The Iowa Department of Administrative Services recently announced an increase in the mileage reimbursement rates paid for use of private vehicles for state business. This rate is also used for mileage reimbursement under our transit training fellowship programs. Please note that for any travel occurring July 1, 2005 or later, the reimbursement rate will be $0.34/mile. Please use this when...
Waterloo MET has asked hat we assist them in circulating their announcement that they are accepting applications for the position of General Manager. A copy of the notice is attached. Please note that Waterloo’s deadline for applications is July 29th. IPTA also recently circulated an announcement from Des Moines MTA that they are accepting applications for the position of Director...
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has elevated their Security Threat Status to orange or “high” for metropolitan transit systems in the U.S. as well as for intercity passenger rail systems and commuter rail systems. This action was taken in response to the bus and subway bombing that took place in London early this morning. Director of Homeland Security indicated...