Biking in Wichita
Our Local Rides page has information on where to ride and who to ride with.
Car-Lite Commuting
More than 40% of the trips we make are within 3-miles of our home and with the reduced traffic on the streets, now is the perfect time to try living more car-lite. Whether walking or bike commuting to the grocery store, to work, or for running errands…you may be surprised how much money and wear-and-tear you can save by leaving your vehicle at home (better yet, get rid of one to save hundreds on insurance, registration & maintenance).
Be sure to check out our Commuting Webinar video on Youtube. Interested in having a seasoned bike mentor help you find safe routes, talk gear, and answer your questions? Email to request a Bike Buddy! info@bikewalkwichita.org
On Street Bike Lanes
Wichita now has many more miles of on street bike lanes, thanks to progress on the Bicycle Master Plan. As of fall 2015, there are lanes marked on 1st and 2nd from Edgemoor through downtown to Seneca; Market and Topeka from Mt. Vernon to 21st; and on Mt. Vernon near the Ark River. Many more lanes are planned, so be watching for these!
Maps
The Greater Wichita Bike Map shows bicycle paths, lanes, and bike friendly streets throughout the Wichita area. They also have bike maps from years past, interesting to see the growth in our city’s commitment to cycling.
Printed copies of the map are available at City Hall, neighborhood city halls, libraries, parks, bicycle shops, and many other locations throughout the city.
Bike Parking
Recently the city installed bike racks at all bus stops. While these may not be the most convenient racks to use, they are a visible part of the biking infrastructure. Other parts of town such as Downtown and Delano have installed nicely designed bike racks (see photo). More and more businesses are installing bike racks as part of the Bike Friendly Business designation.
Bicycle Boulevards
A Bicycle Boulevard (sometimes referred to as a “quiet street”) is a low-speed and low-volume on street bicycle route shared with vehicles that include extra markings and improved crossings at major streets to encourage safe bicycle travel. Bicycle Boulevards are coming to Wichita, including Woodchuck, connecting Sedgwick County Park to University Avenue; Armour and Douglas (DONE), connecting Gypsum Creek Path to the K96 path; Schweiter Drive over Kellogg (DONE) to connect up with WSU. Sycamore St, starting at Sycamore and Douglas and going south to Orient.(DONE) Green Street Bikeway (done).
Featured Bike Paths
What's New
Strategic Plan for Bike Walk Wichita After lots of meetings and input from our members, Bike Walk Wichita’s Board of Directors has approved an updated Strategic Plan for BWW! The Board has asked each of the workgroups to meet and... Read More
African Refugees Receive Bicycles
BWW ReCycle and the International Rescue Partnership Prove Essential Recently last December, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) brought three women to Bike Walk Wichita (BWW) to pick out and receive bicycles. This group of women was originally from the Democratic... Read More
2024 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? The Board of Directors is accepting applications for new Board... Read More
