Public Survey for Proposed August 2018 Service Changes

DART continually evaluates its route schedules to ensure resources are allocated to provide customers with the best service. Any changes are implemented each August. A re-calibration of the schedule has freed up resources to provide earlier trips on several routes and improve frequency. A grant from the Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program (administered by the Iowa Department of Transportation) has also provided additional funding to implement a new crosstown route.

Listed below is a brief summary of the proposed changes for August 2018. Please complete this survey so we can make any final adjustments to reflect your feedback before the DART Board of Commissioners considers the proposed changes in May. Your feedback will help us continue improving our services so that we can provide efficient and reliable service to the Des Moines community.

Proposed Service Changes:

- Route 1: changed to 30 min. all-day frequency with new times
- Route 3: changed to 20 min. all-day frequency with new times
- Route 4: 30 min. peak/60 min. midday frequency with new times
- Route 5: changed to 30 min. peak/60 min. midday frequency with new times
- Route 6: changed to 20 min. all-day frequency with new times
- Route 7: changed to 20 min. all-day frequency with new times
- Route 10: new alignment with 60 min. all-day frequency (except first hour) and new times
- Route 14: changed to 30 min. all-day frequency with new times
- Route 15: changed to 20 min. all-day frequency with new times
- Route 16: changed to 20 min. all-day frequency with new times
- Route 17: 30 min. all-day frequency (except for 15 min. on Hubbell shortline during peaks) with new times
- Route 50: new crosstown route from E. 42nd St. to Merle Hay Mall along Euclid and Douglas with 40 min. all-day frequency
- Route 52: changed to 30 min. all-day frequency with new times
- Route 60: 20 min. all-day frequency with new times

(All-day frequency is defined as between the hours of 6:00AM and 6:00PM.)

To view the proposed schedules and learn more about the changes, visit: https://www.ridedart.com/news-archive/dart-seeking-public-input-proposed-service-changes

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* 1. Below are routes that will be affected by the August service changes. Please select a route you would like to comment on.

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* 2. In general, how do you feel about the proposed service changes for the route you just selected?

I like the service changes because they offer more frequent service

I like the service changes because they offer earlier/later service

For Route 10 and 50 Only: I like the service changes because I will use this new/adjusted route

I am indifferent about the service changes because they will not affect my use of the DART

I do not like the service changes because my transfer wait time would be longer

I do not like the service changes because the new times are not compatible with my schedule

For Route 10 and 50 Only: I do not like the service changes because I prefer the current Route 10 alignment or am not satisfied with the proposed Route 50

Other (please specify)

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* 3. Do you have any additional comments about the proposed changes for this route? Please write them below.

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* 4. Would you like to comment on another route? (You may comment on up to four routes.)

Yes