To support bus transit nationwide, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded funds for Bus & Bus Facilities competitive grant ..
More than 23 million rides are provided annually by Iowa's transit systems. Public transit service is provided in every county in Iowa. Iowa transit systems rely on state and federal transit assistance to make rides available and affordable for Iowans. Local support such as tax revenue, fares, and donations provide a large share of agencies' operating budgets.
Iowa's transit systems in need of state funds to replace old fleets
Tuesday, December 30, 2014
As federal funding dries up, Iowa’s public transit managers are asking the Legislature for $25 million every year for five years t ..
Iowa's Senior Citizens Rely on Safe and Reliable Public Transit
Thursday, August 21, 2014
DES MOINES, Iowa - Aug. 21, 2014 - In recognition of National Senior Citizens Day, Iowa's public transit officials are drawing attention to ..
Service reduction feared with fewer transit dollars
Thursday, July 17, 2014
JoAnn Butt, a resident at Faith Lutheran Home, knows better than anyone the importance of Region 2 Transit bus. Every Monday, We ..
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