The Iowa Bicycle Coalition works on policy and appropriations issues in the Iowa Legislature. We have a team of contract lobbyists and an advocacy manager that focuses on specific pieces of legislation that impact bicyclists or traffic safety.

The program has been successful. We have worked on distracted driving including primary texting laws, making fatal texting crashes a felony, and adding distracted driving to driver education as a required topic. We have passed a safe and reasonable distance passing requirement. In 2024, we passed Crosswalk Protections. We have worked on traffic safety issues such as hit and run and speeding felony.

Our current issue priorities include the following:

• Standard Penalties in Fatal Traffic Crashes

• Hands-free cell phones while driving

• Crosswalk protection for bicyclists

• Change Lanes to Pass Bicyclists

• Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation Trust Fund

Key dates for the upcoming session:

 

• Session Begins: January 13, 2025

• Bike Banquet: January 25, 2025

• Bike Day at the Capitol: February 4, 2025, at 7:30 AM

• First Funnel: March 7, 2025

• Second Funnel: April 4, 2025

• Per Diem Ends: May 2, 2025

Iowa Hands Free Policy Brief

Download the policy brief from the University of Iowa Injury Prevention and Research Center.

End Distracted Driving Iowa

Download the handout on the End Distracted Driving Coalition

Iowa Bicycle Advocacy Toolkit

You are doing a good thing by speaking up about policies important to you and your safety. This toolkit will guide you through successful advocacy, holding meetings, and the legislative process. Download your copy today.

Become a District Leader

The Iowa Bicycle Coalition has a volunteer assigned to every legislative district in Iowa. These volunteers work one-on-one with their legislators to garner support for better bike policy. You can learn more or signup to be a district leader.

Iowa Bicycling Day at the Capitol

You can influence and help advance Iowa bicycle policy by attending the Iowa Bicycling Day at the Capitol. Make plans now to attend. Click to learn more.

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​When you bicycle on Iowa’s trails or roadways, you want an enjoyable ride taking you safely to your destination. We work to make Iowa bicycling safe, accessible, and enjoyable for all. Please consider giving today with credit cards, gifts of stock, or donor-advised funds at https://ibc.app.neoncrm.com/forms/advocacy