HomeMy WebLinkAboutMetro Trails Map 2019There are more than 100 miles of off-street multi-use trails and sidepaths in Johnson County that contribute to an active transportation network. These bikeways, along with on-street facilities, such as bike lanes and sharrows, provide safe and efficient routes for commuting and recreation. More than 7 miles of on-street bike lanes are planned for construction in 2019. The Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson County (MPOJC) works with Johnson County communi-ties and the University of Iowa to coordinate bicycle and pedestrian planning. MPOJC’s Regional Trails and Bicycling Committee (RTBC) brings together representatives from Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty, University Heights, Tiffin, Johnson County, and the University of Iowa to plan for improvements to the trail network and for other programs and policies to enhance bicycle and pedestrian safety. MPOJC assists member communities with grant applications for state and federal funds to extend and improve pedestrian and bike facilities.The Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson County (MPOJC) makes no warranties, expressed, or implied, including without limitation,
any warranties or merchantability or fitness for the particular purpose. In no event shall MPOJC be liable for lost profits or any consequential or
incidental damages caused by the use of this map.
Hawkeye Wildlife Area
Kent
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Red Bird Farms
Wildlife AreaBike Friendly Trail Etiquette • Ride or walk on the right side of the trail.When in a group or with pets, use no more than half the trail. When stopping, move as far to the right as you can or off the trail where appropriate. • Pass on the left. Alert those you are passing by ringing your bell or simply saying “passing on your left” as you approach . . . before you actually pass.• Ride at a reasonable speed.Yield to slower and oncoming traffic.• Be cautious when crossing driveways, streets, sidewalks, other trails, or railroad tracks.• Obey all traffic laws and signs.COVER PHOTO: Courtesy of the Iowa City Bike Library and the Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County. The W.E. Ride program (Women Empowerment Rides) teaches girls, ages 8-14, to bike with confidence and build a passion for bicycling. Each Wednes-day, during the school year, W.E. Ride members lead fellow Weber Elementary School students on rides to and from school.IOWA CITY METRO AREATRAILS MAPThe safest way for a motorist to pass a bicycle is on the left,
in the adjacent travel lane, when clear of oncoming traffic.
Drivers should not merge back into the lane until the bicyclist
is visible in the rearview mirror.
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FACILITY DESCRIPTIONS
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BICYCLE FACILITIES
Multi-Use Trail: A paved multi-use path. Off-street trails provide routes with a reduced number of street crossings or encounters with motor vehicle traffic.
Trails are shared by bicyclists, pedestrians, and other non-motorized users.
Sidepath: Paved multi-use paths that are part of the street right-of-way, running parallel to the roadway. Sidepaths have a limited number of driveway crossings.
These facilities are shared by bicycles, pedestrians, and other non-motorized users.
Wide Sidewalk: As the name indicates, these are 8-10 foot sidewalks where bicycling may be permitted but where the number or frequency of driveways require
bicyclists to ride with a greater degree of caution. Bicycling in the street may be preferred for experienced bicyclists.
Bike Lane: A marked portion of a roadway, designated for exclusive use by bicyclists. Metro area bike lanes are for one-way travel only.
Marked Shared Lane (Sharrow): Sharrows are pavement markings used along roadways that are main routes for bicyclists and alert motorists to the presence of
bicyclists along routes where there is not adequate space for a bike lane. The travel lane is shared by motor vehicles and bicycles.
Paved Shoulder: Roadways with areas of pavement just outside the regular travel lane. Paved shoulders may be used by bicyclists similar to a bike lane but may also
accommodate stopped vehicles, emergency use, and pedestrians. For the purpose of this map, paved shoulders are indicated only along rural roadways.
On-Street Route: Convenient routes for commuting or recreation. These routes are popular among experienced bicyclists but may include no special facilities, such as
dedicated lanes, shared lane markings (sharrows), or paved shoulders.
Terry Trueblood
Recreation Area
Sycamore
Greenway
Kickers Soccer
Park
Sand Prairie Park
Wetherby
Park
Fairmeadow
Park
Ryerson’s Woods
Johnson
County
Fairgrounds
Scott
Park
Hickory Hill Park
City Park
Peninsula
Park
Waterworks
Park
Mercer
Park
Willow
Creek
Park
Morrison
Park
Finkbine
Golf Course
Brown Deer
Country Club
North
Ridge
Park
M.A. Ewalt
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Coralville Softball
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Penn
Meadows
Park
Koser Park
Creekside
Commons
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FIXIT BIKE REPAIR STATIONS:
Races take place on
Sept. 13-15, 2019.
IOWA CITY
Woodpecker
Singletrack Trail
Creekside Cross
Cyclocross Course
Hunters
Run
Park
NORTH
Trail section from Sunset to Mormon
Trek to be completed in 2019
Trail sections near bridge to
be completed in 2019
Trail section to be completed in 2019
Map indicates all bike lanes to be painted in 2019.
