AMES, Iowa – April 7, 2026 – The Iowa Transportation Commission will hold its next business meeting on Tuesday, April 14 in Fort Madison at the Quality Inn and Suites, 6169 Reve Court.
Business meeting agenda Tuesday, April 14, 2026
| Time | Title | Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| 8 a.m. | *Approve Minutes of the March 10, 2026, Commission Meeting | Jill Smith, executive assistant, Transportation Commission, 515-239-1067 |
| Commission Comments | ||
| DOT Staff Comments | ||
| *Administrative Rules – 761 IAC Chapter 511, Special Permits for Operation and Movement of Vehicles and Loads of Excess Size and Weight | Stuart Anderson, director, Transportation Development Division, | |
*Program Objectives (2027-2031 Highway Program) | Shawn Majors, director, | |
| 8:10 a.m. | Adjourn |
Public input meeting agenda Tuesday, April 14, 2026
*Input meeting will begin shortly after the conclusion of the Commission business meeting.
Time | Title | Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| *8:10 a.m. | Opening remarks | Ray Gaesser, Commission Chair |
| 8:15 a.m. | City of Fort Madison | Laura Liegois |
| 8:30 a.m. | Highway 61 Coalition | Rep. Taylor Collins |
| 8:45 a.m. | Legislator Introductions/Comments | |
| 8:55 a.m. | Southeast Iowa Regional Planning Commission | Mike Norris |
| 9:05 a.m. | Local Resident | Dick Hierstein |
| 9:10 a.m. | Lee County | Benjamin Hull |
| 9:25 a.m. | Unscheduled Delegations |
Monday, April 13, 2026
Transportation tour
The Commission and Iowa Department of Transportation staff will meet informally and tour transportation projects in southeast Iowa, starting at 9:15 a.m. at the Quality Inn and Suites, 6169 Reve Court, Fort Madison. The tour will end around 2:30 p.m. Transportation-related matters may be discussed, but no action will be taken during the tour.
Monday, April 13, 2026
Informal workshop session
The Commission will meet informally with staff from the Iowa DOT, Monday, April 13, in person and via conference call beginning at 3:30 p.m. at the Quality Inn and Suites, 6169 Reve Court, Fort Madison, following the tour. The following transportation-related matters may be discussed, but no action will be taken during the meeting. The items are listed in no particular order and may be discussed at any point during the workshop.
- Commission input
- Director’s welcome
- Administrative Rules
- Chapter 511 – Special Permits for Operation and Movement of Vehicles and Loads of Excess Size and Weight
- Transportation Trends Update
- 2026 Highway Program Balance Report
- Five-Year Program Discussion - Program Development
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