KCK is developing a new plan for sidewalks and trails, and looking for your input in a short online survey or in person at a public meeting. This is a great opportunity for anyone that lives, works, walks, or bikes in KCK! Attend a Public Meeting Monday, March 19, 11am-1pm Donnelly College 608 N 18th […]
Tag Archives: pedestrian
Prairie Village Trails Plan creates debate and splits City Council
Prairie Village’s new trails plan is now under construction, and some residents are upset about the addition of trails and sidewalks in front of their homes. Last night the City Council debated the plan and Mayor Ron Shaffer cast a tie-breaking vote to support the current plan. Email the Mayor and City Council now, or keep […]
Don’t blame the victims for pedestrian fatality surge
There is a surge in pedestrian injuries and fatalities in the Kansas City region, especially by hit-and-run motorists. While local officials have thankfully responded to this tragic trend, so far the local response sends a bad message blaming pedestrians and letting motorists off the hook. We called attention to this spike at the beginning of […]
Death of James Suman calls attention to rising pedestrian fatality rate
Today we are sad to learn about the death of James Suman, a pedestrian hit and killed in the Lykins neighborhood of Old Northeast KCMO. KMBC-TV 9 and The Star have details of the crash, which calls attention to a growing need to address pedestrian safety in greater Kansas City. There has been a surge […]
Vigil tonight for Wildrain Wildberry, pedestrian killed by hit and run driver
Tonight friends and neighbors will remember Wildrain Wildberry, 71, the woman who was recently killed by a hit and driver at 45th and The Paseo. The vigil starts at 7:00 p.m. at the same location. Ms. Wildberry is the third hit and run case in recent weeks. Policing are still looking for her killer, and […]
Chip Bloch vigil calls attention to the needs of the city’s most vulnerable road users
Last night BikeWalkKC participated in a vigil honoring Cip Bloch, died in a crosswalk at 31st and Main Streets in Midtown Kansas City, MO. Chip was a visually impaired man hit and killed in a while walking to work at Penn Valley Community College. City staff is working hard to make it safer to cross the […]
Lee’s Summit gets Walk Friendly Community Designation
Congratulations to Lee’s Summit for achieving the Bronze Level Walk Friendly Community Award! Much like the Bicycle Friendly Community Award, this new designation recognizes cities that provide safe, comfortable, and accessible facilities and polices for walking. Lee’s Summit has one of the metro’s most vibrant and pedestrian-friendly suburban downtowns, with a mix of shopping, housing, and […]
Crossing the Street Shouldn’t be Dangerous
Check out BikeWalkKC Board Member Sheila Styron’s powerful editorial in the KC Star explaining what it’s like for a blind person to cross the street, and how the City could be making it safer. Posted on Sun, Jul. 03, 2011Crossing the street shouldn’t be a dangerous leap of faithBy SHEILA STYRONSpecial to The Star […]