Cedar Rapids Bus Party

When: Saturday, July 11th 11:10am – 12:08pm. The bus will leave at 11:20, 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 4 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.

This route goes by Mount Mercy College, along 42nd St. by Kennedy High School, out to Aegon and back downtown. I just rode this route for the first time and finally found out where Polk Elementary is and the Tic Toc restaurant. This bus also goes by the Cedar Rapids City Hall “North”.

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.

Route 4 Map

When: Saturday, June 6th 11:10am – 12:08pm. The bus will leave at 11:20, 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 3 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. I won’t be able to stay for lunch this time, but feel free to eat without me.

This is my commuting route, so get excited! I ride this to and from work almost every day. We’ll wind through the north side of Cedar Rapids by Franklin Middle School and both Rockwell Collins’ main site on 32nd Street and their complex on Collins Road. This is the same day as the first Downtown Farmer’s Market, so come downtown to enjoy the festivities and then pop over for the bus party.

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.

Route 3 Map

When: Saturday, May 2nd 11:10am – 12:08pm. The bus will leave at 11:20, 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 1 bus, designated by the sign on the top, front of the bus.

After: Lunch! Walk, drive, or ride a bike or bus to a downtown restaurant.

The second route to continue our bus party fun, and a completely new one for me. Route 2 goes as far north as Cottage Grove Ave and east out to East Post Rd. It also covers area around Mount Vernon Rd and has no path loops, unlike Route 1.

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.

Route 2 Map

When: Saturday, April 4th 11:10am – 12:08pm. The bus will leave at 11:20, 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 1 bus, designated by the sign on the top, front of the bus.
After: Lunch! Walk, drive, or ride a bike or bus to a downtown restaurant.

The bus parties will go in numerical order by their route number, so Route 1 will start us off. It goes through a large portion of the flood affected area including Time Check and Ellis, but it shouldn’t be completely depressing. Keep an eye out for redevelopment, new restaurants, and growth along the route.

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.

Route 1 Map