AMES, Iowa – Jan. 12, 2022 – The Iowa Transportation Commission approved the following items during its meeting today in Ames. Business meeting actions taken Wednesday, January 12 Order Number Title Action taken Presenter D-2022-47 … Read more
AMES, Iowa – Jan. 12, 2022 – Today, at their meeting in Ames, the Iowa Transportation Commission approved an amendment to the highway section of the 2022-2026 Iowa Transportation Improvement Program (Program). The amendment is possible due to additional highway funding expected to be available later this fiscal year from the federal Infrastructure Investment and … Read more
Ames, Iowa – Jan. 12, 2022 – Today, the Iowa Transportation Commission approved $4 million in total funding for 10 projects from Iowa’s Clean Air Attainment Program. The program was created in 1994 for the purpose of reducing transportation-related congestion and air pollution. This funding is available to cities, counties, transit agencies, metropolitan planning organizations, … Read more
AMES, Iowa – Jan. 12, 2022 – Today, the Iowa Transportation Commission approved $1,279,200 in total funding for six federal Recreational Trails Program projects. The federal Recreational Trails Program was created in 1991 for the purpose of developing and maintaining recreational trails and trail-related facilities for both motorized and nonmotorized trail users. This funding is … Read more
AMES, Iowa – Jan. 12, 2022 – Today, the Iowa Transportation Commission approved $984,213 in total funding for four statewide Iowa’s Transportation Alternatives Program projects. This program supports projects such as trails, Safe Routes to School, National Scenic Byways, and the preservation or rehabilitation of historic transportation facilities. The majority of Iowa’s Transportation Alternatives program … Read more
ANKENY, Iowa – Jan. 12, 2022 – The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is set to implement new training requirements for first-time commercial driver’s license (CDL) applicants and some drivers who wish to upgrade existing commercial driver’s licenses. Beginning Feb. 7, 2022, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will require drivers in all states across … Read more
AMES, Iowa – Jan. 6, 2022 – The Iowa Transportation Commission will hold its next business meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022, in the Materials Conference Room at the Iowa Department of Transportation’s headquarters at 800 Lincoln Way in Ames. The public may attend in-person; however, participation via conference call or Teams is still encouraged … Read more
AMES, Iowa – Jan. 4, 2022 – The Iowa Department of Transportation is requesting public input for proposed improvements on U.S. 65 from 0.5 mile South of U.S. 30 in Story County to Iowa 175 in Hubbard. The proposed project involves five single box culvert replacements. Construction of the project is expected to begin in … Read more
AMES, IOWA – Jan. 3, 2022 – All Iowa Department of Transportation business locations will be closed Monday, Jan. 17, 2022, in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Driver’s license service centersAll Iowa DOT driver’s license service centers, normally open Tuesday through Saturday, will be closed Saturday, Jan 15. Normal business hours will … Read more
AMES, Iowa – December 29, 2021 – The Iowa Department of Transportation is requesting public input on the replacement of the Iowa 5 bridge over Cooper Creek, about 1.5 miles north of Iowa 2, and on the proposed state off-site detour, in Appanoose County. The proposed project involves replacing the existing 150’ x 28’ continuous … Read more