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| Area Served | Ames, IA |
| Founded | September 1976 |
| Headquarters | 601 N University Boulevard Ames, IA 50014 |
| Fleet Size | 85 (79 buses & 6 cutaways) |
| Number Of Routes | 14 |
| Website | cyride.com/home |
CyRide is the public transportation operator in the city of Ames, Iowa. They operate 13 fixed routes, a Dial-A-Ride service for persons with a disability, and a late night service called Moonlight Express. The fixed routes and Dial-A-Ride operate every day of the year except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. Moonlight Express operates on Friday and Saturday nights when Iowa State University is in session. All fixed route trips shown in the timetables are wheelchair accessible and service animals are allowed (pets that are not service animals are prohibited).
CyRide At A Glance
- 161 Employees
- 1,862,274 Passengers (FY2021)
- $10,385,095 Operating Expenses (FY2021)
- 1,283,596 Revenue Miles (FY2021)
- 90 Buses (as of June 30, 2021)
An Award-Winning Bus System
- 2009 APTA Bus Safety Award - Certificate of Merit
- 2nd place in the 35' bus division at the 2004 APTA International Bus Roadeo
- 5th place in the 35' bus division at the 2007 APTA International Bus Roadeo
- 15 State Bus Roadeo Winners (as of June 2006)
- 2002 APTA Gold Safety Award Finalist
- 1999 APTA Neil E. Goldschmidt Silver Safety Award Finalist
- 1997 APTA Neil E. Goldschmidt Silver Safety Award Winner
- 1996 APTA AdWheels Award Winner
- 1995 APTA Neil E. Goldschmidt Silver Safety Award Winner
- 1993 APTA Neil E. Goldschmidt Silver Safety Award Finalist
- 1992 Public Risk Management Administration Achievement Award
- 1991 APTA Neil E. Goldschmidt Silver Safety Award Finalist
- 1989 UMTA Outstanding Public Service Award
- 1983 All America City Award
Routes
| № | Name | Route | Notes |
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| 1 | Red East | Ames Middle School → North Grand Mall via Mortensen Rd, Lincoln Way, and Duff Ave | 1A and 1B variants discontinued in August 2018 upon implementation of CyRide 2.0 redesign. |
| Red West | North Grand Mall → Ames Middle School via Duff Ave, Lincoln Way, and Mortensen Rd | ||
| 2 | Green East | Ontario St & California Ave → North Grand Mall via Ontario St, Hyland Ave, 6th St, and Grand Ave | |
| Green West | North Grand Mall → Ontario St & California Ave via Grand Ave, 6th St, Hyland Ave, and Ontario St | ||
| 3 | Blue Route | S. 5th St ↔ Campus via S. 4th St, Beach Ave, Lincoln Way, and Osborn Dr | Service to North Ames discontinued in August 2018 upon implementation of CyRide 2.0 redesign. |
| 5 | Yellow Route | Downtown ↔ Emerald Dr via Lincoln Way and South Duff Ave | |
| 6 | Brown North | ISU Research Park → North Grand Mall via University Blvd, Mortensen Pkwy, Osborn Dr, Stange Rd, and Bloomington Rd | 6A and 6B variants discontinued in August 2018 upon implementation of CyRide 2.0 redesign. |
| Brown South | North Grand Mall → ISU Research Park via Bloomington Rd, Stange Rd, Osborn Dr, Mortensen Pkwy, and University Blvd | ||
| 7 | Purple Route | Alcott Ave ↔ Student Services via Lincoln Way and Union Dr | Service to Mortensen Rd, Memorial Union and Osborn Dr discontinued in August 2018 upon implementation of CyRide 2.0 redesign. |
| 8 | Aqua Route | Downtown ↔ Furman Aquatic Center via Grand Ave and 13th St | Does not operate if the Furman Aquatic Center is not open to the public. |
| 9 | Plum Route | Buckeye and S. 16th ↔ Campus via S. 16th St, University Blvd, Osborn Dr, and Lincoln Way | |
