Tag Archives: department of transportation

• News

  FCC votes to consider lifting in-flight cell phone ban

  The Federal Communications Commission voted 3-2 Thursday to consider lifting its ban on in-flight cell phone use.
• News

  Anti-distraction measures to be added to patrol vehicles

  Officers have laptops available to them inside their patrol vehicles, but the Iowa Department of Transportation said they can also be distracting.
• News

  DOT, safety advocates feud over rearview camera recommendation

  The federal government said it will recommend that new cars have rearview video systems, while safety groups say the cameras should be mandatory.
• News

  Airport gets $1.8 million grant

  The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded a $1.8 million grant targeted to improvements at Quad City International Airport.
• News

  Iowa to sell corporate sponsorships for rest areas

  Soon billboards won’t be the only place drivers will see advertisements on Iowa highways. The Iowa Department of Transportation is…
• Distracted Driving

  Illinois teens join forces to combat distracted driving

  Operation Teen Safe Driving challenges Illinois teens to create community-based programs to reduce traffic crash injuries and fatalities for teens.
• News

  Pro-life license plates coming to Iowa

  New controversial license plates may be hitting the roads of Iowa.