Bicycling is under attack in Jefferson City. Ask your rep to vote against removing bikes from Missouri's new transportation plan.
City of Mission backs away from completing next segment of Turkey Creek Trail
City returns a $960,000 federal grant to build an important part of this regionally significant trail corridor.
National Bike Summit Recap
Kansas City was well-represented at this year’s National Bike Summit, the annual gathering of advocates and professionals in Washington, DC. Four of BikeWalkKC’s staff joined delegates from across Kansas, Missouri, and the country to share strategies and visit with our members of Congress. Our visits on Capitol Hill included Senator Jerry Moran of Kansas, […]
Jackson County signs deal to purchase Rock Island line for Katy Trail connection and commuter rail
Trail and transit plans took a big step forward to today with the announcement that Jackson County has signed an agreement with Union Pacific railroad to purchase the Rock Island line and use it to create a commuter rail line and a trail connection to Missouri's Katy Trail State Park.
Line Creek Trail recognized as outstanding development project of 2013
The Northland's Line Creek has been recognized as an outstanding development project of 2013. It has received the Kansas City Business Journal's Capstone Award and is a finalist for the Economic Development Corporation's Cornerstone Award. The trail starts near the Missouri River in Riverside and will end north of 152 Hwy in Kansas City by […]
Speak up for biking & walking in the KCMO 2014 budget
As the KCMO City Council sets 2014-2015 budget, we need your help to let them know that there is strong public support for investing in projects and programs that improve walking and biking. Log onto the an online budget form, attend a community budget meeting, or send an email to the Mayor and Council.
Action Alert: Ask your Congressional representatives to support an innovative funding idea for walking and bicycling
Program would provide new help for cities to finance and build trails, bike lanes, sidewalks, bike share, and more. Please take two minutes to send a message to your reps in Congress.
Register to attend the KC Women’s Bike Summit
Register to attend the KC Women’s Bike Summit BikeWalkKC is hosting the region’s first women’s bicycling summit, the KC Women’s Bike Summit on May 10, 2014 in hopes of getting more local women on bikes. “We hope to empower women to get on bicycles and participate in their communities as riders and leaders, and bring […]
City adopts bike/ped legislative priorities
The City of Kansas City, MO's 2014 legislative agendas for Congress and the Missouri General Assembly include support for bicycle and pedestrian issues proposed by BikeWalkKC and other allies. We are thankful for the Mayor and City Council's continued support of multimodal transportation in state and federal policies, programs, and funding. KCMO's 2014 Congressional priorities […]
January/February 2014 Newsletter
2013 was a great year for walking and bicycling, but even greater things are in store for 2014. New projects are in the pipeline, and important decisions will be made about the future of our region. You can make a difference in three easy steps. 1. Get involved in a local project – see the […]