Bike to Books: a Little Free Library Adventure is a community effort with many community partners Sincere thanks to: The community partners, site locations, sponsors, and supporters of Bike to Books The South District Neighborhood Association, Alexander Elementary Parent-Teacher Organization, the Bicyclists of Iowa City, The Bike Library, Antelope Lending Library, UNESCO City of Literature, Iowa City Public Library, and Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County The Program for Improving Neighborhoods (PIN) Grant from the City of Iowa City funding HAVlife Foundation of Johnson County, West High School Industrial Tech- nology, Archibald Alexander Elementary 2017 6th grade class and PTO for collaborating, researching, building, installing & stocking the many school-house little free libraries in the South District Neighborhood Little Free Library stewards in the South District of Iowa City for their on- going passion for promoting & maintaining their libraries year after year
Bike to Books a Little Free Library Adventure
[email protected] South District Neighborhood Association Download Guide Maps and Guidebooks at icpl.org/LittleFreeLibrary_maps To find more information and locations about some of the Little Free Libraries throughout the Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty area, visit UNESCO City of Literature Iowa City, Iowa www.iowacityofliterature.org/little-free-libraries/ Welcome to the 2020 Bike to Books: Smart Bicycling Quick Guide
A Little Free Library Adventure! Be prepared and safe! Wear your helmet, reflectors, sun protection, bring water and snacks, and stay with an adult if necessary. The South District Neighborhood Association in Iowa City is excited to offer Fitting a Helmet: When you shake your head from side to side, a the 2nd annual Bike to Books: A Little Free Library Adventure. Participants correctly fitted helmet will stay in place are invited to discover new places to bike and to visit little free libraries throughout the South District Neighborhood in Iowa City. Little Free Library (LFL) is the world’s largest book sharing movement. The idea is you can bor- row a book and leave books in the library structures throughout the world! It builds community, sparks creativity and inspires engagement. This Bike to Books encourages active living as it joins forces with the South District Neighborhood Association, Iowa City Biking Community, and the City of Iowa City. Participants visit the little free libraries in this guidebook in any order start- ing the first day of National Bike Month and ending before Labor Day. From the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health What to Wear: May 1 - September 7 • Night = bright clothing and/or reflective gear • First obtain a guidebook from a South District Elementary school - • Rain = Rain jacket and bright, visible colors Archibald Alexander Elementary, Faith Academy, or Grant Wood Elementary. • Cold = Layers, gloves and ear warmers Guidebooks and maps are also available on the Iowa City Public Library • Riding at Night: Use a white headlight and a red rear light and Antelope Lending Library bookmobiles. • Locking your Bike: To lock your bike, use a U-shaped lock, a heavy steel • Second , bring a crayon and follow your map with your guide book in hand cable lock or a combination of the two. Secure both wheels and the to search for a wooden plaque on some of the South District LFLs. fram to an immovable object • Third , when you find a Little Free Library, make a rubbing in the space • Check Bike: check tire air pressure, brakes, chain, crank, cassette, & provided inside the guidebook. If you are a youth participating in this quick release. A working bike makes you ride safer. event, be sure to take an adult along! Also, feel free to take a book or leave • Signaling: Always let others know when you are turning, changing a book in the Little Free Libraries you visit. lanes or stopping. • Fourth , collect 15 or more rubbings and present at a monthly South • Scanning: Before changing lanes or turning, always look over your shoul- District Neighborhood Association meeting (every 1st Wednesday of the der and up ahead (scan) Then signal your turn and make your move. month), staff at Scanlon/Mercer Park Recreation Center, staff at Robert A. • Sharing the Trail: Be courteous; learn trail rules; signal and/or use bell Lee Recreation Center, or at the Iowa City Public Library. or voice; yield to crossing traffic; use lights when dark; stay on right side of trail, unless passing. Be sure to practice bike safety on your journey and have fun! • Riding on Sidewalks: Ride at a walking pace; watch and yield to pedes- trians; use extra caution at every driveway/intersection. Bikes are not * South District Neighborhood Association and all parties associated with allowed on sidewalks downtown Iowa City. this event claim no responsibility for any injuries that may happen during • Little Free Libraries: Bring a book you have permission to share and this event. Participate at your own risk. place in a Little Free Library or feel free to take a book! South District Neighborhood Assoc. South District Iowa City
