July 18, 2005

For more information contact:
Don Tebben
donald.tebben@dot.iowa.gov
515-239-1148

Iowa Transportation Commission to hold public input meeting

AMES, Iowa – The Iowa Transportation Commission will meet in Waverly, Tuesday, Aug. 9, to discuss transportation matters with representatives of local government, interest groups and individuals.

Items that may be discussed at the meeting include the State Transportation Improvement Program; transportation policies; and highway, aviation, rail, river, and transit issues.

The meeting will be held in the Waverly City Hall , 200 First St. NE. For more information concerning the meeting, contact the DOT's Office of Program Management at 515-239-1148.

Monday, Aug. 8, the commissioners will meet informally and tour transportation projects in northeast Iowa . No action will be taken on transportation-related matters during the tour.

To obtain a scheduled time on the agenda for this Commission public input meeting, contact the Iowa DOT's Office of Program Management, 800 Lincoln Way , Ames , IA 50010 , telephone 515-239-1148, fax 515-239-1975, e-mail donald.tebben@dot.iowa.gov. Please include the time period you prefer and general topic you wish to discuss. The statements, presentations, suggestions or questions should be 20 minutes or less.

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