Erin Hockman

Mom, Des Moines native and @ridedart Marketing and Communications Manager

[Erin Hockman @ehockman]

Thank you @ZachNunn and @FTA_DOT for your support of @ridedart Buses and Bus Facilities grant! A modern, safe facility is critical to maintaining efficient transit service in Central Iowa for the thousands of residents who rely on DART to get to work.

[Congressman Zach Nunn @ZachNunn]

Congratulations to Erin Hockman on being named @RideDART’s new CEO!

3.8 million riders a year depend on DART. We secured $20 million to modernize the fleet and facilities — now Erin, who built the new network, gets to see it through.

[Erin Hockman @ehockman]

Big day for @ridedart and #DSMUSA!

[DART @ridedart]

Beginning today, you can ride one of DART's all-electric buses. These clean energy buses will travel on Route 60, Ingersoll and University. #DARTelectric

[Erin Hockman @ehockman]

Thanks @BusinessRecord for highlighting the great work of our operators! They are deserving of this recognition alongside the many other essential workers in #DSMUSA.

[DART @ridedart]

Proud to have one of our own on the cover of the @BusinessRecord: fixed route operator Gerald Washington! Several of our bus operators were featured in this latest issue on essential workers. #DSMStrong
Read the story here: https://t.co/cPQ4mOzBNK

[Erin Hockman @ehockman]

A big thanks to all essential workers but especially to my @ridedart colleagues who have continued to ensure essential employees can get to work and ensure central Iowa can access essential services.

[DART @ridedart]

DART thanks our front line staff who have made it possible for us to provide essential transit service during this pandemic. We are DART, we are #DSMStrong.

[DART @ridedart]

Our team is working tirelessly to keep our fleet clean and on the roads.

Please help us flatten the curve by staying home and only riding DART for essential trips.

https://t.co/EUsuV6VASs

[DART @ridedart]

Today is Transit Employee Appreciation Day, which is celebrated annually to honor bus operators, maintenance staff and others working in transit. We are so grateful for everyone that keeps DART moving, now more than ever.

[Erin Hockman @ehockman]

Public transit is an essential service so @ridedart is continuing to operate but taking precautions to protect the health and safety of our employees and passengers.

[DART @ridedart]

Effective immediately, DART is temporarily pausing all fare collection and is encouraging all riders who are able to use the back door to get on (and off) the bus.

More information on the proactive measures DART is taking can be found at https://t.co/2kdtRgHWZh.

[DART @ridedart]

Ride DART for FREE to the Iowa Caucuses. All trips on Local and Express Routes are free after 4 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 3. Paratransit trips booked in advance to or from caucus sites are also free.

Learn more: https://t.co/IFF3VwZvfq

[Erin Hockman @ehockman]

Thanks @IowaLive23 for helping us spread the word about free rides for Election Day! Have you voted yet?!

[Iowa Live @IowaLive23]

Free rides from Dart today https://t.co/9s77436dEs

[Erin Hockman @ehockman]

Thanks to all the @ridedart customers who are embracing this change!

[DART @ridedart]

We've passed 1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ Flex Connect rides! It's been just over two weeks since we launched this on-demand service and we are glad to see Urbandale residents taking advantage of it.

Learn more about Flex Connect here: https://t.co/DbCHQTARsM

[Erin Hockman @ehockman]

Proud to work for such a dynamic and innovative organization working hard to ensure central Iowans have access to live full and productive lives. #ridedart #supportpublictransit

[DART @ridedart]

In @BusinessRecord now: DART’s CEO Elizabeth Presutti talks big changes, including our new Flex Connect pilot. 🗞🚍 https://t.co/wCUmExXwbe

[Erin Hockman @ehockman]

Major cities across the country are investing in #publictransit. @cta secured $7 B and New York’s MTA secured $51 B for capital projects.

[DART @ridedart]

Want to contribute to cleaner air in #DSMUSA? Then you should #RideDART

https://t.co/W5bRuUu2k1

[Erin Hockman @ehockman]

@randizuckerberg, the only woman in the room in #SiliconValley for a decade, emphasized the importance of #diversity and #representation in making big decisions. #APTAtransform19

[Erin Hockman @ehockman]

Full room this morning at #APTAtransform19. Looking forward to hearing from @randizuckerberg.

[DART @ridedart]

🚨It's October service change day!🚨

We're making a busload of changes to our routes today. Not sure if your route will be impacted? Check https://t.co/XTd1lMWKvb.

But wait, there's more! All Local, Express and On Call buses are 🆓 to ride this week! #RideDART #DSMUSA

[Erin Hockman @ehockman]

@frolferguy420 @ridedart Most of the services impacted are in western and northern suburbs where there is not the density that exists in the urban core.

[Erin Hockman @ehockman]

@frolferguy420 Hi @frolferguy420! You are correct in that @ridedart is eliminating or reducing service in some areas with low ridership. This is allowing us to expand service to other places that have not had regular transit access—including Deer Ridge Apartments and the WDM Library.

[Erin Hockman @ehockman]

We have been busy @ridedart working to improve service for our region. To celebrate our largest service change since 2012, we are offering FREE rides on all Local, Express and On Call services next week!

[DART @ridedart]

On Sunday, DART has a major service change scheduled. Be prepared in advance so you don't miss a beat (or bus) next week.

https://t.co/XTd1lNelmJ

[PublicTransportation @APTA_Transit]

Nearly 9 in 10 #publictransit trips have a direct impact on local economies, adding up to billions of dollars in positive economic activity every year. SHARE to help strengthen our local and national economies! #transitopportunity #voices4transit