Transportation

The Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) will hold a public meeting on May 31 to receive input and comments on the Federal Fiscal Years 2012-2015 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).

The MPO develops the …

The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) has received the American Public Transportation Association’s “Gold Award” in the safety category among midsized transit agencies. Safety initiatives were evaluated on a wide array of criteria, …

The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) announced today that The Weitz Co. has submitted the lowest bid to construct the new DART hub at 620 Cherry St. and is likely to be awarded …

Construction officially begins today (May 20) on the Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) transit hub at 620 Cherry St. The $21 million project has been fully funded by state and federal grants, and …

Taxing vehicles based on miles driven, not fuel purchased, would better align highway costs with revenue generation, according to the Congressional Budget Office (CBO).

CBO officials on Tuesday said the imposition of a new tax …

The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) announced today that Congressman Leonard Boswell and Mokhtee Ahmad, a regional administrator for the Federal Transit Administration, will make remarks at Friday’s groundbreaking ceremony for DART’s new …

The Federal Aviation Administration has awarded a $1.9 million grant to Des Moines International Airport to rehabilitate its taxiway, Iowa Sen. Charles Grassley said today. “This funding is intended to increase the safety and efficiency …

Drive Time Des Moines is seeking input to help it determine how many people drive alone to work versus other modes of transportation on their daily commute.

A survey, available at the organization’s website, www.drivetimedesmoines.org, …

Sen. Tom Harkin announced yesterday that the city of Des Moines will receive $2.3 million to improve infrastructure at Des Moines International Airport.

The grant will provide funding for the acquisition of land to develop …