Last week BikeWalkKC teamed up with Stolen Bikes KC to provide a bike lock clinic at October’s Handlebar Happy Hour at La Bodega to educate people on proper bike locking techniques. We answered a variety of frequently asked questions about avoiding bike theft: What kind of bike lock should I buy? Invest in a good […]
Support walking and biking to school in KC Public Schools’ master plan
Kansas City Public Schools are creating a new facilities master plan, including future school sites and potential changes to school attendance areas. This process provides a great opportunity to include walking and biking in the district’s long range planning. We encourage all parents and community members to attend the public meetings and let school officials […]
Second round of neighborhood meetings for Midtown/Plaza Area Plan
New master plans for neighborhoods in the Midtown and Plaza areas are moving into a new phase of public input. In the coming weeks you can learn more about new biking and walking plans for this area. This an opportunity for you to share specific ideas and concerns about your own neighborhood. Enlarge map to […]
Bike Transportation Planning series kicks off with city officials in Raytown and Lee’s Summit
Last week 12 city employees from Raytown and Lee’s Summit completed the first installment of BikeWalkKC’s new Bicycle Transportation Planning class, which helps local cities design and build better places to bike and walk. Our first class included staff who work in public works, traffic engineering, planning, parks, and other fields in both cities. Participants […]
Kansas City area students celebrate International Walk to School
Students from 38 schools representing 16 districts participated in International Walk to School Day this week — a 21 percent increase from last year. Here are some highlights from some of the schools that participated: James Elementary in Kansas City, Mo. promoted the event with student designed posters, door prizes, raffle prizes, and certificates for […]
October 2013 Newsletter
Better Blocks, Walk to School Day, walkability guru Jeff Speck, Tweed Ride, and more
Bike commuting jumps in Kansas City
New data from the US Census shows a record number of KC residents are commuting by bike, with a 42% increase in 2012
Purchase a Walk Safe KC Coloring Book and support Safe Routes to School
Want a locally produced activity book that’s all about Kansas City and supports biking and walking initiatives? BikeWalkKC has produced a fun and educational coloring book in conjuction with Explore KC. All proceeds go towards BikeWalkKC’s Safe Routes to School initiatives. If interested in purchasing the book for your school or family, contact Sarah Shipley […]
BLAST at eight schools in the Northland, Hickman Mills and Raytown this fall
BikeWalkKC’s popular bike skills program for elementary school students is in a record eight schools this fall, returning for another semester in the North Kansas City and Hickman Mills school districts. This year BLAST is also expanding to the Raytown School District for the first time. BLAST (Bike Lesson And Safety Training) visits 5th grade […]
Speak up for biking and walking at streetcar expansion public meetings
City Hall is moving forward with planning for future streetcar routes, including many streets with current or planned bike lanes. Attend one of these public meetings to learn more, provide your input, and support new transportation options for Kansas City Streetcars and bikes Bikes and streetcars go great together, but there are some concerns and […]