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LATEST NEWS
Sine Die – Legislature ends with $1M in trail funding.
The Iowa Legislature ended its two-year session with appropriations of $1 million to the State Recreational Trails Program and no policy bills for Iowa Bicycling. In the grips of an economic downturn, even the appropriation was hard-fought to obtain. No policy bills passed this session despite many bills advancing past funnel deadlines. Several bills not in[…]
Vehicle in bike lane? Report it on OurStreets App.
Do you ever see cars where they shouldn’t be? How about dangerous driving behavior or other issues on Iowa streets? We know you do. Now, through a partnership with OurStreets – we’re asking you to report it! OurStreets is an exciting new app that makes it fast and easy to document problems you see anytime, anywhere. The app[…]
Vote From Home in the 2020 Primary
Cast your ballot from home for the 2020 Primary Election The absentee period for voting from home in the June primary has begun. Polls will be open on a limited basis on June 2nd, but to prevent the spread of #COVID19 the safest way for you to be a voter is to cast your ballot[…]
Ride Dirt, Not Mud
The general rule is if you’re leaving a tire track or footprints, the trail is too wet to use.
Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute publishes Consumer Reports on bike helmets
The Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute has published a Consumer Reports list of helmets tested. CR now rates helmets by Bell, Bern, Bontrager, Cannondale, Coros, Garneau, Giant, Giro, Kali, Livall, Mongoose, Morpher, Nutcase, Overade, Pro-Tec, Raskullz, Razor, Schwinn, Shred, Specialized, Triple Eight, Uvex, Wipeout, Woom and Zefal. Scores The highest overall scores are for the Giro Register[…]
Sign the Fund The Trust Petition
In 2010, 63% of Iowans voted for a constitutional amendment to create the Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation Trust Fund, a permanent and protected funding source dedicated to clean water, productive agricultural soils, thriving wildlife habitats and healthy outdoor recreation opportunities. Recent polling shows that 69% of Iowa voters approve of raising the sales tax[…]
Resources for Small Businesses
Things are changing quickly and you may not know where to look for resources to assist with business decisions and helping your employees. Here is a shortlist of current resources. We will continue to update as we learn more. Iowa Economic Development https://www.iowaeconomicdevelopment.com/our-agency-detail-resources/6710 Outdoor Industry Association COVID-19 Resources Business Resources Iowa Small Business Development Association […]
Iowa Bicycle Coalition Update on COVID-19
If/when changes to our events occur, we will update our website. We are a small nonprofit working to make Iowa bicycling safe, enjoyable, and accessible for all and we can’t do this work without your support, including your ride registration fees, memberships, and donations.
RSVP to Legislative Forums 3/20 to 3/23
This is a list of legislative forums for March 13 to 16. As a constituent, this is your opportunity to get in front of your legislators, ask questions, and let them know how you feel they should vote on your issues. Legislators work for you. Hearing what the people are thinking about in the district[…]
3/13 – 3/16 Legislative Forums
This is a list of legislative forums for March 13 to 16. As a constituent, this is your opportunity to get in front of your legislators, ask questions, and let them know how you feel they should vote on your issues. Legislators work for you. Hearing what the people are thinking about in the district[…]
March 12 ‘ Invest in Iowa Trails’ Rally at the Capitol Calls for Sustained Investment into Iowa Trails
Details: WHAT: “Invest in Iowa’s Trails” RallyWHEN: Thursday, March 12, 9:00 a.m. CDTWHERE: North Side of the Capitol Building (1007 E. Grand Ave., Des Moines)WHO: Transportation, trail, conservation, economic development, and public health experts, and business leaders. Speakers include: Andrea Boulton, Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation Brandi Horton, Rails-to-Trails Conservancy Jessica O’Riley, Iowa Economic Development Authority[…]