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Get to know Jeff Harpole at Ruan Transportation Management Systems

Jeff Harpole joined Ruan Transportation Management Systems in March 2020 after launching his career in transportation and logistics with Schneider National in 1990. He spent 17 years with Schneider, moving 10 times, with the last …

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MPO announces $22 million in grant awards

The Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) today announced more than $22 million in grant awards for 23 projects around Greater Des Moines.

The grants are available through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Surface …

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Des Moines board approves new DART facility

Des Moines’ Urban Design Review Board this week approved the final design of Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority’s new operations and maintenance facility planned at 3500 Vandalia Road. The rendering shows the entrance to…
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Demolition of Walnut Street Bridge progressing

Demolition of the 113-year-old Walnut Street Bridge in downtown Des Moines is progressing. Crews from Cramer and Associates Inc. have removed the bridge’s paving, guardrails and the abutment on the east side of the bridge.…

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Bill expanding crosswalk protections on its way to governor’s desk

A bill that extends protections to anyone using a crosswalk, not just pedestrians on foot, has passed the Iowa Senate and is on its way to the governor for her signature. House File 2568 was …

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Casey’s gives $100,000 to DMACC’s Transportation Institute

Casey’s made a $100,000 donation to the new DMACC Transportation Institute, whose goal is to train a new generation of truck drivers. The donation by the Ankeny-based company is another milestone for the new DMACC …

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Des Moines airport selects Departure Media as advertising partner

South Carolina-based airport advertising company Departure Media was named the winner of the advertising concessions contract at the Des Moines International Airport following a competitive bid process. The firm will manage the advertising program across …

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MPO seeks public comment on transportation safety plan

The Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization is seeking public input as it develops a comprehensive safety plan to improve the safety of people driving, biking, walking and using public transit in the region. The …

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DART preparing for budget cuts as Des Moines commits to additional funds

A bus is parked outside DART Central Station in Des Moines. Business Record file photo

Leaders at Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority are continuing to fine-tune budget proposals they hope will soften the impact of cuts …

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MPO accepting public comment on transportation project funding

Residents of Greater Des Moines are invited to share their opinions on which of 26 local transportation projects they would like to see receive funding from the Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization. The projects …

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