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Justice for Ellen Bengtson
“In shock” captures it doesn’t it? That paralyzing feeling, sickening, frantic like you can’t believe what reality is presenting to you. We all felt in shock hearing that charges were
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Do you know kids that could benefit from this weekend’s bike safety training?
The Iowa Bicycle Coalition is holding three bike safety clinics this upcoming weekend. On May 6, Le Mars will be holding a clinic from 5:30 to 7 PM at 33
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Adel Bike Rodeo May 7
Children ages 5-12 are invited to bring their bicycles and helmets, along with their parent(s), to participate in the 3rd Annual Safety Bike Rodeo, scheduled from 9 a.m. to 11
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Montgomery County Bike Plan Considered
Supporters of a Montgomery County recreational project are asking for assistance in landing some big bucks. At its regular meeting Tuesday morning, the county’s board of supervisors heard a request
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Iowa City pedicab business adopts innovative advertising
Pedal Power, which began as an advertising company four years ago, started offering taxi services in Iowa City and Cedar Rapids in 2021. After a short break in the winter,
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Cass County Approves Trail Plan
The Cass County Board of Supervisors adopted a Cass County Trail Plan Tuesday in the first step of what officials hope will lead to additional funding opportunities. The plan, presented
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Lousia CCB declines action on trail transfer to adjacent farmer
Local farmer Ron McDonald asked the board to transfer a strip of abandoned railroad right of way back to his farming corporation. The Lousia CCB acquired the property through Hoover
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Wabash Trace Kickoff
The Wabash Trace Nature Trail is getting ready for its annual Spring Kickoff. The event being held Saturday, April 23 returns after being put on pause for the last two
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Announcing the Big Bike Give
Mark you calendar for May 24th, 2022. The first ever Big Bike Give day of giving will be bringing together over 34 bicycling organizations for a fundraiser that aims to
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Warren County Hosting Trail Cleanup
Warren County Conservation is hosting a trail cleanup next Saturday to celebrate Earth Day. A cleanup of the Great Western Trail will take place, in partnership with The Chicken in
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Updates in Corridor Trails
See what’s new this season and what changes are in store as recreational users flock to the trails With plenty of new changes along the myriad paths in Linn and
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Our Mission:
The Iowa Bicycle Coalition promotes safe and enjoyable bicycling in Iowa through education, events, better policy, and growing a community of supporters.
What We Do For Iowa Bicycling
Go to Policy/Infrastructure
Lobby different levels of governments to improve laws to protect cyclists and provide more funding for trails, bike lanes, paved shoulders and other cycling facilities.
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See Our Legislative Agenda
Become a Legislative District Leader
Go to Education and Training
Teach bicycle safety, proper enforcement of bicycle laws, and bicycle-friendly community design.
Attend the Iowa Bicycle Summit
Get involved in our Safe Routes to School Program
Attend the Iowa Bicycle Summit
Get involved in our Safe Routes to School Program
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Promote bicycling as an economic benefit and tourism attraction.
Check out the Iowa Bicycling Economic Impact Study
Check out the Iowa Bicycling Economic Impact Study
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Foster a strategic, coordinated conversation around bicycling.
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View our bicycle crash reports frequently used in the media.
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