Corridor Metropolitan Planning Organization

10/15/2026

— Take the Trails and Bikeways Survey! —

Scan the QR code in the second image or go to www.connectinggreatplaces.com to take the survey and learn about the project!

10/14/2026

The final section of the tower on the Alliant Energy LightLine® (bridge) is now in place! Standing 164 feet tall, the tower honors Cedar Rapids’ rich industrial history and the industries that once thrived along this stretch of the river.

A link to a YouTube video with drone footage of construction workers placing the top section is in the comments. At three minutes in, you'll see workers inside the tower connecting the top to the rest of the tower.

10/09/2026

10/06/2026

It's National Week Without Driving. Catch the bus and check out some of the new art at bus shelters!

The artworks included in this art tour are displayed on bus shelters across Cedar Rapids

09/28/2026

09/25/2026

If you're leery about roundabouts, take 30 seconds to watch this video. Or check out Iowa Department of Transportation's Roadside Chat podcast!

09/25/2026

Every trip is an opportunity to make a safe choice.

Parents, talk with your new teen drivers about the basics:
✔️ Buckle up
✔️ Put away distractions
✔️ Follow the speed limit
✔️ Limit passengers
✔️ Drive sober

09/09/2026

ECICOG is conducting an online survey to gather community input on local priorities for Indian Creek. Take the survey here:

A watershed management plan serves as an important guide for where to invest time and resources to improve the watershed. The Indian Creek Watershed Management Authority (WMA) is partnered with the East Central Iowa Council of Governments (ECICOG) to update the

09/09/2026

They are also not allowed in City or County right-of-way. Please keep sightlines open!

'Quick reminder if you're putting up campaign signs this month: political campaign signs cannot be placed on the right-of-way (ROW) of interstates, U.S. highways, or state highways. This includes:
❌ Roadway
❌ Shoulder
❌ Ditches
❌ Any other area owned or reserved by the DOT

Signs also cannot be attached to:
❌ Bridge railing
❌ Fence
❌ Signposts
❌ Anything else within the ROW

Campaign signs CAN be placed on:
✅ Private property with the owner’s permission

Get more details here: https://iowadot.gov/consultants-contractors/traffic-safety/programs/road-sign-programs/political-campaign-signs