AMES, Iowa – June 30, 2014 – Two Iowa transit vehicle operators are headed for national and international level competition by earning top honors in Iowa's 28th Annual Public Transit Roadeo held in Davenport on June 21. Don Dopson, representing Clinton Municipal Transit Administration in Clinton, placed first in the small bus competition. Paul Klimesh, representing CyRide in Ames, placed...
AMES, Iowa – June 30, 2014, Transit systems from Ottumwa, Burlington, and Decorah have been honored by the Iowa Department of Transportation for their accomplishments during the 2013 fiscal year. Each year at the Iowa Public Transit Association Conference and Annual Meeting, the Iowa DOT recognizes one regional transit system and one urban transit system for the highest percentage increase...
AMES, Iowa – June 20, 2014 – The Iowa Department of Transportation’s Office of Public Transit is pleased to announce the winners of the 2014 Iowa Public Transit Photography Contest. Many great photographs were received showcasing public transit across the state. These pictures will be used to further promote taking public transit to get to work, medical appointments, school, or...
AMES, Iowa – June 15, 2014 – The Iowa Department of Transportation is partnering with public transit systems across the state in proclaiming the week of June 15-21 as Ride Transit Week. During this event, everyone is encouraged to park their vehicle and use one of Iowa’s 35 public transit systems. Office of Public Transit Director Michelle McEnany reported, “Public...
AMES, Iowa – A CyRide bus driver, Nathan Shimanek, reached the top position in his first national bus driving competition by beating out 68 other competitors to win a first place award and to be honored as Rookie of the Year. The Community Transportation Association of America’s 25th Annual National Bus Roadeo in its small bus division held recently in...