We recently surveyed progress on the Blue River Trail with the Kansas City Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, and are happy to report that this exciting project in South KC is well on its way to opening in October of this year. The Blue River Trail is under construction between Bannister Road and I-435, turning […]
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Key Northland trail connection under construction at I-29 and NW 64th Street
With a long-awaited extension of the Southern Platte Pass trail under I-29 now under construction, the highway will no longer be a barrier dividing the Northland's growing trail system. The Southern Platte Pass currently runs along NW 64th Street (also Route 45, also Tom Watson Parkway, whew!) west of I-29. With the new connection across […]
Rumors about Trolley Track Trail and Bingham Middle School property
We’ve been getting questions about KC Public Schools selling the Bingham Middle School property at 77th and Wornall to a private developer and possible impacts on the adjacent and popular Trolley Track Trail, so we wanted to answer those questions and dispel some rumors that are circulating. Is the trail being closed or taken over […]
KCK seeks input on new sidewalk and trails plan
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 […]
Support Kansas Rail Trails, speak up about House Bill 2735
Priarie Spirit Rail Trail (Iola Register) Flint Hills Nature Trail (KansasCyclist.com) Kansas’ growing rail trail network is in jeopardy in the Kansas Legislature. House Bill 2735 would impose a tax burden on rail trails and on the nonprofit organizations that build and maintain them. This would discourage development of new trails and potentially bankrupt the […]
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 […]
Katy Trail Construction Update
The Star reports that 3 miles are complete and federal approval is progress for a change of plans that will make the trail even better once it’s all finished. An extension of the Katy Trail State Park from Windsor to Pleasant Hill in Kansas City’s southest suburbs is underway. The first three mile segment of […]
Support Platte County Trails and Parks
Trail and park funding is under attack in Platte County. Please take a minute to let the County Commission know that you support continued investments in trails and parks for the health, vitality, and economy of Platte County. The Platte County Commission recently rejected a proposal to reduce funding for parks and trails, and now […]
Trolley Trail closed at Troost due to sinkhole fears
Part of the Trolley Track Trail has been closed from Troost Avenue east to Woodland Avenue due to concerns about a possible sinkhole developing. This is the same section of trail that was closed for several months in 2010 when a sinkhole appear near an abandoned mine. There is no sinkhole yet, but the KC […]
Van Brunt and Brush Creek trail intersection is City’s first trail-to-trail connection
This intersection of the new Van Brunt Trail with the existing Brush Creek Trail marks the first time two trails in Kansas City, MO are physically connected. Trail users can finally make an off-street connection between two of the city’s trails, something has been possible in the suburbs for years, but a long time coming […]