Archive for January, 2010

Route 7 Bus Party Recap

2010-01-30

Five riders came to today’s Bus Party for Route 7 as we went on our first southern route through Cedar Rapids. This route skims along the southern side of Czech Village and connects to Bowling Street. It then meanders through Lincolnway Village before cutting through Kirkwood’s campus. The return to downtown goes along C Street and includes a stop on the Aegon/Yellowbook complex. It hooks back up with Bowling Street at 41st and retraces the outbound route. The bus wasn’t very busy, but I have seen it quite full during the week so it must be a Saturday thing.

This was a great tour of the southern industrial area along Bowling and J Streets. Who knew how many businesses were tucked away in there? I didn’t. It was also a nice demonstration of how the recommended change for Route 7 will be an improvement and better for Kirkwood students. We had a bus with squeaky brakes, but other than that it was a pretty smooth and quiet ride.

Afterwards we ate at Cedar River Landing on F Ave NW which happens to be along Route 1.

Next month we’ll cover the route that I first rode in Cedar Rapids. See you then!

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We Want to Know!

2010-01-09

So far we’ve asked you to participate in one poll, but there are a lot more things that we’d like your opinion on in the transit world. So to handle our on-going polls, especially for people who find us later in our blog life, we have created a page dedicated to asking you!

Now you can check up on any polls you may have missed, or compare your opinion to other viewers. Don’t worry about needing to re-vote, because they’ll be the same polls in the posts, just organized away for easy access. So enjoy sharing your transit views, and be sure to give us your opinion on any polls you may have missed. Why? Because we want to know!

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Route 7 Bus Party

2010-01-05

When: Saturday, January 30th, 11:10 am – 12:10 pm. The bus will leave at 11:20, so get there early to park if you’re driving down, ask questions, and get your $1.25 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 inside the waiting area building.
After: Lunch! Walk, drive, or ride a bike or bus to a downtown restaurant.

We will tour south through Czech Village, along Bowling St., through Kirkwood, and via Aegon. This will be our first southern route and is also one of the routes that has a major update recommended from the CR Transit study. We can discuss the improvements planned and experience the current issues first hand. This route also has “peak” times, which means it operates every 30 minutes during the morning and evening. Come join us for the first bus party in the snow!

Parking is available 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 contact information.

Route 7 Map

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