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Newsby StaffDecember 5, 2025

Iowa's DART Adopts New Bus Network

The new bus routes will take effect in June 2026, and microtransit zones will take effect in the fall of 2026.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsDecember 12, 2024

Biz Briefs: Conduent, Keolis, and More

In METRO's latest installment, we take a look at the latest news in Philadelphia, Iowa, Virginia, and more.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 12, 2022

MCI Delivers 4 Luxury Coaches to Iowa’s Hawkeye Stages

Hawkeye Stages provides transportation services across the U.S. and Canada, operating a fleet of luxury motor coaches and charter buses.

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Newsby StaffNovember 10, 2015

CCW finalizes rehab bus contract for Iowa's DART

The 60-foot low-floor buses are replacing high floor buses and include newly installed ramps, remanufactured power trains, transmissions, engines, brakes, and are equipped with two ADA-compliant wheelchair positions.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 26, 2015

CCW to provide Iowa with rebuilt artics

Des Moines Area Regional Transit's 60-foot low floor articulated buses will replace high-floor buses and include newly installed ramps, remanufactured power trains, transmissions, engines and brakes. It will also be equipped with two ADA compliant wheelchair lifts.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 11, 2013

Advocate: Iowa’s DART not doing enough for paratransit

Des Moines Human Rights Commission says the agency is not meeting the needs of disabled and elderly bus riders, especially on the city’s south side. A DART spokesperson said that one south-side route that consultants proposed cutting was restored based on rider feedback.

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Newsby StaffApril 29, 2011

PSTA names new CEO/Exec. Director

Board agreed on a contract with the current GM of Iowa's Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority, Bradford Miller. Miller will officially take the reins July 5, 2011.

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Newsby StaffOctober 9, 2009

DART to test safe turning program, eliminate detours

Changes for turning procedures on downtown Des Moines routes involve maximum speed of 5 mph throughout any left or right turn and a complete stop in the middle of turning before the bus crosses the second crosswalk.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 21, 2009

METRO Briefs

D.C. transit overwhelmed with inauguration crowds. DART makes staff ride the bus. Federal grant provides $20K for rail safety education.

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