We love the beginning of a new semester, because that means we are back in gyms and playgrounds practicing walking and biking safety with our students. Lately, more families and school staff are asking us, “How can we get more kids walking and biking to school?” That’s a great question, and we have some ideas:
Overland Park considers Bike Share
Learn more about what’s being proposed and share your thoughts. Overview The City of Overland Park is exploring a possible bike share pilot for the city. The pilot would see 60 electric bikes deployed at 6 hubs along Metcalf Avenue. Coupled with existing electric bikes at the Aspiria Campus, this would give Overland Park 100 […]
When Dad had to give up driving, he had to give up his freedom
By Amy Scrivner, BikeWalkKC Director of Development Five years ago, our family had to take the car keys away from my dad. It remains one of the worst things I’ve ever done to another human being. It meant he had to leave his home in the suburbs and move to an assisted living facility. Dad […]
Hale Cook launches KC’s first bike bus ahead of Bike to School Day Oct. 8
By Ellen Schwartze, School & Community Engagement Coordinator Just in time for International Bike/Walk to School Day, Hale Cook Elementary, part of Kansas City Public Schools, has launched a bike bus for students. According to data from Bike Bus World, it’s the first bike bus in the Kansas City metro area. The new program is […]
How to engage with KDOT’s Local Consult Meetings
Learn more about the process and how to use your voice to speak up for active transportation! The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) uses the Local Consult process to gather feedback from residents and key stakeholders about what they should prioritize. There are two key opportunities for folks in the Kansas City area to engage: […]
I need a transportation system designed for people, not cars
By Shawn Tolivar, community member My name is Shawn, and my wife and I are a single car family. We moved to downtown Kansas City from the suburbs partially for the transportation options. Our move enabled both of us to have easy access to a bus route that took us directly to our jobs in […]
Learn more about KCMO’s Streets Design Guide!
Attend one of the upcoming public meetings to learn more about the new document and provide feedback. City staff have been hard at work updating a key document known as the Streets Design Guide, and they’re ready to share it with the public! Make plans to attend one of the upcoming meetings: Wednesday, September 17 […]
Advocacy Alert: Submit Comments for the 2025 Federal Reauthorization!
Send in your request for USDOT and Congress to prioritize active transportation by Monday, September 8! Overview The US Department of Transportation (USDOT) is asking the public for comments to help shape the next reauthorization bill. This is a major opportunity to speak up for walking, accessibility, biking, and transit priorities. BikeWalkKC has put together […]
Advocacy Alert: Speak Up for the FY 2026 Budget in Overland Park!
Make plans to attend the public meeting on Monday, September 8 at 7:30pm in the Council Chamber at City Hall (8500 Santa Fe Drive). September 8 is one of the last big opportunities to urge city leaders to support active transportation in next year’s budget. There are some encouraging items related to active transportation in […]
Take the MoDOT LRTP Goals and Objectives Survey
Complete the survey by Friday, September 12 to help shape the Show-Me State’s 25-year vision for transportation. The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is seeking feedback on the goals and objectives for the update to their Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP). There are six goals listed: 1) Stewardship, 2) Safe, 3) Prosperous, 4) Reliable, 5) Connected, […]