About CyRide
CyRide operates 10 fixed routes, a Dial-A-Ride service for persons with a disability, and a late night service called Moonlight Express. The fixed routes and Dial-A-Ride operate every day of the year except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. Moonlight Express operates on Friday and Saturday nights when Iowa State University is in session. All fixed route trips shown in the timetables are wheelchair accessible and service animals are allowed (pets that are not service animals are prohibited).
CyRide at a Glance
- 148 Employees
- 5,002,146 Passengers (FY09)
- $6,517,047 Operating Expenses (FY09)
- 1,153,090 Revenue Miles (FY09)
- 67 Buses (as of June 30, 2009)
An Award Winning Bus System
- 2009 APTA Bus Safety Award - Certificate of Merit
- 2nd place in the 35' bus division at the 2004 APTA International Bus Roadeo
- 5th place in the 35' bus division at the 2007 APTA International Bus Roadeo
- 17 State Bus Roadeo Winners (as of June 2009)
- 2002 APTA Gold Safety Award Finalist
- 1999 APTA Neil E. Goldschmidt Silver Safety Award Finalist
- 1997 APTA Neil E. Goldschmidt Silver Safety Award Winner
- 1996 APTA AdWheels Award Winner
- 1995 APTA Neil E. Goldschmidt Silver Safety Award Winner
- 1993 APTA Neil E. Goldschmidt Silver Safety Award Finalist
- 1992 Public Risk Management Administration Achievement Award
- 1991 APTA Neil E. Goldschmidt Silver Safety Award Finalist
- 1989 UMTA Outstanding Public Service Award
- 1983 All America City Award
