The Des Moines Regional Transit Authority (Dart), the primary public transportation provider for the greater Des Moines metropolitan area, has received an $800,531 Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA). This grant, funded through the FTA's Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities program (CFDA 20.513), will support Dart's purchase of one full replacement and one partial replacement paratransit vehicles.
Additionally, the grant funding will enable Dart to enhance its microtransit service in Ankeny, which has replaced the previous on-call service and offers increased service hours and same-day booking options. The grant will also provide Dart with funds to contract for third-party complementary paratransit services, allowing the agency to improve scheduling flexibility, response times, and customer service for seniors and individuals with disabilities in the region. These grant-funded activities are expected to increase service reliability and safety for Dart's public transportation riders.
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