BikeWalkKC receives funding from the Health Care Foundation of Greater Kansas City to expand SRTS efforts BikeWalkKC has received more than $200,000 in funding from the Health Care Foundation of Greater Kansas City to turn a comprehensive, Safe Routes to School pilot project at James Elementary into a full-scale program. We will be working with […]
A New Idea for the Cliff Drive Connector Alternative
We recently covered the story about Parks and Recreation's proposal for a dangerous sharrow configuration on Independence Avenue in place of the more costly, off-street Cliff Drive connector trail. As an alternative we suggested a protected, 2-way cycletrack on Independence Ave as one option for constructing a trail-like environment and maintaining ADA compliance. Luckily we […]
BLAST school-based bike education program goes to Park Hill School District
BLAST school-based bike education program goes to Park Hill School District Students at Russell Jones Education Center in the Park Hill School District participated in the final BLAST: Kids on Bikes class of the season last week. Russell Jones Education Center is a K-12 school focused on teaching and empowering students with special needs and […]
Celebrate Bike Month year round with BikeWalkKC tees and jerseys!
Did you have fun at one of the many Bike Month 2014 events? Even though the month is coming to a close, you can still celebrate Bike Month the other eleven months of the year with a BikeWalkKC tee, tanktop or jersey! We've added a bunch of new items to our store. Weren't able to […]
BikeWalkKC conducts walkability audit at Hale Cook Elementary School
Parents and neighbors invite BikeWalkKC to help ensure kids can walk and bike to Hale Cook Elementary when Waldo school reopens this fall.
Thanks to those who attended the KC Women’s Bike Summit
Thanks to those who attended the KC Women’s Bike Summit Thank you to all the women that came to the KC Women’s Bike Summit and made this event a huge success. We are humbled and honored that over 150 women (and a few men) filled the seats and halls of the Kauffman Foundation. More than […]
MoDOT to replace sidewalks under I-35 on the Westside
The final piece of MoDOT's I-35 renovation project comes next week with the replacement of sidewalks under the highway. At today's Downtown Council Infrastructure Committee, MoDOT announced that it will replace the curb and sidewalk on 20th Street, West Pennway/21st Street, and 25th Street. These sidewalks are important pedestrian connections between the Westside and the […]
Tour de Bier Event Day Info and Packet Pick Up
Getting excited about the Tour de Bier KC yet? We sure are! Read the following details below to make sure you’re in the know day-of-ride. Advance Packet pickup Friday, May 16 and Saturday, May 17! Friday, May 16: 4-6 p.m. Family Bicycles, 7337 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64114 Saturday, May 17: 9-12 p.m. BikeWalkKC Offices, […]
Speak up for Turkey Creek Trail at Mission, KS City Council
Support investment in finishing the Turkey Creek Trail at Wednesday evening's City of Mission budget hearing.