East Central Iowa Transit

East Central Iowa Transit was established in 1975 to provide demand-responsive, rural transit service in the counties of Benton, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Linn and Washington. In addition, East Central Iowa Transit provides service under contract for elderly and disabled residents of Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Coralville and University Heights.

Characteristics of the System

System Funding

Transit Operators Group Quarterly Meetings

The East Central Iowa Council of Governments (ECICOG) is responsible for the administration, coordination and planning functions of the regional system. A portion of the funding and technical assistance is provided by the Office of Public Transit and Federal Transit Administration. East Central Iowa Transit is governed by the ECICOG Board of Directors.

ECICOG does not directly operate the transit service, but alternatively contracts with a provider in each affiliated county. Providers include:

Benton County Transportation
205 2nd Avenue, Vinton
319-472-2413

Iowa County Transportation
1680 Franklin Avenue, Marengo
319-364-7615

Johnson County Seats
4810 Melrose Avenue, Iowa City
319-339-6128

Jones County Jets
1680 Franklin Avenue, Anamosa
319-462-2143

Linn County Lifts
625 31st Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids
319-892-5170

Washington County Mini Bus
101 West 5th Street, Washington
319-653-2853