Public Involvement Projects

November 2011

Riding Public Transit saves individuals $9,797 annually

November 21, 2011

Individuals can save $816 this month alone by switching to public transit for their daily commute Washington, D.C. – According to the American Public Transportation Association’s (APTA) November Transit Savings Report, individuals who switch from driving to riding public transportation can save, on average, $816 dollars this month, and $9,797 annually. These savings are based on the cost of commuting...

DART expands bus program for refugees

November 14, 2011

Refugees who have resettled in the Des Moines area will be able to benefit from an unlimited number of discounted bus rides to help them get around the city starting in January. The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority’s commission members unanimously approved a plan to expand. . . View the Des Moines Register article

Iowa DOT presentation at Iowa Public Transit meeting

November 9, 2011

The Iowa Department of Transportation’s Office of Public Transit covered several topics in a presentation at the Iowa Public Transit meeting on Nov. 8. If you were unable to attend this presentation, you are encouraged to view the PowerPoint® linked below. IPTA Presentation

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