Ames Transit Feasibility Study

In June 2007, CyRide finalized a Transit Feasibility Study that focused on seven corridors/areas to improve transit within the City of Ames. This study was a coordinated effort between the City of Ames, Government of the Student Body and Iowa State University. Recommendations for service improvements for each of these corridors can be viewed in the final report viewed here.

Consideration was given to revive a past Dinkey service within these corridors from previous discussions within the Ames community. The original Dinkey was a rail line from downtown Ames to Iowa State University that ran from 1892 to 1929. It started as a steam powered train and was converted to electric streetcars in 1907. After much discussion and documentation, the street car was not considered a valid option during the course of the Transit Feasibility study as ridership did and would not demand another Dinkey in Ames for the foreseeable future. For historical links regarding the Dinkey service in Ames, Iowa, click here.

CYRIDE PUBLIC MEETINGS

CyRide will be conducting public meetings in November 2007 to discuss all the final recommended service options within the study and obtain public comments for CyRide's Board of Trustee's December 2007 meeting. The buildings where the public meetings will be held on ISU campus are highlighted in red on the following map.

In addition, CyRide staff will be conducting presentations to groups throughout the community to receive additional comments. If an Ames organization is interested in having a presentation to their specific group, please contact CyRide. The presentation will also be able to be viewed on Channel 12 LIVE on the internet via the City of Ames' video link and in subsequent viewings after the Ames Metropolitan Planning Organization Technical Meeting held on October 29, 2007 at 9:30am. Public comments regarding the study recommendations will be received until November 30, 2007. You can view the presentation and comment sheet at the following links:

Transit Feasibility Study Final Recommendations Presentation (press ctrl/shift/+ to rotate images)
Public Comment (press ctrl/shift/+ to rotate images)

For additional information regarding the Ames Transit Feasibility Study or to submit comments about the study, please contact Shari Atwood (Transit Planner) at satwood@cyride.com or 515-239-5539.