DART issues press releases to alert the public to service changes, events, and other news.
May 2013
May 13, 2013 -- Cyclists ride DART for free for Bike to Work Week
April 2013
April 3, 2013 -- Public Invited to Review DART's 2013 Service Proposal
April 1, 2013 -- DART rolls out promotion -- free rides on new Route 60 through April
March 2013
March 20, 2013 -- Bus service between Valley Junction and downtown maintained during bridge closure
March 18, 2013 -- Spectators can ride DART for hassle-free trip to NCAA Wrestling Tournament
February 2013
February 20, 2013 -- DART Riders Advised to be Prepared for Severe Winter Weather
January 2013
January 11, 2013 -- General Manager Announces Promotions at DART
January 11, 2013 -- Taxpayer Relief Act Includes Benefits for Long-Distance Commuters
December 2012
December 20, 2012 -- Bus Service Will Resume as Planned
December 20, 2012 -- DART Suspends Bus Service Until 11:45 a.m.
December 19, 2012 -- DART Riders Advised to be Prepared for Blizzard
December 18, 2012 -- DART Reminds Riders of Holiday Hours
December 14, 2012 -- December DART Commission Meeting Has Been Canceled
November 2012
November 20, 2012 -- For Major Service Change, DART Offers Reminders -- Plus Free Bus Service All Weekend
November 19, 2012 -- No DART Service on Thanksgiving Day
November 7, 2012 -- Administrative Offices Close Friday, Reopen Monday at DART Central Station
November 3, 2012 -- Major Disruptions to Bus Service Expected Monday Due to Pres. Obama/Sringsteen Event
November 1, 2012 -- Public Invited to Informational Sessions on Transformation of DART
October 2012
October 30, 2012 -- DART Seeks Rider Advisors to Serve on Committee
October 23, 2012 -- Dignitaries Usher in 'Next Generation of Public Transit' at DART Central Station Ribbon Cutting
October 18, 2012 -- Major Distruptions to Bus Services Expected Sunday Due to Des Moines Marathon
October 17, 2012 -- Public Invited to Ceremonies at DART Central Station
August 2012
August 30, 2012 -- DART Service Changes for Labor Day Weekend
August 28, 2012 -- DART's annual ridership increases 10 percent, exceeds 4.5 million
August 8, 2012 -- DART offers quick and convenient trips to the Iowa State Fair
August 7, 2012 -- DART Riders Can Expect Delays during the 2012 Iowa State Fair Parade
July 2012
July 19, 2012 -- 'New fareboxes will help modernize bus travel in Greater Des Moines'
July 3, 2012 --DART Adds D-Line Service for 80/35 Music Festival
July 2, 2012 -- No DART Service on Independence Day
June 2012
June 28, 2012 -- DART Extends D-Line Hours for Yankee Doodle Pops
June 20, 2012 -- DART holds 'Food Ride' Friday for Yankee Doodle Drive Against Hunger
June 6, 2012 -- Riders Advised to Prepare for First Phase of Major Service Changes
June 1, 2012 -- Major Disruptions to Bus Service Expected Saturday Due to Dam to Dam
May 2012
May 24, 2012 -- No DART Service on Memorial Day
May 14, 2012 -- Public Invited to Open Houses on Major Service Changes in June
January 2012
January 31, 2012 -- Public Invited to Review Redesigned Bus Network Before Routes Are Finalized
January 23, 2012 -- Public Invited to Review 'Bus-Rapid Transit' Proposal
January 5, 2012 -- DART reschedules Commission meeting
December 2011
December 28, 2011 -- DART offers Downtown D-Line Shuttle service for New Year's
December 21, 2011 -- DART Holiday Service Hours
November 2011
November 21, 2011 -- No DART Service on Thanksgiving
