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,...
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 | 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...
by Matt Burkey | Oct 9, 2023
Walk, Bike, and Roll to School Day on October 4th was an overwhelming success, with a record-breaking 31 schools from across Iowa participating in this inspiring event. The widespread enthusiasm for active transportation demonstrated the collective commitment to...
by Matt Burkey | Sep 26, 2023
The Gay Lea Wilson Underpass in Bondurant is now open after yesterday’s ribbon cutting! I visited the city on behalf of the Iowa Bicycle Coalition and attended the ribbon cutting. Bondurant is a proactive community and secured the underpass as a way for...
