If you want recommendations for state legislators (KS and MO) as well as Jackson County electeds (on the Missouri side), check out my full voter guide (2/2): docs.google.com/document/d/1...
MK 2026 Voter Guide for the August Primary
MK 2026 Voter Guide for the August Primary If you want the quick recommendations, click on one of the links below. If you want a more detailed explanation, read past the horizontal line. Click here f...
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I'm excited for a @royals.com urban ballpark, but let's make it an urban ballpark. That means not retrofitting the city to speed cars in and out, but connecting it to the neighborhood with bike and pedestrian infrastructure and solid transit — making it easier to get there on foot and on a bike.
In a proposal that should surprise no one, the Royals want to rip out bike lanes and fuck up pedestrian crossings to make sure the fans in cars aren't inconvenienced compasskc.kcmo.org/EnerGov_Prod...
Heads up Kansas City Residents and bike riders. Kansas City has a new Bikeway and Trail Plan survey open in speakeasy.kcmo.gov. Take a few minutes to give your thoughts on the future of bikeways, lanes and trails.
Good news, it looks like the cycletrack was not interrupted by Extra Virgin valet! Still strange that of the entire new build, this is the one place with pavers instead of poured concrete but I'll take it.
Algeria parade going down Grand if you're interested in some KC World Cup eve action!
@bikewalkkc.bsky.social and @velogarage.bsky.social are fundraising for a new Bike lane sweeper. Sometimes you just get sick of waiting for the city or state to clean the lanes, so you do it yourself! Can you help? bikewalkkc.org/sweeper/
Fundraiser to Buy a Bike Lane Sweeper
The Velo Garage All Bike Club and BikeWalkKC are raising funds to purchase a Bike Lane Sweeper that can be pulled by bike! When local governments can't (or won't) clean bike lanes and trails, the Bike...
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Very spoiled to get to attend 2 streetcar extension openings in the span of a year. Hopefully this becomes a regular occurrence!
In Europe, where they've slowed cars and invested in safe bike infrastructure, e-bike trips increased by 72 percent in 2025 and injuries per million trips fell by 18 percent. The safety problem is not e-bikes. The problem is US roads are unsafe for everyone, particularly people walking and biking.
Streetsblog USA@usa.streetsblog.org · 3mo agoInjury rates for e-bike and scooter users are plummeting in Europe even as the use of those devices has exploded since 2021, according to a new study that debunks the myth that roadways are getting less safe as a result of the micromobility boom. usa.streetsblog.org/2026/05/08/e...
This lane isn't complete yet, but I really hope this isn't the intended use for this new lane. The sign in the right says Valet Only Fri/Sat 5-11pm, but it also says Paid Parking M-F so I think it's the old signage.
This part of the new cycle track gets to suck because Extra Virgin seemingly can't operate without valet car parking.
"Infrastructure redesign — including separated lanes and intersection protections — may offer the most immediate opportunity to reduce neurosurgical trauma burden," wrote the authors of a new study about e-mobility and ER visits. But that's not the takeaway that some anti-bike groups are spreading.
That Widely Misrepresented E-Mobility Study Actually Reveals Need For Safer Streets, Not Hysteria - Streetsblog New York City
A new look into emergency room data at one Manhattan hospital shows a need for more infrastructure, despite what you might have read elsewhere.
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The Missouri Senate Appropriations Committee has voted to RESTORE $5M for state transit funding! This is good news, but it's not a done deal. Reach out to your state senator today to ask them to support this measure! #Missouri #Transit #Funding cmt-stl.org/mo-senate-ap...
MO Senate Approps Committee Restores $5M in Transit Funding; Contact Your Senator Today in Support of Investment - Citizens For Modern Transit
In January, Governor Kehoe proposed cutting $5 million in transit funding from General Revenue in his FY2027 budget recommendations. This came on the heels of
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Some thoughts about the rendering in this article:
Kansas City Royals announce Crown Center as new ballpark location, in deal with Hallmark
The team reached a deal with Hallmark Cards on a "transformative project" that will create a new ballpark at Crown Center near downtown Kansas City, Royals owner John Sherman said. The announcement co...
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#AmericaNeedsBikeLanes The current administration is seeking to remove #bikelanes on federal land. This could have a chilling effect that trickles down to places like Kansas City. (1/3)
Big news, Kansas City! The #kcstreetcar Riverfront Extension officially opens for passenger service on Monday, May 18 & you’re invited to celebrate with us at 11 a.m. on the riverfront! More details soon.
Hands down the best analysis of AI I have read so far. Gets slightly technical in some parts, but for the most part is understandable for non-technical readers.
The Future of Everything is Lies, I Guess
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Yesterday, Kansas City eliminated outdated minimum parking requirements across much of the city. The old rules drove up construction costs, kept storefronts empty, and made it harder to build affordable housing. This is how we build a more walkable, more affordable Kansas City.
Ridership on the Kansas City streetcar is also up 290% compared to this time last year after the opening of the main street extension to UMKC! The system now has more ridership than the New Orleans streetcars, and is set to be extended to the riverfront this year.
Looks about the width of a cycletrack, hopefully this is phase 2 of the 19th/SW Blvd road diet! This will connect Gillham to SW Blvd.
#KCMO friends: Remember to vote YES on Question 1 on or before April 7th! The Earnings Tax plays a critical role in funding our municipal services. It is imperative that we renew it. Make a plan and go vote!
MoDOT is planning to rebuild a couple of the bridges in the I-29/I-35 interchange between Gladstone and NKC. I went to the public engagement meeting about it 3/18. You can submit comments until 4/1: www.modot.org/projects/int... 1/5
Interstate 29 and Interstate 35 Corridor Upgrades in Clay County | Missouri Department of Transportation
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Starting at 8PM on Sun, 3/22, the North Loop Northbound streetcar stop will be temporarily closed for maintenance. During this time, northbound riders can board & exit at either the Library Northbound stop or the City Market stop. This work is expected to last approx 4–5 days.
Brookside. 39th Street. River Market. 18th and Vine. Westport. All of these neighborhoods — largely built before 1950 — would be illegal to build under today’s zoning laws. Soon, the Kansas City Council may consider legislation that aims to change those regulations. thebeaconnews.org/stories/2026...
Kansas City hopes to spur new growth by loosening parking requirements
For decades, Kansas City has made it mandatory to provide a minimum amount of parking. Planners and advocates say that has helped hollow out the urban core.
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New concrete protection upgrades at 31st and Gillham! South side has a median (pictured), north side has a chicane.