The SDNA is one of 33 Iowa City Neighborhood Associations that is made Elementary Schools up of residents who come together to connect neighbors to each other and community traditions that celebrate the many cultures in the South District. Archibald Alexander Elementary School The goals of the association are to create and maintain a strong, healthy 3571 Sycamore Street, Iowa City and positive neighborhood for all who live, work and play in the South Dis- Alexander has a population of 421 students. The school trict. The SDNA is made up was named after Archie Alphonso Alexander, born in of Pepperwood, Wetherby, Ottumwa (1888-1958). Alexander was an African-American Grant Wood, and South mathematician and engineer. He was an early African- Pointe neighborhoods. American graduate of the University of Iowa and the first to The SDNA usually meets graduate from the University of Iowa’s College of Engineering. He was also a the first Wednesday of the governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands. month 6pm - 7:30pm at Broadway Neighborhood Grant Wood Elementary School Center, 2105 Broadway St. 1930 Lakeside Drive, Iowa City Grant Wood has a population of 306 students. This South District school was named after Grant DeVolson Wood, born in Anamosa (1891-1942) and was an American painter best known for his paintings depicting the rural American Midwest, Safety Village particularly American Gothic, which has become an iconic painting of the 20th century. 1930 Lakeside Drive, Iowa City Safety Village is a two-week summer safety camp where children learn Faith Academy about safety in a hands-on way. A child-size “village,” complete with 1030 Crosspark Avenue, Iowa City buildings, streets, traffic lights, and pedal-driven cars, provides a setting Faith Academy has a student population of 88 students. It is where children can prepare and practice real-life situations. a private, faith-based school, with certified teachers and is an alternative school to the Iowa City Community School District. Enrollment is limited to children who have completed kindergarten up to Faith Academy provides a unique opportunity to see a local age 8. Registration begins in the spring of each year, be on the look out for church in action. 90% of costs are covered by the generous giving information from your elementary school for next year’s safety village camp. from individual donors and partners. Parents are required to participate Fee is $80 per child. Scholarships are available. Online registration is not throughout the year through home-visits, conferences, pay a share of available if requesting a scholarship. You will need to call 319-358-2658 for tuition and volunteer at the school. a registration form or download from link https://www.mercyiowacity.org/ Make crayon rubbing here upload/docs/2020-SV-reg-brochure.pdf.
Safety Village is staffed by a certified director, paid staff, and community volunteers, with participants organized into small groups for plenty of individual attention.
Call Mercy On Call, 358-2767, for more information. Grant Wood Neighborhood Art Birds in Flight Public Art Program Project “Neighborhood of Seasons” South Sycamore Greenspace Trail This art installation was created by Mark Le Mair in 2006. As Mark Across the street from Grant Wood Elementary School, contemplated the sculpture “Birds in Flight,” he thought back to his 1930 Lakeside Drive, Iowa City “childhood in Iowa; the natural environment, woodlands, gently rolling In 2011, the Grant Wood Neighborhood Association, Jill Harper, a local City fields, open spaces, fresh air and space to move around. ” With these High School art teacher and South District neighbor and students worked images in mind, he “began cutting and curving pieces of sheet metal.” together to create pillars that consist of glass mosaic mural imagery of What emerged were seven birds and “the movement became physical scenes from the neighborhood to highlight the entranceway to South as well as implied, the concept solidified.” Mark La Mair is no newcomer Sycamore Greenway Trail. to the sculpting scene. In fact, he has been creating art professionally for The theme of the project reflects how the environment of the over 20 years, and has exhibited in galleries and private collections all neighborhood changes over time. The youth that worked on this project over the United States. Mark and his wife Dana, also a sculptor, operate were from City High art classes, FasTrac Program, and students that lived in La Mair Design Studio, Inc. the neighborhood. Jill Harper, the art teacher who guided the students says, “I love spending time with groups of people making things and working towards a common goal,” she said. “I enjoy working in many art mediums, but what often determines the medium for a project is the act of collaboration with others.”
