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Limited Edition KC Spirit T-shirt with Membership
zoom in Become a member. Make a donation. Make a contribution by December 31st to get this limited edition t-shirt featuring a bike-inspired version of Norman Rockwell's famous "Kansas City Spirit" painting. Become a member or make an additional donation. The original painting celebrates Kansas City's spirit of rolling up our sleeves, working, hard, and […]
Bikes and Transit are Hot in Cleveland
BikeWalkKC recently joined a delegation from KC to learn about the Cleveland transit system and bike community.
US 69 Bridges over the Missouri River
Project information for the new US 69 Bridge over the Missouri, replacing the Fairfax/Platte Purchase Bridges and including a new bicycle/pedestrian path.
Midtown sidewalks blocked by traffic control signage
The sidewalks along Belleview in Midtown are once again blocked by signs warning motorists of road closures related to the construction at the West Edge project. The photos below are represtentative of conditions on every block of Belleview between Westport Road and Ward Parkway, on both sides of the street. This is a violation of […]
BikeWalkKC hosts Midwest advocates for national training
BikeWalkKC recently had the honor of hosting the Alliance for Biking and Walking's WInning Campaigns training, an intenstive boot camp in planning effective advocacy campaigns. We were joined by a diverse group of advocates from three states. Organizatinos represented included the Topeka Community Cycle Project, KanBikeWwalk, Tulsa Hub, Bike Walk Tulsa, the Sierra Club's Thomas […]
Wanted: Bike Shops to join us at the National Bike Summit (FOR FREE)
Join us at the National Bike Summit in Washington, DC with a free scholarship available to bike shop owners and employees. BikeWalkKC is working hard to create more bike shop customers by building more trails and bike lanes in Greater Kansas City, and we need your help in DC March 4th-6th. Sarah Shipley, Ron Puett, […]
Speak up for bike/ped integration with Rock Island corridor transit stations
Planning is underway for trail and transit along the old Rock Island railroad in southeast Kansas City, including the final piece of the KC to Katy Trail connection and commuter rail. You can have your say on October 22nd and 23rd at two different planning charrettes. This is your opportunity to support things like Bike […]
Lee’s Summit gets national recognition as Bicycle Friendly Community
Congratulations to the City of Lee's Summit for being recognized today as a Bronze Level Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists. This coveted designation honors cities that provide facilities, policies, and programs to support people who bike for transportation, recreation, and fitness. Lee's Summit has become a regional leader with the metro's […]
Be careful, sun glare is back again
Shorter days mean more of us are commuting during times of significant sun glare. Here are some tips to keep everyone safe – people who walk, people who bike and people who drive automobiles. People who walk When crossing the street, be aware of drivers that are facing into the sun, as they will have […]