by Mark | Feb 6, 2022 | Blog, Legislative
The Iowa Bicycle Coalition will be holding a virtual and in-person Lobby Day on February 9. What is important on Lobby Day is Iowa bicyclists make a big impact with legislators on February 9. This is the day we should generate the most e-mails to legislators on...
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...