by Mark | Jan 16, 2022 | Blog
IOWA TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION APPROVES FEDERAL RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM FUNDING The Iowa Transportation Commission approved $1,279,200 in total funding for six federal Recreational Trails Program projects. The federal Recreational Trails Program was created in...
by Mark | Jan 15, 2022 | Bike Law, Blog, Legislative
A subcommittee of three senators was assigned to Senate File 330 (SF330). SF330 will require cell phones to be used in hands-free mode while driving. More information at Prohibit Handheld Phone Use While Driving. The subcommittee is Senators Rozenboom, Brown, and...
by Mark | Jan 14, 2022 | Bike Law, Blog, Legislative
Sen. Mark Lofgren from Muscatine introduced Senate File 330 that requires hands-free cell phone use while driving during the last session. It did not pass the full house and remains unfinished business. It is anticipated to be called forward in the Iowa Senate. ...
by Mark | Jan 14, 2022 | Bike Law, Blog, Legislative
Rep. Ann Meyer from Fort Dodge introduced House File 2015 for standard penalties for fatal traffic crashes. Currently, crashes involving bicyclists are on a traffic ticket. This bill would make fatal bicycle crashes the same penalty as other vehicle or pedestrian...
by Mark | Jan 11, 2022 | Blog, Legislative
The Iowa Bicycle Coalition is hosting a day at the Iowa State Capitol on February 9 starting at 8 AM. The Iowa Bicycle Coalition is inviting bicyclists from all over Iowa to meet with their legislators to talk about bicycle issues. The Iowa Bicycle Lobby Day is...
