Transportation

Once again, the Cadillac Escalade tops the list of vehicles most likely to be stolen in the United States.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, today released its 2011 list of most-stolen models, gauged by …

Grand Avenue will be closed between 35th Street and 44th Street on Saturday morning for paving. The city of Des Moines Engineering Department and contractor Des Moines Asphalt and Paving Co. will close the section …

U.S. Senator Tom Harkin today announced that Iowa will receive $6.06 million for highway-related projects.

The funding comes from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration.

The largest portion of the funding — $3.75 …

The Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) will hold a public meeting on Sept. 13 to release its “The Tomorrow Plan,” which is designed to lead to sustainable development in Des Moines.

The plan …

The city of Des Moines Engineering Department and contractor Des Moines Asphalt and Paving Co. will begin resurfacing Grand Avenue from 35th Street to 44th Street with surface milling on Saturday. Paving is scheduled for …

Sen. Tom Harkin today announced that Iowa will receive $773,353 in grants for the repair and rehabilitation of flood-damaged railroad infrastructure.

The funds will come from the Iowa Department of Transportation through the Flood Damage …

Congressman Leonard Boswell will hold a roundtable discussion on transportation issues on Aug 18. Hosted by the Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization, the panel discussion will feature Paul Trombino, director of the Iowa Department …

After 10 years in Urbandale, the Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) will move to downtown Des Moines next month, the organization announced. Effective Sept. 1, the MPO office will be located at 420 …

The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) will offer service from all three of its Park & Ride facilities to the Iowa State Fair daily during the fair. Parking is free at all of …

Frontier Airlines announced today that it will provide nonstop seasonal service between Des Moines and Florida.

From December 15 through April 15, passengers can fly from Des Moines International Airport to Orlando International Airport and …