Jackson County signs deal to purchase Rock Island line for Katy Trail connection and commuter rail

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Eric Rogers

Trail and transit plans took a big step forward to today with the announcement that Jackson County has signed an agreement with Union Pacific railroad to purchase the Rock Island line and use it to create a commuter rail line and a trail connection to Missouri's Katy Trail State Park.

Streetcars and Bikes

With KC's streetcar starter line on the way in 2015, BikeWalkKC has developed answers to some of the common questions about how bikes and streetcars coexist and support each other.

Jackson Country transit plan on hold

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Eric Rogers

Today Jackson County Executive Mike Sanders announced that the County's transit plan has been delayed. This temporary delay is due to last minute problems gaining access to the railroads needed for commuter trains. A 1% sales tax would have funded commuter rail, streetcar, more bus routes, plus regional trails and bike lane projects – including […]

Participate in a Rock Island Corridor charrette to help shape the future of the Katy Trail and commuter rail corridor

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Eric Rogers

Learn about and provide your ideas for sustainable development along the Rock Island Corridor, soon to be a commuter rail line and the final piece of the Katy Trail.

Bikes and Transit are Hot in Cleveland

Posted on November 11, 2012 by Eric Rogers

BikeWalkKC recently joined a delegation from KC to learn about the Cleveland transit system and bike community.

Speak up for bike/ped integration with Rock Island corridor transit stations

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Eric Rogers

Planning is underway for trail and transit along the old Rock Island railroad in southeast Kansas City, including the final piece of the KC to Katy Trail connection and commuter rail. You can have your say on October 22nd and 23rd at two different planning charrettes. This is your opportunity to support things like Bike […]

Transit access to jobs continues to decline

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Eric Rogers

The gap between jobs and transit is getting wider in Kansas City. Transit can’t keep up with the shift of jobs from city centers to suburban office parks, or with the rise of suburb-to-suburb commutes. Only 60% of metro jobs are located in neighborhoods with transit service, and just 13% of local residents are within […]

Johnson County Transit on the chopping block

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Eric Rogers

The Johnson County Board of Commissioners is considering significant cuts it transit system. A whopping 40% of The JO bus routes are in jeopardy for elminiation. This would devestate transit in the county, just as usage is growing, more citizens are demanding better transit options, and the county received federal grants to begin setting the […]

Speak up for walking and bicycling at Regional Rail community meetings

Posted on November 21, 2011January 9, 2015 by Eric Rogers

“Rail with Trail” example Planning for the Jackson County regional rail system is under way with another round of public meetings. We need your help to speak up for walking and bicycling at these meetings. While the overall plan includes a great trail system to be built alongside the rail corridors, trails are not part […]

Learn about the Downtown Streetcar

Posted on June 14, 2011 by

The city is working on a yet another rail plan, but this one looks like it might actually happen. On June 21st you can find all about it and provide your own two cents. A streetcar starter line is the works between River Market and Crown Center. The big difference from past efforts is that […]