email: jokerrac@iowatelecom.net
1048 170TH ST
MANSON, IA 50563-8000
phone: 712-469-3923

The Central Iowa Regional Transportation Planning Alliance (CIRTPA) organized in May 1994, to carry out transportation planning for the eight counties in Central Iowa.

The CIRTPA's Regional Transportation Planning Area includes Boone, Jasper, Marion, and Story counties and those portions of Dallas, Madison, Polk and Warren counties not included as port of the Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization's (MPO) Planning Area.

email: jalread@iastate.edu

1701 CASADY DR
DES MOINES, IA 50315-1831
phone: 515-288-9536

The official web site for the City of Carlisle, Iowa.

Clive, a city with a great future in sight! Located at the crossroads of two interstate highways (35 & 80), visibility and convenience are major corporate attributes of our community. Clive is currently developing 1,200 acres for residential and commercial development and is in the process of annexing an additional area for commercial and residential ventures.

As Iowa's capital city, Des Moines is a hub of government action, business activity, arts and cultural affairs. With a City population approaching 200,000 and a metro population of nearly 500,000, Des Moines offers some of the nation's best schools, superb public services, and friendly, caring neighborhoods.

What's going on in Metro Des Moines?

To volunteer to assist with Trails Maintenance or for more information, call 515.237.1386

Des Moines Park & Recreation
3226 Universit y Avenue
Des Molines IA 50311

email: djbike@aol.com

4200 STONE BROOKE RD
AMES , IA 50010
phone: 515/232-2923

Here you'll find everything you need to plan an exciting weekend getaway, productive meeting, or memorable vacation in Greater Des Moines.

The Iowa Association of County Conservation Boards (IACCB) is a nonprofit organization assisting member county conservation boards to promote their objectives and supplement the activities of conservation boards, exchange information, assist boards and members in program development and provide a unified voice in the legislature.

515.367.4000

We are central-Iowa based USA Cycling licensed coaches. We use practical knowledge, book smarts, and technology to develop training programs for cyclists. Our clients are both racers and recreational riders. Check out the website for more information about our services and variety of affordable training packages available.

• Division of Tourism 515.242.4705
  www.TravelIowa.com


• Tourism Events Hotline 800.528.5265


• Tourism Information 800.345.IOWA

515.281.5145

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is the government agency that leads Iowans in caring for their natural resources. It is responsible for maintaining state parks and forests, protecting the environment, and managing energy, fish, wildlife, and land and water resources in Iowa.

This site allows you to perform detailed searches for facilities that meet your needs, or, feel free to browse through the listing of parks and find something new! Detailed maps and photographs of each location are provided to help you make the best selection possible.

• Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning 515.239.1713


• Trails Funding 515.239.1621

To encourage safe bicycle transportation, the Iowa Department of Transportation has published its first Iowa Transportation Map for Bicyclists. This statewide map shows hundreds of miles of bike trails that pass through woodlands, prairies and parks -- all highlighting the beauty of Iowa's landscapes. In addition to the off-road trails, traffic levels are indicated on all paved roadways so bicyclists can choose the road routes that match their levels of riding experience.

Plus many more link regarding Bicycle Safety and the Smart Wheeler Program for 3rd and 4th graders

The Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation provides several helpful tools to make your trail experience more enjoyable.

The Iowa State Patrol works daily to preserve lives, rights and property through courtesy, service and protection. State Troopers routinely patrol more than 112,000 miles of state roadways. These roadways consist of interstates, state highways and secondary county roads. Currently 411 State Troopers make up the Iowa State Patrol.

800.525.5555

email: jasonshipman@iowatelecom.net
612 1/2 FRANKLIN APT 2
PELLA, IA 50219
phone: 641-620-1140

ITC has been instrumental in developing abondoned rail lines and obtaining 'right of way's for trail development

Iowa Trails Council
Post Office Box 131
Center Point IA 52213-0131

Telephone 319-849-1844

Nothing the League of American Bicyclists does is possible without the support of generous people like you. That's why we hope you'll join us in building a bicycle-friendly America.

515.255.8648

Lose weight and have fun!!

Lighten Up Iowa is a five-month competition that encourages Iowans to develop healthy activity and eating habits. Iowans are encouraged to form teams of two to ten people and then go the distance!

Registers Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRAI)

The largest and oldest bicycle tour in the United States

800.474.3342

The Store is situated next to the Wabash Race in Silver City, between Mineola and Malvern. We offer a comprehensive range of deli items (cheeses, meats), homemade bread, cakes, cookies, soups. Take away sandwiches and coffee. We carry a range of fresh ground coffee beans from around the world which we grind in the Store. There is indoor and outdoor seating and a warm, friendly welcome to you all.

We offer a 10% discount on all purchases over $7 to all cyclists.

• Planning, designing, building and operating water resources and other civil works projects (Navigation, Flood Control, Environmental Protection, Disaster Response, etc.)


• Designing and managing the construction of military facilities for the Army and Air Force. (Military Construction)


• Providing design and construction management support for other Defense and federal agencies. (Interagency and International Services)