Archives: July 2023
Roadside Chat - I want to ride my bicycle.Share the road.
July 28, 2023
Thousands of visitors flocked to Iowa this week for RAGBRAI. This annual event shines a spotlight on bicycling as recreation, but there are also many Iowans who rely on bicycling to get to where they need to go every day.
Regardless of the reason for bicycles being on the road, many people misunderstand the laws and rules as it relates to all of us sharing the road together. The Iowa Bicycle Coalition has put together a website (https://www.iowabicyclecoalition.org/iowa-bicycle-laws/) to help bicyclists understand Iowa law as it relates to two-wheeled transportation.
Personnel updates for July 7-20, 2023
July 27, 2023
Information supplied by the Business Systems Bureau
Roadside Chat - Focused on the road? Well, you got that goin' for ya
July 21, 2023
Do you ever have those days where it seems nothing goes right? If some of the things in your world are out of control, one thing you can control is what you do behind the wheel.
When you’re driving, try to put all of the distractions aside and just focus on the road. It might be hard, but it’s worth it. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has data that shows more than 3,000 lives are lost each year because of distracted driving.
Personnel updates for June 23 to July 6, 2023
July 14, 2023
Information supplied by the Business Systems Bureau
Roadside Chat- More cowbell. Less Phone
July 14, 2023
What’s important in your life? For some of us, it’s easy to tune out the background noise, but for others, things like our phones can cause irresistible but extremely dangerous distractions.
When you’re driving, do your best to tune out the distractions by putting your phone out of reach. Focus on what is most important, driving safely to make sure you and your passengers make it to your destination.
How can you help reduce the number of distracted driving crashes?
Recent Iowa DOT Awards
July 7, 2023
The Iowa DOT is focused on making lives better through transportation. Whether we are working to put safety first or focusing on our customers, innovation, and leadership are at the heart of the work we do. Sometimes that innovation and leadership earn us attention and accolades from our industry partners and peers. We are proud of those across our DOT team who have been recognized for the following awards.
Roadside Chat - Buckle in back or exit thru the front
July 7, 2023