Transportation Matters

Roadside Chat - Born to be wild? You can still be an easy rider.

Since May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, we invite you to refresh your knowledge about the dangers of riding motorcycles.

May 2023 Service awards

Award information provided by the Business Systems Bureau.

Roadside Chat - Crush the candy another time. Eyes on the road.

Playing games, or doing anything else on your phone, while you are driving can be deadly.

Getting a fresh start with a new ID or driver’s license

Learn about the program that helps many Iowan's obtain official identification.

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.