Actions taken at Iowa Transportation Commission Tuesday, December 14
AMES, Iowa – Dec. 14, 2021 – The Iowa Transportation Commission approved the following items during its meeting today in Ames.
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Order Number |
Title |
Action taken |
Presenter |
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D-2022-40 |
Approve Minutes of the Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021 Commission Meeting |
Approved |
Danielle Madden, |
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SO-2022-41 |
Administrative Rules 761 IAC 135 – Warning Lights on Vehicles or Equipment Not Owned and Operated by the Department When Used in Road Work Zones |
Approved |
Dave Lorenzen, director, |
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TD-2022-42 |
Revitalize Iowa’s Sound Economy (RISE) – Polk County |
Approved |
Craig Markley, director, |
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TD-2022-43 |
Revitalize Iowa’s Sound Economy (RISE) – Davenport |
Approved |
Craig Markley, director, |
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TD-2022-44 |
RISE Project Settlement – West Des Moines |
Approved |
Craig Markley, director, |
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SO-2022-45 |
FY 2023 Traffic Safety Improvement Program Recommendations |
Approved |
Jan Laaser-Webb, transportation engineer administrator, |
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TD-2022-46 |
Calendar Year 2022 Intercity Bus Program |
Approved |
Rebecca Law, transportation planner 2, Modal Transportation Bureau, 515-239-1765 |
The RISE program was established to promote economic development in Iowa through construction or improvement of roads and streets. Iowa cities and counties are eligible for funding in the form of a grant, loan, or combination thereof. Projects must involve construction or improvement of a public roadway. There are two RISE project types: 1) Immediate Opportunity, and 2) Local Development. More information is available at https://iowadot.gov/systems_planning/Grant-Programs/Revitalize-Iowas-Sound-Economy-RISE-Program.
Polk County: Up to $2,829,548 from the county share of the RISE Fund and $1,278,871 from the city share of the RISE Fund was approved for a Local Development grant to assist in reconstruction of approximately 4,725 feet of NE Broadway Avenue located north of Des Moines. This project is necessary to provide improved access to two lots totaling more than 71 acres for warehousing and industrial purposes. This project is anticipated to be completed by November 2023.
Davenport: Up to $2,940,887 from the city share of the RISE Fund was approved for a modified RISE Local Development project to assist in roadway improvements to Hillandale Road, Research Parkway, Northwest Boulevard, 76th Street, North Division Street and a 1,000-foot acceleration lane on the westbound I-80 on-ramp located on the northwest side of town. This project is necessary to provide improved access to a warehouse, distribution and fulfillment center, to be located on the Eastern Iowa Industrial Center property, which is now an Iowa Economic Development Authority certified site of more than 177 acres. The certification for this site expires October 21, 2026.