by Matt Burkey | Sep 21, 2023
Walk Bike Roll Day was a huge success last May; a record-breaking 24 schools across Iowa participated in this nationwide event, promoting active transportation and healthier, more sustainable communities. See which schools participated last May on this...
by Matt Burkey | Jun 22, 2023
We here at the Iowa Bicycle Coalition want more youth walking and cycling to work. But it takes more than education. More than bike helmets and reminding young pedestrians to look both ways. And doctors agree. The American Academy of Pediatrics, a renowned...
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 | 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 saferoutes | Jan 10, 2019
Register Here! The Iowa Safe Routes to School conference is an annual conference providing insight, idea sharing, education, and programming. 6 years running, the Iowa Bicycle Coalition brings together partners and collaborators from across the state to...
by saferoutes | Feb 20, 2018
Our annual Punch Card contest will be taking place in April this year! We’re challenging schools across the state to motivate their students to walk or bike to school for 2 weeks. The purpose of this contest is to motivate healthy lifestyles by...
