Des Moines Council directs manager to negotiate DART franchise-fee split after heated debate The Des Moines City Council voted Dec. 22 to instruct the city manager to negotiate terms with DART over a proposed franchise-fee allocation that would send 70% to transit and retain 30% for local priorities. Councilors traded sharp questions about regional fairness, service cuts and ramifications for police and fire funding.

Des Moines City Council just voted to allocate 70% of a new franchise fee to DART, igniting a fierce debate over funding and regional transit services!

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Lynette Riley Hall updates Federal Way Link extension completion timeline and TOD plans Federal Way Link extension reaches 96.5% completion with a planned spring 2026 opening.

The Federal Way Link Extension is 96.5% complete and set to transform public transportation in Des Moines just in time for the World Cup in spring 2026!

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