Transportation Matters: Roadside Chat

Roadside Chat – Whole World in Your Hand? Put the Phone Down!

Learn what you can do to help reduce distraction on our roadways.

Roadside Chat – Flashing lights on shoulder? Move Over

The majority of Pedestrian deaths are those that were struck along the side of a high-speed highway.

Roadside Chat: In Loving Memory—Belts—Hugs—Donate for Life

Things can change in the blink of an eye. Read how to show your loved ones that you care before it's too late.

Roadside Chat: The Way You Drive Can Save Lives

If every driver followed these four simple rules behind the wheel, everyone would be safer on the road.

Roadside Chat: Seat belts hug you like I do - Mom

When you feel that seat belt around you, your stress level may also decrease knowing that simple, two-second action can save your life.

Roadside Chat: Be nice, look twice for bikes

Read tips to celebrate May as both Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and National Bicycle Safety Month.

Roadside Chat: Save lives! Drive safely. Be an organ donor.

Donors are superstars! That’s the theme of this year’s National Donate Life Month.

Roadside Chat: Cheapest way to save a life? Pay attention

You may think you can do more than one thing at a time, but no one is a good multi-tasker behind the wheel. Driving takes all of your attention.

Roadside Chat - Coming to a road near you... Be work zone aware

Iowa DOT road crews will be doing their part to be safe, but you play a part in making sure no one is injured or worse in a work zone.

Roadside Chat - Final four winners: buckled, sober, slow & focused

With all the hype surrounding college basketball tournaments and the Hawkeye women playing in the Final Four, here’s a reminder to stay safe while driving.