View IA-ATSSA upcoming meetings and events.

Our next IA-ATSSA hybrid chapter meeting is scheduled for January 22 - 23, 2024 in Ames, IA:

• Jan 22 - Meet ‘n’ Greet at Buffalo Wild Wings
• Jan 23 – Hybrid Chapter Meeting / Location TBD

Oct 18, 2023

IA-ATSSA Chapter Meeting Summary

• For review and feedback to IowaDOT by chapter members:
  • New DS-23043 for Multicomponent
  • Proposed DSs
  • Proposed Spec Changes
  • Spec Change Article 2527.03H Sept 2023
  • Updated Pay Factor Flyer
  • Updated PM Standards

The IowaDOT point-of-contact is Benjamin Hucker; he can be reached at 515-249-8258 if you have any questions.  The specifications committee meeting is Thursday, November 9.

IA-ATSSA Chapter Meeting Photos

Jun 29, 2023

IA_ATSSA Chapter Meeting Summary

IA-ATSSA Golf Winners (Photo) and Sponsors 

Jan 31, 2023

IA_ATSSA Chapter Meeting Summary

IA-ATSSA Chapter Meeting Photographs

Dec 1, 2023

"The Iowa Department of Transportation (IowaDOT) is working through a phased transition from a 4-inch pavement marking standard line width to a 6-inch line width on roadways within DOT jurisdiction.  This change will happen within the next few years as funding becomes available and will be denoted in project plans.  These changes do not remove any pavement marking options currently available."

The details for review can be accesssed via this link.  Please contact Benjamin Hucker, IowaDOT Assist. State Maintenance Engineer at 515-233-7818 if you have any questions.

Find ATSSA news in the blog. 

ATSSA Virtual Event Code of Conduct (Oct. 2020)

Chapter Management Guide (July 2019)

IA-ATSSA Chapter Bylaws (June 17, 2021)

IowaDOT Need Answers - Telephone Listing Brochure (April 2018)

ATSSA Vendor Presentation Policy

Important Links:
Iowa DOT
Iowa DOT Need Answers - June 2018
Comprehensive Highway Safety Plan PPT

Information for FLAGGERS:

2528.10 FLAGGERS - The flaggers shall be trained about safe flagging operations that comply with IowaDOT Flaggers Handbook, Part VI of the MUTCD, and the Standard Specifications prior to flagging operations. Training of flaggers shall include the following:

1. Issue and review the current Iowa DOT Flaggers Handbook
2. Presentation of the current Iowa Professional Flagging Video
3. Issue flagger training card, which shall include the following:
   • Employee name
   • Date of training
   • Name of Instructor
   • Expiration date of December 31 of the year following the training date.
   • The flaggers shall carry their flagger training card at all times and show it upon request.
4. Contractor shall maintain a list of the flaggers trained and the date of the training.

Training shall not be required for short time, emergency, or relief assignment of employees to flagging operations. Payment will not be made in accordance with Article 2528.12, A, 7.

Flagger operations, equipment, and apparel shall confirm to the Iowa DOT Flagger's Handbook.

When nighttime flagging is required, auxiliary lighting shall be provided to illuminate the flagging stations according to the current Iowa DOT Flagger's Handbook. This lighting shall be set up in such a manner to minimize glare to motorists. The cost of furnishing nighttime flagging stations shall be included in the lump sum price bid for Traffic Control.

April 2006 Flagger Handbook

High Visibility Garment Requirements