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 […]
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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 […]
Great progress on Brush Creek, Van Brunt, and Line Creek Trails
This summer has brought great progress on three trail projects in KCMO… The Brush Creek Trail has long been one of the city’s most promising and yet most frustrating trails. The beautifully landscaped trail passes through some of the city’s most scenic areas like the Country Club Plaza, Nelson-Atkins Museum, and Lake of the Enshriners. […]
Star editorial supports Katy Trail connection to KC
The Kansas City Star recently published an editorial supporting continued efforts to connect the Katy Trail to the heart of the metro area. Cities in Jackson County are working together to acquire the old Rock Island railroad corridor from Pleasant Hill to the Truman Sports Complex, which could some day host both the trail and […]
Great trail progress around the metro area
National Trails Day on June 4th marked some great progress on the development of MetroGreen, the regional trail network. Katy Trail ConnectionPleasant Hill opened the first section of the MoPac Trail, a local connection to the Katy Trail extension currently in progress by State Parks. Line Creek TrailThe City of KCMO celebrated a new trailhead […]
Trails and Complete Streets progress in Independence
June is a big month for livability in Independence, with a new trail opening and consideration of a new Complete Streets policy. Everyone who lives, works, or bikes in Independence is invited to experience the new trail and show support for policies and facilities that the city a better place to walk and bicycle. Little […]
KC Council votes on three big projects today
Today the KC City Council is voting projects to extend the Longview Road bike lanes in the south, extend the Line Creek Trail in the north, and complete the Little Blue Trace Trail in the east. The first vote is this morning at 8:15 a.m. in the Transportation and Infrastucture Committee, where BikeWalkKC will be […]
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