The Greater Des Moines Partnership  
side Economic Development Programs Member Resources Employment About The Partnership Living Here Newsroom Do More
Des Moines Des Moines. Do More.
bar bar
spacer
spacer
Sign Up For Partnership Updates
Join Us
Calendar
Member Directory
Member News
Free Relocation Packet
Workforce Attraction Video
2007 Annual Report

Search Site Using Google


Government Policy Council
Local Government Resources
State Policy Agenda
Federal Policy Agenda
DC Trip
Iowa Chamber Alliance
Project Destiny
Transit 2030
2008 Caucuses
Links & Tools
Program Staff
Iowa Agribusiness Export Partnership
spacer Home > Programs > Public Policy > Transit 2030spacer

Transit 2030

spacer

The Vision:

In 2030, Greater Des Moines’ world-class metropolitan community will move on a world-class transportation system that:

  • Invigorates the local economy, reduces reliance on single-occupant vehicles and guarantees the shortest commute to work time of any metropolitan area in America.
  • Plays a proactive role in planning and growing a connected community composed of a vibrant downtown Des Moines, thriving neighborhoods and outstanding suburban communities.
  • Enhances quality of life by making it possible for everyone to enjoy all facets of culture, entertainment and education.
  • Innovates and leads in providing regional and multi-modal mobility solutions in a cost-efficient and cost-effective manner.
  • Attracts all customers by providing safe, convenient, accessible, clean, affordable and comfortable service.

Initial Strategies:

  • Develop and implement a Strategic Plan for the Des Moines Area Regional Transit (DART).
  • Integrate regional land use (development) decision-making process with transportation planning process through the Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization.
  • Elevate and align Polk County’s comprehensive plan with vision.
  • Achieve a dedicated funding source for transportation improvements.
  • Align Transportation Management Association (TMA) goals with vision.
  • Heighten business community involvement in the transportation planning process.

Next Meeting:
Friday, September 26, 2008 at the DART offices.

Check out the I-235 web cams to help make your commute as smooth as possible.

Please note: Some of the following are large files, and may take some time to open.

January 19, 2007 Meeting Materials divider


Downtown Planning Document

Des Moines International Airport Update

DART Capitol Shuttle Map

September 29, 2006 meeting materials divider


DART Presentation

January 27, 2006 meeting materials divider


Agenda

MTA Transit Study

Joe LeValley presentation

October 28, 2005 meeting materials divider


October 28 Agenda

Michael Audino presentation

Hubbell presentation

MTA presentation

Kansas City video

Creating a Regional Transit Authority divider


Background

Recommendations

Timeline

Other Resources divider


Polk Co. Comprehensive Plan

Eugene, OR Bus Rapid Transit video (96mb .wmv file)

Partner Organizations

Transit 2030 Committee Whitepaper

Partnership Public Policy Group online

ICAAP Grant Application

Task Force Participant List

spacer
spacer
Home | info@desmoinesmetro.com | Staff List       Greater Des Moines Partnership, 700 Locust St., Ste. 100, Des Moines, IA 50309 515-286-4950
spacer