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Make crayon rubbing here The Sudanese Community Center Dream City
536 Southgate Ave., Iowa City Dream City, formerly known as The Dream Center, was founded on May 30, The mission of the Sudanese Community Center is to foster community of 2012, and originated as a response to the growing number of youth being education, inform and engage with the City of Iowa City, strengthen com- affected by absentee and non-involved fathers. In working with these munity connections for all new Sudanese families and children, to build a target populations, it became apparent that in order to effect positive bridge between our old members and the newcomers To preserve the Suda- change, a more holistic, family-focused approach was needed. Current- nese cultures and traditions among ly, Dream City offers a variety of programs for youth and adults that are the communities, to collaborate with the reset of the communities in City of designed to empower them with the skills and attitudes they need to be Iowa City to empower our local community to be self sufficient in order to be successful. In each of our programs, we provide our clients with a positive, financially independent. nurturing environment that encourages leadership, community involve- Services provided include: ment, and personal responsibility. • English as a second Language classes Dream City has 4 Academies: family, fatherhood, youth, and arts. The • Economic opportunities to our members to increase the median income to family academy provides mentoring, direct assistance, social and emo- members tional support to all families enrolled in our programs, offering families an • Community Outreach: engage in the local community activities opportunity to successfully make Johnson County their home by connect- • Community Advocacy: create a positive impact in local community having ing them with friends, neighbors, and the wider community. Fatherhood positive impact outside local community academy has services and groups that provide fathers with individual and • Conflict Resolution to resolve the issues between our members and the group counseling to address parenting issues such as adjusting to father- local authority in a productive manner hood, handling environmental stress (family, work,neighborhood), anger • Educate members about the civil rights and the partification in the democ- management, coping with grief and loss, and regulating emotion. racy The youth academy academy works to find creative ways to respond to • Teaching classes about United States Naturalization test complex issues affecting young men and women and assist them in over- coming obstacles hindering their educational experiences through individ- For more information: ual, group, and family counseling to address issues at school and at home, Email: [email protected] teaching students how to develop self-respect, respect for others, and Phone: (319) 338-5377 personal accountability. The arts academy brings opportunity—writing, poetry, songs, dance, tae kwon do, and more—to clients at the Dream City.
For more information: InfoDreamCityia.org Make crayon rubbing here Shelter House & FUSE-Housing Neighborhood Centers of First Project Johnson County
Shelter House - 429 Southgate Avenue, Iowa City Broadway Center Location, 2105 Broadway St., Iowa City FUSE-Housing First Project - Cross Park Place, Crosspark Avenue Neighborhood Centers is a community based, family centered human ser- Shelter House was established in1983. It has provided safe shelter and vices agency offering programs in area schools and neighborhoods includ- helped people improve the quality of their lives. They began in an old ing Broadway, Pheasant Ridge, and Breckenridge. home in Iowa City with a capacity of 29 sleeping spaces including beds, In the fall of 1973, residents from the Pheasant Ridge neighborhood (then couches, and mats on the floor. Today, Shelter House runs a 70-bed shelter known as the Mark IV Apartments) came together out of a concern for facility and three homes through which they provide permanent support- their neighborhood. They were troubled by recent vandalism and disputes ive housing. We focus on programs and support services including hous- between neighbors. This group of concerned neighbors shared a simple ing, employment, and mental health recovery that help hundreds of men, desire to create a more peaceful neighborhood. They decided they needed women, and children each year to get back on their feet. a common space – a neighborhood center – where children could gather The FUSE-Housing First Project was opened January 2019 with 24 for safe and fun after school activities. A place where families could meet one-bedroom apartments with on-site offices and an exam room for case to know one another. They approached apartment management and were managers and partnering health and behavioral health clinicians. The given the use of a three-bedroom apartment. In October of 1973 Neighbor- FUSE (frequent user systems engagement) program serves as a catalyst for hood Centers was born. system change. It targets chronically homeless individuals who are fre- In 1990, NCJC expanded to Broadway Street to serve the families in South quent users of high cost services at the public’s expense. Cross Park Place Iowa City. A few years later they started working in the mobile home neigh- is a demonstration project for the state of Iowa formed by the Collabo- borhood bringing resources and programs to underserved families. NCJC ration Committee of the Johnson County Local Homeless Coordinating offers pre-school and after-school programs at Grant Wood and Alexan- Board which incorporates the FUSE and Housing First models, two nation- der Elementary schools in the side of Iowa City, along with other schools ally recognized programs. Housing opportunities are available through throughout Johnson County. a Housing First approach—a permanent housing intervention proven to save both money and lives—and will be targeted for the chronically For more information email [email protected] or call (319) 358-0438 homeless of our community demonstrating high cross-system service utilization.
