Now hiring planning and outreach professionals
We are looking for two passionate and dedicated professionals to join our team and help us advance several projects and programs that are improving the capacity and quality of life in local neighborhoods around the Kansas City region. Engaging diverse communities, improving the built environment, forging partnerships across sectors, improving public policy, and getting more […]
Third round of public meetings for Route 92 Leavenworth Centennial Bridge over the Missouri River
One more opportunity support safe bike/ped access on the new Leavenworth Bridge over the Missouri River. KDOT is wrapping up their study of options for replacing the 92 Centennial Bridge. Thanks to your action they agreed to include a barrier-separated bike/ped trail on the bridge. February’s open houses are your next opportunity to see the […]
BikeWalkKC kicks off the new year with a new mission, vision, and strategic plan for our next five years
As we entering our fifth year at BikeWalkKC we are excited to share an updated mission, vision, and brand new strategic plan to guide our work Advocating, Congregating, and Educating over the next five years.
Yes, You Can Ride in the Winter. The Women of Women Bike KC Say So.
Ahhh wintertime…the perfect time for watching snowflakes fall, making huge batches of soul-warming soups and padding our saddlebags…to go for a bike ride! That’s right! The change of seasons doesn’t mean your bike automatically gets relegated to the back wall of your garage, or worse, left outside on your porch. Instead, take this opportunity to […]
Public input sought for future of K-32 in Wyandotte County
The Mid-America Regional Council is seeking input from KCK residents and other interested parties on the future of K-32, a primary artery connecting Bonner Springs and Edwardsville to the rest of Wyandotte County on the larger metro area. Attend a public meeting for visit the web site to learn more and provide your input. What? […]
Requirement for bikes to fly 15 foot high safety flag leads list of proposed Mo-Kan state laws for 2016
Several bike/ped bills filed in the Missouri General Assembly, including one big head scratcher. In Kansas, no news may be good news.
We’re Not the Only Ones Who Think We Should Have Road Diets in 2016
Road diets are vital for the mobility and the health of Kansas Citians. We know, we’ve been the ones telling you about that throughout the year. We wrote about it for the Health Care Foundation of Greater Kansas City. We’ve been working with the City Halls around the region to find opportunities for road diets […]
BikeWalkKC hosts February 8th showing of Inspired to Ride about the Trans Am Bike Race
4233 Miles. 10 States. Coast To Coast. Self-Supported. BikeWalkKC is excited to host the KC premier of this amazing film about the Trans Am Bike Race. Join us February 8th at the Screenland Armour in NKC.
2015 Year in Review
2015 was a great year for BikeWalkKC, for communities around the region, and for the entire walking and bicycling movement. The accomplishments this year were too many to list, but we’ve done our best to share some of the highlights. BikeWalkKC’s news and accomplishments Record year for Youth Education Program Our BLAST Kids on Bikes […]
BikeWalkKC awarded grant from Health Care Foundation to build network of care in underserved communities.
We believe that all neighborhoods, especially those with limited transportation access and poor health outcomes, deserve quality places to live, work and play and access to physical activity. With the support of the Health Care Foundation of Greater Kansas City, BikeWalkKC will expand our Safe Routes to School program to create networks of care that serve the wider community.