§ 308A.1 — Department of natural resources and transportation commissions to cooperate

Iowa § 308A.1

• Jurisdiction: Iowa
• Title VIII: TRANSPORTATION
• Ch. 308A: RECREATIONAL BIKEWAYS

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1. The department of natural resources, in consultation with the state transportation
commission, is hereby authorized to establish recreational bikeways within this state for
the use, enjoyment, and participation of the public in bicycling, not including the use of
motorized bicycles as defined in section 321.1. The routes established for such bikeways
shall be designed to maximize the safety of cyclists and motorists and may utilize secondary
roads when the normal flow of motor vehicle traffic will not be hindered, as well as other
infrequently traveled roads, streets, parkways, and appropriate thoroughfares. Such
bikeways shall be routed, wherever possible, to allow the enjoyment of scenic views and
points of historical interest, and may connect state parks and other recreational areas
throughout the state.
2. Bikeway routes shall be clearly marked with appropriate signs to guide cyclists
and to alert motorists. Such signs shall be placed at intervals and designed in such
form as prescribed by the department of natural resources in consultation with the state
transportation commission.
3. The department of natural resources is hereby authorized to cooperate with county
conservation boards, boards of supervisors, city councils, or any private organizations
interested in the establishment of bikeways, and may consult with such groups in the
planning of appropriate bikeway routes and related activities.

Legislative History

[C71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §308A.1]