Today we need your help to save walking and bicycing in the US Congress. Bills in both houses would reverse decades of progress that have helped us make great strides in Kansas City. At risk today are vital federal programs that have allowed local cities to build great projects like Heart of America Bridge path, the bi-state […]
Action Alert: Save federal funding for walking and bicycling
Bicycling and walking are under attack in DC yet again. Today we are calling on all Northlanders and Eastern Jackson County residents to ask Congressman Sam Graves to save cycling and walking. Graves has a critical vote on the US House’s proposed transportation bill, which would reverse decades of progress for bicycling and walking. Email […]
Overland Park considering Complete Streets policy
The City of Overland park is considering a Complete Streets policy to better include walking and bicycling in future street projects, and it gets its first hearing the evening of Wednesday, January 25th. Overland Park City CouncilPublic Works CommitteeWednesday, January 25th7:00 p.m. at City Hall8500 Santa Fe Text of proposed policy (PDF) More about Complete Streets in […]
Katy Trail Construction Update
The Star reports that 3 miles are complete and federal approval is progress for a change of plans that will make the trail even better once it’s all finished. An extension of the Katy Trail State Park from Windsor to Pleasant Hill in Kansas City’s southest suburbs is underway. The first three mile segment of […]
Support Platte County Trails and Parks
Trail and park funding is under attack in Platte County. Please take a minute to let the County Commission know that you support continued investments in trails and parks for the health, vitality, and economy of Platte County. The Platte County Commission recently rejected a proposal to reduce funding for parks and trails, and now […]
Trolley Trail closed at Troost due to sinkhole fears
Part of the Trolley Track Trail has been closed from Troost Avenue east to Woodland Avenue due to concerns about a possible sinkhole developing. This is the same section of trail that was closed for several months in 2010 when a sinkhole appear near an abandoned mine. There is no sinkhole yet, but the KC […]
Press Release: Join the Car Free Challenge – Log Car Free Miles to Lose Weight, Go Green, and Win Great Prizes from BikeWalkKC.
Kick extra weight to the curb by joining the Car Free Challenge! Use the free, web based service to track miles, count calories, save money and win great prizes from BikeWalkKC. Start logging miles today, and join hundreds of other Kansas City metro residents who are going green with the Car Free Challenge. Kansas City, […]
Star editorial says better bicycling is a top city priority for 2012
Today’s KC Star editorial includes bicycling as a key priority for the future of the region, alongside such things as the Zoo, All-Star Baseball Game, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, and Livestrong Sporting Park. Making it safer and easier for people bicycle is critical for our economy, our environment, and our health. Looking toward […]
Join our year end membership campaign to bring bike sharing to Kansas City
Want to create bike lanes, crosswalks and sustainable transportation in the Kansas City region? So do we! Your membership of $35.00 or more will sustain our educational programs in the region, keep kids walking to school with our Safe Routes to School Programs and help bring new bike lanes to the streets of Kansas City. Want […]
ACTION ALERT: Ask McCaskill and Blunt to vote for Complete Streets TODAY
Update 12/14/2011 5:00 p.m. – The amendment passed unanimously. We owe a big thanks to everyone who contacted Senators Blunt and McCaskill! Today Missouri Senators Clairie McCaskill and Roy Blunt will be voting in committee on a Complete Streets amendment that would require all road users to be fairly considered in projects that receive federal […]