HIRTA News Blog

A Friendly reminder about HIRTA's adverse weather policy:

• Customers are responsible for snow removal to make their homes accessible to the HIRTA transit drivers. Drivers are not allowed to assist customers through snow or ice.
• If a customer schedules service knowing that a path has not been cleared to their homes, the trip will be considered a “no-show”, and the “no-show” policy will apply.

For the safety of our passengers and our drivers, HIRTA will be enforcing the adverse weather policy. Please help us keep everyone safe by maintaining your driveway and sidewalk this winter season.

Thank you for your help and stay safe out there!

Due to icy road conditions, on Tuesday January 17th, 2017, HIRTA will provide in-town only service in Jasper, Marion, Story and Warren Counties. 

Due to inclement weather, HIRTA will have in-town only service in Jasper, Marion, Story and Warren Counties on Monday 1/16/17.

Due to a phone system update, HIRTA's phone system will be down on 12/7/16 at 4PM. 

There are many special activities at HIRTA this week!

HIRTA will be providing FREE rides to voting precincts on Tuesday, 11/8/16. 

In addition, on Wednesday, 11/9/16, any payments received for rides will be donated to the Des Moines Police Officers' Credit Union in honor of fallen Sargent Beminio and Officer Martin. 

On Friday, 11/11/16, in appreciation of our service men and women, HIRTA will offer FREE rides to Hy-Vee for the Veterans breakfast.

Call us today to be scheduled for these great community services!

Please take a moment to help HIRTA with the 2016 Ridership Satisfaction Survey. You can fill the survey out online by clicking here or call us at 1-877-686-0029 to receive a paper copy. 

We invite you to attend the 8^th Mobility Matters conference September 29, 2016.  Mobility Matters 8 will focus around "Creating Connected Communities." Community partners from across the region will share how transportation impacts their agencies and the lives of those in their communities. Open discussions will allow participants to share their experiences and ideas with one another.  The highlight of the afternoon will be a panel discussion with MCO’s and brokers!  We are very excited to offer the MCO/broker panel and hope you will find the panel helpful and informative! 

Please register at the link below.  There is no registration fee.  Please forward to interested parties.  Feel free to contact us with any questions. 

https://tikly.co/events/1495

HIRTA Public Transit is happy to announce our first annual Strides for Rides 5k! Walk, run, or roll this race to help fund rides for local shelters and emergency services. Our 5k is open to ALL!

Central Iowa has a growing public transportation system that helps unite and grow our communities. However, for some, this amazing resource is not an option, as it not as easily affordable for all. All proceeds from the Strides for Rides 5k will go towards transportation for individuals to shelters and emergency services within our region.

Following the race we invite you to relax and enjoy food and beverages at Mullets Restaurant, where Fleet Feet Sports will be hosting a raffle for four lucky participants to win a pair of Mizuno Rider running shoes.

The race will begin at 9:00 am at Principal Park (1 Line Dr, Des Moines, IA 50309), and will end at Mullet's restaurant on SE 1st Street.

See more at: https://www.raceentry.com/race-reviews/strides-for-rides-5k#sthash.oREfc3m7.dpuf

HIRTA is having a new server installed on Tuesday, 8/23/16, we expect emails to be delayed, if your needs are urgent or time sensitive please contact us by phone at 1-877-686-0029. Thank you.

HIRTA is offering FREE rides to the Farmers Market in Newton, Indianola and Nevada. Call us today to schedule your ride! 1-877-686-0029