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DART to replace fare boxes, add smart cards

The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) will receive a $3.08 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s State of Good Repair program.

The money will allow DART to replace fare box systems …
By BPC Staff | Jul 19, 2012
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Iowa DOT: Planning ahead

Federal law requires the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) to have a long-range statewide transportation plan. But Craig O’Riley thinks the newest plan released by the DOT goes above and beyond.

O’Riley, planning team leader …
By KYLE OPPENHUIZEN | Jul 13, 2012
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Airport receives transportation funding

Des Moines International Airport has received funding from the Iowa Transportation Commission for two improvement projects.

The airport received $83,027 to remove and replace pavement markings, which covers about half the total cost of the …
By BPC Staff | Jul 11, 2012
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Berkshire invests more in private jet industry

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. has invested $9.6 billion into the struggling private jet industry, betting its purchase of 425 planes will pay off in the future.

Berkshire’s purchase set a record in terms of private plane …
By BPC Staff | Jun 12, 2012
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DART plans major service changes to take effect Sunday

Several major service changes to Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) routes will take effect on Sunday, affecting riders using express routes, on-call services and the D-line in downtown Des Moines.

The changes are …
By BPC Staff | Jun 7, 2012
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Des Moines airport adding security lane

Des Moines International Airport and the Transportation Security Administration are constructing an additional security lane to alleviate an added demand from increases in passengers in the last few months.

Kevin Foley, general manager of the …
By BPC Staff | Jun 6, 2012
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Des Moines remains among highest-price Midwest airport

Des Moines International Airport officials expect the arrival of Southwest Airlines to make a dent in high airfares. For 2011, though, Des Moines remained one of the most expensive airports within driving distance for Iowans. …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Jun 1, 2012
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Des Moines airfares up in 2011; overall spot in rankings improves

The average price of a flight out of Des Moines International Airport went up last year, but Des Moines’ spot in the national rankings improved.   The average itinerary price to fly out of Des…
By BPC Staff | May 31, 2012
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DART to discuss service changes at 10 open houses this month

The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) will hold 10 open houses this month to give an overview and answer questions about service changes that take effect on June 10. Changes include a 13 …
By BPC Staff | May 14, 2012
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Iowa Transportation Commission releases long-term plan

The Iowa Transportation Commission yesterday approved a long-term planning project.

The plan, “Iowa Motion – Planning Ahead 2040,” will provide direction for aviation, bicycle and pedestrian transit, highway transit, public transit, rail and waterways, the …
By BPC Staff | May 9, 2012