MPOJC assists Metro Area communities (Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty, Tiffin, University Heights, and contiguous portions of Johnson County) with bicycle planning and mapping. The list below includes links to bicycle resources that can be viewed online or downloaded and printed. Printed copies of the 2021 Iowa City Metro Area Trails Map are available at local libraries, recreation facilities, and bicycle retailers.
Easy on the Gas Zoom Recording
On June 15, 2022 the MPO hosted a virtual Lunch and Learn focused on transportation solutions for commuters who live too far from work to bike, walk or use local bus service.
FACT: Nearly 40,000 workers employed in Johnson County commute in from other counties and over 22,000 workers who live in Johnson County travel out of the county for work every day. Rising gas prices are a special challenge for these workers.
View our “Easy on the Gas” discussion with Michelle Ribble Commuter Programs Manager for the University of Iowa and Brock Grenis, Transit Planner from the Eastern Iowa Council of Governments (ECICOG)* to learn about a range smart programs and incentives to suit almost any commuter need, including carpool, vanpool, rideshare, express bus service, and rural dial-a-ride. These programs serve residents of Benton, Cedar, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Linn, and Washington counties as well as other areas depending on employment.
2022 Iowa City Metropolitan Area Trails Map
Iowa City East Side Ride to School Map
Iowa City Bicycle Master Plan
Progress Update May 26, 2022: Zoom Recording
The zoom discussion focuses on existing and future on and off-street bicycle facilities and other improvements to make bicycling safer and more convenient.
Metro Area Bicycle Master Plan
MPOJC Complete Streets Policy
Bicycling Rules of the Road
Bike Shorts Video Series
The City of Iowa City and the MPOJC produce 30- to 60-second videos that focus on bicycle education and safety. These video shorts are designed for sharing via social media (Facebook and Twitter using #ICBikeShorts).
Tips for University of Iowa Students
Safety for youth bicycling (biking on sidewalks)
Using the bike rack on a city bus
Trail usage up during COVID-19
The value of the trail network has never been more apparent than during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 when residents took to the outdoors for recreation, fitness, and safe social interaction. With so many activities and indoor facilities closed, trail usage surged throughout the Metro Area. Trail counts were taken during Spring 2020, at the beginning of the pandemic when many facilities had just closed, and again in the late Summer and early Fall. These charts document increased in trail usage.
Trails to Table Zoom Video Series
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson County and the communities of Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty, University Heights, and Johnson County worked together to promote use of our trail network through the winter months. As part of that effort, we produced a Zoom video series exploring the trail network and providing tips of for enjoying yourself and keeping warm outdoors in all kinds of weather. Please enjoy the videos below.
Winter Running, Walking and Hiking
Adventures on the Clear Creek Trail
A Virtual Tour of the Trail Network
Walking, Running, and Bicycling Route Maps
Clear Creek Trail (Coralville, Iowa) - Click the map to view a larger PDF.
Iowa River Trail Evening Route (Iowa City, Iowa) - Click the map to view a larger PDF.
Trail Underpasses in Coralville, Iowa - Click the map to view a larger PDF.
Sycamore Greenway in Iowa City, Iowa - Click the map to view a larger PDF.
Muddy Creek Trail in Coralville, Iowa - Click the map to view a larger PDF.
Willow Creek Trail in Iowa City, Iowa - Click the map to view a larger PDF.
Blue Ribbon Loop in Coralville and Iowa City, Iowa - Click the map to view a larger PDF.
5-mile Pond Loop in North Liberty, Iowa - Click the map to view a larger PDF.
New Year Map in Iowa City, Iowa - Click the map to view a larger PDF.
Court Hill Trail in Iowa City, Iowa - Click the map to view a larger PDF.
12-mile loop in Coralville, Iowa and North Liberty, Iowa - Click the map to view a larger PDF.
University of Iowa West Campus in Iowa City, IA - Click the map to view a larger PDF.
Short-cut from University of Iowa Law School to Myrtle Ave - Click the map to view a larger PDF.
