NKC Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee

07/23/2026

Thank you Josh Smead for stopping by and chatting with NKC BPAC! It's not every day we get to meet a congressional candidate and talk transit, pedestrian infrastructure, and clean energy. Let's go MO-6!

07/12/2026

02/27/2026

👇 Check out this educational video on the history of active transportation in KCMO from Heartland Urbanist!

From the long history of the metro’s car-dependency and highway expansion, to the strong efforts toward bus rapid transit (BRT), Vision Zero, and the KC Streetcar, this video provides a great summary of the highs and lows of active transportation policy over time.

Kansas City usually shows up on urbanist channels' “worst of” lists. After all, it has more highway-lanes per person than any other city in America. But Kans...

02/20/2026

We have released findings for our first Community Walk Audit and submitted a formal report to City Hall! 📝

On November 9, 2025, NKC BPAC conducted a Community Walk Audit of North Kansas City’s Fourth Ward, an area divided from the rest of the city by Interstate 29/35.

Our community volunteers found that…
⚠️ An angled crosswalk creates hazards for pedestrians in the River Forest Neighborhood
⚠️ Bus stops lacked boarding pads, benches, or shelters
⚠️ Pedestrian lighting was very dim under the I-29/35 underpass
⚠️ Integral curbs pose as trip hazards near residential intersections

NKC BPAC is actively engaging with the City of North Kansas City to help make improvements in these areas. Want to learn more about our walk audit? Read the complete report using the link in our bio! 📝🔗

01/30/2026

FLEX ROUTE USERS: After March 31, KCATA Route 298 (“NKC Flex”) providing on-demand service within city limits is set to discontinue. Here’s what to know:

➡️ On December 2, 2025, City Council approved a contract for services with GEST, a door-to-door, on-demand transit service.
➡️ GEST provides service to and from NKC, Gladstone, Liberty, Parkville, and Riverside, as well as select Northland healthcare facilities. Fares are $3 per person per ride.
➡️ The City has approved a short-term contract with KCATA to continue flex route service more limited hours through March 31, with the option to renew through the rest of 2026
➡️ To try GEST, book a ride by calling 816-919-4378. For more information, visit gestcarts.com.
➡️ To learn more about the flex route, visit ridekc.org/routes and navigate to Route 298.

💬 We want to know your questions and thoughts on transit options! Send us a DM or comment below, or email us at [email protected].
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12/13/2025

📢 PUBLIC TRANSIT UPDATE 📢

At next Tuesday’s City Council meeting, North Kansas City will consider two ordinances that extend public transit service in North Kansas City. Consider attending the City Council meeting at 6pm to share your support for active transportation in North Kansas City!

See the full agenda using the link in our bio 🔗