by Matt Burkey | Apr 18, 2024
On May 8th, communities across Iowa and beyond will come together to participate in Walk, Bike, and Roll to School Day. This annual event promotes healthier, more sustainable lifestyles by encouraging students, parents, and educators to ditch the car and instead walk,...
by Matt Burkey | Feb 9, 2024
Driving through school zones demands extra attention to protect the safety of students walking, biking, rolling or just getting off the bus. It’s crucial to be cautious in these areas, where children are present. In this post, we’ll explore essential...
by Matt Burkey | Jan 18, 2024
In a study recently published in the Journal of Transport & Health, researchers explored the transformative potential of subsidies for ebikes and their impact on transportation behaviors, emphasizing their role in reshaping how we approach daily commutes for...
by Matt Burkey | Nov 17, 2023
Sixty three years later school board member and former Edmunds teacher Dwana Bradley read “The Story of Ruby Bridges” in the Edmunds library to different grade levels before students marched around the school chanting their support for Ruby Bridges on Ruby...
by Matt Burkey | Sep 21, 2023
Walk Bike Roll Day was a huge success last May; a record-breaking 24 schools across Iowa participated in this nationwide event, promoting active transportation and healthier, more sustainable communities. See which schools participated last May on this...
by Matt Burkey | Jun 22, 2023
We here at the Iowa Bicycle Coalition want more youth walking and cycling to work. But it takes more than education. More than bike helmets and reminding young pedestrians to look both ways. And doctors agree. The American Academy of Pediatrics, a renowned...