by Matt Burkey | Jul 17, 2024
Cpl. Shane Haskell of Clinton knows how to put on a bike rodeo. With volunteers from the local police department, fire department, national guard, county sheriff department, and Riverbend Bicycle Club, Clinton put on one of the best-staffed bike rodeos I’ve...
by Matt Burkey | Jul 2, 2024
Over the past two years, there has been a concerted effort by the National Youth Bike Council to amplify youth engagement on a national scale. This effort recently culminated in their leadership of the 2024 Youth Bike Summit, held in June. The summit serves as a...
by Matt Burkey | Jun 11, 2024
Last week, Ankeney hosted a crucial event that brought together bright minds and passionate advocates for traffic safety: the Iowa Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB) Traffic Safety Conference. The GTSB Traffic Safety Conference underscored the collective...
by Matt Burkey | Apr 29, 2024
I had a terrific time presenting at the Growing Sustainable Communities conference in Dubuque last week. My talk Fostering Sustainable Mobility: Safer Routes, Carbon Reduction, Bicycle and Pedestrian Networks co-presented with East Central Intergovernmental...
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,...
