Transit Riders Advisory Committee

The aim of the committee is to give riders a larger voice in shaping DART’s operations. Members provide feedback to staff and the Commission, make suggestions to improve service, and increase the communication between riders and staff and the Commission.

Upcoming Meeting

Time: The next meeting is on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, from noon to 1 p.m.

Place: Hybrid Meeting: DART Central Station Multimodal Room, Zoom

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The members are appointed by the Commissioners and DART staff and the committee has representation from riders of DART’s various services and key constituencies such as refugees, senior citizens, students or low-income individuals. DART staff will solicit applications to the committee when openings become available. Appointments to TRAC typically happen near the beginning of the calendar year. Committee members serve a term of two-years once appointed. Riders can apply any time throughout the year, as there are times where DART will need to fill appointments as terms end or people leave the committee.

For more detailed information about the Committee, procedures, and other guiding information please review TRAC’s By-Laws.

To apply to serve on TRAC, click the button below. Paper applications can also be picked up and dropped off with DART Customer Service at the window in the lobby of DART Central Station (620 Cherry Street, Des Moines).

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Current Committee Members

Fixed Routes

• David Campbell, Des Moines
• Jeremy Guenther, Urbandale
• Michelle Holmes, Des Moines
• MaryAnn Ryan, West Des Moines
• Matthew Shankles, Des Moines

Mobility Services

• James Hanold, West Des Moines,
• Leola Jasinski, Ankeny | Committee Chair

At Large

• David Jennings, Des Moines
• Laurie Jones, Des Moines
• Alexis Samano, Des Moines

Committee Meetings

Meetings are generally scheduled for the last Wednesday of each month, unless otherwise noted. They are held from noon until 1 p.m. in the Multimodal Room at DART Central Station, 620 Cherry St. A hybrid option is also available.

2026 TRAC Meetings

• January 28
• February 25
• March 25
• April 29
• May 27
• June 24
• July 29
• August 26
• September 30
• October 28
• November 18*
• December 16*

*Meetings adjusted to avoid conflicts with holidays or other events.

Public Comment at TRAC Meetings

Riders are welcome to attend TRAC meetings and address the Committee. The Committee has established guidelines for making public comments to ensure that meetings are conducted efficiently. Riders may address the Committee during the public comment period at the start of the meeting. Speakers will be limited to three minutes. In addition, the Chair may limit the total time allotted for public comments.

Riders are kindly asked to limit their remarks to the times allotted for comment so the Committee can conduct business expediently.

Contacting Committee Members

For more information about TRAC or to contact TRAC members, please contact DART Mobility Coordinator Catlin Curry at 515-246-2526 or ccurry@ridedart.com.