Iowa Department of Transportation Employee Directory
Government AdministrationIowa, United States501-1000 Employees
The Iowa Department of Transportation is a state government agency that plans, builds, and maintains Iowa's transportation systems. It is based in Ames, Iowa, and serves a broad public audience through government administration. The agency operates under five core values—Safety First, People Matter, Customer Focused, Servant Leadership, and Integrity Without Exception—to guide its work toward safer, more accessible travel. Its customers include residents, travelers, and regional partners who rely on reliable roads and transit services to move people and goods. In recent years it has pursued innovative initiatives, such as deploying automated detection and messaging systems to warn drivers about slow-moving vehicles on a Des Moines metro bypass in partnership with the Des Moines Area MPO. The department collaborates with state and regional agencies to advance transportation planning and operations across the state, positioning itself within the government administration sector focused on public safety and mobility.