Transportation Matters

February 2024 Service awards

Award information provided by the Business Systems Bureau.

Saving a life – All in a day’s work for these two from the Williams garage

Learn how two staff from the Iowa DOT's Williams garage followed their core values to help save a life.

Above and beyond – Just a few stories from the snowstorms of January 2024

Read a few stories about the things our snow fighters have done to make sure you can safely get to where you need to go.

Roadside Chat - Excuse for not buckling? Bet it's a killer.

It’s National Passenger Safety Week. If you choose not to wear a seat belt, what’s your excuse? Decades of research show that seat belts save lives.

Personnel updates for Jan. 5 to Jan. 18, 2024

Personnel information supplied by the Business Systems Bureau.

Roadside Chat - You resolved to not text & drive. How's that going?

One resolution that you should never let fall by the wayside is getting to your destination safely every trip you make.

Roadside Chat - Slid off road? Stay inside to stay alive

If you end up off in the ditch or shoulder and you’re not able to get your vehicle back on the road safely, the best thing to do is stay inside the vehicle.

Personnel updates for Dec. 22, 2023 to Jan. 4, 2024

Personnel information supplied by the Business Systems Bureau.

Recent Iowa DOT awards

We are proud of those across our DOT team who have been recognized for these awards.

Roadside Chat - A body stays in motion until a belt stops you

The truth is that airbags are designed to work with seat belts, not replace them.