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Iowa cyclists alarmed by proposed bike safety bill

  • Todd Magel
  • Tue February 03 2026
  • Posted Feb 4
BIKEIOWA NOTE: Feb 4th 10am - the bill was pulled yesterday by lawmakers. It needs more work. We'll keep a close eye on it with the Iowa Bicycle Coalition. THANKS to all who engaged.

Please read all the details here: https://www.bikeiowa.com/Feature/2118/iowas-hsb-637-a-bill-that-bikes-should-fear

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Iowa cyclists are raising concerns over a new bill in the state Legislature that they believe could drastically limit biking activities across the state. The bill, described as bike safety legislation, has been met with criticism from cycling advocates who argue it is far more restrictive than anticipated.

"In our very humble opinion, this is the most anti-biking bill in the history of the Iowa Legislature, unfortunately," said Luke Hoffman, executive director of the Iowa Bicycle Coalition.

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Lawmakers were contacted for comment, and Public Safety Committee Chair Mike Vondran stated that the bill was pulled from consideration on Tuesday, indicating it needs more work. He declined to comment further. Meanwhile, the Iowa Bike Coalition is urging bike riders to contact the Legislature.

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As difficult as it is to combine the use of our roads with 2 opposing & dangerous trends... Increased Driving Speeds vs Addition of Slower Moving Human operating vehicle Types.
Speed has always been the #1 contributor to accidents cause & severity of single car accidents. The mixed engagement of different speeds of vehicles is the #1 cause of multi-vehicle accidents & severity or fatalities. From a unique perspective of my profession in the insurance seat & from a multi-state cyclist's rider experience... I see the serious need for this conversation with all sides collusion considered. What I see pushing this issues greatest mix of confusion is the recent push to allow & include the 4 wheeled versions on our roads. Most cyclist are going to be 2 wheel single rider version. When the recent 4 wheeled ATV & Golf Cart push to get on roads with 6 people and no better protection than the golf course use for it's occupied passengers... including a much wider footprint than a bicycle, this is the tipping point of inclusion of what belongs & what does not on public roads and at what speed zones etc. ATV & Golf Carts are getting unfair passes at road use & multi-passenger allowance but with nothing equal to passenger safety compared to standard vehicles. The focus should be on vehicle safety rating & if it meets multi-passenger safety features. Turn signal, brake lights & seat belts are not sufficient upgrades for a multi-passenger vehicle. ATV & Golf Carts are going 30-60 with no added safety features for a crash when now engaging with ALL other trucks and other vehicles, head on, rear end collision accidents. Please focus on the Legal responsibility of the drivers & manufactures of the multi-passenger vehicle/devices and a Safety rating aspects that equal standard automobiles it is sharing & engaging with. Speed zones are vital for multi-passenger vehicles not safety rated, and should be fully restricted to 30 mph zones or less.
-Tracy Snider, a cyclist

#3 - Tsnider posted Feb 5

I’d be surprised is this ever comes to fruition. However, Team Lost In Iowa is vehemently opposed to any legislation restricting cycling freedom. Period.

#2 - Granddude posted Feb 4

Sell the IH, JD, hay wagon and Schwinn! .. movin kinda slow at the Junction... Thank heavens we got rid of the mule!

This bill is absurd.

#1 - KeM posted Feb 4

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