Improving access to and within Downtown Des Moines, regardless of whether you walk, bike, drive, or take transit.
Des Moines, IA
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We're excited to share our new website, which we'll update regularly and continue to share news and information: connectdowntowndsm.com
Meanwhile in DSM, we’re hoping for at least a mile. . .
Today, we unveiled a plan consisting of over 70 projects designed to reduce reckless driving and increase bicycling safety and mobility in 2024. I aim to have fifty miles of protected bicycle lanes under construction or in active development by the year 2026.
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Fun fact: Grand Ave and Locust St are the same width curb to curb on both the East and West sides of the river.
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“Miles of paved surfaces created to accommodate commuters’ cars can be repurposed for use by the people who live and spend time here.”
OPINION: Transforming our urban core from a repository for suburban workers into livable, walkable neighborhoods demands more than just tinkering. These are the three ingredients for a vibrant downtown, argues @TommyWells: ggwash.org/view/92054/the-ne…
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Downtown Des Moines is a neighborhood. We’re reimagining our city center to be more vibrant and accessible for everyone. It's more than a project; it's a transformation into a bustling hub of activity and community.
Stay tuned and engaged. Together, we're moving forward!
The often-referenced “85th Percentile” is no more.
ICYMI:
The new MUTCD makes important steps toward a safer, more people-focused transportation system. While it doesn't include every necessary reform, it moves us closer to USDOT’s goal of a safe, sustainable, and equitable transportation system.
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Step-by-step, we’re getting there. @JeffSpeckFAICP @NelsonNygaard
The project is part of the Connect Des Moines Plan which aims to provide better access for people to get between places of interest like the Sculpture Park, Wells Fargo Arena, and the Capitol. #DSMUSA
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@dsmconnect checks all the boxes set forth in the RAISE NOFO. We look forward to working with @DesMoinesGov and @DSMpartnership to make it happen. Thanks @SecretaryPete !
Our RAISE grants are going to help build modern and equitable infrastructure across the country. Check out some the projects we've funded in past years ⤵️
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DOT has rebranded the grant program formerly known as BUILD (formerly known as TIGER) as RAISE - Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity. $1 billion up for grabs transportation.gov/RAISEgran…
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“Cities where bike infrastructure was added, cycling had increased up to 48 percent more than in cities that did not add bike lanes.” nytimes.com/2021/04/01/clima…
@SecretaryPete do we have a project for you! connectdowntowndesmoines.com… @downtownDSMUSA @DesMoinesGov @DSMpartnership
@DesMoinesGov turns to @dsmconnect as solution to curbing “scooping the loop” in @downtownDSMUSA, which has seen an increase over the past year, per @weareiowa5news: weareiowa.com/article/news/l…
On-road bike lanes are not the optimal solution to keeping cyclists safe, new research has found: “In order to improve safety, far greater investment is needed in providing infrastructure that separates cyclists from motor vehicles by a physical barrier.” monash.edu/news/articles/mor…
OK, but DSM isn’t NYC, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Cedar Rapids, Lincoln, Waterloo, Columbus, Colorado Springs, Greenville, South Bend, Louisville, Winnipeg, Boise, Tulsa, Richmond, Detroit, Chattanooga, Rochester, Huntsville, Fairbanks, Grand Rapids, Fargo ...
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“It’s the three P’s: patience, passion, and persistence. You have to have vision, and then you just don’t take no for an answer. You’ve got to be a zealous nut.” forbes.com/sites/bruceweinst…
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Other ideas from Vancouver, BC : These photos show a more infrastructure-intensive design. Raised cycle track adjacent to the sidewalk. Storm water detention bioswales separate the traffic and bike lane. This was installed along a major arterial.
Good morning from Vancouver, BC! Great use of movable planters throughout downtown. We’d like to install these on E Grand. They can be moved to the curb in the winter, if necessary, to allow for snow removal.
