Roads and bridges are top of mind when most people think about transportation. But at Iowa DOT Research we’re just as passionate about other modes of transportation and the opportunities for innovation each kind presents.
Regardless of whether products are moved by air, rail, water or road, it’s our job to discover more efficient and cost-effective ways to get them to Iowans across the state.
Two special weeks coming in September – National Truck Driver Appreciation Week from September 12-18, and Rail Safety Week from September 20-26 – provide the perfect opportunity to spotlight our work in freight.
As part of the Innovations in Freight Data Workshop, Iowa DOT collaborates with other states and industry experts to gain cutting-edge insight on data collection and application. This knowledge helps us make critical safety and operational decisions affecting travelers and transporters every day.
Iowa DOT is also an active member of the Mid-America Freight Coalition, an organization of experts working to improve the efficiency, reliability and safety of transport. In partnership with other midwestern states, we coordinate our planning, operations and infrastructure improvements to meet the growing freight demands.
So whether the products you rely on are coming by plane, train, ship, or truck, know that Iowa DOT Research is working behind the scenes to help them arrive quickly and safely.
Delivering targeted solutions for Iowa's transportation future.
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