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IOWA SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL NEWS!
Read about exciting Safe Routes to School related events going on around Iowa. From International Walk to School Day to Bike to Work (and School!) Week, it’s all here. If you’d like to share your event, please e-mail us.
Iowa Crossing Guard Trainer Course is Successful!
The Iowa Bicycle Coalition's Safe Routes to School program launched it's Adult School Crossing Guard Trainer Course during the week of November 16th, 2009. On Tuesday of that week the course was in Cedar Rapids and on Thursday it was in Ames.
The course has been successful training guard supervisors from Iowa communities. Particpants were quoted that they “Learned a lot about the useful role of safe crossing guards,” and “Learned many things that will be used and taught to others!”
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International Walk-to-School Day spurs competition and creativity
GRINNELL, IA (OCTOBER 19, 2009). On October 7, The Grinnell-Newburg School District joined schools from around the world to celebrate International Walk-to-School Day with a district-wide contest encouraging all of the district’s families and students to take a break from driving and walk or bike to school.
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Want to know more about Safe Routes to School? Get our e-mail newsletter delivered to your inbox on a monthly basis. Learn about trainings, opportunities, and resources. E-mail molly@iowabicyclecoalition.org to be added to the e-mail list.
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GOT A SUCCESS STORY?
We want to highlight your school. Send us your information about what is working to get kids walking and bicycling. E-mail Molly Gable at molly@iowabicyclecoalition.org with your story and pictures!
Workshop Locations Wanted
The Iowa Safe Routes To School program is looking for areas to hold workshops. The workshops are designed to train community members on how to organize Safe Routes to School in their communities. The workshops can be both full and half-day sessions and take place at your site. Attendees could include Parents, PTO leaders, Parks and Rec officials, city staff, planners, school administrators, transportation staff, wellness coordinators, law enforcement and community development leaders.
For more information contact Molly Gable, at molly@iowabicyclecoalition.org or (515) 309-2867
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