Make crayon rubbing here Make crayon rubbing here Bookmobiles & Summer Iowa City Summer of the Arts Reading Program
Iowa City Summer of the Arts brings people together to experience the arts, out loud, in the heart of Iowa City. Since 2005, Summer of the Antelope Lending Library is an independent, 501(c)3 non-profit, Arts has hosted summertime, family-friendly, arts and cultural festivals. James Gang endeavor bookmobile library founded in 2012 working It creates synergy with marketing, fundraising, and operations while to overcome barriers and provide full and equal access to information maintaining the unique identity of each of the five, free events. Bring and ideas in our community. Antelope provides free membership to your lawn chairs and or blankets to sit on. anyone interested in borrowing materials, literacy activities for kids Friday Night Concert Series and their families, free wifi, and an opportunity for people to connect Come out and get to know great, local entertainment! Running mid- with each other and their community. All materials are lent on a no- May through August, this festival kicks off the summer season. fees basis, so access is always free, no matter what. Iowa City Arts Festival www.antelopelendinglibrary.org/schedule Iowa City Arts Festival is an award-winning, weekend-long community celebration featuring over 110 local and national visual artists. Also, there are music performances, food vendors serving regional and eth- nic dishes, and creative and educational activities and entertainment for children. Free Movie Series Movies start at sundown, Movies will be shown on a large, inflatable screen which provides a smooth and clear picture. Iowa City Jazz Festival A three-day weekend of live jazz performances, delicious dishes, and cap off the weekend with a full-blown fireworks display over the Uni- versity of Iowa Pentacrest. Iowa City Public Library Bookmobile is a mobile library service from the Iowa City Public Library (ICPL). In addition to a collection of new Soul & Blues Festival and popular books and DVDs on the Bookmobile, you can check out This event features local, regional, and national artists. Enjoy live en- anything from ICPL’s collection by placing a hold and requesting pick- tertainment, soul food, art inspired by African American culture, Fun up at the Bookmobile. Also you can apply for your library card on the Stops for the kids, and much more! Bookmobile too. Also check out ICPL’s summer reading program 2020! For more information email [email protected] www.icpl.org/services/bookmobile AND www.icpl.org/srp www.summerofthearts.org/sota-events/ Think Bicycle JoCo, Bike Library, Iowa City Animal Care & Bicyclists of IC & Adoption Center
3910 Napoleon Lane, Iowa City Iowa City Animal Services and Animal Care and Adoption Center provides sheltering services, under contract, to animals from the following com- munities: Unincorporated Johnson County, University Heights, Coralville, University of Iowa, & Iowa City. Services Include: Adoption, Animal Behavior and training information, Animal related referral services, Barking dog complaints, Bite reporting and quaran- tine, Community outreach programming, Disaster response, Emergency Think Bicycles of Johnson County was organized through the collective housing, Facility Tours, Food Bank, Fostering program, Humane education, efforts of the area’s finest bike shops to promote cycling as the preferred Licensing and Permits, Lost and Found reporting and matching, Low cost form of transportation and to strengthen the bicycle culture in Johnson spay, neuter and vaccination referral services, Microchip clinics, Mobile- County. Adoption, Neglect and cruelty investigations, Reclaim, Relinquishment, www.thinkbicycles.org Stray animal pick up, Volunteer Program, Wildlife issues and information.
