Looking to get a holiday gift for your bike-obsessed spouse, friend, co-worker? We've released our official BikeWalkKC "Map of KC" Jersey just in time for the holidays. The jerseys have all the KC landmarks on them, from Boulevard Brewery to Oklahoma Joe's. Sport some KC pride at RAGBRAI, riding at next year's Tour de Brew, […]
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New segment of trail along East 93rd Street is latest progress on 3 Trails network
Today city officials cut the ribbon a new trail project along East 93rd Street at Newton Street, adjacent to Schumacher Park. This marks the newest segment of the growing 3 Trails corridor in southern Kansas City. This short segment will soon be part of a longer trail that connects Hickman Mills High School with the […]
Learn proper bike locking techniques to keep your bicycle safe
Last week BikeWalkKC teamed up with Stolen Bikes KC to provide a bike lock clinic at October’s Handlebar Happy Hour at La Bodega to educate people on proper bike locking techniques. We answered a variety of frequently asked questions about avoiding bike theft: What kind of bike lock should I buy? Invest in a good […]
Support walking and biking to school in KC Public Schools’ master plan
Kansas City Public Schools are creating a new facilities master plan, including future school sites and potential changes to school attendance areas. This process provides a great opportunity to include walking and biking in the district’s long range planning. We encourage all parents and community members to attend the public meetings and let school officials […]
Second round of neighborhood meetings for Midtown/Plaza Area Plan
New master plans for neighborhoods in the Midtown and Plaza areas are moving into a new phase of public input. In the coming weeks you can learn more about new biking and walking plans for this area. This an opportunity for you to share specific ideas and concerns about your own neighborhood. Enlarge map to […]
Bike Transportation Planning series kicks off with city officials in Raytown and Lee’s Summit
Last week 12 city employees from Raytown and Lee’s Summit completed the first installment of BikeWalkKC’s new Bicycle Transportation Planning class, which helps local cities design and build better places to bike and walk. Our first class included staff who work in public works, traffic engineering, planning, parks, and other fields in both cities. Participants […]
October 2013 Newsletter
Better Blocks, Walk to School Day, walkability guru Jeff Speck, Tweed Ride, and more
Bike commuting jumps in Kansas City
New data from the US Census shows a record number of KC residents are commuting by bike, with a 42% increase in 2012
Speak up for biking and walking at streetcar expansion public meetings
City Hall is moving forward with planning for future streetcar routes, including many streets with current or planned bike lanes. Attend one of these public meetings to learn more, provide your input, and support new transportation options for Kansas City Streetcars and bikes Bikes and streetcars go great together, but there are some concerns and […]
September 2013 Newsletter
Capitol Federal Main Street Day this Saturday The traditional MA1N STREET M1LE race is expanding to include Cyclovia, KC's first sneak peek of the international ciclovia or open streets movement. For one afternoon on September 7, Main Street will be closed to cars and open to people for running, walking, biking, and enjoying this temporary […]