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 […]
Put Those Car Keys Away – October is International Walk to School Month
Put Those Car Keys Away – October is International Walk to School Month; Celebrate With Thousands of Students from Local Schools by Walking to School in October. Walking to school is the first step in creating a healthy future for our region. BikeWalkKC is helping schools across the region celebrate walking to school. Kansas City, […]
Chip Bloch vigil calls attention to the needs of the city’s most vulnerable road users
Last night BikeWalkKC participated in a vigil honoring Cip Bloch, died in a crosswalk at 31st and Main Streets in Midtown Kansas City, MO. Chip was a visually impaired man hit and killed in a while walking to work at Penn Valley Community College. City staff is working hard to make it safer to cross the […]
Volunteers needed for Bike Valet at Rhythm and Ribs Festival
We’re bringing our Bike Valet service to the Rhythm and Ribs Jazz Festival on October 8th, and we need your help to provide a safe, secure, and sustainable transportation option for festival attendees. In exchange for a few hours meeting fellow cyclists, listenign to great music, and hanging out with our awesoem volunteer crew, you will get: Free […]
Blue Springs adopts Complete Streets policy
This week Blue Springs became the seventh metro community with a Complete Streets policy, the simple yet powerful idea that all streets should safely include walkers, bicyclists, children, people with disabilities, seniors – as well as motorists. Today more than 900,000 people, or 45% of the metro area, live in a city with Complete Streets […]
Lee’s Summit gets Walk Friendly Community Designation
Congratulations to Lee’s Summit for achieving the Bronze Level Walk Friendly Community Award! Much like the Bicycle Friendly Community Award, this new designation recognizes cities that provide safe, comfortable, and accessible facilities and polices for walking. Lee’s Summit has one of the metro’s most vibrant and pedestrian-friendly suburban downtowns, with a mix of shopping, housing, and […]
Check us out in She KC magazine
We are delighted to be a part of the September issue of She KC magazine, which covers sports, health, and exercise for women and girls. Every month they feature a local organization that serves women and girls, and this month we talked to She KC about BikeWalkKC’s work to get more kids and families incorporating physical […]
Dinner and Bikes Tour
The Dinner and Bikes Tour is rolling through town again Saturday April 7, just in time to get Kansas City ready for Bike Month! Join three transportation mavens to learn how to make change in a urban environment. Joshua Ploeg (traveling executive chief) will create an an intimate dinner for 100 of our favourite BikeWalk friends to […]
KCMO Council declares October as Walk to School Month
The City Council has declared October as Walk to School Month in Kansas City, MO – and BikeWalkKC is working to do the same in other cities around the metro area. Local Walk to School Resources Join the regional celebration of International Walk to School Day on October 5th. Learn how your child’s school can […]
Learn about sustainable transportation at the Uptown Greenfest on Saturday
Did you know transportation is the #1 source of greenhouse gases in Kansas City? Join BikeWalkKC at this Saturday’s Uptown Greenfest to learn more about sustainable transportation. Even though the average KC commute is over twenty miles, most of the trips we take during our day are under five miles. These short trips to run […]