465B.1 Statement of purpose — intent. 1. The general assembly finds that recreation trails provide a significant benefit for the health and well-being of Iowans and state visitors. Iowa has a national reputation as a place for hiking, walking, and bicycling. The use of recreation trails has a significant influence on Iowa’s economy. Iowa’s scenic […]
465B.2 Statewide trails development program. 1. The state department of transportation shall undertake the following actions to establish a program to meet the objective stated in section 465B.1: a. Prepare a long-range plan for the acquisition, development, promotion, and management of recreation trails throughout the state. The plan shall identify needs and opportunities for recreation […]
465B.3 Involvement of other agencies. The department of natural resources, the economic development authority, and the department of cultural affairs shall assist the state department of transportation in developing the statewide plan for recreation trails, in acquiring property, and in the development, promotion, and management of recreation trails. 87 Acts, ch 173, §3 CS87, §111F.3 […]
465B.4 Funding. To achieve the purposes of this chapter, the state department of transportation, other state agencies, political subdivisions of the state, and private organizations may use funds from the following sources: 1. Funds appropriated by the general assembly. 2. Private grants and gifts. 3. Federal grants and loans intended for these purposes. 87 Acts, […]