November 15, 2011 -- $1.125 Million Grant Helps Buy Five New Hybrid Buses
October 2011
October 24, 2011 -- DART Redoubles Focus on Marketing and Community Partnerships in Hiring New Director
October 14, 2011 -- $2.1 Million Grant for New Buses Benefits DART Customers
October 10, 2011 -- DART Holds Community Photo Contest for Central Iowa Residents
October 3, 2011 -- 'Bus-Rapid Transit' Being Studied for Des Moines; Open Houses Scheduled for Public to Discuss
September 2011
September 30, 2011 -- DART Turns 5! Parties Scheduled for Riders of the Future
September 29, 2011 -- Final DART Forward 2035 Plan Released Today Following Unanimous Vote by DART Commission
September 14, 2011 -- DART Riders Can Expect Delays During Latino Heritage Festival
September 1, 2011 -- DART Service Changes for Labor Day Weekend
August 2011
August 19, 2011 -- DART Adjusts Service Beginning Sunday
August 9, 2011 -- DART Improves Service to Iowa State Fair with Expanded Hours and Fare Discounts
August 9, 2011 -- DART Riders Can Expect Delays During the 2011 Iowa State Fair Parade
JULY 2011
July 18, 2011 -- Entirely Redesigned Transit System Proposed In DART Forward 2035 Recommendations Released Today
July 1, 2011 -- Public Is Invited to Meetings to Review DART Forward 2035 Recommendations
JUNE 2011
June 29, 2011 -- No DART Service on Independence Day
June 28, 2011 -- DART Detours D-Line and Extends Hours for Yankee Doodle Pops
June 27, 2011 -- Commission Names Elizabeth Presutti as DART General Manager
June 24, 2011 -- DART Commission Schedules Special Meeting to Name New General Manager
June 22, 2011 -- DART Supports Yankee Doodle Pops Food Drive
June 16, 2011 -- DART Invites Public to Meet and Greet with General Manager Finalists
June 13, 2011 -- Operator Takes Top Spot in Both Divisions of DART Bus Roadeo
June 9, 2011 -- DART Bus Roadeo to be Held Saturday
June 8, 2011 -- DART Service Changes Go Into Effect on Sunday
June 7, 2011 -- DART Asks the Public for Input on General Manager Search
MAY 2011
May 26, 2011 -- No DART Service on Memorial Day
May 23, 2011 -- APTA Recognizes DART as Industry Leader in Improving Bus Safety
APTA's PRESS RELEASE -- APTA Announces 2011 Bus Safety & Security Excellence Awards
May 20, 2011 -- Congressman Leonard Boswell and FTA Region 7 Administrator Mokhtee Ahmad Join DART Commissioners to Break Ground on DART Central Station.
May 17, 2011 -- DART to Break Ground on Transit Facility, Unveil New Name
APRIL 2011
April 28, 2011 -- DART to Show Off Bike Racks throughout Bike Month, Offer Free Rides to Cyclists during Bike to Work Week
April 22, 2011 -- General Manager Brad Miller to Leave DART for Florida Transit Agency
April 19, 2011 -- DART Offers Free Transit Rides on Earth Day
MARCH 2011
March 28, 2011 -- DART Seeks Public Input on Future of Public Transit in Greater Des Moines
March 16, 2011 -- DART Riders Can Expect Delays During St. Patrick's Day Parade
March 10, 2011 -- D-Line Downtown Shuttle Ceases to Serve Capitol Monday, March 14
FEBRUARY 2011
February 28, 2011 -- DART Invites Public to Fill Out Survey, Help Name New Transit Hub
February 24, 2011 -- D-Line Downtown Shuttle Will No Longer Service Capitol; Public Hearing Set
Revised Route Map of Altered D-Line Downtown Shuttle
February 16, 2011 -- Prairie Meadows Grant Helps Job Seekers
JANUARY 2011
January 31, 2011 -- DART expands service to Altoona starting Sunday
January 6, 2011 -- DART reroutes D-Line Downtown Shuttle for 2011 Legislative Session
