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In 2022, 52% percent of all bike trips in the U.S. were for social or recreational purposes. |
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The next most common trip purpose, for school or church, accounted for 20% of trips. |
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Commuting from home to work accounted for 13% of bike trips. |
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In total, there were about 2.2 billion bike trips taken in 2022. |
 Join Iowa City Climate Action and Outreach and MPO-Johnson County staff for a Bike to Work Breakfast, open to all commuters embracing pedal power that day. Bring your reusable mug for coffee and orange juice, and enjoy a variety of breakfast burritos, including vegan-friendly fare.
- 7-9 a.m. Thursday, May 16
- 405 E Washington St
 Need to replace your air conditioning this summer? Consider an upgrade to a heat pump. It uses the same technology as an air conditioner to keep your home cool. And when winter comes, bonus! It works in reverse to heat your home.
It can pair with your existing furnace and share the load, saving you money on heating costs next winter and mechanical costs long term. Cold climate heat pumps can even work in subzero temperatures.
While the upfront cost of a heat pump is higher than an air conditioner, you can get 30% back, up to $2000, in a tax credit under the IRA. That makes heat pumps cost competitive – and it’s just the start of the savings. Over the lifespan of a heat pump, homeowners save $3,000 on average in reduced energy costs.
That's a nice chunk of change in return for improving the comfort of your home!
Learn more about this energy saving technology at icgov.org/heatpump.
 On Saturday, April 20, 49 volunteers delivered Energy Saving Kits to 756 households. Volunteers also collected 275 pounds of batteries and 180 pounds of light bulbs for recycling and disposal. A big thanks to the neighbors of Washington Hills, all the volunteers, and the Green Iowa AmeriCorps team who braved the cold weather and worked together on this climate action!
 Earth Expo, an April event co-sponsored by IC Parks and Rec and Green Iowa AmeriCorps, involved many participants who deserve thanks!
Organizations included: IC Parks and Rec, IC Resource Management, Environmental Coalition at Iowa, US Army Corps of Engineers, Iowa Flood Center, Bur Oak Land Trust, Iowa Children's Museum, GIA Burlington, City High, Liberty High, Table to Table, Food & Water Watch, 100Grannies, Johnson Clean Energy District, University of Iowa, MidAmerican Energy Company, Iowa City Climate Advocates (Citizens' Climate Lobby), Pollinator Partnership and Iowa Prairie Network, Ten Thousand Villages, and Good Neighbor Iowa.
Secondhand fashion show stylists and models were: Ariana Hawkins, Meg Lowe, Adriana Hurtado, Nora Cole, Sam Mayfield, Anna Geyer, Aria Meyer-Fernandez, Ten Thousand Villages, and Jeremiah Lowe.
Your efforts are appreciated!
 If Earth Month inspired you to take action, sign up to be an electric coach through the Rewiring America program to help advance beneficial electrification in Iowa City.
Find more climate hope on the Project 51 web page.
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Iowa City’s Climate Action Commission meets monthly
The public is invited to the Climate Action Commission meeting on May 6, when the discussion will cover green jobs and City forestry. Access upcoming and past meeting packets at the Climate Action Commission web page.
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