# Cedar 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. In addition to providing transit service, Cedar Rapids Transit also provides ADA Paratransit service to passengers with qualifying disabilities. 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.

## 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. Connections to the 380 Express are available at the Ground Transportation Center and at Kirkwood Community College.

### Route list

| № | Termini | Termini | Via | Notes |
| 1 | Downtown Cedar Rapids Ground Transportation Center | Stoney Point Rd SW | Edgewood Rd NW, 8th Ave SW | |
| 2 | Downtown Cedar Rapids Ground Transportation Center | 42nd St SE | Mount Vernon Rd SE, Pioneer Ave SE | |
| 3 | Downtown Cedar Rapids Ground Transportation Center | Rockwell Dr NE | Oakland Rd NE, Council St NE | |
| 5 | Downtown Cedar Rapids Ground Transportation Center | Twixt Town Rd | 1st Ave E, Collins Rd | |
| 6 | Downtown Cedar Rapids Ground Transportation Center | Blairs Ferry Rd NE | 42nd St NE, Center Point Rd NE | |
| 7 | Downtown Cedar Rapids Ground Transportation Center | 76th Ave SW | Bowling St SW, Kirkwood Pkwy SW | |
| 8 | Downtown Cedar Rapids Ground Transportation Center | Wiley Blvd SW | Johnson Ave SW, West Post Rd SW | |
| 10 | Downtown Cedar Rapids Ground Transportation Center | Beverly Rd | Williams Blvd SW, Edgewood Rd SW | |
| 11 | Downtown Cedar Rapids Ground Transportation Center | Wright Brothers Blvd SW | 6th St SW, 76th Ave SW | |
| 12 | Downtown Cedar Rapids Ground Transportation Center | 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
### Cash Fares

| Passenger | Cash Fare Cost |
| Full Fare / Adults Students that do not participate in the free fare program | $1.00 |
| Students - CRCSD, Kirkwood, and Coe College Seniors Passengers w/Disabilities Medicare Passengers Income Based Passengers Children Ages 12 & Younger | Free |

### Passes

| Type | Cost | Purchase Location |
| 31 Day Passes | $30.00 | GTC Information Booth |
| 10 Ride Passes | $10.00 | GTC Information Booth |
| Day Passes | $2.00 | GTC Information Booth On-Board Any City Bus |

## 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.

## Ground Transportation Center

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. 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.

## Fleet

| Fleet number(s) | Year | Manufacturer | Model | Powertrain | Notes |
| 2091-2094 | 2009 | Gillig | Low Floor 35' | Cummins ISL Voith | 2093 and 2094 retired in 2022. |
| 2131-2134 | 2010 | Gillig | Low Floor 35' | Cummins ISL9 Voith | Funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. 2131 and 2132 retired in 2023. |
| 2441-2445 | 2011 | Gillig | Low Floor 35' | Cummins ISL9 Voith | |
| 2451-2455 | 2012 | Gillig | Low Floor 35' | Cummins ISL9 Voith | |
| 2481-2484 | 2014 | Gillig | Low Floor 35' | Cummins ISL9 Voith | |
| 2501-2502 | 2017 | Gillig | Low Floor 35' | Cummins L9 Voith | |
| 2511-2513 | 2018 | Gillig | Low Floor 35' | Cummins L9 Voith | |
| 2521-2523 | 2019 | Gillig | Low Floor 35' | Cummins L9 Voith | 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. |
| 2531-2532 | 2021 | Gillig | Low Floor 35' | Cummins L9 Voith | |
| 2533-2534 | 2022 | Gillig | Low Floor 35' | Cummins L9 Voith | First buses to feature new vinyl seating. |
| 2535-2536 | 2023 | Gillig | Low Floor 35' | Cummins L9 Voith D867.8 | |