Youth of all ages are invited to join us for tons of fun on Saturday, September 18. Sign up for one of our sessions and spend an hour practicing your bike handling and safety skills. No need to bring a bike– you can borrow a bike from us and take home a new helmet! 3 […]
Tag Archives: Safe Routes to School
3 ways to get more kids walking to school
As schools and families are experimenting with new ways to keep kids healthy and in school, perhaps it’s time to rely on old-fashioned transportation: walking and bicycling to school. Kids who walk and bike to school start their day with fresh air, exercise, and social interaction. They “get the wiggles out” before they sit down […]
Mile 5 (2015): Partnership seeks public funding for sidewalks
Mile 10 Campaign – BikeWalkKC Celebrates its 10th Anniversary! This year, we celebrate our 10th anniversary! BikeWalkKC was officially launched in April 2011 as a nonprofit organization with a mission and purpose to serve the bi-state Kansas City metro area. We were Kansas City’s first professional advocacy and education organization dedicated to bicycling and walking. […]
What’s a PIAC?
The KCMO Public Improvements Advisory Committee wants to fund improvements in your community! Do people drive too fast through your neighborhood? Does the local park need more places to sit and rest? Would a bioswale improve stormwater drainage on your block? The City of Kansas City, Missouri wants to hear what projects matter to you […]
Marlborough Bike Rodeo
Youth of all ages are invited to join us for tons of fun on Saturday, May 22. Sign up for one of our sessions and spend an hour practicing your bike handling and safety skills + earn a FREE bike and helmet to take home! 3 sessions available: 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Learn to […]
Youth Learn-to-Ride Class
SOLD OUT! Thank you for your interest ! If you would like to host a similar class with your business or organization, please fill out our Request a Class form: https://bikewalkkc.org/education/request-a-class/ Kids of all grades levels are invited to our Youth Learn-to-Ride Class in Liberty, MO. Our expert instructors will give on-bike lessons in balancing, […]
Community Bike Rodeo at Eastside Salvation Army
Youth of all grades levels are invited to the Community Bike Rodeo at Eastside Salvation Army to practice safety and confident riding skills. Take a spin through our obstacle course and learn how to have fun and keep active with a bike! No need to bring your own bicycle– you can borrow ours! Every rider […]
Girl Scouts Troop 2074 advocates for safer streets
In recognition of the upcoming World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, we are proud to support the members of Girl Scouts Troop 2074, who are working to make streets safer for everyone who uses them. The young advocates will share what they learned with their families and friends, creating a culture of active […]
Support federal funding for walking and biking, including Safe Routes to School and Bike Share
Support BikeWalkKC’s grant applications to improve the region’s safety and mobility, and see what other projects our local community is applying for federal funding.
Raising Advocates: How kids shape Safe Routes to School
The physical benefits of walking to school are well-documented, but what about the social perks? Join us for a talk with Je T’aime Taylor, Program Director at Rosedale Development Association, and Areiona King, Wyandotte County Safe Routes to School Coordinator.