Cedar Rapids Transit

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Cedar Rapids Transit
Cedar Rapids Transit 2523.jpg
Cedar Rapids Transit #2523
Headquarters427 8th Street NW, Cedar Rapids, IA
LocaleCedar Rapids, Iowa
Service areaLinn County, Iowa
Service typebus service, paratransit
Routes12
Hubs1 (Ground Transportation Center)
Fleet30
Fuel typeDiesel
WebsiteCedar Rapids Transit

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]

Routes[]

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]

Route list[]

Route 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

Bus tracking[]

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.[5]

Active fleet[]

Fleet number(s) Photo Year Manufacturer Model Engine Notes
2091-2094 Cedar Rapids Transit 2094.jpg 2009 Gillig Low Floor 35' Cummins ISL
  • First new buses Cedar Rapids purchased in over 20 years. Scheduled for replacement in fiscal years 2021-2022.[6]
2131-2134 Cedar Rapids Transit 2131.jpg 2010
2441-2445 Cedar Rapids Transit 2442.jpg 2011 Cummins ISL9
2451-2455 Cedar Rapids Transit 2453.jpg 2012
2481-2484 Cedar Rapids Transit 2482.jpg 2014
2501-2502 Cedar Rapids Transit 2502.jpg 2017 Cummins L9
2511-2513 Cedar Rapids Transit 2513.jpg 2018
2521-2523 Cedar Rapids Transit 2523.jpg 2019
  • Replaced the remaining ex-Omnitrans 1992 TMC RTS buses purchased in the fall of 2008, thus replacing the entire Cedar Rapids Transit fleet with new buses since the 2008 flood.[6]

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References[]

  1. ^ "Redirect".
  2. ^ "ADA Paratransit".
  3. ^ "CR Transit Holidays".
  4. ^ "Bus Routes".
  5. ^ "Ride Systems Live Tracker".
  6. ^ a b "Addition of New Buses Marks Milestone for Cedar Rapids Transit".
  7. ^ "PTMS Ranking - Transit Portal". secure.iowadot.gov.

External links[]

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