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Rev up for transportation Wednesday

OK, let’s just say that if you are interested in transportation issues and how technology and various policies can change Greater Des Moines, Wednesday is going to keep you busy. The day starts off with…
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Oct 4, 2016
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IDOT wins national enforcement award

The Iowa Department of Transportation’s vehicle enforcement crews have won their third straight award for being the top safety enforcement operation chosen by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. The award recognizes the most productive…
By BPC Staff | Oct 3, 2016
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Complete streets, multimodal transportation save communities money — Tomorrow Plan speaker

Gabe Klein says that if you are a fiscal conservative like he is, you should be in favor of bike lanes, mass transit, walking and biking to work, and autonomous vehicles.


Why? They save money.…
By PERRY BEEMAN | Sep 22, 2016
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Hugh Ekberg becomes COO of CRST trucking company

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CRST International Inc., one of the U.S.’s largest privately held transportation companies and headquartered in Cedar Rapids, has named Hugh Ekberg as group president and chief operating officer. Ekberg brings over 25 years …
By BPC Staff | Sep 20, 2016
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Hugh Ekberg becomes COO of CRST trucking company

Hugh Ekberg

CRST International Inc., one of the U.S.’s largest privately held transportation companies and headquartered in Cedar Rapids, has named Hugh Ekberg as group president and chief operating officer. Ekberg brings over 25 years …
By BPC Staff | Sep 20, 2016
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Foley to discuss airport upgrades

Kevin Foley, executive director and general manager of Des Moines International Airport, will discuss airport upgrades and plans for a new terminal at a meeting of the Iowa Commercial Real Estate Association. The meeting is …
By BPC Staff | Sep 14, 2016
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DART plans Wi-Fi pilot on buses

The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority, known as DART, is developing a pilot program to provide Wi-Fi on 20 buses operating on two of DART’s routes for a year. If approved, the pilot will …
By BPC Staff | Sep 14, 2016
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Transportation expert Klein to speak on governments as startups

Author Gabe Klein will appear in Des Moines Oct. 5 to discuss how cities can borrow techniques from startups to make changes to transportation offerings more quickly. Klein, a former Zipcar executive and past transportation …
By BPC Staff | Sep 13, 2016
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CRST buys California-based Gardner Trucking

Cedar Rapids Gazette: CRST International on Monday announced the purchase of a California trucking company, the largest single acquisition in the Cedar Rapids company’s history. Gardner Trucking of Ontario, Calif., is considered the largest truckload carrier …
By BPC Staff | Sep 13, 2016
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DOT taking comments on long-range plan through Sept. 30

The Iowa Department of Transportation is working on a framework for setting priorities for future project spending. A survey designed to collect public input will be open through Sept. 30. It focuses on what the state’s future …
By BPC Staff | Sep 7, 2016