by Matt Burkey | Apr 13, 2023
This year’s Walk, Bike, & Roll to School Day is May 3rd. We already have 8 schools signed up in Iowa. And there is still time to sign up your school to participate! Walk, Bike, & Roll to School Day events have become a popular way for communities to...
by Matt Burkey | Apr 7, 2023
Over 60 people this year attended the Iowa Bike Summit hosted by the Iowa Bicycle Coalition and Iowa DOT. I had the pleasure of hosting room two and presenting at the summit this year. Our keynote speaker was Malrley Blonski the individual behind All Bodies on Bikes...
by Matt Burkey | Mar 16, 2023
When it comes to academic success, students need more than just a good study schedule and a healthy diet. Regular exercise has been found to have a positive impact on cognitive function, attention span, and memory retention. But with busy schedules, it can be hard to...
by Matt Burkey | Feb 23, 2023
Safe Routes to School (SRTS) programs are designed to encourage and enable students to walk, bike, and scoot to school safely. These programs offer a variety of benefits to both individuals and communities, a few of which I list below. Reduced Traffic Congestion: Safe...
by Matt Burkey | Feb 16, 2023
The Iowa Bicycle Coalition is delighted to announce their most recent hire, Matt Burkey as the Safe Routes to School Manager. If you live or travel through Johnson County you have probably been introduced to Matt while he cycles about town. He has been an avid...
