AMES, Iowa – June 7, 2017 – Transit systems from Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, and Atlantic have been honored by the Iowa Department of Transportation for their accomplishments during fiscal year 2016. 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...
Des Moines, Iowa – June 6, 2017 – Two Iowa transit vehicle operators are headed for national and international level competition by earning top honors in Iowa's 31st Annual Public Transit Roadeo held in Des Moines on June 3, 2017. Nathan Shimanek, representing CyRide in Ames, placed first in the small bus competition. Kevin Gries, representing CyRide in Ames, placed...
The Iowa DOT’s Office of Public Transit facilitated an Asset Management Roundtable on June 2nd, as part of the Iowa Public Transit Association Training Conference and annual meeting. Topics covered include the Federal Transit Administration’s Transit Asset Management (TAM) rules, guidelines, data needs, and upcoming deadlines. If you were unable to attend, or would like to review this TAM resource...