The 2022 Legislative session begins January 10th. You can follow all the updates and track our progress here.
LATEST NEWS
State Lawmakers Move Forward with Distracted Driving and Fatal Crash Penalty Bills
State lawmakers moved forward several bills this session addressing distracted driving and fatal crash penalties for bicyclists. This week was a flurry of activity regarding the legislative priorities of the
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RDG Planning & Design named a Platinum Bicycle Friendly Business by the League of American Bicyclists
The League of American Bicyclists recently recognized more than 1,400 businesses across the country that are contributing to the movement to build a more bicycle-friendly America. RDG Planning & Design
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Legislative Forums 1/28-1/29
Legislative Forums are a productive way to learn if your legislator will support bicycle and traffic safety issues that are important to you. These forums are usually under-attended by the
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HF392 Requiring Hands-Free Cell Phone Mode While Driving Passes Iowa House Committee
An Iowa House subcommittee advanced a bill (HF392) that would require motorists to use cell phones in hands-free or voice-activated mode while driving. This bill was introduced last year and
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PROPOSED IOWA 3 PROJECT IMPACTING THE HERITAGE TRAIL IN DUBUQUE COUNTY
The Iowa Department of Transportation is proposing to reconstruct Iowa 3, from just south of Co Rd C9Y in Sageville to 0.7 mile north of Boy Scout Rd, in Dubuque
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Advocacy Strategies Week 2 Legislative Update
Legislative UpdateThe 2022 Iowa Legislative SessionWeek of January 17, 2022This Week in the Iowa Legislature The week started slow with the Legislature having Monday off for MLK Day, but both
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Senate Ways & Means Leader Promises to Fund IWILL in Senate Tax Bill
Sen. Dan Dawson (R-Pottawattamie) spoke last week at the opening meeting of the Senate Ways and Means committee. He outlined his priorities for the upcoming Senate tax bill that has
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Construction begins on Plywood Trail Connection LeMars and Sioux City
From the Sioux City Journal: Construction of the 16-mile trail connecting Sioux City to Le Mars has begun. Organizers formally broke ground Tuesday on the PlyWood Trail. Ryan Meyer, chair
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Cedar Valley Nature Trail Closed After Garbage Truck Hits Bridge
A disposal truck became lodged under the Cedar Valley Nature Trail bridge on Thursday. The garbage truck, owned by ABC Disposal, was heading east on Fishel Road when it became
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Legislative Forums 1/21-1/22
Legislative Forums are a productive way to learn if your legislator will support bicycle and traffic safety issues that are important to you. These forums are usually under-attended by the
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IOWA’S TRAVEL & HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY SHARES IMPACT OF TOURISM WITH ELECTED OFFICIALS
Mark Wyatt, executive director of the Iowa Bicycle Coalition was pleased to join the Iowa Travel Industry Partners association in gathering with statewide partners for Tourism Legislative Night with Iowa’s
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Seeking candidates for LCI Course On June 10-12 in Iowa City
The Iowa Bicycle Coalition is gauging interest in potentially hosting an LCI class on June 10-12, 2022 in Iowa City. One of the criteria for hosting an LCI class is
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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.
See Our Legislative Agenda
Become a Legislative District Leader
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
Go to Economics and Tourism
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
Go to Communicate Bicycling
Foster a strategic, coordinated conversation around bicycling.
View our bicycle crash reports frequently used in the media.
View our bicycle crash reports frequently used in the media.
Seven Ways to Get Involved
Membership
Become a member of the Iowa Bicycle Coalition and support our programs.
Donate
Donations big & small help support the valuable programs that improve bicycle safety.
Share The Road License Plate
Show your support on these roving billboards across the state.
Newsletter Signup
Stay up-to-date with bicycle advocacy news with our twice-per-month emails.
Volunteer
Volunteer for training driver education students or teach bike safety to kids & adults.
Speakup
Speak to your elected officials about bicycle safety.
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