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Local Systems

We support transportation partners in the funding, development, and implementation of their projects to comply with state and federal policies and procedures.

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Local Systems Links

  • Instructional Memorandums & Federal-Aid Guide

    Resources and guides for local agencies on federal and non-federal aid transportation project planning and development.

  • Trainings & Videos

    Iowa DOT Local Systems upcoming trainings, past presentations and videos.

  • IIJA Information

    The Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act is a U.S. law funding transportation, broadband, energy, and water protection.

  • Doc Express & Appia

    Doc Express & Appia are secure, web-based applications used for construction administration, documentation & inspection.

  • Grant Programs

    DERA, federal & state rec trails, ICAAP, Iowa Byways, RISE, (TA Set-Aside or TAP

  • FHWA Emergency Relief Program

    Guide for requesting and administering FHWA Emergency Relief funds for damage on federal-aid routes in Iowa.

  • Bid & Quote Thresholds

    Determine bid and quote thresholds for city and county infrastructure projects based on type, cost, and Iowa Code rules.

  • Equipment Rates

    Iowa DOT equipment rates for cities and counties to estimate project costs in fiscal year budgets.

County Reports, Funding and Resources

  • Annual Reports, Budgets & Programs

    Instructions for filling out and submitting annual reports, budgets, and programs for counties.

  • Farm to Market Quarterly Statements

    Quarterly reports for FM statements, expenditures, FM distribution, and obligation balances.

  • Funding Information

    Basic funding information and background available to counties.

  • Guide for Hiring a County Engineer

    Guidance outlining requirements and recommendations for filling a county engineer vacancy. 

  • Resource Guide for County Engineers

    Document to provide information about Iowa County Engineering to new County Engineers.

  • Sign Replacement Program

    Annual program to replace damaged, worn-out, obsolete, or substandard signs and signposts for cities and counties.

  • Bridge Program Information

    Resources, references and application information for city and county bridge programs.

City Reports, Funding and Resources

  • City Resources

    Basic funding information, helpful reminders, and All-Systems Annual Overweight Permit information.

  • Road Use Tax Funding

    Estimated per capita RUTF forecast for cities and Time 21 payment history.

  • Street Finance Report

    Street Finance Report login.

  • Street Finance Report Training

    Training opportunities for Street Finance Report are available in both person and online.

  • Sign Replacement Program

    Annual program to replace damaged, worn-out, obsolete, or substandard signs and signposts for cities and counties.

  • Bridge Program Information

    Resources, references and application information for city and county bridge programs.

Additional Resources & Information

  • Pre-Letting Resources

  • Post-Letting Resources

  • Doc Express & Appia

  • Inspection Worksheets (Excel)

About Local Systems

We strive to enhance the safety, quality, and growth of infrastructure in Iowa.

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Ames, IA 50010

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515-239-1101

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