The streets are plowed, the driveways are cleared, the cars are dug out, and the kids are back in school. Now it’s time to make sure the sidewalks are also clear. Our friends and neighbors are counting on all of us to clear our sidewalks so everyone can get to work, to school, to the […]
Tag Archives: safety
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 […]
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 […]
Michael Forbes Memorial
Michael Forbes was killed by a distracted driver on June 30th near the town of Levasy in rural northeastern Jackson County. The crash is still under investigation as police analyze the driver’s cell phone records. BikeWalkKC is following the case. Matt Maher sent us the following information about a memorial fund and a memorial ride […]
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 […]
Ask KCPD Chief Forte to protect bicyclists and pedestrians
On Saturday new Police Chief Darryl Forte and KCPD Commanders are hosting a community forum, and it is an opportunity for us to ask for better enforcement of laws protecting pedestrians and bicyclists. The more times they hear about these issues the more likely the police department will be to ensure traffic justice for all […]
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 […]
Police searching for hit and run driver after UMKC cyclist hit in East Plaza area
Police are searching the women who hit and injured Micah Jacobsen, a bike commuter and UMKC student, yesterday evening. The crash occured at Cleaver Boulevard and Rockhill just east of the Country Club Plaza and near the UMKC campus. The suspect is a twentysomething female, African American, with a bandage on her chin. She was […]