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Iowa City highlights surge in transit use, eyes sustainability after pilot grant ends
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Mayor Bruce Teague said Iowa City's fare-free transit pilot increased passenger trips by more than 40% in its first year and announced a federally supported $23 million plan to design a new transit facility while the city seeks a sustainable funding approach after pilot grants end in 2025.
Mayor Bruce Teague told residents at a State of the City address that Iowa City's fare-free transit pilot produced a notable ridership increase and that the city has taken steps to build long-term transit capacity.
"Passenger trips were up by more than 40% in the first year," Teague said, calling the pilot "one of our greatest mobility successes in 2024." He also said the city selected a design team for a new transit facility supported by approximately $23,000,000 in federal grants.
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