The second Walk and Talk will take place in and around the Grant Beach neighborhood in north Springfield. We will meet at the Boys and Girls Club Parking Lot (835 W Calhoun St) in Grant Beach Park at 4pm on June 5, 2024. You can either park near the meeting point or exit Bus 14 (Brown) at Grant & Calhoun (NW) or Grant & Lynn (NE).
The Queen City Century stands as one of the region's premier cycling events, providing an unparalleled experience for riders of all skill levels. Commencing in the vibrant center of Springfield at the esteemed Mother's Brewery, the route leads participants away from the urban landscape and into the picturesque countryside.
It's Transit Appreciation Week and June 27 is Dump the Pump Day. Enjoy free rides for CU transit all day! It’s the perfect opportunity to leave your car at home and experience the convenience and environmental benefits of public transit. Spread the word and bring a friend along for a free ride!
It's Transit Appreciation Week and Friday June 28 is Springfield Cardinals Spirit Day! Wear something red and ride CU Transit for free! Plus, get a voucher for a Springfield Cardinals ticket (while supplies last) starting at 8:00 a.m. at the Transit Center.
The City of Springfield in partnership with the Woodland Heights Neighborhood Association will mark the completion of two crosswalk improvement projects located at the intersections of Grant Avenue and Chase Street and Lyon Avenue and Chase Street.
MoDOT and its consultants will host stakeholder meetings along the I-44 corridor. The purpose is to provide the public the opportunity to provide comment and learn about the environmental study.
The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) invites the public to review the list of priority unfunded needs in the region, and to provide feedback on the order of priorities that could be funded in the future.
Changes are coming to the City Bus system. Join empower: abilities on September 26 for questions and answers, and to learn about the upcoming changes.
On the first Saturday in October, starting at sunset, residents stroll with their illuminated lanterns along a designated route. Along the way, there are stations where children learn about safe walking habits, drivers learn about crosswalk laws and parents are encouraged to actively practice safe street crossings with their children. Residents along the route can help make the autumn walk especially beautiful by placing lights along the sidewalks and greeting the children parading with their beautiful lanterns.
The Ozarks Transportation Organization (OTO) invites the community to join a pop-up event on Monday, October 7th, from 1 PM to 4 PM, as part of its Safe Streets for All initiative, Destination Safe Streets. The event will take place on W Dale St between N Campbell Ave and N Boonville Ave in the Woodland Heights Neighborhood, near 2100 N Boonville Ave, Springfield, MO 65803.
The event will temporarily transform a section of the roadway to demonstrate how simple, low-cost changes can improve safety and accessibility for all users—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. Community members will have the chance to walk through the demonstration area, see these changes in action, and provide feedback on future street safety improvements.
