Iowa DOT Research is constantly looking for ways to keep Iowa’s transportation system on the cutting-edge of safety, mobility, sustainability, and technology.
Before a project can begin, it must follow a thorough development process. Here’s how it works and how you can help:
Submission. Research topics can be submitted by anyone (within or beyond the department) at any time through our Research Ideas website.
Discussion and Evaluation. While ideas are in the open feedback state, anyone can provide written comments or vote on a proposed topic and help make it better.
After the open feedback period closes, Iowa DOT Research Department staff and other stakeholders review the topics and all of the input received to gauge interest and determine which ideas should move forward.
Development. Next, the Project Development Group, consisting of two to five team members, takes the originally submitted idea and builds it into a more robust request for proposal (RFP).