When: Saturday, August 15th 10:10am – 11:40am. The bus will leave at 10:20, so get there early to park if you’re driving down, ask questions, and get your $1 or bus pass ready.
Who: Everyone. Bring your friends and family of all ages. Children 4 and under are free, check out the transit site for other fare options.
Where: Corner of 12th Ave & 2nd St SE (transit transfer site). It is across from the African American Museum and it is part of the large parking lot, Lot 44. Meet near the Route 5B bus, designated by the sign on the top, front of the bus. You can also stop in the waiting area trailer to see the different route maps.
After: Lunch! Walk, drive, or ride a bike or bus to a downtown restaurant.
Note the time change!
This will be our first of the route 5 variations. There are 3 that all go along 1st Ave. toward Lindale Mall and then have different routes from there. These are also longer routes than the usual 50 – 60 minute rides, but one leaves every half hour. 5B will go through the north side of Cedar Rapids and east side of Hiawatha. It also serves the Collins Rd. Hy-Vee and a large portion of Blairs Ferry. We might get lucky and get one of the brand new buses since the route 5s are some of the busiest!
Several bus party riders had success parking in Lot 44 at the SE corner of 8th Ave SE and 2nd St SE: here.
Disclaimer: Please check out general guidelines for riding the buses. You are responsible for your own actions. Also, I do not work for Cedar Rapids Transit or the city. I will gladly listen to your opinions and complaints, but they will be even more effective if you also share them with the transit department. See their main site for the latest information.
Tags: bus party, cedar rapids, route 5B
