Bikewalk KC; missouri bike share program including replacing bikes, purchasing new bikes, and adding bike hubs in the kansas city region

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded $527,800 to the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) on August 25, 2025, for the BikeWalk KC Missouri Bike Share Program. This formula grant supports the development and expansion of bicycle infrastructure and shared mobility services in the Kansas City region, with an ultimate completion date of August 31, 2027. The project encompasses three primary components: replacing existing bicycles in the fleet, purchasing new bicycles to expand capacity, and adding bike hubs throughout the Kansas City area to enhance accessibility and convenience for users.

MoDOT designated Bike Walk KC, a non-profit organization focused on promoting active transportation and pedestrian safety in the Kansas City region, as the sub-grantee to implement the bicycle share program. Bike Walk KC brings established expertise in bicycle infrastructure and active transportation advocacy to deliver these multimodal transportation enhancements. The project aligns with the FHWA's Highway Planning and Construction program priorities, which support pedestrian and bicycle facilities as critical components of comprehensive transportation networks. This award reflects continued federal investment in expanding active transportation options as part of the broader infrastructure modernization efforts authorized under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.