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DART names interim CEO, schedules open house for Presutti

The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority has named a former transit director for CyRide in Ames as its interim CEO following Elizabeth Presutti’s announcement last month that she will leave the agency in late January.

The …

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State announces new entry-level commercial driver’s license training grant program

Gov. Kim Reynolds announced today the new Iowa Entry-Level Driver Training Program, which will help interested truck drivers obtain their commercial driver’s license in Iowa. According to a news release, the program will provide $6 million to …

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DART seeking legislative action to address funding challenges

A Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority bus is parked at DART’s Central Station in downtown Des Moines. Photo by Emily Kestel

The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority needs to find alternative sources for …

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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Sunday was the busiest day at US airports since before pandemic

BY NORA FELDER: Sunday marked the busiest day at U.S. airports since the start of the pandemic, CNN writer Chris Isidore reports. “This year’s traffic was up 4% from the Sunday after Thanksgiving last year, but it’s still …

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DART offering free rides to commemorate 10th anniversary of DART Central Station

Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority will be offering free rides Nov. 20-26 in recognition of the 10th anniversary of DART Central Station. DART Central Station opened in the fall of 2012, replacing the Walnut …

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DOT plans public input sessions planned for I-80/35, Hickman Road interchange

The Iowa Department of Transportation has scheduled public input sessions to share information about proposed improvements to the Interstate 80/35 and Hickman Road interchange from University Avenue to Douglas Avenue. An in-person meeting is scheduled …

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Construction of new terminal could begin in 2024

The Des Moines International Airport generates about $752 million a year in economic activity for the state, airport officials said Monday during a tour of the airport where they gave an update on airport improvements, …

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DART, Principal Foundation partner to increase transit access along Merle Hay Road

The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority and the Principal Foundation are partnering for a second pilot program to improve transit access for riders in north Des Moines and Johnston.

According to a news release, …

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New report details aviation’s contribution to Iowa’s economy

The aviation industry contributes $6.4 billion to the Iowa economy, both in dollars generated by airport activity and in companies that produce components for aviation services, according to a report issued this week by the Iowa Department …

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Ruan acquires Michigan transportation company

Ruan Transportation Management Systems has acquired Michigan-based National Truck Brothers Inc. in a deal announced on Oct. 28. According to a news release, National Truck Brothers will continue to operate as an independent member of …