by Mark | Mar 7, 2023 | Legislative
The Iowa Bicycle Coalition would like you to contact your legislators on these three important bills being considered by the Iowa Legislature. Please take a moment to visit https://p2a.co/AyyYjoW to contact your legislators in support of the Standard Penalties for...
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 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...
by Mark | Jan 21, 2023 | Legislative
Senate File 60 has been filed in the Iowa Senate and is under consideration by the Iowa Senate Transportation Committee. There is an Iowa Senate Subcommittee Meeting: on 01/23/2023 at 11:00 AM, Room 315 on SF60. Subcommittee: Lofgren, Celsi, and Klimesh. Join...
by Mark | Sep 24, 2022 | Blog, Legislative
Bicyclists make up a large voting block. We, as bicyclists, can and should exercise our right to vote in each and every election. The Iowa Bicycle Coalition has assembled this guide so you can register to vote, request an absentee ballot, and cast your vote at the...
by Mark | Sep 13, 2022 | Blog, Legislative
You are doing a bold thing by advocating for Iowa bicycling. It is our hope that this guide will make you comfortable and ready to be a strong advocate. This guide has been developed to help advance bicycle advocacy in Iowa. Many bicyclists want to get involved, but...
