Arnolds Park, Iowa – Oct. 10, 2023 – The Iowa Transportation Commission approved the following items during its meeting today at the Waterfront Event Center, Bridges Bay Hotel, 610 Linden Drive, Arnolds Park.
| Order Number | Title | Action taken | Presenter |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-2024-12 | Approve Minutes of the Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023, Commission Meeting | Approved | Cindy Dorhout, Commission assistant, 515-239-1067 |
| TD-2024-13 | Revitalize Iowa’s Sound Economy (RISE) – Story City | Approved | Deb Arp, team leader, Systems Planning Bureau 515-239-1681 |
| TD-2024-14 | Revitalize Iowa’s Sound Economy (RISE) – Mt. Pleasant Project Settlement | Approved | Deb Arp, team leader, Systems Planning Bureau 515-239-1681 |
| TD-2024-15 | Revitalize Iowa’s Sound Economy (RISE) – Waukee Project Settlement | Approved | Deb Arp, team leader, Systems Planning Bureau 515-239-1681 |
| TD-2024-16 | State Recreational Trails Program Funding Recommendations | Approved (Link to news release) | Scott Flagg, Federal and State Recreational Trails Program Manager, Systems Planning Bureau, 515-239-1252 |
| TD-2024-17 | Railroad Revolving Loan and Grant Program Recommendation | Approved (Link to news release) | James Glaspie, Rail Development Manager, Modal Transportation Bureau, 515-239-1066 |
| TD-2024-18 | Fiscal Year 2025 Highway-Railroad Crossing Safety Program | Approved | Kris Klop, Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Program Manager, Modal Transportation Bureau, 515-239-1108 |
| TD-2024-19 | 2025 Highway-Railroad Crossing Surface Repair Program | Approved | Kris Klop, Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Program Manager, Modal Transportation Bureau, 515-239-1108 |
| TD-2024-20 | Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Implementation Policies | Approved | Stuart Anderson, director, Transportation Development Division, 515-239-1661 |
The RISE program was established to promote economic development in Iowa through construction or improvement of roads and streets. Iowa cities and counties are eligible for funding in the form of a grant, loan, or combination thereof. Projects must involve construction or improvement of a public roadway. There are two RISE project types: 1) Immediate Opportunity, and 2) Local Development. More information is available online.
Story City: Up to $402,057 from the city share of the RISE Fund was approved for a Local Development grant to assist in construction of approximately 1,160 feet of Rich Olive Street located on the southeast side of town. This project is necessary to provide access to five lots totaling more than 41 acres for industrial purposes. This project is anticipated to be completed by October 2024.