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 […]
Pre-order your Tour de Bier KC Jersey!
This year's Tour de Bier KC is going to be bigger, better and more German than ever! Pre-order a Tour de Bier KC jersey, inspired by the old-school, vintage wool cycling jerseys of the early 20th century, and wear it on this year's ride May 18, 2014. Place your order by May 1 to get […]
Progress report on bike improvements in Independence
In June of 2011 the City of Independence adopted one of the region's first Complete Streets policies, and immediately kicked off a planning effort to implement the new policy. In 2013 those plans began to become reality with investments in new bike facilities. City Councilmember and Mayor Pro Tem Jim Schultz recently shared this list […]
Mayor Holland pushes for river trails in KCK despite opposition from levee drainage district
Opening the Kaw and Missouri River levees for trail development is an important priority for the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, KS. These trails are critical components of the MetroGreen regional trail plan. They are also very important for the UG's Complete Streets policy, for its new trails master plan, and for taking full […]
You can be the answer to some of KC’s biggest problems
Executive Director Eric Rogers on why we founded BikeWalkKC to make biking and walking simple answers to some of KC's biggest challenges.