Give Feedback on Concepts for a New DART Bus Network

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.  

Throughout April, riders and community members can look at the two maps and take a short survey. DART will also host several in-person and virtual public meetings throughout Polk County.

We will present a summary of the feedback we collect to DART’s governing body, the DART Commission, in May before elected leaders decide our priorities and budget for designing a new transit network. The new draft network will be shared for public input in August 2025.

How to Give Input

• Look at the maps and take a survey at reimagineDARTdsm.com. 

• Print a paper survey and return it to DART Customer Service, in-person at DART Central Station or by mail:  

          Attn: DART Customer Service 

          DART 

          620 Cherry St. 

          Des Moines, IA 50309 

• Attend a public meeting. At each meeting, DART staff will give a brief presentation and answer questions during the first half hour. Attendees will then be able to look at the maps and take a survey. Each person who attends a meeting and completes a survey will receive a promo code for one free weekly bus pass in the MyDART app.  

This phase of Reimagine DART is focused on goals for our fixed route network, but we still encourage DART Paratransit customers to give feedback because the way we design our transit network could affect where we provide Paratransit service in the future. 

Stay informed on Reimagine DART by signing up for email alerts here.

DART Public Meeting Schedule

• April 9, 6 - 7 p.m.
  • Des Moines East Side Library, 2559 Hubbell Ave., Des Moines (Located on Route 17)
  • Spanish interpretation will be available
     
• April 10, 5 - 6 p.m.
  • Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library, 1250 SW District Dr., Ankeny (Located in the DART On Demand zone)
     
• April 14, 6 - 7 p.m.
  • Des Moines Forest Avenue Library, 1326 Forest Ave., Des Moines (Located on Route 16)
  • Spanish interpretation will be available
     
• April 15, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
  • LINK Associates - West Des Moines, 1452 29th St., West Des Moines (Located on Routes 3, 52, 74)
     
• April 17, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
  • DART Central Station, 620 Cherry St., Des Moines 
     
• April 22, 6 - 7 p.m.
  • Des Moines Area Religious Council (DMARC), 100 Army Post Rd., Des Moines (Located on Route 7)
     
• April 24, 6 - 7 p.m.
  • Virtual (Zoom)
     
• April 28, 5 - 6 p.m.
  • Urbandale Public Library, 3520 86th St., Urbandale (Located on Route 93)