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Ruan’s Gonnerman named to national post

Lisa Gonnerman, vice president of safety at Ruan Transportation Management Systems, was recently elected treasurer of the American Trucking Associations’ Safety Management Council Management Advisory Board. Over the next three years, she will advance to …

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DART offers free rides to bicyclists in May

The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority is inviting all cyclists in Greater Des Moines to go farther, faster, by riding their bikes and the bus for free. Throughout the month of May, when someone …

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Former Milwaukee mayor supports converting DSM one-way streets to two-way

Blunt-speaking former Milwaukee Mayor John Norquist spent time surveying Des Moines’ new urbanism this week, praising attractions like the East Village while suggesting downtown should turn its one-way streets into more pedestrian-friendly two-way routes.


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Input sought on Iowa State Freight Plan

The Iowa Department of Transportation is seeking public input regarding the Iowa State Freight Plan. The Iowa DOT is developing the plan to guide future freight initiatives and investments in Iowa’s multimodal freight transportation system. …

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Uber, Lyft drivers launch own app

The Uber Drivers Network, a vocal group of Uber and Lyft drivers who have organized strikes and protests in New York City, is launching its own ride-hailing app to compete with them.


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Iowa Motor Truck Association installs East Village sculpture

The Iowa Motor Truck Association has installed a lighted sculpture at the entrance to its East Village headquarters to signify the importance of the trucking industry and its drivers. The steering wheel-shaped sculpture at 717…
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DOT to reconfigure Ames’ U.S. 30 interchange at I-35

Increased traffic and concerns over safety have sparked the Iowa Department of Transportation’s plan to transform the Interstate 35-U.S Highway 30 interchange in Ames, the Ames Tribune reported. “This is a safety improvement project,” said Tony Gustafson, …

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Ankeny airport made $1 million in 2015 improvements; more in 2016

Ankeny Regional Airport invested more than $1 million in local, state and federal funds in 2015 to improve airport facilities to help meet increasing demand, according to a release. The improvements included facilities expansions, increasing …

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DART sets public meetings on future of bus system

The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) plans eight public meetings and three drop-by sessions from Feb. 29 to March 2 to gather comments about future plans for public transit. DART is updating the …

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DOT eyes land in Four Mile greenbelt

The Iowa Department of Transportation wants to buy land for highway right-of- way in Polk County’s Four Mile Creek greenbelt between Northeast 54th Place and Northeast 46th Street near Altoona. The land is north and …