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Video: More transportation options needed
Good morning, readers. This video landed in The Bus Blog’s inbox over the weekend and it’s definitely worth checking out. It emphasizes the need for a network of transportation options, not just one or...
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Crews prepare for demolition of old building on site of new DART Central Station
Good afternoon, readers. If you’re like me you’ve been dying to see some action on the site of the new DART Central Station, the new transit center that will replace the Walnut Street Transit Mall....
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New boss — more stories
Good morning, readers, and apologies for the long lull in blog posts. Good news! Your editor has a new boss — official announcement due out soon — who’s bringing a renewed focus on telling the story of...
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Take Your Best Shot
Dear Readers: A challenge for you the next time you ride DART: Grab your camera and take your best shot. DART is holding a Community Photo Contest and is calling for submissions. Click here for contest...
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Hello, Students. Welcome to DART, Refugees
Readers: Two cool new ridership programs got the green light from the DART Commission earlier this week: Reduced-fare program for students Reduced-fare program for refugees That’s right. All middle...
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Shout out to Transit Riders Advisory Committee
Dear Readers: A quick shout out from The Bus Blog to the Transit Riders Advisory Committee, made up of 13 especially dedicated DART riders. Every other month the TRAC members come together for a...
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New buses? How about five more DART hybrids …
Readers: Good news. We learned this week that DART will be able to purchase five new hybrid buses, thanks to a $1.125 million grant from the Federal Transit Administration. DART was poised to replace...
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Meet Claire Celsi, DART’s new Director of Marketing and Community Partnerships
Dear Readers: A couple weeks back The Bus Blog mentioned a new boss with a renewed emphasis on telling DART’s many stories. That would be Claire Celsi, the new Director of Marketing and Community...
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What do you think of downtown Des Moines? Take this survey
Dear Readers: DART is certainly proud of its own progress being made in downtown Des Moines: Construction on DART Central Station is in full swing and it is expected to open on time in late 2012. But...
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Bus Rapid Transit Update
It’s been a while since we’ve given you an update on DART’s Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project. We have some breaking news to share that will affect the timing of project. As you may recall, DART is...
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Bus Stops now display on Google Maps
DART bus stops now display on Google Maps. This addition allows users to see locations of bus stops as well as get route information including what bus routes serve the stop and when the next bus is...
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Way Back Wednesday 3/12
Over 75 years ago, the Des Moines Railway Company held a contest to name the new “trackless trolleys” that were coming to the city. These new trolleys would be powered by overhead electric cables, but...
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Way Back Wednesday 3/26
Our transit system has evolved to the changing needs of Greater Des Moines. Your commute would have been far different 70 years ago when Des Moines was served by trolley buses, motor buses, and street...
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Call Center Challenge
DART’s own Peg Hadley represented Greater Des Moines, Iowa, at the national Call Center Challenge in New Orleans in February. Peg Hadley did DART proud as a runner-up in the national finals. In the...
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Ride DART Routes 51 and 91 for Free in April
Individuals can take an unlimited number of free rides April 1-30 on both DART Local Route 51 – Merle Hay Crosstown and Express Route 91 – Merle Hay. The month-long promotion aims to introduce...
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In a Van, I Can…
Count the cattle. Eat a breakfast sandwich with both hands. And save 25% off three month’s fare. Individuals who join a DART RideShare vanpool in April or May 2014 will receive a 25 percent discount on...
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Take DART to the Drake Relays
Drake Relays are returning to Des Moines April 23-27. Beat the parking and take DART to events in and around Des Moines. The Drake Campus is conveniently serviced by Route 3 – University Avenue, and...
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May is Bike Month
This month is Bike Month in Des Moines and DART is a cyclist’s friend. All DART buses are equipped with bike racks, making it convenient for you to bike & ride around the city. In 2013, DART...
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Bike to Work Week
May is National Bike Month, and DART is celebrating with Bike to Work Week. Board with a bike May 12-16, 2014, and you’ll ride free. Bike racks are available on all DART buses. Riders are responsible...
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Bike & Ride Twitter Photo Contest
Entering the contest is easy: Tweet a photo of your Bike & Ride May 12–31, 2014, and include the hashtag #mydartride. Follow @ridedart. Cross your fingers! You may enter as many times as you would...
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