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Greater Des Moines
Joined January 2009
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DART retweeted
.@ridedart is planning changes to bus routes and services starting summer 2026. Share your input and help shape the future of our transit system!
🗓️ Monday, April 28, 5 - 6 p.m.
📍 Urbandale Public Library (3520 86th St.)
🔗 Learn more at reimagineDARTdsm.com
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DART retweeted
Des Moines—Tell us what you think the goals of the bus network should be! Take the survey for @ridedart .
ReimagineDARTdsm.com
DART retweeted
Did you know? @ridedart is redesigning its entire transit network and plans to change bus routes and services beginning in the summer of 2026. DART is seeking your input to look at the maps and complete a short survey to share which of the two transit network concepts you prefer.
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DART retweeted
The City of Johnston and @ridedart partnered to launch a new Park and Ride Facility at the Johnston Public Library’s western lot near the Simpson Barn! Check it out on ridedart.com/how-to-ride/par…. New signs are up along Northglenn Dr. for guidance! #ParkAndRide #JohnstonIA
DART retweeted
The @PolkCounty_Iowa Extreme Temperature Plan is in effect.
To find the warming center nearest you, use this mapping tool:
maps.polkcountyiowa.gov/extr…
@ridedart is providing free rides to warming centers.
If you see a person or pet in distress, please call 911.
DART retweeted
⚠️Freezing rain is expected Fri night into Sat morning leading to hazardous travel conditions. Some tree & power line damage is possible as well with E-SE winds 10-20 mph. Worst conditions w/0.1-0.2" ice accums between I-80 & Highway 3. #iawx
Despite the sunny days coming up, temps are falling below freezing and wind chills will be dangerously low overnight. Polk County has activate their Extreme Temp. Plan.
Learn about free access to daytime warming centers and shelters at ridedart.com/alerts/free-rid…
Several changes to DART services will begin on Nov. 24. After gathering public input and hosting community conversations, we will discontinue the D-Line & make adjustments to Rtes. 4, 5, 15, 17, 52 & 74.
Updated schedule brochures here: ridedart.com/news-archive/da…
Make plans to vote on Tuesday! Fares will be free on our fixed route buses all day.
Paratransit customers can book a ride to a polling place for free if they reserve the trip with DART Customer Service by 5pm on Monday.
@ridedart is offering free rides on Tuesday, November 5th - Election Day! Plan your trip to the polls easily by visiting our website at sos.iowa.gov to find your polling place, then check DART's website ridedart.com/routes/local route information #MakeAPlan
We are planning to discontinue the D-Line this November and make small changes to Routes 15, 17, 52 and 74 to increase their reliability.
See why we are planning these changes & share how they could impact you here: ridedart.com/news-archive/da…
DART retweeted
It will be dangerously hot out through Wednesday! @ridedart is providing free rides to cooling centers due to the extreme heat. We are a cooling center during our open hours! Learn more about how to get your free ride here: ridedart.com/news-archive/ri…
DART retweeted
Stay weather smart today.
Hydrate, take breaks from the heat, and utilize @ridedart for free rides to cooling centers today.
The Polk County Extreme Temperature Plan is in effect today. View available resources here:
polkcountyiowa.gov/emergency…
🥵The heat and humidity continues!
🌡️Widespread heat indices of 105 to 110°F are expected throughout the area today, then again south and east tomorrow.
🚨A Heat Advisory remains in effect for all of central Iowa today, then again for southeast Iowa tomorrow. #iawx
ALT With heat indices near or exceeding 105 to 110, heat illness will be possible. Take frequent breaks in the shade or air conditioning, and make sure to drink plenty of water. Never leave kids or pets in a car unattended. For the latest forecast & heat safety information, visit weather.gov/dmx.
Reminder: We’re making schedule changes to Routes 8, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 92, 93, 94, 95 & 98 starting Sunday and Monday. You can find updated schedules at ridedart.com/August.
First time riding? Get all the details at ridedart.com/Fair
DART retweeted
.@ridedart is offering a great service to help you avoid traffic delays and parking hassles as you visit the @IowaStateFair.
Ride the bus… ridedart.com/news-archive/pa…
DART buses 135,000 people over the first 5 days of the Iowa State Fair trib.al/u95ZYFq
It was great to have @ZachNunn join DART CEO Amanda Wanke & DART Commission Chair Russ Trimble for a ride on one a state fair shuttle bus on Monday morning. The bus was packed despite the light rain!
Congressman Nunn, thank you for riding DART!
Kicking off Veterans Day at the Iowa State Fair by riding the @ridedart buses. They’re the best way to get a cheap, safe ride to and from the fair every day!
A reminder as you make your plans to get to the fair: We continue to have parking at our 3 Park & Ride locations and can shuttle you to Gate 10. We will provide service until midnight. If the Grandstand concert is running late, make sure you head to Gate 10 right after it ends.
DART retweeted
‼️@IowaStateFair TRAFFIC ALERT‼️
Inbound traffic to fairgrounds lots is experiencing delays up to one hour.
Plan ahead and we urge you to consider @ridedart Park-And-Ride shuttle services. More info here: ridedart.com/news-archive/pa…
DART retweeted
@ridedart is offering park-and-ride services. This is a GREAT option to get you right to the Fairs front door! For more info: ridedart.com/news-archive/pa…
Another round of storms is expected this evening! Be safe, DART riders!
A severe thunderstorm watch is now in effect for much of the southern 1/2 of Iowa. Wind gusts up into the 70-90 mph range have already been reported in the Omaha area...capable of producing tornado-like damage! Please make sure you have multiple ways to receive warnings! #iawx
