The Summer Stroll series is back for a second year in all new locations. Start your Wednesday with coffee and community! Join the Safe Routes to School team for a weekly morning walk from a coffee shop near you. We’ll stretch our legs, meet our neighbors, and return in time for a post-walk sip and chat.
All are welcome—bring your stroller, your thermos, or just yourself. No cost, no registration, just community connection and a little movement to start your day right.
Flag Art Competition Winner
Drumroll please… Our annual flag art competition winner for the 2026/2027 school year is… Luke Temple from Clyde Elementary School! Not only is Luke a talented artist, but he also has a record-breaking amount of recorded miles in the school walking club. Way to walk the walk Luke!
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
Lucas Newton, 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