AMES, Iowa – July 15, 2025 – The 2025-2026 Iowa Bicycle Map is now available in both paper and digital formats.
The Iowa Department of Transportation is distributing the free paper version of the map at Iowa DOT rest areas and Iowa welcome centers. There are online versions and an order form available at https://iowadot.gov/modes-travel/bikes.
This popular publication highlights bike-friendly routes when traveling on two wheels through Iowa by identifying bike trails and traffic levels on all paved roads. The map also includes more detailed insets for Iowa's 16 largest cities.
A person riding on a public road has all the rights applicable to a driver of a motor vehicle and is required to know and obey all traffic laws and rules of the road. To assist bicyclists in understanding their rights and responsibilities, a section of the map is dedicated to highlighting rules of the road. Also, bicyclists are urged to always wear helmets, use lights at night, and watch out for road hazards including stormwater grates, gravel, sand, and debris.
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Contact: Milly Ortiz at 515-233-7733 or milly.ortiz@iowadot.us.