AMES, Iowa – Oct. 8, 2026 – The Iowa Transportation Commission will hold its next business meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 13 in Marquette at the Marquette Community Room, 100 North Street.
Business meeting agenda Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026
| Time | Title | Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| 8 a.m. | *Approve Minutes of the Sept. 21, 2026, Commission Meeting | Jill Smith, executive assistant, Transportation Commission, 515-239-1067 |
| Commission Comments | Commissioners | |
| DOT Staff Comments | Scott Marler, director | |
*Administrative Rules – Chapter 505 - Interstate Motor Vehicle Fuel Licenses and Permits | Kathleen Meradith-Eyers, director, | |
*Administrative Rules - Chapter 301 - Driver's Privacy Protection - Motor Vehicle Records | Kathleen Meradith-Eyers, director, | |
*Administrative Rules - Chapter 602 - Classes of Driver's Licenses | Kathleen Meradith-Eyers, director, | |
*Administrative Rules - Chapter 605 - License Issuance | Kathleen Meradith-Eyers, director, | |
*Administrative Rules - Chapter 620 - OWI and Implied Consent | Kathleen Meradith-Eyers, director, | |
*Administrative Rules - Chapter 630 - Nonoperator's Identification | Kathleen Meradith-Eyers, director, | |
*Administrative Rules - Chapter 640 - Financial Responsibility | Kathleen Meradith-Eyers, director, | |
| *State Recreational Trails Program Recommendations | Deb Arp, team leader, Local Systems Bureau, 515-239-1681 | |
| *Railroad Revolving Loan and Grant Program Recommendation | James Glaspie, rail development manager, Modal Transportation Bureau, 515-239-1066 | |
| 8:14 a.m. | Adjourn |
* Action items
Public input meeting agenda Tuesday, Oct. 13, 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 Marquette | Mayor Brittany Hemmer |
| 8:25 a.m. | RPA 1 and NE Iowa Regional Trail Partners | Aaron Detter, Planning Department Head |
| 8:40 a.m. | Dubuque MPO | Brad Cavanagh, Chairperson |
| 8:55 a.m. | Legislator Introductions/Comments | |
| 9:05 a.m. | Iowa Northland Regional Council of Government | Nick Fratzke, Director of Transportation |
| 9:20 a.m. | City of Mason City | Aaron Burnett, City Administrator |
| 9:35 a.m. | Trees Forever | Jeff Jensen, Director of Community Programs |
| 9:50 a.m. | Unscheduled Delegations |
Monday, Oct. 12, 2026
Transportation tour
The Commission and Iowa Department of Transportation staff will meet informally and tour transportation projects in northeast Iowa, starting at 9:30 a.m. at Marquette at the Marquette Community Room, 100 North Street. 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, Oct. 12, 2026
Informal workshop session
The Commission will meet informally with staff from the Iowa DOT, Monday, Oct. 12, in person and via conference call beginning at 3:30 p.m. at Marquette at the Marquette Community Room, 100 North Street, 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 505 – Interstate Motor Vehicle Fuel Licenses and Permits
- Chapter 301 – Driver’s Privacy Protection – Motor Vehicle Records
- Chapter 602 – Classes of Driver’s Licenses
- Chapter 605 – License Issuance
- Chapter 620 – OWI and Implied Consent
- Chapter 630 – Nonoperator’s Identification
- Chapter 640 – Financial Responsibility
- Transportation Trends Update
- Highway Program Balance Report
- State Recreational Trails Program Recommendations (previously presented in September 2026)
- Railroad Revolving Loan and Grant Program Recommendation (previously presented in September 2026)
- Intercity Bus Program Recommendations
- Highway Planning & Asset Management Overview
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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#
Iowa DOT ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other nondiscrimination statutes. If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact Nikita Rainey, Civil Rights Bureau Director at 515-239-1304 or by email at [email protected].