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 […]
Speak up for walking and bicycling in Olathe’s new planning and zoning regulations
The City of Olathe is updating its planning and zoning rules, providing a great opportunity to make future development more accessible for walking, bicycling, transit, etc. On Tuesday, May 1st the city is holding its second public meeting for residents to provide input on how the city grows and develops in the future. Public MeetingsTuesday, […]
See and comment on first draft of KCK sidewalk and trail master plan
KCK has created the first draft of a new master plan for sidewalks and trails based on public comments received in March 2012. This week is your opportunity to see the draft and provide more feedback to planners and engineers. Attending one of these public meetings is an important way to residents and visitors help […]
More Bike Friendly Businesses Announced
Congrats to Bike Stop in Lee’s Summit for being named a Bronze Level Bike Friendly Business by the League of American Bicyclists! They are one of 67 new BFBs getting national recognition today for going above and beyond to support both employees and customers who bike to their business. Also included in today’s list is […]
Blue River Trail construction is progressing very nicely in South KC
We recently surveyed progress on the Blue River Trail with the Kansas City Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, and are happy to report that this exciting project in South KC is well on its way to opening in October of this year. The Blue River Trail is under construction between Bannister Road and I-435, turning […]
Key Northland trail connection under construction at I-29 and NW 64th Street
With a long-awaited extension of the Southern Platte Pass trail under I-29 now under construction, the highway will no longer be a barrier dividing the Northland's growing trail system. The Southern Platte Pass currently runs along NW 64th Street (also Route 45, also Tom Watson Parkway, whew!) west of I-29. With the new connection across […]
3rd Annual Tweed RIde is almost here
There are only a few shopping days left for the KC Tweed Ride, the most social and elegant affair of the season! On April 14th local cyclists will gather in their best tweed, Victorian, and steampunk finery for a bike ride of style of speed and elegance over exhertion. Dress up as little or as much […]
April 2012 Newsletter
In this Newsletter: Bike Share Demo Dinner & Bikes Tour New Classes Tweed Ride Earth Day Ride Tour de Brew KC Jerseys BIke Week Upcoming Classes: April 10 Plan Your Route for bike and/or bus. April 14 Confident City Cycling April 17 Maintain Your Ride Open Shop April 21 BLAST for kids Bike Share Demo […]