Iowa City launches protected bike lane pilot on Governor and Dodge Streets

Iowa City announced a protected bike lane pilot spanning Governor and Dodge Streets that adds segregation between cyclists and motor vehicle traffic. "Bicycle safety in Iowa City is getting an upgrade," the Presenter said, noting new lanes along Dodge between Brown and Market Streets and on Governor between Brown and East Jefferson Streets.

The pilot includes flexible post dividers, enhanced pavement markings and a floating bus stop on Dodge Street, measures the city said are intended to "provide greater separation between cyclists and the motor vehicle traffic, creating safer streets for everyone." The city described the effort as a test to evaluate different types of equipment and gather lessons for future bike and pedestrian projects.