CORNING, Iowa – Aug. 12, 2025 – Today, the Iowa Transportation Commission approved $6,182,800 in total funding for five statewide Transportation Alternatives Set-aside Program projects. This program supports projects that will have a statewide or multi-regional impact, expand the state’s multi-modal transportation system, and enhance tourism. Funding is available to cities, counties, school districts, or other eligible organizations through an annual application-based program. Earlier this spring, a special call for applications was announced seeking interest in funding remaining from the fall 2024 funding cycle.
The projects and approved funding amounts are listed below.
- Iowa River’s Edge Trail Bridges & Great American Rail Trail Connector (Marshalltown) - $2,000,000
- Waukee Regional Trail Connection and Safety Improvements Project (Waukee) - $2,000,000
- Emmons Street Pedestrian Bridge over I-380 (Hiawatha) - $792,000
- Duck Creek Trail Underpass at Division Street (Davenport) - $205,200
- Iowa River’s Edge Trail Paving from Gifford to Union (Hardin County Conservation Board) - $1,185,600
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Contact: Susan Hollenkamp at 515-239-1810 or susan.hollenkamp@iowadot.us