HIRTA Public Transit

HIRTA Public Transit's Executive Director, is at the Missouri Public Transit Association conference in St. Louis. She will be joining Shayna Gleason from the Transit Workforce Center (TWC) in presenting on New Adventures for Recruitment and Retention.

Mark your calendar for October 10th at the Alta House in Newton for "Beyond the Bus: Rural Mobility Solutions – Enhancing Access, Sustainability, and Resilience." Sessions include: Rural Economic Development Rural Inequities and Sustainable Innovations Community-Led Initiatives Multi-Modal Rural Transportation Funding and Resources Join us for great discussions, and a fantastic food truck for lunch! Register now: https://lnkd.in/gTBnYBfC

It was a great day for a Ribbon Cutting to introduce our USDOT ITS4US funded Health Connector service in Dallas County (Iowa). #RuralTransit #Healthcare #Innovation #Transit #Iowa

Good things happening with Dallas County Health and HIRTA!

HIRTA is honored to receive the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Workplace Excellence Award in the Medium Business category from the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce! Get your tickets now: https://lnkd.in/emwHqfU Read more: https://lnkd.in/gMjQfy9E

🚍🌟 Announcing Beyond the Bus 2024! 🌟🚍 Join us on October 10th at the Alta House in Newton for "Beyond the Bus: Rural Mobility Solutions: Enhancing Access, Sustainability, and Resilience" We'll explore strategies to enhance access, sustainability, and resilience in rural transportation, bringing together experts, planners, leaders, and policymakers. 🤝 Share experiences 💡 Discover solutions 🌱 Build resilient communities Register now: https://lnkd.in/gTBnYBfC

HIRTA is partnering with the Dallas County Hospital to enhance healthcare access through the Health Connector initiative, supported by USDOT Research and Technology #ITS4US Program. This collaboration integrates transportation and appointment scheduling, featuring a kiosk at the hospital and NaviLens technology for the visually impaired. Learn more about this initiative: https://lnkd.in/gHFHW3e5

Together let us all honor the spirit of Juneteenth and continue to build a future where freedom, equality, and opportunities are accessible to all.

HIRTA has been awarded a grant from the DOT’s ICAM Pilot Program, thanks to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. This funding will enhance transportation across HIRTA's region by upgrading scheduling software, adding new hybrid vehicles, and funding a Mobility Manager position. These improvements will boost service reliability, expand capacity, and increase accessibility for all riders. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gJKVCpHR

Join us for our June Business Luncheon, sponsored by Iowa Trust: Public Transportation in Waukee: Ever HIRTA it? on Thursday, June 20th at 12:00pm at Iowa Trust in Clive! Learn all about what HIRTA Public Transit offers the Waukee community and how it can benefit your place of business and employees! $25/Member $30/Non-Member Register Here: https://lnkd.in/gka-iPyW See you there!