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Local survey shows higher bike use than expected; staff outline steps to improve travel-count methods
Summary
Commissioners discussed differences between American Community Survey commuting figures and a local Iowa City community survey that reported about 10% bike use. Staff proposed before-and-after counts tied to a new bollarded bike lane and follow-up with the MPO to refine measures toward the climate plan target.
Commissioners and staff discussed a transportation-mode memo comparing the U.S. Census American Community Survey (ACS) commute data with a recent Iowa City community survey. Staff said the local survey asked respondents how often they used different modes across the year, while the ACS captures a snapshot and can undercount seasonal or multi-mode behavior.
Commissioner Smith called the 10% local estimate for people biking “shocking” and “pleasantly surprised,” saying the figure moved Iowa City closer to higher-performing U.S. bike cities.…
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