WASHINGTON – Communities in central Iowa and in the Cedar Rapids area will receive a total of nearly $800,000 in federal funding to improve public transportation access. The Department of Transportation’s will administer both grants through its Innovative Coordinated Access and Mobility (ICAM) Pilot Program. ICAM receives funding from the Grassley-backed Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
“Strong transportation options boost communities and local economies. These federal resources will help improve Iowa’s transit system and ensure Iowans have access to reliable transportation,” Grassley said. “I voted for the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law with Iowa’s future in mind and I’m glad to see our great state continue to benefit.”
Award details follow.
Central Iowa:
The Iowa Department of Transportation, on behalf of the Heart of Iowa Regional Transit Authority (HIRTA), will receive $441,096 to expand transportation services in Boone, Dallas, Jasper, Madison, Marion, Story and Warren counties. The funding will be used to upgrade HIRTA’s on-demand scheduling software, purchase more reliable vehicles and hire a mobility manager to enhance service to older adults and riders with disabilities.
Cedar Rapids:
Horizons, a Cedar Rapids organization that provides curb-to-curb van services, will receive $357,868 to modernize the city’s non-fixed route transit system. Horizons will use the funding to integrate ride booking portal systems across Cedar Rapids and purchase vehicles equipped with on-demand software. Grassley met with Horizons employees in 2022 as part of his annual 99 county meetings.