(A) Definitions. For the purpose of this schedule, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CLASS 1 - SHARED USE PATH. A recreational bikeway trail physically separated from motorized vehicular traffic by an open space or barrier and either within the roadway right-of-way or within an independent right-of-way. Bicyclists, pedestrians, skaters, wheelchair users, joggers and other non-motorized users may use SHARED USE PATHS.
CLASS 2 - BICYCLE LANE. A portion of a roadway, which has been designated by striping, signing and pavement markings for the preferential or exclusive use of bicyclists. Other non-motorized users may use bicycle lanes when there is no adjacent sidewalk or path facility.
CLASS 3 - SIGNED SHARED ROADWAY. A shared roadway, which has been designated by signing as a preferred route for bicycle use.
RECREATIONAL BIKEWAY TRAIL. A generic term for any road, path or travel way, which in some manner is specifically designated for bicycle travel regardless of whether such facilities are designated for the exclusive use of bicycles or are to be shared with other transportation modes. Recreational Bikeway Trail Standards are more specifically described in the most current version of the Iowa Statewide Urban Design Standards Manual (SUDAS) Ch. 8 as published by Iowa State University Center for Transportation Research and Education.
SHARED ROADWAY. A roadway, which is open to both bicycle and motor vehicle travel. This may be an existing roadway, street with wide curb lanes, or road with paved shoulders. Standards for Shared Roadways are more specifically described in the most current version of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities.
(2013 Code, § 26-100)
(B) Bikeways designated. The following roads, paths or travel ways are hereby officially established as part of the city’s Recreational Bikeway Trails Network System:
Street | Location |
Street | Location |
CLASS 1 - SHARED USE PATHS | |
E. Southridge Detention Pond | From Plaza Heights Road to E. Southridge Road |
Highway 14/S. Center Street | From Marshalltown Community College to Merle Hibbs Boulevard |
Linn Creek/Iowa River Levee Trail | From Grimes Farm Trail to Riverview Park |
Merle Hibbs Boulevard | From S. 6th Street Detention Pond to Melissa Lane |
CLASS 2 - BICYCLE LANES - WITH PARKING | |
Main Street | From 13th Street to 5th Avenue |
CLASS 2 - BICYCLE LANES - NO PARKING | |
233rd Street | From city limits to Campbell Drive |
Campbell Drive | From 233rd Street to Westwood Drive |
S. 6th Street | From W. Merle Hibbs Boulevard to S. 3rd Street Viaduct |
W. Main Street | From Highland Acres Road to 19th Street |
Westwood Drive | From Campbell Drive to S. 6th Street |
CLASS 3 - SIGNED SHARED ROADWAY | |
7th Avenue | From Main Street to Woodbury Street |
13th Street | From W. Boone Street to Summit Street |
Bromley Street | From N. 4th Avenue to N. 7th Avenue |
Campbell Drive | From Westwood Drive to Grimes Farm Trail Cutoff |
E. Olive Street | From Edgebrook Drive to 12th Avenue |
Edgebrook Drive | From E. Southridge Road to E. Olive Street |
Glenda Drive | From Marshalltown Center Drive to S. 2nd Avenue |
Highland Acres Road | From Lincoln Way to W. Main Street |
Jerome Street | From N. 9th Street to N. 3rd Street |
Main Street | From 5th Avenue to 7th Avenue |
May Street | From S. 7th Avenue to Anson/Linn Creek Levee Trail |
Meadow Lane | From S. 6th Street to S. 2nd Avenue |
Melissa Lane/Marshalltown Center Drive | From E. Merle Hibbs to Glenda Drive |
Merle Hibbs Boulevard | From Center Street to 6th Street |
N. 3rd Street | From Main Street to N. Center Street |
N. 4th Avenue | From Bromley Street to Woodland Street |
N. 9th Street | From Summit Street to Jerome Street |
N. 19th Street | From W. Main Street to Summit Street |
N. Center Street | From N. 3rd Street to Riverside Street |
Nevada Street | From 2nd Street to 3rd Street |
Plaza Heights Road | From S. 2nd Avenue to E. Southridge Detention Pond |
Riverside Street | From N. Center Street to N. 4th Avenue |
S. 2nd Avenue | From Glenda Drive to Plaza Heights Road |
S. 2nd Avenue | From Meadow Lane to Thomas Drive |
S. 2nd Street | From Main Street to Nevada Street |
S. 7th Avenue | From E. Olive Street to May Street |
S. 12th Street | From Linn Creek Trail to W. Boone Street |
Summit Street | From N. 19th Street to N. 9th Street |
Thomas Drive | From S. 2nd Avenue to Edgebrook Drive |
W. Boone Street | From S. 13th Street to S. 12th Street |
W. Main Street | From 19th Street to 13th Street |
Woodbury Street | From N. 7th Avenue to Linn Creek Levee Trail |
Woodland Street | From N. 4th Avenue to Iowa River Levee Trail |
(2013 Code, § 26-101)
(C) Signing and pavement markings. Signs and pavement markings indicating and controlling bikeways shall be installed, erected and maintained by the Public Works Street Division according to the Federal Highway Administration Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
(2013 Code, § 26-102)
(D) Traffic control and parking along bikeways.
(1) All bicyclists, pedestrians, traffic and other users entering or traveling along designated recreational bikeway trails shall observe all traffic control devices installed at all locations thereon.
(2) Unless specifically designated or otherwise approved by the City Engineer and/or Police Chief it shall be unlawful to park on or block off any designated Class 1 - Shared Use Path or Class 2 - Bicycle Lane, except for reasonable temporary emergency or facility maintenance purposes.
(2013 Code, § 26-103)
(Ord. 14781, passed 3-27-2006; Ord. 14840, passed 8-11-2008)