BLAST school-based bike education expands in Northland and KCK

This spring BikeWalkKC's successful school-based bike skills curriculum has expanded to four new schools in the KCK and North Kansas City school districts, now serving more than 500 fifth graders across the metro area. BLAST (Bicycle Lesson And Safety Training) is our innovative school-based program that brings a fleet of bikes into local elementary schools […]

City installs 200 miles of bike route signs

KCMO's bike master plan is moving forward with the installation of almost 200 miles of signed bike routes and new plans for more bike lanes. In recent weeks the City has been installing new bike route signs on 180 miles of streets, a huge step forward in implementing the 2002 Bike KC master plan. These […]

Jackson Country transit plan on hold

Today Jackson County Executive Mike Sanders announced that the County's transit plan has been delayed. This temporary delay is due to last minute problems gaining access to the railroads needed for commuter trains. A 1% sales tax would have funded commuter rail, streetcar, more bus routes, plus regional trails and bike lane projects – including […]

March Newsletter

Updates on Missouri transportation funding, KCK Mayor's race, St. Patrick's Day Parade, KC B-cycle season opening, Tour de Brew KC, and much more.

Attend a MoDOT Listening Session to support biking and walking in the state’s transportation system

Plans are in the works to boost transportation funding in Missouri, and your voice is needed to ensure biking and walking are including. Attend one of MoDOT's "Listening Sessions" to suggest specific bike/ped projects and bigger picture policy improvements. Currently Missouri spends virtually zero state funds on biking and walking, this year we have an […]

Speak Up for Missouri funding for walking and bicycling

Missouri is developing a new transportation funding plan, and your voice is needed to ensure it fully includes walking and bicycling. Legislation is moving through Jefferson City to put a 1 cent transportation sales tax on the ballot this year, providing up to $8 billion to repair roads and bridges, rebuild I-70, and possibly provide […]