Category Archives: Advocacy
KCMO adopts Complete Streets resolution!
Today the Kansas City, MO City Council unanimously adopted a resolution for Livable Streets, a.k.a. Complete Streets. It’s a powerful high level statement in support of making city streets more inclusive of all users – pedestrians, motorists, bicyclists, the disabled, … Continue reading
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Bike/Ped Day at Missouri Capitol
Next Tuesday is Missouri’s annual Bicycle & Pedestrian Day at the Capitol. There are big changes in the General Assembly this year, so it’s more important than ever for our state leaders to see a big contingent of cyclists and … Continue reading
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Maple Woods Parkway and Trail Extension
Tonight there is a public meeting for the City’s plan to extend Maple Woods Parkway and the adjacent trail from NE 96th to NE 111th. Stop by the Staley golf club to learn more and register your support for this … Continue reading
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4th District City Council debate tonight
The City’s 4th District from Downtown to Waldo is one of KC’s prime bicycling areas, so it’s especially important to elect a bike-friendly City Council member for the at-large seat being vacated by the pro-bike Beth Gottstein. Everyone can vote … Continue reading
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Act now to support bike funding in the city budget
With gas prices rising again, right now is the time to be investing in bicycling and walking infrastructure so residents have better transportation choices. Please take a minute to write a quick note to the KCMO City Council in support … Continue reading
The conservative side of bicycling
While bicycling and bicycle advocacy often get associated with more liberal politics, it’s also a very naturally conservative issue. Commute by Bike has a great piece from Tom Bowden, a Republican on the board of BikeWalk Virginia. Ideas like personal … Continue reading
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KCMO installing first sharrows today on Armour Boulevard
As I type this, crews are painting Armour Boulevard with KC proper’s first ever sharrows, shared lane markings that are increasing common in other cities to designate bike routes on streets that don’t have room for or aren’t busy … Continue reading
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Public meeting for Cleaver Boulevard bike lanes Wednesday evening
Wednesday evening is your first chance to see the plan for adding bike lanes to Cleaver Boulevard just east of the Country Club Plaza – 4:30-6:30 pm at the Paseo High School cafeteria, 4747 Flora Ave, Kansas City, MO A good … Continue reading
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Speak up today for funding local bike projects
Several cities and government agencies on the Missouri side are currently applying for federal funds for several pedestrian and bicycle projects and programs. A strong demonstration of public support is needed to make sure worthy projects get funded. Action is … Continue reading
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Back-in angle parking debuts in the Crossroads
The city’s first modern test of back-in angle parking has just opened on McGee Street in Downtown’s Crossroads Arts District. Flipping the outdated head-in angle parking is a growing movement across the country because it greatly increases safety for bicyclists … Continue reading
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