Local Systems

The Local Systems Bureau’s mission is to “Serve and support transportation partners in the funding, development, and implementation of their projects to assist with compliance of state and federal policies and procedures. Through collaboration, the Local Systems Bureau strives to enhance the safety, quality, and growth of infrastructure in Iowa.”

To achieve this, the Local Systems Bureau produces, maintains and publishes Instructional Memorandums to guide the Local Public Agencies (LPAs) to achieve compliance. The LPA program ranges from $250 Million to $350 Million annually let through the Iowa DOT. There are approximately 500-600 active projects in Construction phase at any one time. Federal and Iowa Code require Local Systems to oversee several of the LPAs reports, programs, and budgets. City and County roadways and bridges in Iowa account for over 105,000 miles of roadway and almost 20,000 LPA-owned bridges.