We often say that once you take a walk with BikeWalkKC, you can never just “go for a walk” again. Once you notice how street trees shade a neighborhood, or how uneven pavement makes a sidewalk unusable, you will always consider how our built environment either divides or connects our communities. This awareness will help […]
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2022 Bike Friendly State Rankings for Kansas and Missouri
Understanding the Bike-Friendly State Rankings for Kansas and Missouri The League of American Bicyclists recently released their 2022 rankings of bike-friendly states, and the results were a mixed bag for Kansas and Missouri. Kansas improved from 37th in 2019 to 30th in 2022. Missouri regressed, falling from 35th in 2019 to 45th in 2022. The […]
Distracted Driving Legislation Moves Forward in Missouri
For years, Missouri has been one of only two states in the nation without a cell phone messaging ban for all drivers. While there is legislation banning texting and driving for those 21 and younger, nothing exists for those 22 and up. This is especially concerning given that data shows that 70% of drivers using […]
Rock Island Trail State Park takes a big step to becoming a reality
Missouri’s local bike/pedestrian advocacy organizations congratulate our partners at the State of Missouri on accepting the Rock Island Corridor for development into a future rail trail.
Missouri Senate Approves Tax Reform Bill and Fuel Tax Increase
Suddenly, and with virtually no debate, the Missouri Senate passed SB 617 last Wednesday, a sweeping tax reform bill which includes a provision that will raise the state’s fuel tax gradually from 17 cents per gallon to 23 cents over the course of three years. SB 617 would increase the state’s excise tax on fuel […]
Action Alert: Tell Governor Greitens you support the Rock Island Trail across Missouri
KC-area trail is safe, but the rest of the corridor across Missouri is in jeopardy. Please speak up today!
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.
Missouri anti-bike legislation defeated!
Yesterday the move to cut bicycling from the state's new transportation funding proposal was resoundingly defeated in the Missouri House of Representatives, thanks to strong support in both parties. As I made the rounds visiting legislators in the Capitol on Monday and Tuesday, bicycling was the hot topic, thanks to all of your calls and emails. […]
Alert – Two Anti-Bike Bills in the Missouri House of Representatives
Bicycling is under attack in Jefferson City! Help us beat back two horribly anti-bike bills in the General Assembly.
Alert – Defend Bicycling in the Missouri House of Representatives
Bicycling is under attack in Jefferson City. Ask your rep to vote against removing bikes from Missouri's new transportation plan.