It’s May! In years past we would be blogging about Bike Rodeos, Bike Month, or Ride to School Day, but Covid-19 has changed how we all work, play, and think.  So rather than dwell on what we can’t do or aren’t doing this May we want to inspire you to get out and walk or […]

For the last five years, Iowa Safe Routes to School has promoted a walk or bike to school punch card centered around Bike to School Day. Since school is postponed for now we are changing things up a bit. We are excited to announce we are still promoting the event. But this year there is […]

Iowa Safe Routes to Schools had a busy winter preparing for bike rodeos and in-class education. Just as those bike rodeos and classes were about to start COVID-19 struck. As a result, we have postponed all events per state and federal guidelines. However, we are taking this time to enhance our programs. Currently, we are […]

Greetings, My name is Jared Morford and I’m the new Iowa Safe Routes to Schools (SRTS), Program Manager. I’ve been on the job for the last month now and I thought I would check-in.  So what have I been doing? I’ve been meeting with stakeholders, attending the Iowa Trails Summit, planning the Iowa Safe Routes […]

Community Volunteer Spotlight by April Bril Safe Routes to School coordinator Upper Explorerland Regional Planning Commission   “Be the change you wish to see in the world” -Gandhi This is one of my all-time favorite quotes and I think it describes our amazing volunteer Julie Fischer perfectly. Julie has been helping kids in our community walk safely […]