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DART commission votes to hire consultant for Reimagine DART system redesign

A DART bus is parked at DART’s Central Station in downtown Des Moines. The agency’s commission voted Tuesday to hire a consultant to guide its Reimagine DART system redesign. The process will continue through December…
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Envision Iowa: Think Tank: What are the experts saying about Iowa’s infrastructure investment needs?

In order for leaders to position Iowa’s organizations for success in a post-pandemic environment, we need a strong and solid infrastructure to support a healthy business climate. In the third and final virtual Envision Iowa …

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MPO seeks input on priority safety improvements

The Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization is asking the public to identify top priority safety improvements as part of the development of its Comprehensive Safety Action Plan. On the MPO’s website, the public can …

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MPO asks for public feedback in long-range, 2050 transportation plan

The Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization has opened the public comment and feedback period for its 25-year transportation plan, “Mobilizing Tomorrow.” The MPO updates the plan every five years to address changing transportation needs …

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Grant will support efforts to safely train more CDL holders, including those from underrepresented populations

The Transportation Institute at Des Moines Area Community College is getting a $127,400 grant from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to pay tuition for some students pursuing a commercial driver’s license, or CDL, according …

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Des Moines receives $13 million for street safety improvements

A $13 million Safe Streets and Roads for All grant has been awarded to the city of Des Moines by the U.S. Department of Transportation, according to a news release. Des Moines, which was one …

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Direct flight to Philadelphia returns to Des Moines airport

The Des Moines International Airport announced Friday that American Airlines will reintroduce a direct flight from Des Moines to Philadelphia after an almost five-year hiatus. The route will operate twice daily starting in June 2025, …

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DART launches effort to reimagine public transit

Jeremy Guenther believes the community’s thinking around access to public transit should be elevated to the same level as access to clean water, electricity and internet service.

Guenther, 44, is an investment operations analyst at …

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Airport board gives nod to contractor to continue to second phase of terminal project

Contractors have received approval from the Des Moines International Airport Authority board to continue into phase 1B, shown in orange on this map, once they complete work on phase 1A, shown in bright blue. The…
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Iowa, Nebraska attorneys general to address women trucking leaders in Des Moines

The American Trucking Associations announced a partnership with Iowa Motor Truck Association to host the first-ever Women in Motion Symposium on Aug. 14 and 15 in downtown Des Moines. The event will focus on professional …