The Bike Library 700 S Dubuque Street, Iowa City The Bike Library is five blocks south of the ped mall and just across the creek from all of Iowa City’s bike shops. It started in 2004 as a volunteer-run community bike project located in Iowa City, Iowa with a mission of getting more people on bikes. We repair Make crayon rubbing here donated bikes and offer them to the public. www.icbikelibrary.org
Bicyclists of Johnson County ( BIC) Bicyclists of Johnson County is a bike club with over 450 members from the Iowa City area. BIC is known locally and regionally for our cycling advocacy and our wide sched- ule of activities and events for all levels of cycling. BIC also coordinates and facilitates bike rodeos with the Iowa City Community School District. bicyclistsofiowacity.org Elementary School students on rides to and from school. day, during the school year, W.E. Ride members lead fellow Weber with confidence and build a passion for bicycling. Each Wednes (Women Empowerment Rides) teaches girls, ages 8-14, to bike Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County. The W.E. Ride program COVER PHOTO: Courtesy of the Iowa City Bike Library and • • • • • Bike Friendly Trail Etiquette improve pedestrian and bike facilities. applications for state and federal funds to extend safety. MPOJC assists member communities with grant programs and policies to enhance bicycle pedestrian plan for improvements to the trail network and other Tiffin, Johnson County, and the University of Iowa to Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty, University Heights, Committee (RTBC) brings together representatives from pedestrian planning. MPOJC’s Regional Trails and Bicycling ties and the University of Iowa to coordinate bicycle County (MPOJC) works with Johnson communi The Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson planned for construction in 2019. recreation. More than 7 miles of on-street bike lanes are provide safe and efficient routes for commuting with on-street facilities, such as bike lanes and sharrows, an active transportation network. These bikeways, along trails and sidepaths in Johnson County that contribute to There are more than 100 miles of off-street multi-use Obey all traffic laws and signs. sidewalks, other trails, or railroad tracks. driveways, streets, Be cautious when crossing Ride at a reasonable speed. Pass on the left. Ride or walk on the right side of trail. Yield to slower and oncoming traffic. actually pass. saying “passing on your left” as you approach . before Alert those you are passing by ringing your bell or simply trail where appropriate. When stopping, move as far to the right you can or off When in a group or with pets, use no more than half the trail. Elementary School students on rides to and from school. day, during the school year, W.E. Ride members lead fellow Weber with confidence and build a passion for bicycling. Each Wednes (Women Empowerment Rides) teaches girls, ages 8-14, to bike Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County. The W.E. Ride program COVER PHOTO: Courtesy of the Iowa City Bike Library and • • • • • Bike Friendly Trail Etiquette improve pedestrian and bike facilities. applications for state and federal funds to extend safety. MPOJC assists member communities with grant programs and policies to enhance bicycle pedestrian plan for improvements to the trail network and other Tiffin, Johnson County, and the University of Iowa to Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty, University Heights, Committee (RTBC) brings together representatives from pedestrian planning. MPOJC’s Regional Trails and Bicycling ties and the University of Iowa to coordinate bicycle County (MPOJC) works with Johnson communi The Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson planned for construction in 2019. recreation. More than 7 miles of on-street bike lanes are provide safe and efficient routes for commuting with on-street facilities, such as bike lanes and sharrows, an active transportation network. These bikeways, along trails and sidepaths in Johnson County that contribute to There are more than 100 miles of off-street multi-use Obey all traffic laws and signs. sidewalks, other trails, or railroad tracks. driveways, streets, Be cautious when crossing Ride at a reasonable speed. Pass on the left. Ride or walk on the right side of trail. Yield to slower and oncoming traffic. actually pass. saying “passing on your left” as you approach . before Alert those you are passing by ringing your bell or simply trail where appropriate. When stopping, move as far to the right you can or off When in a group or with pets, use no more than half the trail. Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty, Tiffin, University Heights, Johnson County, University of Iowa Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty, Tiffin, University Heights, Johnson County, University of Iowa - - - IOWA CITY IOWA AREAMETRO - TRAILS MAP IOWA CITY IOWA AREAMETRO TRAILS MAP The Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson County (MPOJC) makes no warranties, expressed, or implied, including without limitation, any warranties or merchantability or fitness for the particular purpose. In no event shall MPOJC be liable for lost profits or nya consequential or RURAL ROUTES incidental damages caused by the use of this map.The Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson County (MPOJC) makes no warranties, expressed, or implied, including without limitation, any warranties or merchantability or fitness for the particular purpose. In no event shall MPOJC be liable for lost profits or any consequential or RURAL ROUTES incidental damages caused by the use of this map.
