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DART issues RFP for ‘Reimagine DART’ network redesign

The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority published a request for proposal last week seeking proposals to help develop a 10-year plan to make the public transit agency sustainable. That comes after the city of…
By Michael Crumb | Jul 15, 2024
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Public opinion sought on long-range transportation projects

Residents of Greater Des Moines are invited to share their opinions on more than 200 transportation projects that could be eligible for federal funding over the next 30 years. The Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning …
By Business Record Staff | Jun 26, 2024
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A Closer Look: Dylan Mullenix

Dylan Mullenix is no stranger to the Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization, celebrating his 18th anniversary with the regional transportation entity this summer. He started with the MPO as a transportation planner and rose …
By Michael Crumb | Jun 21, 2024
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MPO’s Mullenix participates in talks with Ukrainian officials about postwar rebuilding of infrastructure

Dylan Mullenix, the executive director of the Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization, recently participated in a conversation with Ukrainian government and transportation officials to discuss rebuilding that country once the war with Russia is …
By Michael Crumb | May 6, 2024
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Ankeny to host final transportation master plan open house

The city of Ankeny will host an open house from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. on May 8 to present the final recommendation of the Ankeny Transportation Master Plan, also called the TMP. The open house …
By Business Record Staff | Apr 26, 2024
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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 …
By Michael Crumb | Apr 26, 2024
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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 …
By Sarah Diehn | Apr 23, 2024
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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…
By Business Record Staff | Apr 19, 2024
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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.…
By Business Record Staff | Apr 15, 2024
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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 …
By Business Record Staff | Apr 11, 2024