Downtown Des Moines: Iowa DOT weighs ramp meters on I-235 on-ramps
One solution to the Des Moines metro area's traffic problems could be installing 14 ramp meters on entrance ramps in the most congested areas.
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One solution to the Des Moines metro area's traffic problems could be installing 14 ramp meters on entrance ramps in the most congested areas.
By Dave Bohl Dec 19, 2020 DES MOINES, Iowa - The Iowa Department of Transportation is looking for community feedback on its next big project in the Des Moines Metro. The Iowa DOT's Benjamin Hucker tells WHO 13 the goal is to make the most efficient use of the roadway system in place and make the commute across the metro more efficient. He says the DOT is seeking to make the best use of taxpayer money to improve the metro commute, so they're interested to hear where people experience regular slowdowns and bottlenecks. You can learn more and leave feedback here.