Missouri Livable Streets

Applications for microgrants (up to $2,500) from America Walks and Everybody Walk! are due soon. These funds are available to community groups looking to increase walking in their towns and help create demand for more walkable infrastructure.

US Surgeon General Dr Murthy calls for all Americans to #Stepitup

Agreed that "Basic safety precautions are absolutely essential," and glad that more communities changing how they define and design streets to incorporate all users, whether they are cars, pedestrians or bicyclists.

Technical assistance applications due soon (9/15) for a different strategy on creating sustainable communities and safer, economically vibrant neighborhoods.

Local leaders and transportation planners in Carthage and metro Joplin recently participated in a Missouri Livable Streets workshop, getting a fresh look at how street infrastructure impact all users. Check it out and contact us if you're interested in bringing a training to your community!

Big BAM (Bike Across Missouri) kicks off next week! Over 1,000 bicyclists will cross the state over five days for the ride of a lifetime. Good luck to all participants and looking forward to seeing pictures!

Congrats to Missouri's silver and bronze Bicycle Friendly Communities! From education to engineering to evaluation, these communities have continued to support practices that make bicycling a real transportation and recreation option for all users.

Greater Kansas City folks, find out how KC can become a "Walk Friendly Community." Free workshop next week:

What are the return on investments (ROIs) for bike/ped improvements? Find out how to measure them on June 4th

If you ever wanted to try bicycling to work, Friday is National Bike to Work Day. Check it out!

DYK? "the average St. Louis driver spends 31 hours a year stuck in traffic"?

Great news from STL City! Now more agencies are working together to make streets and neighborhoods safer and more accessible for all users. And if that weren't reason enough to celebrate, Mayor Slay has signed on to USDOT's Mayor's Challenge for Safer People, Safer Streets!