by Matt Burkey | Jul 16, 2025
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,...
by Matt Burkey | Jun 25, 2025
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...
by Matt Burkey | May 9, 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...
by Matt Burkey | Sep 19, 2024
Every school day counts when it comes to attending school and a strong future for students. But they have to get to school first to attend, learn, and grow. A new fact sheet jointly released by the Departments of Transportation and Education reports that rates of...
by Matt Burkey | Aug 29, 2024
Cycling enthusiasts and local families gathered at Front Street Brewery yesterday for a fun educational event: the Quad Cities Bicycle Club (QCBC) Bike Rodeo. Set against the picturesque backdrop of Davenport’s scenic riverfront, the rodeo provided a mix of fun and...
by Matt Burkey | Aug 27, 2024
Thanks to a grant from the Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau, over ten libraries across Iowa have received bike rodeo kits assembled by Iowa Safe Routes to School. This helps bring traffic safety education to all reaches of Iowa, including more rural communities....
