In 2010, 63% of Iowans voted for a constitutional amendment to create the Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation Trust Fund, a permanent and protected funding source dedicated to clean water, productive agricultural soils, thriving wildlife habitats and healthy outdoor recreation opportunities. Recent polling shows that 69% of Iowa voters approve of raising the sales tax[…]
This is a list of legislative forums for March 13 to 16. As a constituent, this is your opportunity to get in front of your legislators, ask questions, and let them know how you feel they should vote on your issues. Legislators work for you. Hearing what the people are thinking about in the district[…]
This is a list of legislative forums for March 13 to 16. As a constituent, this is your opportunity to get in front of your legislators, ask questions, and let them know how you feel they should vote on your issues. Legislators work for you. Hearing what the people are thinking about in the district[…]
Details: WHAT: “Invest in Iowa’s Trails” RallyWHEN: Thursday, March 12, 9:00 a.m. CDTWHERE: North Side of the Capitol Building (1007 E. Grand Ave., Des Moines)WHO: Transportation, trail, conservation, economic development, and public health experts, and business leaders. Speakers include: Andrea Boulton, Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation Brandi Horton, Rails-to-Trails Conservancy Jessica O’Riley, Iowa Economic Development Authority[…]
Your legislators want to hear from you. Many hold forums in their home district to make it easy for you to have a conversation or ask a question about an issue that you feel is important. The following forums are scheduled from March 6 to March 9. Sen. Sinclair Senate 14 3/6/2020 8:00 AM –[…]
You may have seen the reports of the fatal hit-and-run crash near Council Bluffs. It just isn’t right, but there is something you can do to help. We have set up a form that you can contact your Iowa Representative on the enhanced penalties bill HF2189 at https://iowabicyclecoalition.org/passing/ William Shepard was killed on May 11, 2019, after[…]
House File 2409 defining e-bikes passed a Ways & Means Subcommittee today. Rep. David Maxwell (IA-76-R) chaired the committee and spoke of his desire to see the High Trestle Trail Bridge. He thought e-bikes would be a great way for a person who might not get around so well to be able to see that[…]
SF76 advances through the Ways & Means subcommittee. This now moves onto Senate Ways & Means before it can in front of the Iowa Senate. How can you help? Glad you asked because you can contact your legislator. This only takes a minute to look them up, personalize a message and send an email.
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has proposed a plan and budget to fund the Iowa Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation Trust. (Read more about the Governor’s plan) To support this proposal, the Governor is traveling to the areas of the state to talk with Iowans about the proposal. The following is a schedule of the meetings:[…]
Bike theft in Iowa is a real problem. In a survey of Iowa Bicycle Coalitionconstituents, we found 20% have had a bike stolen. Worse, only 4.5% of stolenbicycles were recovered. Even more concerning, only 9% of bikes stolen werereported to be locked when the bike was stolen. Bike thieves are becoming more sophisticated by using[…]
Although some people (especially those that are not regular cyclists anyway) would not even dream about it, there is a lot of fun and a sense of accomplishment that comes with cycling in the winter. Your friends may think you are a bit crazy and you are sure to get confused looks from car drivers,[…]
The legislative session is underway and we have just reached the first funnel deadline. Bills that didn’t pass at least one committee by this point are no longer eligible for debate beyond the funnel deadline. There is still a lot of work remaining before these bills become laws. Your donations could help to fund our[…]