by Mark | Feb 6, 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...
by Mark | Feb 4, 2022 | Blog, Legislative
SSB3074 advanced through both a subcommittee and the full Ways and Means Committee this week. The bill is eligible for debate in the full Senate. A similar tax bill in the Iowa House, which does not include funding for the Trust Fund, passed a subcommittee. SSB3074...
by Mark | Feb 4, 2022 | Blog
On February 19, Black Girls Do Bike – Des Moines Iowa will host the viewing of “The Shoulders of Giants” directed by Quinn Early. Eary, is a former Hawkeye and NFL football player. His documentary has won 2 awards already. The film tells the...
by Mark | Feb 2, 2022 | Blog, Legislative, Legislative Forums
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 same people. If you and your bicycling friends show up, you can be a...
by Katie | Feb 1, 2022 | Blog
In early 2022, the Iowa Bicycle Coalition began moving from a memberships-and-donations model to a donations-only model. This has been for several reasons, but the good news is that it will not impact your benefits in any way. You’ll still get discounts on event...
by Mark | Jan 27, 2022 | Blog, Legislative
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 Iowa Bicycle Coalition. HF2015 Standard...