This map represents all trails, sidepaths, and on-street
facilities, including those planned for completion in 2019.
Near Downtown Iowa City
Johnson County Admin Bldg: near Kirkwood Avenue.
Robert A Lee Rec Bldg: at rear entrance.
New Pioneer Co-op: at Van Buren and Washington Streets.
Ped Mall: at College & Clinton Streets.
South Iowa City
Terry Trueblood Recreation Area: Near H2O boat rental and at
south parking area.
Coralville
Clear Creak Trail: Harkin Trailhead, off Camp Cardinal Blvd.
Creekside Cyclocross: near Coralville Softball Complex.
Coralville Youth Sports Complex: off Dempster Drive.
Iowa River Power and Light: near the gazebo.
Northridge Park: near Northridge Pavillion.
Northridge Trail: near University Parkway.
Iowa River Landing: at IRL Place & 2nd Avenue
Univ of Iowa-East campus
Iowa Memorial Union: near south entrance.
Becker Communications Study Bldg: south side of building.
Burge Residence Hall: southeast side of bldg near bike racks.
Univ of Iowa-West campus
Hospital Parking Ramp 1: southwest side of ramp.
Eckstein Medical Research Bldg: south side, near underpass.
Hospital Parking Ramp 4: west side, lower level.
Hillcrest Residence Hall: southwest corner of courtyard.
Boyd Law Building: south side of building, near bike racks.
Visual Arts Buidling: near River Street.
Disclaimer: This map is intended to illustrate the bicycle network in the Iowa City
Metropolitan Area. All trails depicted on the map are hard surfaced, either of
concrete or asphalt. Not all trails are maintained for year-round use; check with
the local municipality for policies regarding winter plowing. Soft surface trails
and short trails within neighborhood parks may be designated with a hiking or
mountain bike icon.
HARD SURFACE FACILITIES
IOWA RIVER TRAIL
18.2 miles (north-south)
Iowa City-Coralville-North Liberty
End Points: Terry Trueblood Recre-
ation Area in south Iowa City to Mehaffey
Bridge Road, southwest of Lake Mac-
Bride Recreation Area.
Water/Restrooms: Terry Trueblood
Recreation Area and City Park.
NORTH RIDGE -
NORTH LIBERTY TRAIL
6.6 miles (north-south)
Coralville-North Liberty
End Points: Highway 6 in Coralville
north to Penn Street in North Liberty.
Water/Restrooms: North Ridge Park.
SYCAMORE GREENWAY TRAIL
2.0 miles (north-south)
Southeast Iowa City
End Points: Lakeside Drive to Kickers
Soccer Park.
Water/Restrooms: Kickers Soccer
Park (seasonal weekends only).
MUDDY CREEK TRAIL
1.75 miles (east-west)
Coralville
Destinations: Wickham Elementary,
Coralville Youth Sports Complex, Oakdale
Campus.
Water/Restrooms: Coralville Youth
Sports Complex.
HWY 6 AND HWY 1
SIDEPATHS
2.5 miles (east-west)
Iowa City
End Points: Hollywood Blvd to the
Iowa River Trail and Orchard to Sunset St.
2019 extension to Mormon Trek Blvd.
COURT HILL TRAIL
2.25 miles (east-west)
East Iowa City
End Points: Seventh Avenue Court to
Windsor Ridge Neighborhood.
Water/Restrooms: Court Hill Park
south of Friendship Street and west of
Brookside Drive.
CLEAR CREEK TRAIL
9 miles (east-west)
West Iowa City-Coralville / Tiffin
End Points: Mormon Trek Blvd to Deer
Creek Rd, just south of the I-80/I-380 in-
terchange. Tiffin Section: Hwy 218 to the
Tiffin Baseball, Softball, Soccer Complex.
Water/Restrooms: Tom Harkin
Trailhead located off Camp Cardinal
Boulevard.
WILLOW CREEK TRAIL
2.0 miles (east-west)
West Iowa City
End Points: Melrose Ave to Willow
Creek Dr/Hwy 1.
Water/Restrooms: Willow Creek Park.
FRIENDSHIP ST
NATURAL SURFACE BIKE TRAILS
WOODPECKER (CLEAR CREEK)
SINGLETRACK TRAIL
5.9 miles
Coralville
Just east of the Tom Harkin Trailhead on
Clear Creek Trail, east of Camp Cardinal
Blvd.
CREEKSIDE CROSS
2.6 miles
Coralville
Johnson County’s first and only cyclocross
park is located just west of the Coralville
Creekside Ballpark.
SUGAR BOTTOM SINGLETRACK
13 miles
Sugar Bottom Recreation Area, east of North
Liberty.
Iowa’s premier mountain bike trail system. METRO ROUTES