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Schedule
Nov 5th: Claxton Elementary School had a successful event with 36 students walking to school.
Nov 19th: Hendersonville Elementary School had a successful event with 23 students walking to school.
Jan 16th: Clyde Elementary School had a successful walk at school day with 457 walkers.
Feb 11th: Pisgah Forest Elementary School had a successful event with 4 students walking to school.
March 18th: TBD
April 15th: TBD
May: Tentatively Bruce Drysdale Elementary
Our program is growing, and we’re looking for ways to engage students across the region in topics surrounding active transportation (walking and biking). This could take the form of a 30-minute presentation in your class, a semester-long research project, partnership with an after-school club, or anything we might be able to dream up together.
Governing Committee
Our program is guided by a committee of professionals through the six school systems of Buncombe, Asheville City, Henderson, Haywood, Madison, and Transylvania counties. This group of volunteers meet for a video call once every quarter to discuss progress, needs, and next steps.
Committee Members as of September 2025:
David Hart, Henderson County
Graham Haynes, Haywood County
Vacant, Madison County
Jeremy Stowe, Buncombe County
Joe Sanders, Henderson County
Melissa Hedt, Asheville City
Mike Kirst, Transylvania County
Tristan Winkler, French Broad River Metropolitan Planning Organization
Vicki Eastland, Land of Sky Rural Planning Organization
Matty Semkowich (alternate: Mike Sule), Asheville On Bikes
If you or someone you know would be a good candidate for our Madison County committee representative, please reach out!
Our monthly newsletter is the best way keep up with major project updates, public meetings, and all of the work that the Land of Sky transportation team is undertaking! To sign up for the newsletter, email ada@landofsky.org
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