We help Greater Des Moines make moves – whether it’s getting you to your destination or driving a healthy, vibrant community. Learn how we operate, the impact we make, and information you need to use our services.
Published on: August 13, 2024
Employers stand out in recruiting and retention when they proactively break down barriers to transportation. Here's a look at why DART's newest Unlimited Access partner chose to invest in public transit.
Published on: July 23, 2024
At DART, we're committed to providing safe and reliable transportation to riders with disabilities. Here's an in-depth look at how we go above and beyond what is required of public transit agencies to ensure central Iowans with physical or intellectual disabilities have a positive experience on our buses.
Published on: June 28, 2024
From residents and visitors to businesses and neighborhoods, DART is a public service providing value to all in central Iowa. Here we dig into the ways DART impacts the communities it serves.
Published on: June 26, 2024
Drake University senior Leetal Cohn has relied on DART throughout college to juggle classes, work and required field experience for her education degree. After graduation, she hopes to become a teacher in Des Moines. Read why Leetal says her success in school wouldn't have been possible without the bus.
Published on: June 11, 2024
DART provides free rides to cooling centers when Polk County Emergency Management's Extreme Temperature Plan is in place. Discover how you can use this service.
Published on: May 7, 2024
How many rides does DART provide? The number can sometimes be surprising. Here are a few facts that put DART ridership into context.
Published on: March 18, 2024
DART provides 3.2 million rides to central Iowa residents and visitors each year. Curious why someone would ride DART? In fall 2022, DART conducted a customer survey. Let’s explore the top six reasons riders are using public transportation in central Iowa.