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Coffee drinkers and transit riders alike today have a new destination in downtown Des Moines – the Java Joes CoffeeHouse at DART Central Station.

The Route 73 public meetings have been postponed until January 2014 to allow DART staff to further explore possible alternatives for Flex Route 73, which serves Urbandale and Windsor Heights.

DART staff provides small group training to help individuals learn to ride the bus in Greater Des Moines.

DART anticipates significant disruptions to bus service on Sunday, October 20, due to street closures in downtown Des Moines for the IMT Des Moines Marathon.

Planning trips by DART is easier than ever with the launch of the MyDART Trip Planner BETA.

Individuals who join a DART RideShare vanpool during the month of October will receive 50% off the first full month’s fare.

DART anticipates significant disruptions to bus service on Sunday, Sept. 29, due to a pair of events that day. Transit riders are advised to plan their travel accordingly.

Effective Monday, Sept. 30, 2013, three Route 11 morning trips will be adjusted.

Individuals will have an opportunity to learn about public transit in Greater Des Moines and ride all DART Local, Express, Flex and On Call services for free during Try Transit Week Oct. 6-12, 2013.

Residents of Greater Des Moines can attend DART’s monthly training class on Sept. 25 to learn how to ride public transit in the city.