Let’s Go KC

The City of Kansas City, Missouri is re-writing all of the laws that regulate planning, zoning, parking, development, etc. The new development code includes many improvements for pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit users, but there are several things that still need to be changed in order for the new law to really work.

The City Council needs to hear from constituents like you.

More info on the new development code

Suggestions to Improve the Development Code

1. Traffic impact analysis for automobiles, bicycles, and pedestrians
Developers must analyze the impact of their projects on automobile traffic. This should include the impact on bicycle and pedestrian movement. Read More.

2. Implement the 2003 Walkability Plan
The city has an approved plan to make the city more walkable, but planners forgot to include it in the new ordinance. Read More.

3. Bicycle parking for employees and tenants
Making bicycling a more viable transportation option requires the provision of bike parking in the workplace and multi-family housing. Read More.

4. Trails in lieu of sidewalks
Building trails instead of sidewalks along our streets not only violates national standards, it is also dangerous. Read More.

5. Streamway corridor trails
The city must do everything possible to preserve future trail corridors along streams and rivers. Read More.