Kansas Active Transportation

06/01/2026

National Trails Day is just one week away!

Join thousands of outdoor enthusiasts across the country on Saturday, June 6, as we celebrate the 34th annual National Trails Day, created by the American Hiking Society. Whether you hike, bike, paddle, volunteer, or simply enjoy your local trail, this is your chance to get outside and help leave our trails better than you found them.

Planning a National Trails Day event in your community? Let Kansas Trails Inc. know! We'd love to help promote your event and showcase trail activities happening across Kansas.

Get outside. Give back. Celebrate trails!

05/29/2026

On May 9, 2026, Larry Grover was killed while trying to cross the street in his wheelchair. This is an example of another untimely death that could have been prevented.
John Queen is a good friend who is now pushing the city to make the area where Larry was killed safer and name it "Larry's crosswalk" to honor his beloved friend.
Read the article for more information.

Just weeks after a man was hit and killed by an alleged drunk driver, a close friend is trying to make the area where he died safer for Wichitans moving

05/28/2026

Sharon Springs and Weskan, in Wallace County Kansas, featured in this national article after receiving $10,000 for two quick-build projects to improve safety for kids walking and biking to school 😎
https://www.saferoutesinfo.org/mini-grants-empower-communities-to-enhance-safe-active-youth-travel-through-quick-build-projects/

05/26/2026

To learn more about the latest draft of the next 5-year transportation bill and what it might mean for pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, register for this free webinar provided through the Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals, Inc.:
https://amrms.zoom.us/meeting/register/rDshThVaQQKL0fIcfSWYgw #/registration

05/20/2026

Alta Vista, Douglass, Fort Scott, Grainfield, La Crosse, and Leavenworth have all completed their Safe Routes to School Plans!

Over the past school year, these communities developed their first Safe Routes to School Plans as part of KDOT’s Planning and Programming grant opportunity. The plans outline policy, programming, and project recommendations to make walking, biking, and rolling to school safer and more enjoyable for students and families. Thank you to everyone who contributed — we’re excited to see these plans put into action!

Check out the full plans on our Safe Routes to School website: https://saferoutes.ksdot.gov/completed-srts-plans

05/15/2026

So fun!! 😍

05/07/2026

Another amazing Bike to School Day in the books! Thank you to everyone who made the day a success in communities throughout Kansas. Keep on rolling—let's make every day bike to school day!

05/07/2026

What an amazing Bike To School Day turnout despite the chilly conditions! 😍

05/06/2026

Kansas Bike to School Day is TODAY! 🚲🎉
Have a wonderful day biking, rolling, and celebrating with your school community. And know that communities all across the state and the country are rolling along with you!

P.S. Don't forget to take pictures and tag us in your posts! 📷