City to choose consultant to write 10-year plan
IOWA CITY — Iowa City announced its plans Wednesday to develop a bicycle master plan.
The city is asking for consulting firms to submit proposals that show how they would develop a plan that identifies strategies for increasing bicycle ridership and safety, according to a proposal document. The plan also should include a “framework for expanding Iowa City’s bicycle network” and outline steps to achieve a Bicycle Friendly Community Gold Award, the document says.
“The bike master plan is just one way to further our commitment to be a bike-friendly community and moving toward that gold friendly designation,” said Kent Ralston, the city’s transportation planner.
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