AMES, Iowa – Aug. 6, 2026 – The Iowa Transportation Commission will hold its next business meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 11 in Iowa City at the Graduate by Hilton Iowa City, 210 South Dubuque Street.
Business meeting agenda Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026
| Time | Title | Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| 8 a.m. | *Approve Minutes of the July 14, 2026, Commission Meeting | Jill Smith, executive assistant, Transportation Commission, 515-239-1067 |
| Commission Comments | Commissioners | |
| DOT Staff Comments | Scott Marler, director | |
| *Transportation Commission Guidebook | Bill Anderson, Transportation Commission | |
| *Administrative Rules – 761 IAC Chapter 529 – For-Hire Interstate Motor Carrier Authority | Kathleen Meradith-Eyers, director, Motor Vehicle Division, | |
| *Administrative Rules – 761 IAC Chapter 607 – Commercial Driver Licensing | Kathleen Meradith-Eyers, director, Motor Vehicle Division, | |
| *Fiscal Year 2027 State Aviation Programs | Shane Wright, aviation director, | |
| *Public Transit Special Notice of Funding Recommendations | Kristin Haar, public transit director, 515-233-7875 | |
| 8:10 a.m. | Adjourn |
* Action items
Public input meeting agenda Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026
Input meeting will begin shortly after the conclusion of the Commission business meeting.
Time | Title | Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| 8:15 a.m. | Opening remarks | Bill Anderson, Commission Chair |
| 8:20 a.m. | City of Iowa City | Mayor Bruce Teague |
| 8:35 a.m. | City of Cedar Rapids | Mayor Tiffany O’Donnell |
| 8:50 a.m. | Legislator Introductions/Comments | |
| 8:55 a.m. | City of Marion | Michael Barkalow |
| 9:05 a.m. | Iowa Interstate Railroad | Chad Lambi |
| 9:20 a.m. | City of Coralville | Mayor Laurie Goodrich |
| 9:35 a.m. | City of Peosta | Mayor Russ Pfab |
| 9:50 a.m. | Iowa Ports Association | Robert Sinkler |
| 9:50 a.m. | Unscheduled Delegations |
Monday, Aug. 10, 2026
Transportation tour
The Commission and Iowa Department of Transportation staff will meet informally and tour transportation projects in east central Iowa, starting at 9:30 a.m. at the Graduate by Hilton Iowa City, 210 South Dubuque Street, Iowa City. 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, Aug. 10, 2026
Informal workshop session
The Commission will meet informally with staff from the Iowa DOT, Monday, Aug. 10, in person and via conference call beginning at 3:30 p.m. at the Graduate by Hilton Iowa City, 210 South Dubuque Street, Iowa City, 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
- Review of Commission Guidebook
- Administrative Rules
- Chapter 529 – For-Hire Interstate Motor Carrier Authority
- Chapter 607 – Commercial Driver Licensing
- Transportation Trends Update
- Highway Program Balance Report
- State Aviation Program Recommendations
- Commercial Service Vertical Infrastructure
- General Aviation Vertical Infrastructure
- Airport Improvement Program
- Public Transit Vehicle Replacement Recommendations
- Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2025 Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Program
- FFY 2025 Low or No Emission Vehicle Program
- FFY 2026 Transit Program
- Program Transit Matching Fund Recommendations
- Public Transit Special Notice of Funding Recommendations
- Railway Tracks Overpass and Underpass Program
Meeting Adjourns at 4:45 p.m.
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Editor’s note: There are two ways to listen to the Iowa Transportation Commission’s informal workshop session or business meeting or public input session when scheduled. The broadcast feed and phone lines are active 15 minutes prior to each meeting or session and discontinued immediately after a meeting ends.
Live audio and some presentation materials will be available via the Microsoft Teams Meeting Teams link.
For those who wish to only join via audio, dial 515-817-6093 and use conference ID 440 237 881#
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