Transportation

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

The eastbound Interstate 80 exit ramp to U.S. 65/U.S. 6/Hubbell Avenue will close from  11 p.m. Sunday to May 21 for reconstruction, the Iowa Department of Transportation announced. Motorists traveling from eastbound I-80 to Hubbell Avenue will …

Des Moines International Airport is supporting an increase in passenger fees that would help plug a $200 million gap in financing for a new terminal and related construction at the Des Moines facility. Congress is …