Wtih five minutes of your time you can have a big impact on the future of the metro area's transportation system. Transportation 2040 is the region's long-range plan, and this new survey is an important opportunity ask for improvements for walking and bicycling. Take the survey at http://to2040.questionpro.com Some important ideas that you could express in […]
November 2013 Newsletter
Get the new Map of KC jersey for the holidays Looking to get a holiday gift for your bike-obsessed spouse, friend, co-worker? We've released our official BikeWalkKC "Map of KC" Jersey just in time for the holidays. The jerseys have all the KC landmarks on them, from Boulevard Brewery to Oklahoma Joe's. Sport some KC […]
Broadway Bridge replacement is being discussed, help us make sure it includes bike/ped
The Broadway Bridge is the next Missouri River bridge due for replacement. If you drive over this bridge, you have probably seen people walking on this bridge – despite the fact that there is no safe place to walk. People walk on the very narrow median between four lanes of high speed traffic, or against […]
Pre-order the official BikeWalkKC Map of KC Jersey!
Looking to get a holiday gift for your bike-obsessed spouse, friend, co-worker? We've released our official BikeWalkKC "Map of KC" Jersey just in time for the holidays. The jerseys have all the KC landmarks on them, from Boulevard Brewery to Oklahoma Joe's. Sport some KC pride at RAGBRAI, riding at next year's Tour de Brew, […]
New segment of trail along East 93rd Street is latest progress on 3 Trails network
Today city officials cut the ribbon a new trail project along East 93rd Street at Newton Street, adjacent to Schumacher Park. This marks the newest segment of the growing 3 Trails corridor in southern Kansas City. This short segment will soon be part of a longer trail that connects Hickman Mills High School with the […]
Learn proper bike locking techniques to keep your bicycle safe
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 […]