Iowa City Transit
Iowa City Transit is the bus system serving Iowa City, Iowa. It is one of three transit systems in the Iowa City area, the other two being Coralville Transit and the University of Iowa Cambus.
Routes
Iowa City Transit operates 13 routes, all of which originate and terminate at the Iowa City Downtown Interchange except for route 3 (Eastside Loop). Prior to August 2, 2021, Iowa City Transit operated 26 unnumbered routes, and several of the current routes are identical to those in the previous system.[1] All routes operate from Monday to Saturday, with reduced service on evenings and Saturdays. This is in contrast to the previous system, where only a select number of routes operated a modified route for evenings and Saturdays. Bus service does not run on Sundays, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. The current routes are:
№ | Name | Notes |
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1 | South Iowa City | |
2 | Court Street | |
3 | Eastside Loop |
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4 | Downtown Shuttle | |
5 | Lower Muscatine/Kirkwood | |
6 | Peninsula | |
7 | North Dodge | ACT loop served during peak hours only. |
8 | Oakcrest | |
9 | Towncrest | |
10 | West Iowa City |
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11 | Rochester | |
12 | Highway 1 | |
13 | South Gilbert |
Fares and Passes
Iowa City Transit has been fare-free since August 1, 2023 as part of a two-year pilot program.[3] The fare structure prior to the fare-free pilot is as follows:
Fares
As of July 6, 2021
Rider | Fare |
---|---|
Adults (18 years and up) | $1.00 |
Youth (K - 12th grade) | $0.50 |
Children under five years old | Free |
4 - Downtown Shuttle route | Free |
Seniors (65+ years) Senior pass holders |
Free |
Medicare card | Free |
SEATS card holder | Free |
Free transfers are available at all Iowa City bus stops.
Passes
Iowa City Transit also offers a number of bus passes, which are listed below.
Type | Cost | Notes |
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24 Hour Pass | $2.00 |
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10-Ride Pass | $8.50 | Purchased at Iowa City City Hall Cashier; Iowa City Parking, 335 Iowa Avenue; 1st Avenue Hy-Vee; Waterfront Hy-Vee; Hy-Vee Drug Store (Rochester/First Avenue) and North Dodge Hy-Vee. |
31-Day adult pass | $32.00 |
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31-Day youth pass | $16.00 |
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University of Iowa student U-Pass (12 months) | $240 (prorated) $120 without University parking permit |
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Kirkwood semester pass | $100 (prorated) |
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University of Iowa faculty/staff annual pass | $28 per month $15 per month without University parking permit |
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Field trip pass | Variable | Used by Iowa City Community Schools and area daycare providers to allow for a large group to ride ICT and be billed at a later date. |
Facilities
Garage/Office
- Address: 1200 S. Riverside Dr., Iowa City, IA 52246
- Phone: (319) 356-5151
Fleet Roster
Active
Fleet Number(s) |
Thumbnail | Build Date |
Manufacturer | Model | Engine | Transmission | Notes |
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56-61 | ![]() |
2007 | Gillig | Low Floor 40' (G21D102N4) |
Cummins ISM | Voith | |
67-72 | ![]() |
2010 | Gillig | Low Floor 40' (G27D102N4) |
Cummins ISL9 | Voith | |
73-74 | ![]() |
2012 | Gillig | Low Floor 40' (G27D102N4) |
Cummins ISL9 | Voith | |
76-79 | ![]() |
2017 | Gillig | Low Floor 40' (G27D102N4) |
Cummins L9 | Voith | |
80-86 | ![]() |
2018 | Gillig | Low Floor 40' (G27D102N4) |
Cummins L9 | Voith | |
101-104 | ![]() |
2021 | Proterra | ZX5 |
On Order
Fleet Number(s) |
Thumbnail | Build Date |
Manufacturer | Model | Engine | Transmission | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
(4 buses) | 2020s | TBD | TBD | Electric | Iowa City Transit will receive $23 million in federal funding to purchase four additional electric buses and to build a new facility.[5] |
Retired
Fleet Number(s) |
Thumbnail | Build Date |
Manufacturer | Model | Engine | Transmission | Notes |
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1-12 | 1971 | GMC | T6H-4521A | Detroit Diesel 6V71N | Allison | ||
13-14 | 1974 | GMC | T8H-5307A | Detroit Diesel 8V71N | Allison | ||
15-17 | 1977 | Flxible | 45096-6-1 | Detroit Diesel 6V71N | Allison V730 | Sold to Cambus as 15-17 in 1987. | |
18 | 1967 | GMC | TDH-4519 | Detroit Diesel 6V71N | Allison | Ex-Blue Motor Coach 63. | |
19 | 1963 | GMC | TDH-4519 | Detroit Diesel 6V71N | Allison VH | Ex-Louisiana Transit Company 312. | |
20-22 | 1982 | Neoplan USA | AN435A | Detroit Diesel 6V92TA |
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23-29 | ![]() |
1984 | Saab-Scania | CN112CLU | Scania DS11-25 253 hp | ZF 4HP500 |
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30-32 | ![]() |
1984 | Saab-Scania | CN112CLU | Scania DS11-25 253 hp | ZF 4HP500 |
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31 (2nd) | ![]() |
9/1989 | Gillig | Phantom 30' (3096TB6V92T) |
Detroit Diesel 6V92TA | Allison HTB-748 |
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32 (2nd) | ![]() |
1989 | OBI | Orion V (05.501) |
Cummins L10 | Voith D863.2 |
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33-38 | ![]() |
1989 | OBI | Orion V (05.501) |
Cummins L10 | Voith D863.2 | |
37 (2nd) | ![]() |
2000 | Gillig | Low Floor 40' (G21D102N4) |
Cummins ISM | Allison B400R | |
38 (2nd) | ![]() |
1992 | Gillig | Phantom 40' (40102TB6V92TA) |
Cummins M11 | Voith D863.2 | |
39-40 | 1992 | Gillig | Phantom 40' (40102TBL10) |
Cummins L10 | Voith D863.2 |
| |
41-43 | ![]() |
1995 | Gillig | Phantom 40' (40102TBM11) |
Cummins M11 | Voith D863.3 |
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44-53 | ![]() ![]() |
9/1997 4/1997 |
Gillig | Phantom 40' (40102TBM11) |
Cummins M11 | Voith D863.3 |
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54-55 | 1992 | Gillig | Phantom 40' (40/96TB/6V92T) |
Cummins M11 | Voith D863.2 |
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971 | 1952 | GMC | TDH-5103 | Detroit Diesel 6-71 | Allison VH | Ex-Ottumwa Transit Lines 971. |
External Links
References
- ↑ https://cbs2iowa.com/news/local/new-transit-routes-bus-schedules-in-iowa-city-take-effect-on-august-2
- ↑ https://www.icgov.org/busSchedules
- ↑ https://cbs2iowa.com/news/local/fare-free-iowa-city-two-year-free-transit-pilot-begins-aug-1
- ↑ https://www.icgov.org/city-government/departments-and-divisions/transportation/transit/fares-and-passes
- ↑ https://www.thegazette.com/local-government/iowa-city-getting-23-million-in-federal-funding-to-expand-electric-bus-fleet/?amp=1