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We need your help. 5' Passing Law is back on the table.

Submitted by iowabicycle on Sat, 02/06/2010 - 23:03

I am getting word through our lobbyist that now is the time to be heard about the bike safety bill. The final touches are being made to the amendment and should include some support from public safety. We won't see language until Monday, but in the mean time, we can ask for the points we want to see in the bill.

Iowa Ranked 32nd in Nation for Bicycle Safety, Report Shows

Submitted by iowabicycle on Thu, 01/28/2010 - 12:14

Iowa has a ways to go towards investing in safe streets, according to a report released today by the Alliance for Biking & Walking. “Bicycling and Walking in the U.S.: The 2010 Benchmarking Report” shows that while 8% of trips in Iowa are by bicycle or foot, bicyclists and pedestrians account for 7% of traffic fatalities in the Iowa.

Iowa Safe Routes to School Program Receives Grant

Submitted by iowabicycle on Thu, 01/14/2010 - 14:01

The Iowa Safe Routes to School Encouragement and Education Program was awarded a grant of $136,295 from the Iowa Department of Transportation this week.

On January 12, the DOT approved non-infrastructure grant money to Iowa Safe Routes to School, enabling the program to continue its role as a resource for communities throughout the state. Iowa Safe Routes to School has already reached over 30 communities in Iowa and will be able to expand its offerings with the latest grant.

Call for Posters: ArtCrank Des Moines

Submitted by iowabicycle on Mon, 12/21/2009 - 08:22

A bike art poster show, Artcrank Des Moines will be May 8-29. Right now, getting artists interested in the show is key.

Linn County Share The Road Sign Project

Submitted by iowabicycle on Mon, 12/14/2009 - 09:35

There is a new project to erect Share The Road signs throughout Linn County. Cyclists and motorists alike would prefer wider pavement on county roads, but Linn County Supervisors are unable to budget for that expense at this time. Educating and reminding all road users that bicycles are legal vehicles for transportation and recreation is our goal. Increasing safely for cyclists is also a goal.

Request for Proposals: Regional Safe Routes to School Workshop Locations Wanted

Submitted by mollygable on Thu, 12/10/2009 - 14:08

The Iowa Bicycle Coalition's Safe Routes to School Program is requesting for proposals from communities across the state who want to be a model community and host a free Regional Safe Routes to School Workshop.