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Percentage of survey respondents living or having a daily destination in Coralville, North Liberty, Tiffin,
or University Heights who indicated the following improvements as effective or very effective.
94% Off-Street Trails connecting neighborhoods to important destinations.
90% Targeted enforcement of laws to protect pedestrians and bicyclists.
89% Wide sidewalks (sidepaths) along major roadways.
75% Safe Routes to Schools or similar programs to familiarize children with side
walks, streets, and trails.
74% Greater connectivity in future neighborhoods/subdivisions (shorter block
lengths and multiple connections to adjacent streets).
73% Bicycle safety and skills programs for school age children.
67% Education programs to teach drivers to share the road with bicycles.
63% Crosswalk countdown timers are major intersections.
Source: Metro Area Bicycle Survey (November-December, 2018)
More or improved bicycle parking
Bicycle repair stations at important community destina-
tions.
On-street bicycle lanes.
On-street shared lane (sharrow).
A system of on-street routes with wayfinding.
Signs indicating Bicyclist may use full lane.
Improved pavement markings, curb ramps,
Bicycle safety. Skills programs for adults
Community based bicycle clubs, events, or programs.
Bicycle rides that target special populations (e.g. women,
seniors, minorities, etc.).
Employer incentives for riding a bike to work.