Earlier this week KCMO’s Parking and Transportation Commission voted, without public comment, to accept KCMO staff recommendation to fund some bicycle and pedestrian improvements as part of the Greater Downtown Area Plan implementation. The recommendations were approximately $20,000 for bike lanes, $1.3m for audible pedestrian signals (for the blind and visually impaired) and $588,000 for […]
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Thanks to those who attended the KC Women’s Bike Summit
Thanks to those who attended the KC Women’s Bike Summit Thank you to all the women that came to the KC Women’s Bike Summit and made this event a huge success. We are humbled and honored that over 150 women (and a few men) filled the seats and halls of the Kauffman Foundation. More than […]
MoDOT to replace sidewalks under I-35 on the Westside
The final piece of MoDOT's I-35 renovation project comes next week with the replacement of sidewalks under the highway. At today's Downtown Council Infrastructure Committee, MoDOT announced that it will replace the curb and sidewalk on 20th Street, West Pennway/21st Street, and 25th Street. These sidewalks are important pedestrian connections between the Westside and the […]
Tour de Bier Event Day Info and Packet Pick Up
Getting excited about the Tour de Bier KC yet? We sure are! Read the following details below to make sure you’re in the know day-of-ride. Advance Packet pickup Friday, May 16 and Saturday, May 17! Friday, May 16: 4-6 p.m. Family Bicycles, 7337 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64114 Saturday, May 17: 9-12 p.m. BikeWalkKC Offices, […]
Speak up for Turkey Creek Trail at Mission, KS City Council
Support investment in finishing the Turkey Creek Trail at Wednesday evening's City of Mission budget hearing.
Whittier Students Learn Confidence and Traffic Safety with BLAST: Kids on Bikes
Proven program teaches KC Public Schools' fifth and sixth graders safety and handling skills through bicycling; helps school district reduce transportation costs.
Beer list announced for New Belgium Clips Film and Beer Tour on May 22nd
Our friends at New Belgiuim have just released the beer list for the Clips Film and Beer Tour. These craft brews, plus some other surprises, will be on tap May 22nd in Theis Park, at the intersection of the Trolley Track and Brush Creek Trails. Want free beer? Volunteer for BikeWalkKC on the 22nd! 1554 […]
Support bike/ped projects in federal grant applications
BikeWalkKC, B-cycle, and local governments have applied for millions of dollars in federal grants for transportation projects over the next five years. Now you can support the projects with strong bicycle, pedestrian, and transit components by submitting comments online.
Bike friendly drain grates on Summit Street near Downtown
BikeWalkKC worked with City Hall and MoDOT to get the dangerous drain grates replaced with modern, bike-friendly grates for one of the city's most popular bike routes.