AMES, Iowa – Jan. 13, 2026 – The Iowa Transportation Commission approved the following items during its meeting today.
Business meeting actions taken Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026
| Order Number | Title | Action taken | Presenter |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-2026-43 | Approve Minutes of the Dec. 9, 2025, Commission Meeting | Approved | Jill Smith, executive assistant, Transportation Commission, 515-239-1067 |
| TD-2026-44 | Revitalize Iowa’s Sound Economy (RISE) – Huxley | Approved | Deb Arp, team leader, Local Systems Bureau, 515-239-1681 |
| TD-2026-45 | Revitalize Iowa’s Sound Economy (RISE) – Sioux Center | Approved | Deb Arp, team leader, Local Systems Bureau, 515-239-1681 |
| TD-2026-46 | Revitalize Iowa’s Sound Economy (RISE) – Waterloo | Approved | Deb Arp, team leader, Local Systems Bureau, 515-239-1681 |
| TD-2026-47 | Iowa’s Clean Air Attainment Program Funding Recommendations | Approved (Link to news release) | Deb Arp, team leader, Local Systems Bureau, 515-239-1681 |
| TD-2026-48 | Federal Recreational Trails Program Funding Recommendations | Approved (Link to news release) | Deb Arp, team leader, Local Systems Bureau, 515-239-1681 |
| TD-2026-49 | Statewide Transportation Alternatives Set-aside Program Funding Recommendations | Approved (Link to news release) | Deb Arp, team leader, Local Systems Bureau, 515-239-1681 |
| TD-2026-50 | State Transit Assistance Special Projects | Approved | Kristin Haar, public transit director, Modal Transportation Bureau, 515-233-7875 |
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 at https://iowadot.gov/transportation-development/local-systems/grant-programs/revitalize-iowas-sound-economy-program-rise.
Huxley: Up to $2,089,439 from the city share of the RISE Fund was approved for a Local Development grant to assist in the paving of approximately 2,650 feet of 560th Avenue and the construction of 1,500 feet of new roadway and intersection improvements at Iowa 210 and 560th Avenue located on the southeast side of town. This project is necessary to provide improved access to 55 acres for warehousing and industrial purposes. This project is anticipated to be completed by November 2026.
Sioux Center: Up to $276,470 from the city share of the RISE Fund was approved for a Local Development grant to assist in construction of approximately 560 feet of 3rd Street NW located on the northwest side of town. This project will provide access to 12 acres for industrial purposes. This project is anticipated to be completed by October 2026.
Waterloo: Up to $697,508 from the city share of the RISE Fund was approved for a modified Local Development grant to assist in the construction of approximately 1,700 feet of Wolfe Lane and 610 feet of North Lane. This project is necessary to provide improved access to South Waterloo Business Park, an Iowa Economic Development Authority certified site of more than 183 acres. This project is anticipated to be completed by June 2027.
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