Advocate for safe and active transportation
Bike Walk Wichita is dedicated to furthering the advancement of safe active transportation. Much of the funding for bicycle/pedestrian projects falls within the guidelines of our governmental transportation department and municipal planning authorities. Bike Walk Wichita works to influence our civic and community leaders in their roles towards developing a safer built environment that is inclusive of all types of pedestrians; bicyclists, runners, walkers, children, the handicapped, etc. Click here for contact info for Wichita City Council Members.
Bike Walk Wichita chooses projects to advocate using a democratic process, where members nominate and vote for the projects they’re interested in. Advocacy efforts are generally needs-based, and priority is granted, but not limited, to community impact and urgency.
Biking, walking and active transportation are on the increase across our region and state. The Wichita Area Metropolitan Planning Organization conducts the Annual Bicycle and Pedestrian Count and the Annual Bicycle & Pedestrian Count Data revealed a 50% increase over 2012’s same site counts!
Voting
One of the best ways you can advocate for safer and healthier community is to vote! Follow this link to register to vote and be watching for Bike Walk Wichita’s voter forums as elections are near.
How can you help?
BWW is a resident-led organization and we are looking for individuals and partners passionate about bike lanes, sidewalks, and connectivity to join our Advocacy Team.
Neighbor Connector – Neighbors can be the most effective advocates for safe streets, they know what’s working and what could be improved. BWW Neighborhood Connectors are part of network of advocates for safe streets from neighborhoods in every City Council district, especially underserved neighborhoods. We believe that it is imperative there are deliberate spaces for resident leaders to share resources, knowledge and build connections. Neighborhood Connectors engage with their neighbors to improve their community.
Advocacy Ambassadors adopt a bike/pedestrian-related project(s) to help better track, inform & engage residents. They stay on top of developments, share intel, and strategize with the Advocacy Team. Ambassadors will determine what projects and at what level they want to engage, there is no required time commitment. Ambassadors will receive private access to project intel, advocacy training, and resources.
To sign up or get more info on our Advocacy Ambassadors or Neighborhood Connector programs, complete the form below and we’ll be in touch!
From time to time, Bike Walk Wichita calls on our members and supporters to make their voices known on issues for supporting cyclist and pedestrian causes. Sign up for Advocacy Alerts so you can engage with your civic and community leaders. It can be as simple as sending a letter or email; or you can attend a city council meeting. Whatever the need, your advocacy support can align with our efforts to create positive change in the community.
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What’s new in Advocacy
- 2025 BWW Board of Directors Application - Bike Walk Wichita’s Board of Directors is active, engaged, and critical to our decision-making process and the success of our organization! Are you interested in helping BWW thrive and grow? Bike Walk Wichita is accepting applications to serve on the Board of... Read More
- BWW Advocacy – September - The Advocacy Group had a productive meeting on September 3rd, 2024. The main goal of the meeting was to identify what issues individual members were most interested in and willing to pursue. The group identified two areas that they wanted... Read More
- BWW Advocacy Meeting - Bike Walk Wichita was founded as an advocacy organization, and its mission continues to focus on making Wichita a more livable, accessible, and connected city by making biking and walking safe, equitable, and appealing. The Advocacy workgroup meets regularly to... Read More