| 11 | Cherry Route | West Mortensen Rd ↔ Student Services via Mortensen Rd, South Dakota Ave, Lincoln Way, and Union Dr | Introduced in 2018 upon implementation of CyRide 2.0 redesign. Replacement for 1A route. |
| 12 | Lilac Route | Dickenson Ave ↔ Student Services via Mortensen Rd, State Ave and Union Dr | Introduced in 2018 upon implementation of CyRide 2.0 redesign. |
| 14 | Peach North | Campus → North Grand Mall via Osborn Dr, Stange Rd, and 24th St | Introduced in 2018 upon implementation of CyRide 2.0 redesign. Replacement for Vet Med Orange. |
| Peach South | North Grand Mall → Campus via 24th St, Stange Rd, and Osborn Dr | ||
| 21 | Cardinal Route | Frederiksen Court ↔ Campus via Stange Rd, Union Dr, and Osborn Dr | Free circulator. |
| 23 | Orange | Iowa State Center ↔ Campus via Beach Ave, Osborn Dr, and Union Dr |
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| 25 | Gold North | Towers → 40 Schilletter via Welch Ave, Osborn Dr, and Stange Rd |
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| Gold South | 40 Schilletter → Towers via Stange Rd, Osborn Dr, and Welch Ave |
The Moonlight Express operates on Friday and Saturday nights from 10:30 pm to 2:30 am.
The East Ames Service Extension (EASE) provides on-demand service operated by a small bus in East Ames.
The following routes, along with all associated variants, were discontinued in August 2018 upon implementation of CyRide 2.0 redesign:[2]
- 4 Gray - ISU Campus to DMACC Ames
- 10 Pink - City Hall to E 13th St. Replaced by EASE Route.
- 22 Gold - Ash Ave to north ISU Campus. Free circulator.
- 24 Silver - Union Dr to south ISU Campus. Sundays only.
Fares
| Passenger/Type | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Full Fare | $1.00 | Was $1.25 from 2011-2018. |
| Reduced Fare | $0.50 |
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| Iowa State University students with a current ISU Card | Free | |
| Children 5 years and younger | Free | Maximum of 3 children per passenger. |
| Personal Care Attendants (PCA) | Free | |
| Routes 21, 23, 25 | Free |
Fixed-Route Fleet Roster
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On Order
| Fleet Number(s) |
Thumbnail | Build Date |
Manufacturer | Model | Engine | Transmission | Notes |
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| 2020s | TBD | TBD | Electric | Additional electric buses for the CyRide fleet. | |||
| (2 buses) | 2020s | NFI | XD60 |
Retired
Service Vehicle Roster
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| Fleet number(s) | Thumbnail | Year | Manufacturer | Model | Engine | Transmission | Notes |
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| 295 | 2009 | Chevrolet | Impala LS | V6 3.5L Gasoline | Originally numbered 0905. | ||
| 296 | 2009 | Toyota | Prius Hybrid | 4-cyl. 1.5L gasoline | Auto CVT w/Overdrive | Originally numbered 0906. | |
| 297 | 2012 | Ford | Escape Hybrid AWD | Ford 4-cyl. 2.5L Gasoline | |||
| 898 | 2008 | Ford | F-250 SD | Ford V8 5.4L Gasoline | Originally numbered 007. | ||
| 899 | 2006 | Ford | F-450 SD | Ford V8 6.0L Diesel | Originally numbered 999. |
Retired
| Fleet number(s) | Thumbnail | Year | Manufacturer | Model | Engine | Transmission | Notes |
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| 854 | 1984 | GMC | Pickup | Ex-? | |||
| 855 | 1986 | Ford | Crown Victoria LTD | Ford V8 5.0L gasoline | Ex-Ames Police Department | ||
| 950 | 1999 | Dodge | Ram 2500 Reg. Cab | V8 5.2L LPG | To Mason City Transit. |