A bill for an act requiring the department of transportation to ensure equal representation for the development of statewide urban design specifications.

This bill requires Iowa's Department of Transportation (DOT) to ensure equal representation between government agencies and non-governmental groups (like private organizations or community stakeholders) when developing statewide urban design specifications. It directly affects the DOT and the entities involved in planning urban transportation infrastructure. The key provision amends existing DOT law to mandate this balanced input during the development of urban design standards, rather than changing the standards themselves. The bill focuses on the process of creating these specifications, not on specific design outcomes or funding.