Des Moines Area Metropolitan
Planning Organization
The Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) serves over half a million people in central Iowa. The MPO focuses on establishing a comprehensive, coordinated, and continuing transportation planning process that facilitates the appropriation of federal funds.
Check Out The Tomorrow Plan
We need your voice in The Tomorrow Plan, an unprecedented effort to create an action plan for a vibrant and enduring Des Moines region. Join leaders from 17 cities and 4 counties to share what you think needs to happen for your neighborhoods, your community, and your region. Help Greater Des Moines spearhead the national movement for bold advances in sustainability.
FFY 2016 STP Presentations Avaliable
The MPO's Surface Transportation Program (STP) Funding Subcommittee heard presentation from the Federal Transportation Enhancement (TE) project sponsors. Please click on each city of see the presentation.
Presentations:
Connect with the MPO Online
Would you like to be able to receive updates from the MPO more often? In order to engage the public more frequently, the MPO now is utilizing social media in addition to its regular newsletters. You may interact with the MPO on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.
Passenger Rail Station Study Completed
The MPO staff completed the Des Moines Area Passenger Rail Station Feasibility Study, which evaluated six sites along the Iowa Interstate Railroad. The review criteria included the proximity to the Des Moines Central Business District and other public transportation services, the availability of parking, and the platform and facility size that each site could support. The study recommends the Rock Island Depot, located at 100 4th Street in Des Moines, as the preferred site.
DART Forward 2035 Service Plan
Please join DART to view the June 2012 changes for public transportation in the greater Des Moines area, as part of the DART Forward 2035 Service Plan. New schedules and route maps will be available.
Monday, May 21, 2012
12:00-1:30 pm
Des Moines Central Library
5:00-6:30 pm
Urbandale Public Library
7:00-8:30 pm
Clive Public Library
Tuesday, May 22. 2012
3:00-4:00 pm
Des Moines Central Library
6:30-8:00 pm
South Side Library
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
5:00-6:30 pm
Johnston City Hall
7:00-8:30 pm
West Des Moines Library
Thursday, May 24, 2012
12:00-1:30 pm
Des Moines Central Library
5:00-6:30 pm
Ankeny City Hall
7:00-8:30 pm
Altoona City Call
Educational Opportunities
Interested in learning more about topics relevant to the MPO's work? Click here for upcoming educational opportunities.
