Modes of Travel
How to get around Iowa, including information on roads, air travel, public transportation, and live traffic data from Iowa 511.
Getting Around Iowa
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Roads & Highways
Learn about major construction projects and maintenance, highway safety, and Iowa's byways.
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Aviation
Iowa airports, aircraft registration, flight schools, and other aviation resources.
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Passenger Rail
Information on Amtrak's long-distance routes and feasibility studies for regional intercity routes.
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Public Transportation
Intercity bus routes and other local public transport services.
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Bikes
Information on safe cycling in Iowa, plus interactive maps.
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Trails
Iowa's multiuse trails.
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Personalized Travel
How to get around when driving isn't an option.
Help us Rebuild Iowa Bridges!
The Iowa DOT, along with with 20+ cities and counties, is applying for federal funding to replace 34 bridges statewide. Please help by taking a quick, 5-minute survey to support the application.
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Traffic & Road Conditions
Iowa 511
Real-time updates about weather-related road conditions, construction, commercial vehicle restrictions, road closures, and other events that impact traffic in Iowa.
Des Moines Metro Projects
Learn about construction projects in the Des Moines area, including improvements to I-80 and I-35.
Participate
Project Development Public Involvement
Provide ideas and comments regarding the development of a transportation project at public information meetings and hearings.