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MetroGreen regional trails district approved by Missouri General Assembly 05-08-2012

The Missouri General Assembly has passed enabling legation allowing the Kansas City region to consider a regional sales tax to fund new trails, greenways, and bike routes. A similar regional tax in St. Louis has funded significant progress in their trail and bike lane networks. […]

Businesses push back on Southwest Boulevard Bike Lanes on eve of public meeting 05-08-2012

KCK's plan for adding bike lanes to the Southwest Boulevard and Merriam Lane corridor is moving towards construction this fall, but some businesses along the street are raising concerns. Please speak up so that KCK leaders hear strong public support for bike lanes.KCTV-5 […]

May Newsletter - Bike Week, Tour de Brew, Bike Prom, Clips of Faith, and more 05-08-2012

Happy Bike Month! May is National Bike Month and the week of May 14th is Bike Week. BikeWalkKC has worked with partners all over the metro area to plan a diverse schedule of events showcasing all parts of our vibrant and growing bike community. Check out the Bike Week web […]

RIP Chris Smedley 05-03-2012

We are sad to report that Bicycle Shack owner Chris Smedley lost his battle with pancreatic cancer this past Sunday. Visitation is Friday evening at Holmeswood Baptist Church, 9700 Holmes, with funeral service Saturday at 10:30am at the church.Christopher B. Smedley, 51, […]

Streetcar public meetings are opportunities to speak up for walking and bicycling 05-01-2012

The streetcar starter line will be the subject of three public meetings the week of May 14th (which is also Bike Week). These are your next opportunities to learn more and to support high quality walking and bicycling integration with the streetcar.Tuesday, May 15,  […]

CLIF Bar 2 Mile Challenge to benefit BikeWalkKC during National Bike Month. 05-01-2012

40% of urban travel is within 2 miles of home, but 90% of those trips are by car. The CLIF Bar 2 Mile Challenge is a fun game for converting some of those short car trips to bike trips. Each month CLIF Bar donates $1 for each trip logged in the Challenge, and in May BikeWalkKC […]

Speak up for walking and bicycling in Olathe's new planning and zoning regulations 04-27-2012

The City of Olathe is updating its planning and zoning rules, providing a great opportunity to make future development more accessible for walking, bicycling, transit, etc. On Tuesday, May 1st the city is holding its second public meeting for residents to provide input on […]

See and comment on first draft of KCK sidewalk and trail master plan 04-22-2012

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 […]

More Bike Friendly Businesses Announced 04-18-2012

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 […]

Blue River Trail construction is progressing very nicely in South KC 04-17-2012

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 […]