February 2012
AMES, Iowa – Feb. 29, 2012 – High winds and light snow are causing travel headaches around Iowa today. Roads in the northwest part of the states are now listed on www.511ia.org as completely covered with snow and slush. Roads in north central and north east Iowa are listed as partially snow and slush covered. Strong wind of up to 40 mph with gusts of up to 60 mph are expected to continue through much of the afternoon. When combined...
AMES, Iowa – Feb. 29, 2011 – The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) is advising central and west central Iowa motorists that sustained wind speeds of 30 to 40 mph and gusts between 50 to 60 mph, are expected across Iowa this afternoon. The rest of the state is expected to experience sustained winds of 25 to 35 mph with gust of up to 50 mph. Drivers on Iowa roadways should be alert to the effects of these winds on...
AMES, Iowa – Feb. 28, 2012 – The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) will hold two public information meetings next week regarding the update of Iowa’s long-range transportation plan. Information meetings will be held at the following locations between 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. March 6: Wilbur Aalfs Library, Gleeson Room, 529 Pierce St., Sioux City March 8: North Iowa Area Council of Governments, 525 Sixth St. SW, Mason City At each meeting, a presentation will be made at 5:15 p.m....
AMES, Iowa – Feb. 24, 2012 – Aviation contractors hired by the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) will be performing aerial seeding and fertilizing along the state's highways as soon as weather permits. This method of roadside erosion control has been used by the Iowa DOT for many years because of its cost-saving benefits, ability to cover vast areas and success rate. Seed is best applied in the late winter months so that it will germinate in the spring. The...
AMES, Iowa – Feb. 22, 2012 – The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) is offering a parcel of land for sale in Lee County. The 51.74-acre parcel is located approximately 6 miles west of West Point in Section 33, Township 69 North, Range 6 West on the east side of U.S. 218/Iowa 27 between Lee County Road J-40 and 155th Street. Bids are due by 1 p.m. March 14, 2012. The appraised value of the land is $124,200. Terms of...
AMES, Iowa – Feb. 15, 2012 – All drivers need to do it, but many forget - to renew their driver’s license on time. Now, Iowa licensed drivers can receive an email renewal notification approximately 30 days before their driver’s license is set to expire. All drivers are responsible for renewing their driver’s license on time. Your license expires on the expiration date printed on the license. The license is valid for driving for an additional 60 days after expiration....
AMES, Iowa – Feb. 15, 2012 – The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) will hold six public information meetings regarding the update of Iowa’s state transportation plan. The information meetings will be held at the following locations between 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. March 6: Wilbur Aalfs Library, Gleeson Room, 529 Pierce St., Sioux City March 8: North Iowa Area Council of Governments, 525 Sixth St. SW, Mason City March 13: Ames City Hall, Council Chambers, 515 Clark Ave., Ames March...
AMES, Iowa – Feb. 15, 2012 – As part of the state transportation plan update, the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) is seeking input related to potential areas where the department and Iowa Transportation Commission might make future investments in the state’s transportation systems. The survey asks for public input related to 16 groupings of potential investments (categorized by transportation mode) to assist in achieving three goals – safety, efficiency and quality of life. Access the Iowa DOT's survey online...
AMES, Iowa – Feb. 14, 2012 – The Iowa Transportation Commission will conduct four public input meetings around the state during 2012. The meetings will give Iowans opportunities to present ideas and comments directly to the commissioners concerning transportation policies and programs, without traveling to Ames. The four public input meetings are scheduled for April 10 in Burlington, June 12 in the Des Moines area, Aug. 14 in Clinton, and Oct. 9 in Okoboji. Commissioners encourage representatives of regional and...
Iowa Transportation Commission Actions Taken Feb. 14, 2012 800 Lincoln Way Ames, Iowa Order number Title Action taken Presenter D-2012-43 Approve Minutes of the Jan. 10, 2012, Commission Meeting Approved Connie Page, Commission secretary, 515-239-1242 D-2012-44 Approve Commission Meeting Dates from June 2012 through May 2013 Approved Connie Page, Commission secretary, 515-239-1242 D-2012-45 Iowa Administrative Rule: 761 IAC 164, Traffic Safety Improvement Program Approved Paul Trombino III, director, Iowa DOT, 515-239-1111 D-2012-46 Iowa Administrative Rule: 761 IAC 520, Regulations Applicable...