World Day of Remembrance Spotlight: Setting the record straight
Special Guest – Nora Anzawi As part of our efforts to recognize World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, we are sharing stories from the families of victims and survivors of traffic violence. This blog does contain some graphic descriptions. My name is Nora Anzawi and I live in the 4th Council District. I […]
Farewell to Karen Campbell, our outgoing Development and Communications Director
For the past four years Development and Communications Director Karen Campbell has been a key part of BikeWalkKC’s success in our mission to make streets places for people. Next week Karen takes a short bike ride from our office at 30th and Troost to her new home at 48th and Troost with KCUR 89.3, the […]
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.
How to use the two-stage turn box on the Gillham Road cycletrack
A safe and easy way to exit the cycletrack while it’s still under construction.
Advocacy Alert: Speak up for Complete Streets in Wyandotte County
Together with our partners in the Healthy Communities Wyandotte Policy Committee, BikeWalkKC is advocating for the adoption of a Complete Streets ordinance as a means of improving the built environment and health outcomes in Wyandotte County. In the age of COVID-19, such legislation has taken on increased significance as a means of supporting frontline workers […]
KC’s regional Physical Activity Plan is in motion
By Laura Steele, Director of Education Programs laura.steele@bikewalkkc.org BikeWalkKC’s education team is one of several organizations involved in developing a Kansas City regional physical activity plan (KCPA). We were first invited to participate by colleagues from the Center for Children’s Healthy Lifestyles and Nutrition (CCHLN) in 2019, and work continues as we collaborate with […]
At last, the Tour de Bier has come along!
Tour de Bier rolls on from August 15-September 15 The Tour de Bier is BikeWalkKC’s premier fundraiser, and has been since that first matching grant 9 years ago. Riders support our programs with their ticket purchases and the friends we’ve made have become committed volunteers, sponsors, members, and even employees. While this year has been […]
PRESS RELEASE: Pedestrian dies after being struck on the Plaza
A pedestrian was struck and killed in a crash on Friday, June 19. The crash occurred near 47th and Broadway at 5:45 pm. According to police, the pedestrian was attempting to cross the street at the mid-block section of 47th Street when they were struck by a driver heading west. The driver stopped at the […]
How Complete Streets have improved Armour Road in North Kansas City
The City of North Kansas City has a virtual town hall on Tuesday, September 22 at 6 p.m. Read on to learn more and how you can share your thoughts on the improvements. The purpose of the meeting will be to once again discuss the future of the Armour Road Complete Street improvements, which were […]
RideKC Bike and Scooter is hiring
RideKC Bike and Scooter is a great place to work. We are seeking a Fleet Technician to repair and maintain our fleet of electric bikes, pedal bikes, and scooters. Fleet technicians keep the vehicles and related equipment in a safe and smooth working condition for our users. If you are a mechanically-inclined creative problem solver, […]