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DART is redesigning its transit network as part of Reimagine DART and plans to change its bus routes and services beginning in summer 2026 to meet Central Iowa's evolving travel needs. This spring, we want feedback on two conceptual maps that show different options for designing a new transit network within our current budget.  

FY2025 Section 5310 Funds Call For Projects

DART is a designated recipient of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funding in the Des Moines/Central Iowa Urbanized Area and is responsible for administering grants and distributing funds.

Below is the 2025 Call for Projects for Sections 5310 funds. It will run from January 23, 2024 to February 20, 2024.

Many DART riders ask for shelters and benches at bus stops. Based on this feedback, DART is working to add shelters and benches at its busiest bus stops.  

Upcoming DART Shelter Locations for 2025:  

Des Moines 

• West side of Ascension St. at 6th Ave.
•  Southeast corner of Ingersoll Ave & 35th St.
• Southwest corner of MLK Jr. Pkwy & Post St.

Altoona

• Southwest corner of 34th Ave. SW & Walmart

Please see below for information on a public meeting between DART and representatives of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 441, scheduled for Thursday, December 12, 2024, at 8:30 a.m., in the Multimodal conference room at DART Central Station.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

Elected leaders of DART’s member communities have issued a press release announcing a commitment to remain in DART and participate in the Reimagine DART process.

DART made several changes to bus service on Sunday, November 24, 2024. The changes included:  

As of Nov. 4, 2024, a transportation company called UZURV is now operating in Central Iowa to provide some trips to DART’s existing Paratransit customers.  

Ride Fixed Route services (Local & Express) all day on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. Your vote matters, so make sure you cast your ballot! Here’s how: 

Register to Vote 

If you are not already registered to vote, you may register in-person on Election Day. More information about eligibility and what documents are required for in-person registration can be found on the Secretary of State's website.

DART plans to end all services in the City of Grimes at the end of the service day on June 14, 2025. This change is due to the City of Grimes’ decision to withdraw from DART late last year. 

The following services will be impacted:

DART’s Ride to Thrive program allows people who receive food assistance, housing assistance or workforce assistance to pay about half the cost of a regular bus fare. Riders who use this program must re-enroll every two years. Many Ride to Thrive customers will need to re-enroll in the program in fall 2024.