City area to engage: […]
2025 Policy Platform
As we turn the page to a new year, BikeWalkKC is continuing efforts to advocate for the policies, plans, and projects that make it safer and easier for people to walk, roll, and bike, and use public transit in the Kansas City region and beyond. Each year, we develop a policy platform. The policy platform […]
What’s a VRUSA and what does it say about Kansas and Missouri?
A new report compares Kansas and Missouri with four other Midwestern states. Walking, accessibility, biking, and transit saw considerable improvements in policy and funding with the adoption of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. An often overlooked piece of those legislative changes was the creation of a new document: the Vulnerable Road User Safety Assessment (VRUSA, also […]
Big Muddy Gear Exchange can turn your pre-loved gear into BikeWalkKC programs!
Have you met Gina and Nate from Big Muddy Gear Exchange? Just like you, they are passionate about sustainable, affordable adventure. They opened Big Muddy Gear Exchange to keep outdoor clothing and gear out of landfills and make it easier and cheaper for people to enjoy get outside and nature. BikeWalkKC and Big Muddy Gear Exchange are […]
2024 Bike Friendly State Rankings for Kansas and Missouri
The League of American Bicyclists recently released their 2024 rankings of bike-friendly states, and the results were once again a mixed bag for Kansas and Missouri. Kansas improved its ranking from 30th to 21st (the largest improvement of any state in the country), while Missouri fell further behind from 45th to 49th. Click here for the state report […]
50 miles of sidewalks for families in Topeka
By Tresa Carter, Director of Community Planning, BikeWalkKC The City of Topeka is funding their plan to make walking to school safer and easier! This is an excellent example of how communities can imagine a brighter future and make a plan that’s ready to roll when funding opportunities arise. Step 1: Make a plan and […]