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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.
Streetcar Preliminary Plan – We Need to Get to Work
We were able to get ahold of the NextRail draft plan today and have taken a first look… and it’s not great. It also isn’t horrible. Our truncated conclusion is this: We have a lot work to do if we expect bike lanes and pedestrian improvements to be integrated into the project, especially at […]
How Do I Bike from Midtown to Downtown? Mapping the Barriers
On my bike ride into the office this morning, I got to thinking about the indirect route I have to take in order to avoid uncomfortable, high speed streets. That’s not to say that I won’t bike in more stressful traffic situations, I just prefer not to. So I’m burdened with a challenge each morning: […]
City of Mission backs away from completing next segment of Turkey Creek Trail
City returns a $960,000 federal grant to build an important part of this regionally significant trail corridor.
National Bike Summit Recap
Kansas City was well-represented at this year’s National Bike Summit, the annual gathering of advocates and professionals in Washington, DC. Four of BikeWalkKC’s staff joined delegates from across Kansas, Missouri, and the country to share strategies and visit with our members of Congress. Our visits on Capitol Hill included Senator Jerry Moran of Kansas, […]
Jackson County signs deal to purchase Rock Island line for Katy Trail connection and commuter rail
Trail and transit plans took a big step forward to today with the announcement that Jackson County has signed an agreement with Union Pacific railroad to purchase the Rock Island line and use it to create a commuter rail line and a trail connection to Missouri's Katy Trail State Park.
Line Creek Trail recognized as outstanding development project of 2013
The Northland's Line Creek has been recognized as an outstanding development project of 2013. It has received the Kansas City Business Journal's Capstone Award and is a finalist for the Economic Development Corporation's Cornerstone Award. The trail starts near the Missouri River in Riverside and will end north of 152 Hwy in Kansas City by […]
Speak up for biking & walking in the KCMO 2014 budget
As the KCMO City Council sets 2014-2015 budget, we need your help to let them know that there is strong public support for investing in projects and programs that improve walking and biking. Log onto the an online budget form, attend a community budget meeting, or send an email to the Mayor and Council.
Action Alert: Ask your Congressional representatives to support an innovative funding idea for walking and bicycling
Program would provide new help for cities to finance and build trails, bike lanes, sidewalks, bike share, and more. Please take two minutes to send a message to your reps in Congress.