Summary
Cedar Rapids Transit, stylized as CR Transit, is the primary provider of mass transportation in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Prior to 2008, the Cedar Rapids public transportation system was known as Environmental Alternative for a Greater Lifestyle (EAGL) from 1993 to 2008, and Easyrider prior to 1993. Twelve routes serve the city, with most radiating from the Ground Transportation Center in downtown Cedar Rapids, as well as two circulator routes.[1] In addition to providing transit service, Cedar Rapids Transit also provides ADA Paratransit service to passengers with qualifying disabilities.[2] The system runs Monday through Saturday. There is no service on Sundays, New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.[3]
 Cedar Rapids Transit #2533, a 2022 Gillig Low Floor 35'. | |
| Headquarters | 427 8th Street NW, Cedar Rapids, IA |
|---|---|
| Locale | Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
| Service area | Linn County, Iowa |
| Service type | bus service, paratransit |
| Routes | 12 |
| Hubs | 1 (Ground Transportation Center) |
| Fleet | 32 |
| Daily ridership | 2,691 (FY2023) |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Chief executive | Brad DeBrower |
| Website | Cedar Rapids Transit |
Routes edit
Cedar Rapids Transit operates 12 routes, 10 of which originate in downtown Cedar Rapids at the Ground Transportation Center. Additionally, there are two circulator routes that serve Marion and north Cedar Rapids/Hiawatha.[4] Connections to the 380 Express are available at the Ground Transportation Center and at Kirkwood Community College.
Route list edit
| № | Termini | Via | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Downtown Cedar Rapids Ground Transportation Center |
Stoney Point Rd SW | Edgewood Rd NW, 8th Ave SW | |
| 2 | 42nd St SE | Mount Vernon Rd SE, Pioneer Ave SE | ||
| 3 | Rockwell Dr NE | Oakland Rd NE, Council St NE | ||
| 5 | Twixt Town Rd | 1st Ave E, Collins Rd | ||
| 6 | Blairs Ferry Rd NE | 42nd St NE, Center Point Rd NE | ||
| 7 | 76th Ave SW | Bowling St SW, Kirkwood Pkwy SW | ||
| 8 | Wiley Blvd SW | Johnson Ave SW, West Post Rd SW | ||
| 10 | Beverly Rd | Williams Blvd SW, Edgewood Rd SW | ||
| 11 | Wright Brothers Blvd SW | 6th St SW, 76th Ave SW | ||
| 12 | 1st Ave W | 33rd Ave SW, Wilson Ave SW | ||
| 20 | Lindale Dr | Linn Aire Ave | 6th Ave, McGowan Blvd | Marion Circulator |
| 30 | Twixt Town Rd | Tower Terrace Rd | Blairs Ferry Rd NE, Boyson Rd NE | NE Circulator |
Fares and Passes edit
Cash Fares edit
| Passenger | Cash Fare Cost |
|---|---|
|
$1.00 |
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Free |
Passes edit
| Type | Cost | Purchase Location |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Day Passes | $30.00 | GTC Information Booth |
| 10 Ride Passes | $10.00 | GTC Information Booth |
| Day Passes | $2.00 |
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Bus Tracking edit
Bus tracking for Cedar Rapids Transit is available through Ride Systems, which shows all buses on a map with real-time location. The location of each bus is represented as an icon along with the bus number, and is color coded for different routes. Individual routes can also be selected to show the route path and stop locations.[7]
Ground Transportation Center edit
The Ground Transportation Center, located at 450 1st St SE, serves as the primary transfer point for Cedar Rapids Transit, with connections to the 380 Express as well.[8] The facility opened November 7, 1983 at a cost of $28 million, which included the $9.5 million public portion and $18.5 million office tower and condominiums atop the structure. The design of the structure by Cannon Design also included dedicated space for intercity buses, and was originally served by Burlington Trailways, Greyhound Lines, and Jefferson Lines, however no intercity buses stop here as of 2023.[9]
Fleet edit
| Fleet number(s) | Photo | Year | Manufacturer | Model | Engine | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2091-2094 |
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2009 | Gillig | Low Floor 35' | Cummins ISL |
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| 2131-2134 | 
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2010 | Gillig | Low Floor 35' | Cummins ISL |
|
| 2441-2445 | 
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2011 | Gillig | Low Floor 35' | Cummins ISL9 | |
| 2451-2455 | 
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2012 | Gillig | Low Floor 35' | Cummins ISL9 | |
| 2481-2484 | 
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2014 | Gillig | Low Floor 35' | Cummins ISL9 | |
| 2501-2502 | 
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2017 | Gillig | Low Floor 35' | Cummins L9 | |
| 2511-2513 | 
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2018 | Gillig | Low Floor 35' | Cummins L9 | |
| 2521-2523 | 
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2019 | Gillig | Low Floor 35' | Cummins L9 |
|
| 2531-2532 | 
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2021 | Gillig | Low Floor 35' | Cummins L9 | |
| 2533-2534 |
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2022 | Gillig | Low Floor 35' | Cummins L9 |
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| 2535-2536 (Under delivery) |
2023 | Gillig | Low Floor 35' | Cummins L9 |
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See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Redirect".
- ^ "ADA Paratransit".
- ^ "CR Transit Holidays".
- ^ "Bus Routes".
- ^ https://www.cedar-rapids.org/residents/city_buses/cash_fares.php
- ^ https://www.cedar-rapids.org/residents/city_buses/passes.php
- ^ "Ride Systems Live Tracker".
- ^ "380 Express Route". Retrieved September 8, 2023.
- ^ Dick Hogan (November 8, 1983). "After years of work, Ground Transportation Center opens". The Gazette. Retrieved September 8, 2023.
- ^ "Addition of New Buses Marks Milestone for Cedar Rapids Transit".
- ^ "PTMS Ranking - Transit Portal". secure.iowadot.gov.
External links edit
- Cedar Rapids Transit