AMES, Iowa – Jan. 11, 2021 – The Iowa Transportation Commission will hold its next business meeting via teleconference on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021. Business meeting agenda Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021 Time Title Presenter 1 p.m. Public Input Congresswoman Ashley Hinson *Approve Minutes of the Dec. 8, 2020, Commission Meeting Danielle Madden, Commission assistant, 515-239-1919 Commission Comments DOT Staff Comments *Administrative Rules -761 IAC 4 Public Records and Fair Information Practices Bill George, interim director, Information Technology Division, 515-233-7783 *Administrative...
This information is being sent through the Iowa Department of Transportation’s news release system as a courtesy to the Iowa Economic Development Authority New digital passport encourages travelers to explore Iowa’s Scenic Byways DES MOINES - Jan. 5, 2021 - The Iowa Tourism Office today announced a free digital passport for travelers to discover the beauty of Iowa’s scenic byways and the unique attractions, shops, and restaurants along the way, while also qualifying for discounts and prizes. “Iowa’s scenic byways...
AMES, Iowa – Jan. 4, 2021 – The Iowa Department of Transportation is now accepting grant applications for two separate Volkswagen Settlement Environmental Mitigation Trust funding programs. The first funding program will offer $4.9 million across the three eligible project categories listed below. Private organizations, public transit system operators, cities, counties, and schools that own and operate diesel fleets and equipment in Iowa are eligible to sponsor projects for these projects. State agencies are not eligible for this program, except...
AMES, Iowa– Dec. 16, 2020 – Iowa Department of Transportation and regional transit partners are asking the public to help shape the future of transportation in the Des Moines metro area. To participate, please use our interactive online forum to learn more about future transportation projects in the metro area and provide feedback. Your comments will be accepted until Sunday, Dec. 20. This online forum is part of the Iowa DOT’s larger effort to consider integrated corridor management strategies in...
SIOUX CITY, Iowa – Dec. 15, 2020 – Completion of the reconstruction work on U.S. 75 between Plymouth County Road C-80, near Sioux City, and Plymouth County Road C-60, near Hinton, requires shifting traffic on to the new southbound lanes beginning noon, Tuesday, Dec. 15, weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s District 3 Office. The Iowa DOT reminds motorists to drive with caution, obey the posted speed limit and other signs in the work area, and be...
ANKENY, Iowa – Dec. 15, 2020 – Many of our normal routines have been disrupted due to the pandemic. The Iowa Department of Transportation is reminding you to make sure that your driver’s license or identification card was not something that was put off this year. You are encouraged to: Check the expiration date on your card. As a reminder, your driver’s license remains valid for driving privileges 60 days after the expiration date. If your card has expired or...
AMES, IOWA – Dec. 14, 2020 – All Iowa Department of Transportation locations will be closed Thursday and Friday, Dec. 24-25, 2020, and Friday, Jan. 1, 2020, for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. All Iowa DOT driver's license service centers will also be closed Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, and Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021. Appointments are required for driver's license and ID services and can be made at https://iowadot.gov/mvd/driverslicense/service-selector. Many people may be able to complete driver’s license business online...