The Kansas City Star recently published an editorial supporting continued efforts to connect the Katy Trail to the heart of the metro area. Cities in Jackson County are working together to acquire the old Rock Island railroad corridor from Pleasant Hill to the Truman Sports Complex, which could some day host both the trail and […]
Johnson County Adopts Complete Streets Policy
This week the Johnson County Commission unanimously adopted a Complete Streets policy for the unincorporated and rural areas of the county. The new policy will encourage future road projects to better consider how to best include walking and bicycling. Facilities like sidewalks, wide outside lanes, shoulders, bike lanes, adjacent trails, crosswalks, etc. are possibilities […]
Vote for walking and bicycling projects
KC Momentum ideas Improving the Community Build out the sidewalks Public bike share program Bicycle Master Plan Bike Lanes Public Improvements Complete the BikeKC Plan Build a world-class trail system Implement the new Pedestrian Overlay District Clearly Marked Crosswalks Parking and Downtown Transit Public bike share system Implement Complete Streets policies Bike lanes Back-in angle […]
Alert: Support Johnson County Complete Streets Policy
The Johnson County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to vote during their meeting on Thursday, September 1st, starting at 9:30 a.m. Johsnon County Administrative Offices111 S. Cherry Street, Third Foor, Olathe, KS 66061(main meeting room) The Johnson County Commission is considering a new Complete Streets policy for the rural, unincorporated areas of the county. […]
Models wanted for 2012 KC Cyclists Calendar
Caroline Smith and photographer Tom Styrkowicz are looking for folks to feature in the 2012 edition of the popular KC Cyclists Calendar. Last year’s edition featuring twelve women in their little black dresses was such a hit that the 2012 version is expanding to a weekly format and including guys. The calendar goes on sale […]
Blue Springs wants to hear from you about bike lanes and trails
Duncan Road Bike Lanes The City of Blue Springs is seeking public input on the future of its rapidly developing bike route and trail network. Public meetings on August 11th, August 25th, September 8th will give residents a chance to learn more and make their own suggestions. Blue Springs has long been a metro leader […]
Let’s include walking and bicycling in the discussion about the future of Kansas City
KC Momentum is a new online discussion about the future of the city, and we need your help to make sure walking and bicycling are included in that discussion. The site lets anyone post ideas for improving the city, and then vote other people’s ideas. We already have some great suggestions for things like bike […]
Put Paint to Pavement campaign update
Over 500 Kansas Citains have joined our call to Put Paint to Pavement by sharing their personal stories about how more bike lanes and crosswalks would improve the safety, health, and wallets of their families. Can you help us get to 1,000 by the end of August? We want that stack over on the right to be as tall as […]
Please join BikeWalkKC to improve bicycling and walking in greater Kansas City
Join today We need your help to improve bicycling and walking across the Kansas City metro area. BikeWalkKC is a membership organization, so we need you to join today in support of our work to speak for the rights of bicyclists and pedestrians, and to educate motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists to share the road […]
Walking and bicycling are simple solutions to KC’s most pressing challenges
BikeWalkKC’s Advocacy Director, Eric Rogers, recently wrote this opinion piece for the Kansas City Star. (original on KC Star web site) Sunday, July 17th, 2011 Kansas City has ignored walkers and bicyclists for too long By ERIC ROGERS Special to The Star The Star recently published an editorial challenging Kansas City to paint 22 miles […]