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Hawkeye Wildlife Area Iowa City Downtown Campus Iowa City Sugar Bottom Downtown Rec Area Campus North Liberty Sugar Bottom Rec Area North Liberty The University Kent of Iowa Oxford Park The University Kent Park of Iowa Oxford Tiffin Coralville Tiffin Coralville City of Coralville City of Coralville
Iowa City City of University Sycamore Greenway Trail Iowa River Corridor TrailIowa City City of Sycamore Greenway Trail is a hiking and biking trail within Iowa City Iowa River Corridor Trail is a hiking and biking trail within Heights Kickers Soccer Park. It is 3.3 miles long and begins at 650 feet alti- Napoleon Park, Terry Trueblood Recreation Area, and City Park. University tude. Traveling the entire trail is 4.1 miles with a total elevation gain It is 15.7 miles long and begins at 646 feet altitude. of 155 feet. Heights
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The safest way for a motorist to pass a bicycle is on the left, in the adjacent travel lane, when clear of oncoming traffic. Drivers should not merge back into the lane untilThe the safest bicyclist way for a motorist to pass a bicycle is on the left, is visible in the rearview mirror. in the adjacent travel lane, when clear of oncoming traffic. Drivers should not merge back into the lane until the bicyclist is visible in the rearview mirror. Elementary School students on rides to and from school. day, during the school year, W.E. Ride members lead fellow Weber with confidence and build a passion for bicycling. Each Wednes (Women Empowerment Rides) teaches girls, ages 8-14, to bike Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County. The W.E. Ride program COVER PHOTO: Courtesy of the Iowa City Bike Library and • • • • • Bike Friendly Trail Etiquette improve pedestrian and bike facilities. applications for state and federal funds to extend safety. MPOJC assists member communities with grant programs and policies to enhance bicycle pedestrian plan for improvements to the trail network and other Tiffin, Johnson County, and the University of Iowa to Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty, University Heights, Committee (RTBC) brings together representatives from pedestrian planning. MPOJC’s Regional Trails and Bicycling ties and the University of Iowa to coordinate bicycle County (MPOJC) works with Johnson communi The Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson planned for construction in 2019. recreation. More than 7 miles of on-street bike lanes are provide safe and efficient routes for commuting with on-street facilities, such as bike lanes and sharrows, an active transportation network. These bikeways, along trails and sidepaths in Johnson County that contribute to There are more than 100 miles of off-street multi-use Obey all traffic laws and signs. sidewalks, other trails, or railroad tracks. driveways, streets, Be cautious when crossing Ride at a reasonable speed. Pass on the left. Ride or walk on the right side of trail. Yield to slower and oncoming traffic. actually pass. saying “passing on your left” as you approach . before Alert those you are passing by ringing your bell or simply trail where appropriate. When stopping, move as far to the right you can or off When in a group or with pets, use no more than half the trail. Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty, Tiffin, University Heights, Johnson County, University of Iowa - - IOWA CITY IOWA AREAMETRO TRAILS MAP
The Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson County (MPOJC) makes no warranties, expressed, or implied, including without limitation, any warranties or merchantability or fitness for the particular purpose. In no event shall MPOJC be liable for lost profits or any consequential or RURAL ROUTES incidental damages caused by the use of this map.
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Whispering Meadows Wetlands Park is .8 miles long and begins at Napoleon Park is located at 2501 S. Gilbert Street and was established 683 feet altitude. Traveling the entire trail is 0.1 miles with a total in 1978. It is 28.8 acres and has the following amenities:Iowa Napoleon City City of elevation gain of 3 feet. Along the trail there is a wetland. Softball Complex, walk-run trail routes, playground, picnic shelter, water, restrooms, ballfields, trailhead parking, league softball (youth), no pets allowed at the complex. University Heights
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The safest way for a motorist to pass a bicycle is on the left, in the adjacent travel lane, when clear of oncoming traffic. Drivers should not merge back into the lane until the bicyclist is visible in the rearview mirror. Elementary School students on rides to and from school. day, during the school year, W.E. Ride members lead fellow Weber with confidence and build a passion for bicycling. Each Wednes (Women Empowerment Rides) teaches girls, ages 8-14, to bike Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County. The W.E. Ride program COVER PHOTO: Courtesy of the Iowa City Bike Library and • • • • • Bike Friendly Trail Etiquette improve pedestrian and bike facilities. applications for state and federal funds to extend safety. MPOJC assists member communities with grant programs and policies to enhance bicycle pedestrian plan for improvements to the trail network and other