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 […]
Locals recognized for service to bicycling and walking in Missouri
Six local residents have been recognized for distinguished service to walking and bicycling in Missouri. At its sixth Annual Capitol Day, the Missouri Bicycle and Pedestrian Federation presented awards to Missourians from across the state. Meg McFarland, Kansas City, for leading Walking School Bus initiatives at Briarcliff Elementary School in the North Kansas City School […]
Rumors about Trolley Track Trail and Bingham Middle School property
We’ve been getting questions about KC Public Schools selling the Bingham Middle School property at 77th and Wornall to a private developer and possible impacts on the adjacent and popular Trolley Track Trail, so we wanted to answer those questions and dispel some rumors that are circulating. Is the trail being closed or taken over […]
Celebrate National Walking Day with KC’s Car Free Challenge
April 4th is the American Heart Association’s National Walking Day, and we are celebrating in Kansas City by giving away an “I Walk KC t-shirt” in our ongoing Car Free Challenge. All you have to do is log at least one walking trip be eligible for t-shirt drawing. Walk to walk, walk to lunch, walk […]
Help BikeWalkKC speak up for you at the National Bike Summit this week.
Eric Bunch, Sarah Shipley, and Eric Rogerswith US Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. This week BikeWalkKC is in Washington, DC talking to our Members of Congress about better bicycling and walking. While we are fighting for you in DC, can you get your backs here at home? A delegation of 10 people (KC’s biggest ever!) is […]