There are 269 cities with local bicycle ordinances. Some are fine, but some conflict with the Iowa Code. Most could be much better for bicyclists. The Iowa Bicycle Coalition introduced a model bicycle ordinance that includes:
1. Change lanes to pass bikes 2. Right arm right turn signal 3. Door zone protection 4. Far the the right exemptions 5. Dead red light allowance 6. Fixed brake defintion 7. Light fix-it ticket 8. Yield to bikes in crosswalks 9. Improved bicycle lane operations 10. Better e-bike definition
You can help us pass the model ordinance in more communities. Donate below and help our work to improve bicycling in Iowa.
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