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Transportation Matters

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Roadside Chat - Santa sees you on our phone. You serious, Clark?

What kind of example do you want to set for your children when you are driving?

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December 15, 2023
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Transportation Matters

Personnel updates for Nov. 27 to Dec. 7, 2023

Personnel information supplied by the Business Systems Bureau.

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December 14, 2023
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Whipping winter into shape: how better snowplow lighting can improve safety

Read how new snowplow lighting lets you know just where the plow blade is and alerts you to move over as you safely move by the plow.

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December 13, 2023
For Employees
Transportation Matters

A little healthy competition to get ready for winter

Read about how a fresh idea for a friendly competition could have a big impact on safety.

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December 12, 2023
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Traffic Incident Management
Transportation Matters

Potential first responders learning to be safer on the road in Sioux City

Safety is at the core of all we do. But we can’t do it all. At the Iowa DOT, we are part of a larger community of first responders.

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December 11, 2023
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What Drives You Iowa
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Roadside Chat - Full of holiday spirits? Find a sober ride

If you plan on drinking this holiday season, also plan a sober ride home.

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December 8, 2023
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Transportation Matters

Personnel updates for Nov. 10 to Nov. 23, 2023

Personnel information supplied by the Business Systems Bureau.

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December 8, 2023
Roadside Chat
What Drives You Iowa
Transportation Matters

Roadside Chat - Take action against distraction

This time of year many of us have extra tasks to complete with the holidays quickly approaching, and distracted driving is dangerous.

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December 1, 2023
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Transportation Matters

December 2023 Service awards

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December 1, 2023
Roadside Chat
What Drives You Iowa
Transportation Matters

Roadside Chat - Pass: Food to the right, cars on the left

Keep the peace this holiday season and choose the right lane unless you are passing.

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November 24, 2023
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Traffic Incident Management
What Drives You Iowa
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Roadside Chat - Protect those who protect you. Move over for them.

This week we recognize all of our first responders for the work they do every day to keep us safer on the road with “Crash Responder Safety Week.”

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November 17, 2023
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Transportation Matters

Personnel updates for Oct. 27 to Nov. 9, 2023

Personnel information supplied by the Business Systems Bureau.

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November 17, 2023
Roadside Chat
What Drives You Iowa
Transportation Matters

Roadside Chat - Watch for deer in headlights. They don't.

This time of year, you should be on the lookout for multiple scenarios of fast-moving, unpredictable deer crossing highways.

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November 10, 2023
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What Drives You Iowa
Transportation Matters

Roadside Chat - Tires and tired don't go together. Drive alert.

Even though the time change can mean an extra hour of sleep, the change often means interrupted sleep patterns for many, which can equal danger while driving.

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November 3, 2023
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For Employees
Transportation Matters

Personnel updates for Oct. 13 to Oct. 26, 2023

Personnel information supplied by the Business Systems Bureau.

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November 3, 2023

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