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Dart likes the numbers for Ingersoll line


The D-Line downtown shuttle service to Ingersoll Avenue tallied 509 riders on Oct. 29, its first day of service.

The limited-time service will be offered by the Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) on …

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Volvo showcases safety feature in Des Moines

Willis Volvo of Des Moines hosted the “Naughty Volvo Tour” on Wednesday evening, showcasing the new Volvo S60 featuring Pedestrian Detection technology.

The new technology uses a radar- and camera-based system to detect pedestrians in …

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Airlines need help with security, officials say

Airlines shouldn’t be made to bear the full burden of extra security measures as governments respond to the discovery of bombs in air-cargo shipments last week, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) said today, according …

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D-line extends to Ingersoll

Today, the Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) will kick off its inaugural Friday night D-line service to Ingersoll Avenue. At 4:15 p.m., a DART trolley will pick up Des Moines City Councilwoman and …

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MPO receives $2 million grant

The Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) was awarded a $2 million grant today from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The MPO is one of 45 recipients of the grant funding …

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Free D-line extended to Ingersoll Avenue

The Ingersoll Business Association and the Des Moines West Side Chamber of Commerce have teamed up with the Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority to offer free Friday night D-line downtown shuttle service to Ingersoll …

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Partnership to celebrate step toward rail service

The Greater Des Moines Partnership, along with the Environmental Law and Policy Center and Young Professionals Connection, will hold a victory celebration from 5 to 6 p.m. this evening for announced passenger rail service from …

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$230 million approved for Chicago-Iowa City passenger rail

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has awarded the Iowa and Illinois departments of transportation $230 million to initiate intercity passenger rail service on a route from Chicago to Iowa City via the Quad Cities, Gov. …

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Des Moines to Newark flights announced

Des Moines International Airport officials announced that United Airlines has committed to nonstop service from Des Moines to Newark, N.J. The flights are scheduled to depart from Des Moines each day at 7:15 a.m. and …

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Presentation completes funding for new DART hub

For the Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART), Wednesday’s presentation of a $10 million check felt like scoring a touchdown.

That was the analogy DART General Manager Brad Miller used in his opening remarks …