BikeWalkKC’s Board of Directors is looking for people with a passion for making Greater Kansas City a safer and more welcoming place for people who walk and bike. The Board Nominating Committee is searching for director candidates with strong leadership skills and experience in helping nonprofit organizations execute strategy and development plans. The organization has grown quickly […]
April Newsletter
We’ve got lots to share this month! Here’s a quick index of this newsletter’s articles; click the link to jump to that section: April Events Midtown KCMO Complete Streets Bike Month and Bike to Work Day Tour de Bier and Ramp-Up Events BikeWalkKC’s Complete Streets Advocacy Workshops Bike Share Coming to Brookside51 Provide Input […]
Missouri Senate Approves Tax Reform Bill and Fuel Tax Increase
Suddenly, and with virtually no debate, the Missouri Senate passed SB 617 last Wednesday, a sweeping tax reform bill which includes a provision that will raise the state’s fuel tax gradually from 17 cents per gallon to 23 cents over the course of three years. SB 617 would increase the state’s excise tax on fuel […]
Support local bike/ped projects seeking federal funding
Several local projects are currently seeking federal funds for things like bike lanes, trails, bike share, Safe Routes to School, Complete Streets, and more. These federal funding applications are now open for public comment. All projects selected for funding would be scheduled for 2021-22. Your input on these applications an important part of the selection […]
PRESS RELEASE: Child sustains life-threatening injuries in KCK
A seven-year-old boy was seriously injured after being hit by a car near the intersection of 3rd and Troup in Kansas City, Kansas on Wednesday afternoon. According to authorities, the child was apparently crossing the street from a local computer center when he was struck by an oncoming SUV around 5:30 p.m. The driver of […]
Complete Streets are Coming to the Northeast
Last December, BikeWalkKC and our Complete KC partners made the final push for the Complete Streets ordinance. After a long day at City Hall, Ordinance no. 170949 passed unanimously, making it clear that our elected officials were serious about creating a transportation network that supports all modes of transportation. But we knew that the work […]
Your input is needed on Beyond the Loop study for new Broadway Bridge and removal of I-70 through Downtown
The big regional study on the future of the Buck O’Neil/Broadway Broadway Bridge and the north let of the Downtown Loop is moving forward with some specific options and public feedback. If you missed last week’s public meetings, the information and survey are now online. Take the survey to share your feedback, or see the […]
Cultivating Healthy Communities with BWKC and the Aetna Foundation
The Aetna Project, Building Collective Health: Community Interventions for Northeast KC, is in full swing! Early last fall, BikeWalkKC was selected as one of 25 grantees for the Aetna Foundation’s Cultivating Healthy Communities program and awarded a community grant to work in partnership with Children’s Mercy Kansas City. Since then, we’ve been hard at work […]
BikeWalkKC selects new home on Troost Cooridor
Big news: we’re moving! We are excited to announce that we will be moving our headquarters to the Troost Corridor this summer. BikeWalkKC will join other businesses and residents in the Wonder Lofts building, located at 1108 E. 30th Street in Kansas City, MO. Formerly the home of the Wonder Bread Bakery and store (originally […]
Now Hiring: Missouri Coalition Coordinator
Missouri’s local bike/pedestrian advocacy organizations are hiring a Coalition Coordinator to develop our new partnership on state-wide transportation policy and funding. The Coalition is a new group of Missouri transportation professionals who are joining forces to advocate for a statewide transportation system that is fiscally responsible and allows all Missourians to travel independently and safely. […]