Visit the Iowa DOT’s Recovery Web site to learn more about the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). The ARRA was signed into law by President Obama Feb. 17, 2009. It is an unprecedented effort to jumpstart our economy, create or save millions of jobs, and put a down payment on addressing long-neglected challenges so our country can thrive in the 21st century. Funding made available through the Recovery Act will assist Iowa in strengthening its transportation systems, including Iowa’s rail, transit, aviation, highways, waterways, and other modes of surface transportation.
The Office of Policy and Legislative Services works with government officials and staff, government agencies, transportation interest groups, and the legislative and rulemaking processes at both the federal and state levels. Policy and Legislative Services assists the DOT's director and employees by analyzing and communicating information about current transportation policy issues and legislative and rulemaking activity. The Iowa DOT's legislative programs are coordinated within the Office of Policy and Legislative Services. Coordinating the development of administrative rules and internal policies and procedures, and administering contested case appeals for the Iowa DOT are other responsibilitilies of this office. Policy and Legislative Services strives to positively impact the development of federal and state legislation and rules.