Tiffin, Johnson County, and the University of Iowa to Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty, University Heights, Committee (RTBC) brings together representatives from pedestrian planning. MPOJC’s Regional Trails and Bicycling ties and the University of Iowa to coordinate bicycle County (MPOJC) works with Johnson communi The Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson planned for construction in 2019. recreation. More than 7 miles of on-street bike lanes are provide safe and efficient routes for commuting with on-street facilities, such as bike lanes and sharrows, an active transportation network. These bikeways, along trails and sidepaths in Johnson County that contribute to There are more than 100 miles of off-street multi-use Elementary School students on rides to and from school. day, during the school year, W.E. Ride members lead fellow Weber with confidence and build a passion for bicycling. Each Wednes (Women Empowerment Rides) teaches girls, ages 8-14, to bike Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County. The W.E. Ride program COVER PHOTO: Courtesy of the Iowa City Bike Library and • • • • • Bike Friendly Trail Etiquette improve pedestrian and bike facilities. applications for state and federal funds to extend safety. MPOJC assists member communities with grant programs and policies to enhance bicycle pedestrian plan for improvements to the trail network and other Tiffin, Johnson County, and the University of Iowa to Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty, University Heights, Committee (RTBC) brings together representatives from pedestrian planning. MPOJC’s Regional Trails and Bicycling ties and the University of Iowa to coordinate bicycle County (MPOJC) works with Johnson communi The Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson planned for construction in 2019. recreation. More than 7 miles of on-street bike lanes are provide safe and efficient routes for commuting with on-street facilities, such as bike lanes and sharrows, an active transportation network. These bikeways, along trails and sidepaths in Johnson County that contribute to There are more than 100 miles of off-street multi-use Obey all traffic laws and signs. sidewalks, other trails, or railroad tracks. driveways, streets, Be cautious when crossing Ride at a reasonable speed. Pass on the left. Ride or walk on the right side of trail. Yield to slower and oncoming traffic. actually pass. saying “passing on your left” as you approach . before Alert those you are passing by ringing your bell or simply trail where appropriate. When stopping, move as far to the right you can or off When in a group or with pets, use no more than half the trail. Obey all traffic laws and signs. sidewalks, other trails, or railroad tracks. driveways, streets, Be cautious when crossing Ride at a reasonable speed. Pass on the left. Ride or walk on the right side of trail. Yield to slower and oncoming traffic. actually pass. saying “passing on your left” as you approach . before Alert those you are passing by ringing your bell or simply trail where appropriate. When stopping, move as far to the right you can or off When in a group or with pets, use no more than half the trail. Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty, Tiffin, University Heights, Johnson County, University of Iowa Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty, Tiffin, University Heights, Johnson County, University of Iowa - - - - IOWA CITY IOWA AREAMETRO TRAILS MAP IOWA CITY IOWA AREAMETRO TRAILS MAP
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City of City of Coralville Coralville
Wetherby Park Fair Meadows Park Wetherby Park is located at 2400 Taylor Dr. and is 24.3 acres. It was FairmeadowsIowa Park isCity located at 2500 Miami Dr and is 4.9 acres. City of established in 1975 and has the following amenities: splash pad (opens It was established in 1966 and has the following amenities: Memorial Day - Labor IowaDay), playground City equipment, picnic shelter, picnic playground equipment, splashpad, picnic shelter, picnic tables, City of tables, cooking grills, restrooms, open play field, soccer goals, basketball cooking grills, water, restroom, large open green space, soccer goals. University courts, multi-use sport court, hiking/jogging paths, edible forest, community garden plots, 9-hole, recreational disc golf course. University Heights Heights
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The safest way for a motorist to pass a bicycle is on the left, The safest way for a motoristin to the pass adjacent a bicycle travel is on lane, the whenleft, clear of oncoming traffic. in the adjacent travel lane, whenDrivers clear should of oncoming not merge traffic. back into the lane until the bicyclist Drivers should not merge backis visible into the in lanethe rearview until the mirror. bicyclist is visible in the rearview mirror. with confidence and build a passion for bicycling. Each Wednes (Women Empowerment Rides) teaches girls, ages 8-14, to bike Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County. The W.E. Ride program COVER PHOTO: Courtesy of the Iowa City Bike Library and • • • • • Bike Friendly Trail Etiquette Elementary School students on rides to and from school. day, during the school year, W.E. Ride members lead fellow Weber improve pedestrian and bike facilities. applications for state and