MidtownKC Walks Project is a joint project of the Midtown KC Post, BikeWalkKC and The Whole Person. Join a conversation about sidewalks on the Midtown KC Walks page or comment on these stories. We also have a survey about your experiences walking in Midtown and a map where you can mark sidewalk problems you encounter. […]
KC Streetcar Wins $20,000 Grant to Do Safety Education with BikeWalkKC As A Partner
The Kansas City Streetcar Authority is the proud recipient of a $20,000 grant from Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (OLI). This grant will help with the public awareness and safety education efforts related to the Respect the Rail campaign while also utilizing OLI’s “See Tracks? Think Train!” messaging. BikeWalkKC has partnered with the streetcar authority to create […]
Kansas City’s first Bike Box Lands in Downtown KCMO
It appears that Kansas City, Missouri has won the race to install the region’s first bike box. With minimal fanfare outside of some nerding-out on social media, crews quietly slapped down green paint and bike stencils at the intersection of 11th and Main. While KCMO has used green paint in the past, this is the first […]
Staffing changes
Safe Routes to School Planner moves to City Hall and John McClaflin becomes our first Finance Manager.
BikeWalkKC congratulates Shawnee and Leawood on Bike Friendly Community awards
Shawnee’s Bronze Level renewed again, Leawood receives honorable mention.
Stay safe in the autumn sun glare
Shorter days and daylight savings time mean more of us are commuting during times when the sun glare is especially bad. Here are some tips to keep everyone safe – people who walk, people who bike and people who drive automobiles.
Volunteer Envelope Stuffing Party on November 19th
Wanted: Hard-working and fun-loving volunteers to help us stuff 2,000 envelopes for our year-end fundraiser mailing, eat our pizza, drink our beer, and listen to our music for an evening.
Action Alert – bike/ped funding under attack in Congress
Please email your US Representative and let Congress know that Kansas Citians support investing in better places to walk and bike.
City Council members go on bike tour of upcoming 3rd District bike lanes
KCMO City Councilmembers, City staff, and residents recently met up at the new Jazz District B-cycle Station and rode around the neighborhood to see several bike lane projects coming soon to the East Side and Greater Downtown.
Remembering Caroline Helmkamp
Today we are saddened by the loss of Caroline Helmkamp, but we celebrate the long life of our friend, mentor, teacher, leader, and world traveler. Read more…