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] Connections to the 380 Express are available at the Ground Transportation Center and at Kirkwood Community College.
Route 12 at Ground Transportation Center.
Route list
№
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
Cash Fares
Passenger
Cash Fare Cost
Full Fare / Adults
Students that do not participate in the free fare program
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
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]
Replaced the remaining ex-Omnitrans 1992 TMCRTS buses purchased in the fall of 2008, thus replacing the entire Cedar Rapids Transit fleet with new buses since the 2008 flood.[10]
