Welcome to Iowa Safe Routes to School. We are glad to see your commitment to the health and well-being of Iowa’s children. The Iowa Safe Routes to School program is part of the Iowa Bicycle Coalition. Our goal is to work with schools and communities to improve the built environment so kids can more easily walk and roll to school. SRTS achieves these goals by educating volunteers and providing onsite resources as well.
The resources found on this site are a great way to improve the ability to walk and roll to school. The best part is that if a neighborhood or community is safe enough for a child to walk and roll about then it is safe for everyone. SRTS is not just for kids — it’s for the entire community.
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From the Classroom to the Sidewalk: How Safe Routes Supports Student Learning
When we think about helping kids succeed in school, we often focus on classroom instruction, homework, and test scores. But what if one of the most powerful tools to support learning starts long before the first bell rings? The simple act of walking or biking to...
Clinton Bike Rodeo Rolls to Success with Helmets, Lights, and Smiles
This week, the Clinton Police Department hosted a successful bike rodeo that brought the community together in a big way. With support from a variety of local partners, the event welcomed families from across the area for an afternoon focused on bicycle safety, fun,...
Building Safer Streets: Successful Walk Audits in Goose Lake and Mechanicsville
Iowa Safe Routes to School, in partnership with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach's LEAP (Local Extension Advocacy Project), recently led two successful walk audits in the communities of Goose Lake and Mechanicsville. These efforts brought together local...
Iowa Bicycle Coalition & Iowa Safe Routes to School at the 2025 Iowa Traffic Safety Conference
Last week, the Iowa Bicycle Coalition and its Safe Routes to School program proudly participated in the 33rd Annual Traffic Safety Conference, hosted by the Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB) this past week, at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny. Bringing “Walk,...
Ames Public Library Bike Rodeo Rolls in with Fun, Safety, and Community Spirit
This past Saturday, the Ames Public Library transformed into a hub of two-wheeled (and three-wheeled!) excitement as more than 100 community members turned out for the Bike Rodeo! The event was a celebration of bike safety, learning, and fun, thanks to a tremendous...
Iowa Schools Set Record for Walk Bike Roll to School Day 2025
Iowa schools just made history! Over 130 schools across the state participated in Walk Bike Roll to School Day 2025, making it one of the biggest statewide celebrations of active transportation we’ve ever seen. From the smallest rural schools to bustling city...