Transportation Matters

Roadside Chat - That's not why it's called a "high" way. Drive sober

With more than 20 states around the country now legalizing recreational marijuana, driving high now frequently enters into the impaired driving discussion.

High-flying safety initiative aims to get traffic moving more quickly after an incident

Learn how the Iowa DOT is using drones to help clear traffic incidents quickly and effectively.

Personnel updates for March 31 to April 13, 2023

Personnel information supplied by the Business Systems Bureau.

Roadside Chat - Organ donors & seat belts both save lives

Simply clicking your seat belt and simply marking "yes" on the organ and tissue donation question when you renew your driver’s license can both save lives.

Helping motorists navigate safer routes in an emergency

With “Safety First” and “People Matter” as two of our core values, doing whatever we can to relieve crash tension is a high priority.

Roadside Chat - What drives you to drive sober?

Even a little bit of alcohol can impact your reaction time.

Personnel updates for March 17 to March 30, 2023

Personnel information supplied by the Business Systems Bureau.

April 2023 Service awards

Award information provided by the Business Systems Bureau.

New processes and materials make highway paint more visible and longer lasting

Read how the Iowa DOT works to find better, more durable paint systems that will help you more clearly see paint lines in adverse weather conditions.