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Iowa City plans to continue fare‑free transit as staff flag need for ongoing funding review
Iowa City Council Work Session · January 7, 2026
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Summary
Staff credited the fare‑free transit program with ridership gains and emissions offsets and said recent parking and franchise fee changes plus a new local option sales tax will help sustain the program, though operational and federal funding volatility require ongoing review.
City staff told the council Jan. 6 that Iowa City’s fare‑free transit program has increased ridership and supported climate and equity goals, and staff intend to continue the program while monitoring costs.
“We believe it has been a great…
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