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Gas tax hike fuels record road, bridge building

The 10-cent increase in the state’s gasoline tax this year will mean a record $700 million in construction on state and interstate highways, The Des Moines Register reported. Get ready for lots of construction zones, and drive …

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Des Moines appeals DOT order to remove I-235 speed camera

The City of Des Moines has appealed the Iowa Department of Transportation’s order to remove the speed camera on Interstate 235 near Waveland Golf Course by Friday, claiming the DOT didn’t have the authority to …

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Plugged in: Interstate 80 cities look to establish electric car-charging stations

At a glance

In 2013, Iowa had just over 100 all-electric vehicles registered. Nationally, approximately 260,000 had been sold from 2008 to September 2014. 

More recent data shows Iowa with 49 charging stations, with Tesla …

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Iowa Transportation Commission approves grants

The Iowa Transportation Commission on Tuesday approved grants for several central Iowa projects intended to promote economic development.

 

Grimes: Up to $164,096 was approved for an extension of Southeast Destination Drive in the southeast part of town. …

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Curbside baggage check ends today at Des Moines International Airport

American Airlines, the last carrier to offer curbside baggage claim service at Des Moines International Airport, will end the service today, said Kevin Foley, airport executive director and general manager. Foley said American has joined …

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Airport grants military another deadline extension

The Des Moines airport authority board voted Tuesday to give Iowa Air National Guard officials another 90 days to tell the airport how much land it needs for its scaled-back mission, and how much it …

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Airport passenger traffic up 2.9 percent in March

Passenger traffic continued steady growth at Des Moines International Airport in March, rising 2.9 percent to 200,959.  For the year, traffic was up 2.4 percent, to 549,075. Cargo was up 5.9 percent in March and …

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Transportation panel set for April 9

Stand Up For Transportation, a panel discussion and street festival, is set for April 9 in downtown Des Moines. Live music and food vendors will be featured on 12th Street between Grand Avenue and Locust …

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Proposed U.S. DOT budget would address recalls

The U.S. Department of Transportation officially announced its $478-billion, six-year transportation reauthorization proposal Monday, Trucking Info reported.

 

A key piece of the legislation would be a tripling of the budget of the National Highway Traffic …

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Ford brings back the Continental

Ford Motor Co.’s lagging Lincoln line is dusting off the old Continental model name that had its heyday in the “Mad Men” era and was favored by President John F. Kennedy. Lincoln will present a …