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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1985
Page
5
The Iowa Department of Transportation could begin accepting applications for Revitalize Iowa's Sound Economy funds to build roads for economic development as soon as mid October. The IDOT commission reviewed a 21 page list of program rules on Friday.
IDOT proposes strict criteria for cities and counties to access 30 million dollars a year in RISE funds. Applications may be limited by mid October with a mid year and semi annual review. Regions and multi entity projects are allowed. The rules require one job per 3 000 RISE dollars or local investment of five dollars per one RISE dollar. Some waivers possible but many projects will be rejected.
Iowa faces opposition to using public buses for student transport in six pilot projects in Sioux City Dubuque Ottumwa Nashua Burlington and Dickinson County. Problems include safety concerns and liability questions about non yellow buses and non swinging stop arms. Some districts worry about turf and regulations may force cancellation unless laws or money issues are resolved. Recommendations will go to the Legislature after studies.
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