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: […]
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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 […]
Comparing the Kansas and Missouri Vulnerable Road User Safety Assessments
Each state Department of Transportation is now required to submit a Vulnerable Road User Safety Assessment that includes a plan to improve safety. How do the Sunflower State and the Show-Me State compare and stack up? The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) advanced a number of grants and programs that will help to make it safer […]
BikeWalkKC remarks on the Departure of KDOT Secretary Julie Lorenz
Secretary Julie Lorenz recently announced that she would be resigning her post as head of KDOT at the end of this year. Secretary Lorenz has been a champion for multimodal transportation in the State of Kansas and her policy accomplishments deserve praise. They include: Updating the Statewide Active Transportation Plan: At the direction of Secretary […]
Advancing Active Transportation in the Sunflower State
For the past several years, BikeWalkKC has been working to expand and improve walking, biking, accessibility, and transit in Kansas. We are fortunate to be joined in these efforts by a core group of similar organizations including the Topeka Community Cycle Project, BikeWalkMHK, Bike Walk Wichita, and more recently Cycling KC. Collaboration has enabled us […]
KDOT Kicks off Active Transportation Planning
The Kansas Department of Transportation is embarking on their first update of the state’s active transportation plan in 25 years. An exciting development, the “Kansas ATP will focus on how active transportation can be improved through better policies, planning, design and partnerships with other state agencies and local communities.” Read the press release for more […]
Third round of public meetings for Route 92 Leavenworth Centennial Bridge over the Missouri River
One more opportunity support safe bike/ped access on the new Leavenworth Bridge over the Missouri River. KDOT is wrapping up their study of options for replacing the 92 Centennial Bridge. Thanks to your action they agreed to include a barrier-separated bike/ped trail on the bridge. February’s open houses are your next opportunity to see the […]
Requirement for bikes to fly 15 foot high safety flag leads list of proposed Mo-Kan state laws for 2016
Several bike/ped bills filed in the Missouri General Assembly, including one big head scratcher. In Kansas, no news may be good news.
Attend an upcoming open house to learn more about the Route 92 Leavenworth Bridge replacement
Your advocacy helped ensure a safe place to walk and bike across the Missouri River at Leavenworth. Here is an opportunity to hear the latest news on the project.
KDOT announces bike/ped to be included on new Route 92 bridge over the Missouri River
You spoke up and KDOT heard you loud and clear. Big thanks to everyone who wrote a letter, attended a public meeting, or sent an email.