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Become a Bicycle Friendly Community

Thursday, 21 August 2008

Interested in working toward making your community bike friendly? Below are several resources, from tips on personal safety to getting your community leaders involved. This list will continue to grow, so please check back!

Bicycle Parking Guidelines

Bicycle Parking Guide & Manufacturers

The Iowa Bicycle Coalition has a great video guide on pros and cons of bike rack types, as well as "how to" for installation and use. Of course, there are many other helpful tips and resources on their website. Visit them at www. iowabicyclecoalition.org to learn more.

The League of American Bicyclists has created an "awards program that recognizes municipalities that actively support bicycling" called the Bicycle Friendly Community Campaign. Both sites have a wealth of information concerning bicycle safety and creating bicycle friendly communities.

Iowa Brownfield Reuse Guide

Friday, 18 July 2008
The Iowa Department of Economic Development recently released the "Iowa Brownfield Reuse Guide ". This guide is a valuable resource for those interested in brownfield redevelopment planning, regulatory considerations and resources from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Iowa Department of Economic Developement (IDED), and Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR).

Resources for Those Affected by the Floods of 2008

Thursday, 19 June 2008
1000 Friends of Iowa is working to gather links to resources for those impacted by the floods, in particular, those whose older or historic buildings and town centers have suffered damage. We will continue to update the content as additional information and links become available.
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