by Mark | Jul 19, 2018 | Blog
The Iowa DOT has released a long-awaited draft of the Iowa Bicycle and Pedestrian Long Range Plan. The plan builds upon the State Transportation Plan, Iowa In Motion 2014 to expand opportunities and further improve conditions for bicycling and walking in Iowa. You...
by Mark | Jul 5, 2018 | Blog
On July 3rd, home security company ADT issued a ranking of cities and states on bicycle safety, calling Iowa as the most dangerous state for bicycling. The Iowa Bicycle Coalition disputes the results of the study calling it incomplete and inaccurate. “While no...
by Mark | Jun 23, 2018 | Blog
The Iowa Bicycle Coalition applauds the Iowa DOT’s efforts to adopt a complete streets policy as a starting point for improving bicycle and pedestrian facilities. We emphasize this policy is a starting point and expect an evolution in language to smooth the...
by Mark | Jun 12, 2018 | Blog
Last night, the Hudson City Council passed a new set of bicycle laws to replace their outdated ordinance. So now, in the Hudson city limits you can use your right arm to signal a right turn. Parked drivers need to check for traffic before opening their door. You ride...
by Mark | May 31, 2018 | Blog
Three Iowa City businesses and three civic buildings have been designated “Bike Friendly Businesses” by the League of American Bicyclists in recognition of their outstanding efforts to support and encourage bicycling. Geoff’s Bike and Ski, 816 S....
by Mark | May 30, 2018 | Blog
Nonprofit invests more than $140,000 in critical trail maintenance, trail building and community engagement projects nationwide WASHINGTON, D.C.—Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC) today announced the recipients of its 2018 Doppelt Family Trail Development Fund grants,...