More Info on Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART)
DART is the largest public transit agency in Iowa, serving 19 cities in and around Polk County to varying degrees. Those include Ankeny, Altoona, Alleman, Bondurant, Carlisle, Clive, Des Moines, Elkhart, Granger, Grimes, Johnston, Mitchellville, Pleasant Hill, Polk City, Runnells, Sheldahl, Urbandale, Windsor Heights, West Des Moines.
The major milestone for the Reimagine DART initiative will allow DART staff to present a draft network for public input in September and prepare to implement new routes and services...
Kemin is investing in the new local route that will run twice daily by its Des Moines campus and will offer all its Des Moines-based employees free access to DART’s local, express...
Public input opportunities are being offered as the Des Moines City Council considers whether to pass a franchise fee to fully fund DART services or make cuts to services.
At DART, Smiley will lead more than 200 employees in the Operations, Maintenance and Facilities departments, overseeing vital projects supporting the delivery of current and future...
To celebrate National Bike Month in May, the Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) has invited bicyclists to discover how easy — and quick — it is to Bike & Ride.
May 2, 2017
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The community members, including the city of Des Moines and Polk County, Iowa, as well as eight suburban communities, will work together to redesign the agency’s system.
The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) has named Frederick Gilliam as its new chief operating officer. In his new role, Gilliam leads the operations, safety and...
Transit access for many Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority riders will improve as DART implements changes to its system beginning Sunday, Aug. 19, 2018.
On Thursday, March 1, from 4-6 p.m., the DMARC Mobile Food Pantry was in service for the first time at DART Central Station, 620 Cherry Street in Des Moines.
The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority will extend service on the Route 4 further north in Des Moines, including access to Dee Zee Manufacturing’s main plant on NE 58th...
Bus riders on all Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority routes can now access free Wi-Fi to check email, read the news or browse social media while they ride around Greater...
Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority has announced it will donate three retired RideShare vans to nonprofit organizations, community groups or government agencies within...
All 19 member governments of the Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority have approved the 28E agreement that will put a new governance structure into place for the DART Commission...
An independent task force has unanimously recommended a new and more representative governance structure for the Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART).
To celebrate National Bike Month in May, the Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) has invited bicyclists to discover how easy — and quick — it is to Bike & Ride.
Three area non-profit organizations received retired RideShare vans through the Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority's (DART) van donation program.
Des Moines Public Schools, United Way of Central Iowa and DART are teaming up to offer free public transit access to Hiatt Middle School students to see if the program improves...
The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) will donate three retired 15-passenger RideShare vans to nonprofit organizations, community groups or government agencies...
In order to give businesses, residents and visitors even more options for navigating downtown Des Moines, the City of Des Moines partnered with the Des Moines Area Regional Transit...
The Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation and the Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority hosted the unveiling of the latest public art bus wrap on Friday, June 24 at the...
The region’s master plan for public transit, DART Forward 2035, is ready for its first update, and everyone from the Greater Des Moines area is invited to help.
More than $4,000 was raised on DART’s Fares for Food Day, enough to provide 6,875 meals this giving season. All cash fares and donations collected on DART buses Thursday, Dec....
Greater Des Moines residents can help fight hunger in Polk County by riding DART on Fares for Food Day Dec. 10.All cash fares and donations made into DART Local, Express, Flex...
The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) donated three of its retired RideShare vans to area nonprofits. ArtForceIowa, Central Iowa Shelter & Services and the U.S...
During October, DART RideShare celebrates 20 years of providing a sustainable transportation alternative in Central Iowa. The program helps commuters locate others with like travel...
Tim Sanderson has been named chief operating officer for the Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART). In this role, Sanderson will lead DART’s largest department of ...
Greater Des Moines residents can ride free on DART Local, Express, Flex and On Call Services during Try Transit Week, Oct. 4–10.“Try Transit Week is packed with fun, convenient...
The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) on Sept. 29, recognized the 10th Anniversary of the Bike & Ride Program at its regularly scheduled Commission meeting. Accomplishme...
The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) Commission on Sept. 17, honored former Iowa Congressman Leonard Boswell, Congressman Tom Latham and Senator Tom Harkin with...
More people than ever took advantage of public transit to get to the Iowa State Fair in 2015. DART set record ridership to the Fair this year with 241,912 rides, a 9 percent increase...
The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) will donate three retired RideShare vans to nonprofit organizations, community groups or government agencies within DART’...
Shortly after 2 p.m. Aug. 8, a DART bus on route No. 52 started on fire while parked at Valley West Mall. The bus operator acted quickly to get passengers off of the bus as soon...
On July 27, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will tour LEED Platinum Certified DART Central Station, followed by comments to the press.“We are proud of DART Central Station...
Residents and visitors of the Greater Des Moines region can now view real-time DART bus information, service alerts and trip updates on Google Maps. The real-time information ...
A new slate of officers will be welcomed into their leadership roles, and outgoing officers thanked for their service at the Des Moines Area Regional Transit (DART) commission...
The Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation’s ProjectSPACES initiative, in partnership with the Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART), will unveil the latest public...
The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) will join with public transportation systems nationwide to participate in the tenth annual National Dump the Pump Day on ...
Amanda Wanke has been named chief engagement and communications officer for the Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART). In this role, Wanke will lead DART’s marketing...
Four operators took top honors in DART Bus Roadeo at Southridge Mall, advancing to state finals on June 13, in Des Moines.DART operators competed in a timed driving contest called...
Riders who board with a bike can ride DART buses for free May 11-15, as part of Bike to Work Week of National Bike Month.Bike racks are available on all DART Local, Express and...
Events are being organized across the country on April 9, to send a collective and powerful message to Congress: It’s time for a long-term investment in America’s transportation...
DART March 5 launches three new technologies that make real-time bus arrival/departure information available via mobile app, text message and automated phone system, providing...
For one day during this giving season, all cash collected on DART buses will be donated to the Des Moines Area Religious Council (DMARC) Food Pantry Network.
On Sept. 22 DART begins publishing online the real-time locations of its buses, giving people a greater level of information about bus service in Greater Des Moines.
The ridership increases follow recent investments made in public transit, including expansions of service in 2012 and 2013 under the DART Forward 2035 Plan, the opening of DART...
More fairgoers took advantage of public transit this year, as ridership between the DART Park & Rides and the Iowa State Fair increased 8 percent over last year, reaching an all...
All local routes will be free to board the evening of Friday, February 14, starting at 5 p.m. until the buses make their final stops at DART Central Station around 11:40 p.m.
