Safety & Services

Downtown Parking Shuttle

Park Cedar Rapids is pleased to announce a new partnership with Neighborhood Transportation Service, Inc. (NTS) to bring complimentary parking shuttle service to downtown Cedar Rapids. The new shuttle program was created to provide safe, convenient and warm transportation for parkers using more remote parking facilities during the cold winter months.

Information for Shuttle Riders

Shuttle service begins at 6:30 a.m. and runs 15 minute loops during peak morning and afternoon commute times (6:30-8:30 a.m. and 3:30-5:30 p.m.). The shuttle stops at Lot 44 along with the 3rd Avenue, 4th Avenue and Five Seasons parking ramps, making six stops throughout the central business district. Shuttle service will be available Monday through Friday through April 30, 2012.

Shuttle FAQs

Q: What hours does the shuttle run?

A: The shuttle runs 15-minute loops Monday through Friday, 6:30 - 8:30 a.m. and 3:30-5:30 pm. Information on holiday hours will be posted on this page.

Q: How will I know where the shuttle stops?

A: The first morning shuttle will depart from the front bus shelter in Lot 44 at 6:30 a.m. and will make a 15 minute loop in the following order:

Northwest corner of 4th Avenue parking ramp on 4th Avenue SE (Pick-up)
Corner of 3rd Street and 5th Avenue, in front of Intermec (Drop-off)
Corner of 1st Avenue & 4th Street SE, in front of the Five Seasons parking ramp (Pick-up)
Corner of 2nd Street and 2nd Avenue SE, in front of United Fire (Drop-off)
Corner of 1st Street and 3rd Avenue SE, near the Alliant Tower and Smulekoff's (Drop-off)
On 1st Street SE, in front of the Great America Building (Drop-off)
Return to front shelter in Lot 44 and restart route

In the afternoon, the shuttle will make its first pick-up at the Great America Building at 3:30 p.m., following a 15 minute loop in the reverse order of the morning route:

Corner of 1st Street and 3rd Avenue SE (Pick-up)
Mid-block on 2nd Street between 1st and 2nd Avenue SE, in front of the Blue Strawberry (Pick-up)
Northwest corner of 1st Avenue and 5th Street SE, near Chamber Building (Drop-off/Pick-up)
Corner of 3rd Street and 5th Avenue, in front of Intermec (Pick-up)
North side of 4th Avenue SE, between 3rd and 4th Avenue parking ramps (Drop-off)
Front shelter, Lot 44 (Drop-off)
Return to 1st Street SE in front of Great America Building and restart route

Q: How much does the shuttle cost? Do I need a ticket to ride?

A: The shuttle is completely free for riders, thanks to the generous support of Park Cedar Rapids, Intermec, Inc. and Iowa Health System. Riders do not need a ticket or any form of payment.

Q: How will I identify the shuttle stop?

A: Each shuttle stop will have A-Frame signs identifying the location as a shuttle stop. These signs will also include the morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up times.