[DSM-Iowa] Fwd: Reimagine DART Update: What's Ahead in January

[Helen Mejia]

Here’s the latest update from DART, with a timeline for their plans. 

Helen Mejia, President
National Federation of the Blind of Iowa
hmejia at nfbi.org
(570) 983-7867

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From: "Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART)" <dart at ridedart.ccsend.com>
Subject: Reimagine DART Update: What's Ahead in January
Date: January 13, 2025 at 11:18:58 AM CST
To: hstevensnfb at gmail.com
Reply-To: dart at ridedart.com

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Greetings!

As the new year gets underway, we are pleased to share that work on Reimagine DART <https://sqijm7dab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001jUHYF4-jrP_ytm1q_15bY-MYRu-bR3BQw1LaH45uT9OGTzffOrSvKZDQzpQAHACjB13-X6iQ71E0W-cxvgtnWNFjXHXFx-M7L_KoEOmsWjx0LReyJOAs9-cDxbp82Zsa0S31NgYET8z5L3i2qdRGirm3xImMpvHJXQSpT6rTQvM=&c=LXyi_AyMDPnmUpqzrwxnCM5Vs0NsLAns5GTHaaAhHWUrPvY3ImpJ3Q==&ch=tIBBg2e2O5DG1XwjZYSOuJFCJYqpi-5-jJu2soL6oRR_abOmm-fsFw==> is progressing quickly with our consultants – Jarrett Walker + Associates (JWA) and Transpo Group <https://sqijm7dab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001jUHYF4-jrP_ytm1q_15bY-MYRu-bR3BQw1LaH45uT9OGTzffOrSvKZIW9TUC_ZyYwqiK5TXuuDBGUPi7lu57e1VX1Y0xYncOvgokNqdjqU0K2ft7cqk7ExYtHJcL-Gicwo8h-OxaooUyVb9sAzYKoY1W4-TXrBFp&c=LXyi_AyMDPnmUpqzrwxnCM5Vs0NsLAns5GTHaaAhHWUrPvY3ImpJ3Q==&ch=tIBBg2e2O5DG1XwjZYSOuJFCJYqpi-5-jJu2soL6oRR_abOmm-fsFw==>. 

Moving forward, you will hear from us every few weeks because you have signed up to receive regular Reimagine DART updates. We will share information about what we’re learning, where we are in the process, and how you can be involved. 

What to Expect in January

The consultants recently completed an analysis of our current transit system and our community’s travel patterns and land use. They will present a summary of this analysis to the DART Commission, as well as prepare Commissioners for the choices they will need to make about how we design a new transit network within a limited budget. In the coming weeks, we plan to share information about our current transit network and the choices we face. 

DART staff will also work collaboratively with our consultants to design two network concepts that illustrate the choices and trade-offs we face when designing a transit network. In April, we will present these network concepts to the public for feedback.  

The DART Commission will review the findings from public input in May and vote on the priorities and budget for our full network redesign that we’ll present for feedback in August.  

Find an overview of the full Reimagine DART process here <https://sqijm7dab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001jUHYF4-jrP_ytm1q_15bY-MYRu-bR3BQw1LaH45uT9OGTzffOrSvKZIW9TUC_ZyYE2DdgSp8ubOn_TjXka6Ge6T8Qc_0rDKcOvq54o6zDluQOUh3xjU1fO47cgL7dBtEIVyi23oVsznHA6aoeqWRaDLCvy6_7wq-f_kjouF1DTyx2v1aqlwRTnM2FobIF4f2FRWcrUnSaKmp2cgn0UwH45ScdgAYMpoXBRlQlyqXeEFUhj8BjNE18-AKYaH8F_6g&c=LXyi_AyMDPnmUpqzrwxnCM5Vs0NsLAns5GTHaaAhHWUrPvY3ImpJ3Q==&ch=tIBBg2e2O5DG1XwjZYSOuJFCJYqpi-5-jJu2soL6oRR_abOmm-fsFw==>.

Get Involved Now

Tell us what public transit means to you! Share your story here <https://sqijm7dab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001jUHYF4-jrP_ytm1q_15bY-MYRu-bR3BQw1LaH45uT9OGTzffOrSvKZIW9TUC_ZyYZ8N11hoqxshELgrzMLX4lC_A7lo9mudGF8OZdu3xfqJF-ySSf-6sTqe8rSlFZYSBvlLkO_O2D1ng-mpbRlsYBjCcqhQj_SxBIC-8_ErfGVNIoYqjzOYD-m-VaqhNd2XOAblZX9soHDXv4Uw-8eEwcY03z4xSAr6JWAuGZhV3DbqrtD7Xxzosyo82t8jK3ohw6SICPDt4RoA=&c=LXyi_AyMDPnmUpqzrwxnCM5Vs0NsLAns5GTHaaAhHWUrPvY3ImpJ3Q==&ch=tIBBg2e2O5DG1XwjZYSOuJFCJYqpi-5-jJu2soL6oRR_abOmm-fsFw==>. 
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Thank you for your continued support and for being engaged in Reimagine DART!

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