DART to the Iowa Caucuses

Posted on January, 31 2020

Riders can travel to their caucus site on Monday, Feb. 3, 2020 for FREE. The Iowa Democratic Party and the Republican Party of Iowa are partnering with DART to ensure central Iowans can get to their Caucus site with free rides after 4 p.m.

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As a result of the partnership, DART will provide free rides after 4 p.m. on all Local and Express services, and free rides to and from Caucus sites for DART Paratransit riders. Both the Republican and Democratic Caucuses begin at 7 p.m. Free rides will be available beginning at 4 p.m. through the end of DART’s service day.

Currently eligible Paratransit riders need to schedule their ride in advance. Reservations can be made:

  • Monday – Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. by calling DART Customer Service at 515-283-8136.
  • Saturday and Sunday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. by calling 515-283-8147 and leaving a voicemail message with the client name, contact number, and trip details.

Click here for more information about how to reserve a DART Paratransit trip.
 

Plan your trip

Caucus sites are set by political parties. Riders can find Democratic caucus sites here, and Republican sites here.

Once you’ve found your site, use the MyDART Trip Planner on our website or in the MyDART app to learn which routes you can take. This information is also available online using Google Maps.
 

Learn more about DART’s services

Riders with questions about this, or any of DART’s service are encouraged to contact DART customer service by email or by calling 515-283-8100.

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