Posted on March, 21 2014
The public is invited to attend one of five public meetings to learn about the service enhancements being proposed for 2014 by the Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART).
The public meetings are designed to provide riders with the opportunity to view and provide feedback on DART’s proposed service changes. The proposed service changes include additional frequency on Local Routes 3, 6, 8, 16 and 17; additional trips on Express Routes 92, 93 and 98; and a restructuring of Flex Route 73 which services Urbandale and Windsor Heights. The changes would take effect in August 2014 as part of the DART Forward 2035 Transit Service Plan, a plan for expanding and improving service throughout Greater Des Moines.
Each session will include a presentation on the service recommendations taking effect this year. The presentation will be followed by a group comment session, and time to talk with staff members individually.
Monday, April 14
5:30 – 6:30 p.m. at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church (8301 Aurora Ave., Urbandale)
Tuesday, April 15
Noon – 1 p.m. at DART Central Station (620 Cherry St., Des Moines)
5 – 6 p.m. at Urbandale Public Library (3520 86th St., Urbandale)
Thursday, April 17
2 – 3 p.m. at DART Central Station (620 Cherry St., Des Moines)
5 – 6 p.m. at Ankeny City Hall (410 W. First St., Ankeny)
If you are unable to attend the meetings or would like to provide additional comments, please contact DART by phone at 515-283-8100, by email at dart@ridedart.com or by mail at Attn: DART Forward 2035, DART Central Station, 620 Cherry St., Des Moines, IA 50309.
DART is conducting a survey regarding the proposed changes. To complete the survey online, please click here. The survey can also be requested by phone at 515-283-8100.
Free language, visual, hearing services are available at meetings upon request. Transportation services are also available. For requests, please call DART at 515-283-8100 with as much advanced notice as possible.