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Task force eyes private aid, sales tax support for DART; panel considers tax increase, status quo services for next year

The community leaders who run the DART public transit system informally agreed today to maintain existing routes and services for another year — and to raise property taxes 5 to 8 cents per $1,000 of …

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Who rides DART?

Amanda Wanke, the DART transportation system’s main public relations contact (among other things), was kind enough to pass along a copy of a new DART publication that is a one-stop shop for information about how …

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Taxi deregulation brings complaints

Des Moines’ decision to deregulate cabs has resulted in complaints of half-mile rides in smelly, cigarette-burned cabs costing $20, The Des Moines Register reported. Some cabbies don’t use meters. Uber and Lyft are in the mix. …

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Strategic partnership adds Lyft rides to insurer’s travel coverage

Travel insurer Generali Global Assistance today announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with ride-hailing company Lyft to add Lyft rides as part of its suite of travel insurance services. Generali Global, which …

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DART riders donate $3,250 during Fares for Food Day

The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority collected $3,250 in donations from riders during its annual Fares for Food Day. DART CEO Elizabeth Presutti presented a check Wednesday to the Polk County supervisors at the …

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Des Moines air traffic up 2.9 percent in November

Des Moines International Airport continues to enjoy a strong business year, with passenger traffic rising 2.9 percent in November. The count of passengers getting on and off planes in Des Moines is up 5.2 percent …

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ISU, DOT look for ways to build bridges faster

Iowa State University’s Bridge Engineering Center has received a $2.1 million grant for research into how to build bridges faster. Working with the Iowa Department of Transportation and others, ISU hopes to apply research results …

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Airport’s local-focused new gift shops, restaurants to sell craft beer, Raygun, Prada

Des Moines International Airport’s restaurants, bars and gift shops will get a massive overhaul between now and November 2017 to set up new operations that will combine plenty of local flavor with some cosmopolitan touches.…
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For drivers, Iowa can’t be beat

#NotToBrag, but Iowa is the best state in which to be a driver, according to financial information website Bankrate.com, which evaluated 50 U.S. states based on several factors that affect drivers, including commute time, annual insurance …

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DART to donate Thursday fares to food program

The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) plans to donate all cash fares paid on Thursday to Partnership for Hunger-Free Polk County, which supports food pantries in the community. Donations will be accepted in …