by Mark | Mar 1, 2023 | Legislative
The Iowa House Transportation Committee recently passed House File 214, a bill that would require drivers to yield to bicyclists as well as pedestrians in crosswalks. This marks an important step forward for advocates of bike safety in Iowa, who have long been calling...
by Mark | Feb 21, 2023 | Blog
The Iowa Bicycle Coalition excited to announce that registration is now open for the upcoming Iowa Bicycle Summit on April 6 at the Courtyard Marriott Conference Center in Ankeny. We have some exciting news to share, as we have reduced registration prices and moved to...
by Mark | Feb 20, 2023 | Blog
The Iowa Bicycle Coalition, an organization dedicated to promoting safe bicycling in Iowa, recently celebrated a significant victory with the passage of two priority bills in subcommittee. The first bill requires motorists to yield to bicyclists in crosswalks, while...
by Mark | Feb 18, 2023 | Blog
Dear fellow cyclists, We all know the importance of sharing the road with drivers, but sometimes it can be a dangerous place for us. Too often, we hear about incidents of cyclists being injured or even killed by careless or reckless drivers. That’s why I’m...
by Mark | Feb 16, 2023 | Legislative
There are back-to-back subcommittee hearings on Monday morning on our priority bicycle bills. Bicyclists are encouraged to send a brief email with their thoughts on bicycle safety, using crosswalks, and standard penalties for traffic crashes. This is really easy. The...
