HomeMy WebLinkAboutMetro Trails map 2021There 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 rec-reation. The Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson County (MPOJC) works to coordinate transportation planning with-in the urbanized area of Johnson County. MPOJC’s Regional Trails and Bicycling Committee (RTBC) brings together rep-resentatives from Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty, Uni-versity Heights, Tiffin, Johnson County, and the University of Iowa to recommend improvements to the trail network and for other programs and policies to enhance bicycle and pedestrian safety. MPOJC assists member communi-ties 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
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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 say-ing “passing on your left” as you approach.• Ride at a reasonable speed and yield to slower 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 pro-gram (Women Empowerment Rides) teaches girls, ages 8-14, to bike with confidence and build a passion for bicycling. Each Wednesday during the school year W. E. ride members lead fel-low Weber Elementary students on rides to and from school. The photo shows students riding to school along the Willow Creek Trail.2021Pechman
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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.
Other locations in Iowa City
McPherson Park (formerly Creekside Park)
Fairmeadow Park
Weatherby Park
Willow Creek Park
Terry Trueblood Recreation Area: Near H2O boat rental and at south
parking area.
Coralville
Clear Creek 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.
North Ridge Park: near Northridge Pavillion.
North Ridge Trail: near University Parkway.
Dovetail Rec Area, east side of pond.
Iowa River Landing: at IRL Place & 2nd Avenue.
North Liberty
Tin Roost restaurant on W Penn Street.
Centennial Park.
Sugar Bottom Bike Shop.
Solon (see County Map on reverse)
Hoover Trailhead at the Solon Recreation and Nature Area.
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.
Iowa River Trail near Catlett Hall.
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.
TRAIL DESCRIPTIONS
Linder Point
Rec Area
BICYCLE FACILITIES
Multi-Use Trail: Off-street paved 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 num-
ber of driveway crossings. These facilities are shared by bicycles, pedestrians, and other non-motorized users.
Wide Sidewalk: As the name indicates, these are typically 8-10 foot wide 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.
Shared Lane Marking (Sharrows): Sharrows are pavement markings used along main routes for bicyclists and alert motorists to the
presence of bicyclists 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 Complex
Penn
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Koser Park
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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 Recreation Area
in south Iowa City to Mehaffey Bridge Road,
southwest of Lake MacBride Recreation Area.
Water/Restrooms: Terry Trueblood Recre-
ation Area and City Park.
NORTH RIDGE -
NORTH LIBERTY TRAIL
6.6 miles (north-south)
Coralville-North Liberty
End Points: Highway 6 in Coralville to Penn
Street in North Liberty.
Water/Restrooms: North Ridge Park, North
Liberty Community Center
FRIENDSHIP STJohnson County
Poor Farm
bike lanes 2021
Bicycle Facilities “Bicycles May Use Full Lane” signs may be posted along popular bicycle
routes where lane widths are too narrow to be safely shared side-by-
side by a bicycle and another vehicle.
These signs alert motorists to narrow lane situations and encourage
them to avoid crowding cyclists. Motorist should wait to pass or, where
it is safe and legal to do so, change lanes to pass.
SOUTHGATE AVE
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Iowa City has begun marking low-stress bicycle
routes with this blue Bikeway symbol. These routes
are alternatives to higher traffic streets and provide
connections to trails, schools, and other popular
destinations.
Sugar Bottom
Rec Area &
Mountain
Bike Trails
Hawkeye Wildlife Area
This map represents all trails, sidepaths, and on-street facilities,
including those planned for completion in 2021.
FIXIT BIKE REPAIR STATIONS:
COURT HILL TRAIL
2.25 miles (east-west)
East Iowa City
End Points: 7th Avenue Ct At McPherson Park
to Windsor Ridge Neighborhood.
Water/Restrooms: Court Hill Park south of
Friendship Street and west of Brookside Drive
and McPherson Park.
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 interchange.
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.
NATURAL SURFACE
BIKE TRAILS
WOODPECKER
(CLEAR CREEK)
SINGLETRACK TRAIL
5.9 miles
Coralville
East and west of the Tom Harkin
Trailhead on Clear Creek Trail, at Camp
Cardinal Blvd.
CREEKSIDE CROSS
2.6 miles cyclocross course
1.5 mile flow trail
Coralville
Johnson County’s first and only cyclo-
cross park is located just west of the
Coralville Creekside Ballpark.
SUGAR BOTTOM
SINGLETRACK
13 miles
Sugar Bottom Recreation Area, north of
North Liberty.
Iowa’s premier mountain bike trail
system.
NORTH
SYCAMORE GREENWAY TRAIL
2.0 miles (north-south)
Southeast Iowa City
End Points: Lakeside Dr 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; Heinz Rd. to Fairmeadows Blvd coming
in 2021. Orchard to Mormon Trek Blvd.
A series of
bridges and
underpasses
provide safe
off-street
connections
between
Coralville
and Iowa City.
Fixit Station
Hiking Trails
Cyclocross Trails
Mountain Bike Trails
Schools
Multi-Use Trail
Local Trail
Sidepath
Wide Sidewalk
Bike Lane
Paved shoulder
On-Street Route
Shared Lane Markings
Trail Legend
METRO ROUTES
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