January 2026 Newsletter

The Idaho Walk Bike Alliance’s January 2026 newsletter highlights new initiatives and people shaping active transportation across the state, including the launch of a collaborative Human-Powered Transportation and Safe Routes to Schools program in southeastern Idaho. It introduces new board members and encourages community participation in the GWOT 100 national virtual challenge this February. The update also invites supporters to consider first-of-year donations to help fund programs that promote safe walking, biking, and rolling for kids and families statewide.

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December 2025 Newsletter

View this newsletter on MailChimp December Newsletter     Happy Holidays and Best Wishes for a Wonderful New Year in 2026 From the IWBA Leadership Team, “Cowboy” Ted Hallisey – Executive Director, John Bengtson – Board of Directors Chair, Chris Staley – BOD Treasurer, Mark Pemble – BOD Secretary, Joe Groberg – BOD Member IWBA […]

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November 2025 Newsletter

View this newsletter on MailChimp November Newsletter: Remembrance and Resolve   Dear IWBA Supporters, On Sunday, we gathered in Pocatello with community members and civic leaders to commemorate the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. Each year, on the third Sunday of November, communities across the world gather to hold a vigil for […]

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October 2025 Newsletter

View this newsletter on MailChimp October Newsletter   Message from The IWBA Board President Dear IWBA supporters, The aspens are turning and my morning bike commute now requires gloves. For me and other civic minded folks across the state, these signs point to one thing: elections are on the horizon. Odd year elections offer a […]

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September Newsletter

We’re proud to have hosted programs for over 1,000 kids this summer through Human-Powered Rodeo events and bike safety programs across Idaho communities. Join us for “Week Without Driving” from September 29 to October 5 in Boise and Pocatello, where we’ll explore car-free transportation options that strengthen communities. We’re also excited about upcoming fall events including Open Streets Boise on September 28th.

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Walk Bike August 2025 Newsletter

Friends, it’s fantastic to introduce myself as the new IWBA Board President, building on Molly O’Reilly’s incredible legacy! Despite recent legislative challenges, Idahoans are still embracing active transportation – from innovative Human-Powered Rodeo events to successful Safe Routes to Schools programs. We’re thrilled to see communities like Blackfoot and Boise investing in safe spaces for riders. We need your voice!

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Walk Bike June 2025 Newsletter

The Idaho Walk Bike Alliance & Cowboy Ted are thrilled to announce our new Human Powered Rodeo Events, perfect for rural communities and families. We’re also celebrating our amazing Community Partner Program with the South Bannock Library District, offering events in six locations June 9-13, 2025. And a huge thank you to Molly O’Reilly for her 16 years of dedicated service.

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Molly O'Reilly, Board President

Thank You Molly O’Reilly

One of the founders and our longest serving board member at Idaho Walk Bike Alliance – Molly O’Reillyannounced her official retirement from IWBA this week – during National Walk Bike and Roll to School Month. Her final day with IWBA will be May 28. Wish Molly well and let her know you appreciate her efforts […]

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