by Matt Burkey | Apr 29, 2024
I had a terrific time presenting at the Growing Sustainable Communities conference in Dubuque last week. My talk Fostering Sustainable Mobility: Safer Routes, Carbon Reduction, Bicycle and Pedestrian Networks co-presented with East Central Intergovernmental...
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 | Jul 21, 2023
Back in April, Jason Duba, Assistant City Planner for the City of Dubuque, attended the Iowa Bicycle Summit and learned about the new Safe Routes to School Coordinator and unique vision to help move the needle on safe routes programs in our state. Jason has been...
by Matt Burkey | Jul 12, 2023
Last Saturday saw a bike rodeo as far west as you can be in Iowa without falling in the river. Tamera Albert of Grace United Methodist Church coordinated her first rodeo and it went off smoothly. Inspired by RAGBRAI fever, she thought this would be a great community...
by Matt Burkey | May 23, 2023
The halls of Hudson Elementary were abuzz with excitement and anticipation as students and community members gathered for an unforgettable Bike Rodeo event. The atmosphere was brimming with joy and a shared commitment to promoting bike safety and a healthy lifestyle....
by Matt Burkey | May 19, 2023
If you were at the bike rodeo yesterday you would know that North Liberty is connected to what matters. It was an incredible event yesterday as families, biking enthusiasts, and community members gathered for a memorable Bike Rodeo. With the sun shining and spirits...
