by Matt Burkey | Mar 4, 2025
Bicycle lanes are designed to provide a safer space for cyclists on the road, but not all bike lanes are created equal. One common hazard that riders face is the door zone—the area next to parked cars where an opening car door can suddenly block a cyclist’s path....
by Matt Burkey | Feb 4, 2025
Transit Equity Day, observed annually on February 4th, honors the legacy of Rosa Parks, whose courageous stand against racial segregation on public buses became a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement. This day serves as a powerful reminder of the ongoing fight...
by Matt Burkey | Oct 21, 2024
Tour de Creekside was designed to be a welcoming, family-friendly event, bringing together cyclists of all ages to enjoy the outdoors while honing their bike-handling skills. The event had a fantastic turnout, with kids, parents, and cycling enthusiasts eager to...
by Matt Burkey | Jul 30, 2024
Cities like Washington, DC, often prioritize car convenience, but this comes at a significant cost to children’s safety. Despite being a city with strong child-friendly policies like universal pre-K and paid parental leave, DC’s urban design still heavily...
by Matt Burkey | Jul 2, 2024
Over the past two years, there has been a concerted effort by the National Youth Bike Council to amplify youth engagement on a national scale. This effort recently culminated in their leadership of the 2024 Youth Bike Summit, held in June. The summit serves as a...
by Matt Burkey | Jun 11, 2024
Last week, Ankeney hosted a crucial event that brought together bright minds and passionate advocates for traffic safety: the Iowa Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB) Traffic Safety Conference. The GTSB Traffic Safety Conference underscored the collective...
