Transportation

DART SERVICE: Public Feeback Wanted

Submitted by Sam Hoyle, Multimedia Producer

Thursday, April 11th, 2013, 12:24am

DART wants rider feedback and has scheduled six public meetings to do so.

They’ll run from April 15th to 18th and will be an opportunity for the public to learn about the 2013 service proposal. The proposal includes adding night services on two east-side Des Moines routes, expanding night service for all routes later into the evenings, and expanding hours of operation on weekends

MONDAY, APRIL 15

· Noon – 1:30 p.m., DART Central Station, 620 Cherry Street, Des Moines

· 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Four Mile Community Center, 3711 Easton Boulevard, Des Moines

TUESDAY, APRIL 16

· Noon – 1:30 p.m., DART Central Station, 620 Cherry Street, Des Moines

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CONSTRUCTION SEASON: List Of Roads Affected

Submitted by Sam Hoyle, Multimedia Producer

Thursday, April 4th, 2013, 2:57am

CONSTRUCTION SEASON: List Of Roads Affected

With the change of weather comes the repair and renewal of roads in every corner of the state.

Through 2013, the DOT is set to spend around $600 million on construction.

This is a list of the most visible projects, according to the Iowa DOT’s Office of Construction and Materials in central Iowa.

Central Iowa

Roadway: Interstate 35

County: Polk

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JOHNSTON GATEWAY: Redevelopment Concepts Proposed

Submitted by Sam Hoyle, Multimedia Producer

Friday, March 15th, 2013, 4:31am

JOHNSTON GATEWAY: Redevelopment Concepts Proposed

Merle Hay Road Gateway Area is set for a revamp.

The Johnston City Council last Fall asked for the services of AECOM and Hoisington Koegler Group to conduct a market analysis and redevelopment plan.

The stretch from south of NW 55th Avenue along both sides of Merle Hay Road to Interstate 35/80 is thought of as an important access route to the city.

The hope is to maximize the potential of the area.

So far, three redevelopment concepts have been proposed. The public is welcome to attend a consultation on March 26th from 6-7.30 p.m. at Johnston Public library to offer their views on the project.

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CAR GIVEAWAY: Mother's Day Essay Competition

Submitted by Sam Hoyle, Multimedia Producer

Thursday, March 7th, 2013, 3:30am

Do you know someone who is deserving of a new car?

The Des Moines NAPA AutoCare Select Service Centers are offering the chance for customers to enter the Mother’s Day 2013 essay contest.

Until May 1st, a brief – up to 500 words - online essay that explains why their nominee deserves the car is all it takes.

For more information, visit their website. It’s open to central Iowans only.

You can nominate yourself, a friend, a neighbor, or anyone who deserves and would be in need of a used vehicle in great condition. The winner will be taking home their new prized-possession, a 2002 Pontiac Bonneville on May 10th.

NAPA AutoCare have family-owned locations in Ankeny, Clive, Des Moines, Grimes, Indianola, Marshalltown, Newton, Norwalk, Pleasant Hill, Sully and Urbandale.

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YOUTH TRAINING: DOT Accepting Funding Applications

Submitted by Sam Hoyle, Multimedia Producer

Friday, February 1st, 2013, 2:56pm

YOUTH TRAINING: DOT Accepting Funding Applications

The Iowa DOT is accepting applications to give training opportunities to youths.

Private, nonprofit organizations and public agencies are eligible to a 70 percent reimbursement if accepted.

The 2013 Urban Youth Corps program hopes to provide transportation-related work projects and training opportunities to 16-21 year olds who face barriers to employment in order to accomplish meaningful and productive improvements to transportation facilities.

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OPEN HOUSES: Tomorrow Plan Consultations

Submitted by Sam Hoyle, Multimedia Producer

Monday, January 28th, 2013, 3:19am

OPEN HOUSES: Tomorrow Plan Consultations

There will be a series of open houses to introduce the nearly-complete "Tomorrow Plan," starting Tuesday in Altoona.

According to their website, the aims of the Tomorrow Plan are to engage the public in planning, promoting regionalism and increasing sustainability, among other things.

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