federal funds to extend safety. MPOJC assists member communities with grant programs and policies to enhance bicycle pedestrian plan for improvements to the trail network and other Tiffin, Johnson County, and the University of Iowa to Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty, University Heights, Committee (RTBC) brings together representatives from pedestrian planning. MPOJC’s Regional Trails and Bicycling ties and the University of Iowa to coordinate bicycle County (MPOJC) works with Johnson communi The Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson planned for construction in 2019. recreation. More than 7 miles of on-street bike lanes are provide safe and efficient routes for commuting with on-street facilities, such as bike lanes and sharrows, an active transportation network. These bikeways, along trails and sidepaths in Johnson County that contribute to There are more than 100 miles of off-street multi-use Elementary School students on rides to and from school. day, during the school year, W.E. Ride members lead fellow Weber with confidence and build a passion for bicycling. Each Wednes (Women Empowerment Rides) teaches girls, ages 8-14, to bike Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County. The W.E. Ride program COVER PHOTO: Courtesy of the Iowa City Bike Library and • • • • • Bike Friendly Trail Etiquette improve pedestrian and bike facilities. applications for state and federal funds to extend safety. MPOJC assists member communities with grant programs and policies to enhance bicycle pedestrian plan for improvements to the trail network and other Tiffin, Johnson County, and the University of Iowa to Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty, University Heights, Committee (RTBC) brings together representatives from pedestrian planning. MPOJC’s Regional Trails and Bicycling ties and the University of Iowa to coordinate bicycle County (MPOJC) works with Johnson communi The Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson planned for construction in 2019. recreation. More than 7 miles of on-street bike lanes are provide safe and efficient routes for commuting with on-street facilities, such as bike lanes and sharrows, an active transportation network. These bikeways, along trails and sidepaths in Johnson County that contribute to There are more than 100 miles of off-street multi-use Obey all traffic laws and signs. sidewalks, other trails, or railroad tracks. driveways, streets, Be cautious when crossing Ride at a reasonable speed. Pass on the left. Ride or walk on the right side of trail. Yield to slower and oncoming traffic. actually pass. saying “passing on your left” as you approach . before Alert those you are passing by ringing your bell or simply trail where appropriate. When stopping, move as far to the right you can or off When in a group or with pets, use no more than half the trail. Obey all traffic laws and signs. sidewalks, other trails, or railroad tracks. driveways, streets, Be cautious when crossing Ride at a reasonable speed. Pass on the left. Ride or walk on the right side of trail. Yield to slower and oncoming traffic. actually pass. saying “passing on your left” as you approach . before Alert those you are passing by ringing your bell or simply trail where appropriate. When stopping, move as far to the right you can or off When in a group or with pets, use no more than half the trail. Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty, Tiffin, University Heights, Johnson County, University of Iowa Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty, Tiffin, University Heights, Johnson County, University of Iowa - - - - IOWA CITY IOWA AREAMETRO TRAILS MAP IOWA CITY IOWA AREAMETRO TRAILS MAP
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Iowa City City of Iowa City University City of Terry Trueblood Recreation Center Ryerson’s Woods Park University Terry Trueblood Recreation Center is located at 579 McCollister Ryerson’s Woods Park is located off Old Highway 218 South, is 49.2 Heights Blvd. and is 152 acres. This park was established in 2006 and has the acres and was established in 1985. It has walk-run trail routes, picnic following amenities: walk-run trail routes, fishing, bird watching, 3 shelter, picnic tables, and a nature study. The trail is a mile long and Heights picnic shelters, hiking, ice skating (outdoor), park lodge, canoe, kayak, begins at 657 feet altitude. Traveling the entire trail is 0.1 miles with a and other rentals available seasonally through Fin & Feather H2O. total elevation gain of 14 feet. The trail ends near the Ryerson’s Woods (elevation 715 feet) forest. Iowa City Municipal Airport
Terry Trueblood Recreation Area
Red Bird Farms Ryersons Woods Wildlife Area Red Bird Farms Make crayon rubbing here Wildlife Area Make crayon rubbing here
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Pechman Creek Delta Pechman Creek Delta
NORTH Lone NORTH Tree Lone Tree
The safest way for a motorist to pass a bicycle is on the left, in the adjacent travel lane, when clear of oncomingThe traffic.safest way for a motorist to pass a bicycle is on the left, Drivers should not merge back into the lane untilin the the bicyclist adjacent travel lane, when clear of oncoming traffic. is visible in the rearview mirror. Drivers should not merge back into the lane until the bicyclist is visible in the rearview mirror.