by Matt Burkey | Apr 4, 2024
As the days grow warmer and the sun shines brighter, it’s the perfect time to embrace the spirit of active transportation with Walk, Bike, and Roll to School Day on May 8th. Across Iowa, 29 schools have already signed up to participate in this exciting event,...
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 30, 2023
Yesterday, I had the privilege of visiting Easterseals Iowa Camp Sunnyside where I got to meet and teach three groups of toddlers. They were already well-versed in pedestrian safety like looking both ways before crossing the street, staying on the sidewalk, and...
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...