Intercity Bus Program (Section 5311(f))
Forecasted
The Intercity Bus Program (Section 5311(f)) from the Iowa Department of Transportation funds projects that improve rural Iowa’s intercity bus connections to larger transportation networks.
Funder: Iowa Department of Transportation
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Minimum 15% of Iowa’s annual Section 5311 rural transit funds set aside for program; supports operating, capital, planning, and administrative costs.
Summary: Provides dedicated funding to enhance and support intercity bus transportation projects connecting rural Iowa communities to larger networks.
Description
The Intercity Bus Program (Section 5311(f)), administered by the Iowa Department of Transportation, strengthens and supports intercity bus transportation across Iowa. The program dedicates a required portion of Iowa’s federal nonurbanized transit funds each year to improve connections between rural communities and larger transportation networks. Funding supports a wide range of activities, including operating and capital assistance, planning, and administrative costs (such as marketing and insurance), all aimed at enhancing the accessibility and quality of intercity bus services in rural areas.
