The Johnson County Board of Commissioners is considering significant cuts it transit system. A whopping 40% of The JO bus routes are in jeopardy for elminiation. This would devestate transit in the county, just as usage is growing, more citizens are demanding better transit options, and the county received federal grants to begin setting the […]
Federal funding for walking and bicycling slashed
The new federal transportation bill (MAP-21) recently passed by Congress and signed by the President has significantly cut funding for walking and bicycling. This will have a significant impact in Kansas City, just as our region is gaining tremendous momentum to improve walking, bicycling, and transit. Now more than ever we need your help to […]
Michael Forbes Memorial
Michael Forbes was killed by a distracted driver on June 30th near the town of Levasy in rural northeastern Jackson County. The crash is still under investigation as police analyze the driver’s cell phone records. BikeWalkKC is following the case. Matt Maher sent us the following information about a memorial fund and a memorial ride […]
First bike share build party a huge success
More than 70 of KC’s hardest working volunteers helped us build the first 90 bikes for our upcoming Kansas City B-cycle bike sharing project. It was amazing to see and hear the excitment that you have for bike sharing in Kansas City, and how hard you are willing to work to make it happen. We […]
MetroGreen regional trails district approved by Missouri General Assembly
The Missouri General Assembly has passed enabling legation allowing the Kansas City region to consider a regional sales tax to fund new trails, greenways, and bike routes. A similar regional tax in St. Louis has funded significant progress in their trail and bike lane networks. House Bill 1504 allows the Jackson County Legislature to ask […]
Businesses push back on Southwest Boulevard Bike Lanes on eve of public meeting
KCK’s plan for adding bike lanes to the Southwest Boulevard and Merriam Lane corridor is moving towards construction this fall, but some businesses along the street are raising concerns. Please speak up so that KCK leaders hear strong public support for bike lanes. KCTV-5 reports that some businesses are worried about losing parking, but they […]
May Newsletter – Bike Week, Tour de Brew, Bike Prom, Clips of Faith, and more
Happy Bike Month! May is National Bike Month and the week of May 14th is Bike Week. BikeWalkKC has worked with partners all over the metro area to plan a diverse schedule of events showcasing all parts of our vibrant and growing bike community. Check out the Bike Week web site (http://bikeweek.bikewalkkc.org) for the full […]
RIP Chris Smedley
We are sad to report that Bicycle Shack owner Chris Smedley lost his battle with pancreatic cancer this past Sunday. Visitation is Friday evening at Holmeswood Baptist Church, 9700 Holmes, with funeral service Saturday at 10:30am at the church. Christopher B. Smedley, 51, of Kansas City, MO, passed away April 29, 2012 at his home. […]
Streetcar public meetings are opportunities to speak up for walking and bicycling
The streetcar starter line will be the subject of three public meetings the week of May 14th (which is also Bike Week). These are your next opportunities to learn more and to support high quality walking and bicycling integration with the streetcar. Tuesday, May 15, 4–7 p.m.Central Library14 West 10th Street Wednesday, May 16, 4–7 […]
CLIF Bar 2 Mile Challenge to benefit BikeWalkKC during National Bike Month.
40% of urban travel is within 2 miles of home, but 90% of those trips are by car. The CLIF Bar 2 Mile Challenge is a fun game for converting some of those short car trips to bike trips. Each month CLIF Bar donates $1 for each trip logged in the Challenge, and in May […]