Posted: May 22, 2020, updated: January 25, 2022
DART has continued to evaluate and adjust its service levels as our region continues to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. Riders can find a list of routes currently running reduced service, and a description of the service level in the table below. Click on the route name to be directed to the route's page where you can view maps and schedules. A full list of DART's routes and services is available by clicking here. More information on the impact the pandemic has had on DART's staff is available by clicking here.
Local Route | Service currently operating |
15 - 6th Ave | Additional service restored on Aug. 23, 2021 but route not quite running full weekday service schedule. |
17 - Hubbell Ave / Altoona | Additional service restored on Aug. 23, 2021 but route not quite running full weekday service schedule. |
52 - Valley West/Jordan Creek | One morning inbound and one morning outbound trip removed from schedule on Jan. 26, 2022 |
72 - West Des Moines Loop | Modified Saturday service schedule on weekdays with additional evening trips added, no change to weekend service schedule. |
D-Line Shuttle | Running on 15-minute frequency beginning Jan. 17, 2022. |
Express Routes | Service currently operating |
92 - Hickman | Four inbound and three outbound trips temporarily removed from this route beginning Jan. 26, 2022. |
93 - NW 86th | Two PM inbound and two PM outbound trips temporarily removed from this route beginning Jan. 26, 2022. |
95 - Vista | One AM trip temporarily removed from this route beginning Jan. 26, 2022. |
96 - EP True | Two morning inbound trips temporarily removed from this route beginning Jan. 26, 2022. |
98 - Ankeny | One morning inbound and one morning outbound trip temporarily removed from this route beginning Jan. 26, 2022. |
99 - Altoona | Two PM inbound and two PM outbound trips temporarily removed from this route beginning Jan. 26, 2022. |
DART’s proactive steps
We want to assure riders that DART is taking many precautions and has preventative measures in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19. As described in the table above, DART took measures to temporarily adjust service to fit lower ridership rates and a lower pool of available workforce as needed throughout 2020. Along with this, DART:
- Cleans and sanitizes vehicles and facilities daily, including high-touch areas.
- Blocks seats on buses to promote social distancing.
- Requires everyone inside of DART Central Station to wear a mask, and limits the amount of time riders can spend inside the lobby.
- Requires masks to be worn on board all buses.
- Requires health screenings of employees before beginning work each day.
- Closing Operator lounges, breakrooms and other employee gathering places, and encouraging however many employees that can, to work from home.
Rider suggestions
As the region continues to deal with the spread of COVID-19, DART reminds riders that they should follow several recommendations, including:
- Masks are required to be worn on the bus and at DART Central Station
- Remain six feet away from others whenever possible
- Use hand sanitizer before and after you board the bus
- Avoid touching your face
- Do not ride DART if you feel sick