Today the US Senate defeated an attempt to gut federal funding of the primary program for bicycling and walking. The Transportation Enhancements program has enabled vital local projects like the Heart of America Bridge retrofit, Indian Creek Trail, and sidewalk and transit projects all over the metro area. Missouri’s Claire McCaskill was the only regional […]
Action Alert – Save the bike lanes on 127th Street in Olathe
Act today to save bike lanes on 127th Street Click here to email the Olathe City Council, or keep reading to learn more. The City of Olathe has been doing a great job adding bike lanes as they improve 127th Street, but unfortunately we have learned that city officials have dropped plans for bike lanes on the […]
Great progress on Brush Creek, Van Brunt, and Line Creek Trails
This summer has brought great progress on three trail projects in KCMO… The Brush Creek Trail has long been one of the city’s most promising and yet most frustrating trails. The beautifully landscaped trail passes through some of the city’s most scenic areas like the Country Club Plaza, Nelson-Atkins Museum, and Lake of the Enshriners. […]
BikeWalkKC wins Philly Awards for excellence in nonprofit communication
We are the proud recipient of two awards honoring our branding and design efforts for both Tour de Brew KC and the initial launch of BikeWalkKC. The Philly Awards are part of Nonprofit Connect’s annual Midwest Philantrophy Conference and recognize excellent in nonprofit communications. Tour de Brew KC won first place in the Special Event […]
BikeWalkKC advocacy efforts recognized by The Pitch as Best of Kansas City
The Pitch has recognized BikeWalkKC Executive Director Eric Rogers as “Best Advocate” in its 2011 Best of Kansas City issue. The Pitch highlighted BikeWalkKC’s work to represent walkers and cyclists in local City Halls, our Put Paint to Pavement campaign for more crosswalks and bike lanes, and our year-round bicycle education program. Eric says “while […]
BikeWalkKC talks transportation with Senator McCaskill and Secretary LaHood
BikeWalkKC staff with US Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. Last week Senator Claire McCaskill and Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood talked about the federal transportation program and local transportation needs at the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce. BikeWalkKC staff was there and met with Secretary LaHood to share some of the exciting progress Kansas City is […]
Bike Safety Training at Camp Summit
This summer BikeWalkKC Education Director Eric Bunch taught over 250 Lee’s Summit kids about walking and bicycling safety. Thanks to the Lee’s Summit Greenway News for this recap. Would you like more bicycling and walking education in your community? Contact us to find out how we can help your city be safer for everyone. Bicycle […]
Vigil tonight for Wildrain Wildberry, pedestrian killed by hit and run driver
Tonight friends and neighbors will remember Wildrain Wildberry, 71, the woman who was recently killed by a hit and driver at 45th and The Paseo. The vigil starts at 7:00 p.m. at the same location. Ms. Wildberry is the third hit and run case in recent weeks. Policing are still looking for her killer, and […]
Cargo Bike Roll Call Tonight
We are looking forward to seeing everyone tonight at KC’s first Cargo Bike Roll Call! Whether you have a cargo bike to show off or just want to learn more about going by bike, it will be a great time tonight. Here are the details for tonight’s festivities. 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at 18th […]
James McElroy killed by hit and run driver in Independence
Update 9/7/2011 The Examiner reports that the cyclist’s name is James McElroy, and that the motorist has turned himself into Independence Police. At the moment he has only been charged with leaving the scene of a crash and with careless and imprudent driving, but no manslaughter charges. We continue to monitor the situation to ensure […]