Economic Development -- Greater Des Moines Partnership

The Greater Des Moines area is located at the crossroads of Interstates 80 and 35, making it one of the few metro areas that sit at the intersection of major highways running from coast to coast and border to border. In addition, the area is served by the Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and four general aviation airports, 58 motor freight carriers, local and regional bus service and several railroads. The area also has a US Port of Entry and Foreign Trade Zone.

A new regional initiative may also be of interest to you. The Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization and the Greater Des Moines Partnership, through the Des Moines Inland Port, are working to enhance the region’s transportation system with an intermodal road/rail facility. Work is underway with the Des Moines International Airport to expand intermodal road/air regional distribution services in the region. In addition, the public sector and the business community are investigating the establishment of a regional port authority to promote, to develop, and to handle increased intermodal freight activity in the region.

For more information on the Des Moines Inland Port, click here.

Transportation