| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 67.54 |
| Liaison | Elizabeth MacKenzie |
| Submission Date | Aug. 8, 2013 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Iowa
OP-T2-29: Mass Transit Programs
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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0.25 / 0.25 |
Michelle
Ribble Assistant Director, MGMT Svcs Parking and Transportation |
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Does the institution offer free or reduced price transit passes and/or operate a free campus shuttle?:
Yes
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A brief description of the program(s), (s), including availability, participation levels, and specifics about discounts or subsidies offered (including pre-tax options):
The University of Iowa operates the Cambus bus system which provides free rides for the entire community to locations throughout campus. Cambus ridership is over 4 million passengers every year.
The University also offers discounted bus passes on the local city transit systems (Iowa City and Coralville Transit) to all employees and students. Currently, 1,597 employees and 2,188 students participate in the bus program. Employees can have the cost of their discounted bus passes payroll deducted on a pre-tax basis. Passes are discounted over 60% if a person does not have a daytime parking permit and over 8% if they do.
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The website URL where information about the program is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
For additional information regarding Iowa City's and Coralville's transit programs, please see:
http://www.icgov.org/?id=1516
http://www.coralville.org/index.aspx?NID=157
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