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LIFTS
What We Do
LIFTS provides safe, door-to-door transportation for eligible seniors and persons with disabilities in the metro area of Cedar Rapids, Marion, and Hiawatha.
LIFTS also provides public transportation to all Linn County residents outside the metro area.
Why Choose LIFTS?
Professional, Friendly, and Caring Drivers
LIFTS drivers possess Commercial Drivers Licenses (CDL) and professional training to provide excellent customer service and safe transportation.
Door-to-Door Service
LIFTS drivers assist riders on and off the bus at their pickup and drop-off locations.
Wheelchair Accessible Buses
All LIFTS buses are designed to provide rides to all riders including those using wheelchairs, walkers, canes, and scooters.
On-Time Service
LIFTS strives to provide on-time service 100% of the time. Rides are scheduled using electronic software to ensure our drivers arrive on time.
Hours
Monday through Friday:
- Cedar Rapids Metro Area: 5:15 a.m.-7 p.m.
- Rural Linn County Communities: 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday:
- Cedar Rapids Metro Area Only: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Cost to Ride LIFTS*
One-way fare in Cedar Rapids, Marion, Hiawatha metro area:
- Seniors & persons with disabilities: $2
One-way fare for all rural Linn County communities :
- Seniors & persons with disabilities: $2
- General Public: $6
Personal care attendants ride free.
*Fares are subject to change.
Methods of Payment
Fares must be paid prior to departure and can be paid in the following ways:
- Cash (correct change only)
- Personal check (payable to LIFTS)
- Return ride cards
- Tokens
Eligibility
Cedar Rapids Metro Area:
Cedar Rapids Transit administers our ADA eligibility process and will determine if you are eligible to ride LIFTS.
For an ADA application form, call LIFTS at 319-892-5170.
Rural Linn County Communities:
All rural Linn County residents are eligible to ride LIFTS.
LIFTS Service Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday - Friday | Cedar Rapids Metro Area: 5:15 a.m.-7 p.m. Rural Linn County Communities: 7 a.m.-5 p.m. |
| Saturday | Cedar Rapids Metro Area Only: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. |
| Sunday | No Service |
Title VI Compliance
LIFTS is committed to ensuring no person is excluded from participation in, or denied the benefits of its services on the basis of race, color, or national origin as protected by Title VI. If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination by LIFTS under Title VI, you may file a written complaint or call the paratransit offices. Title VI complaints should be filed as close to the date of the alleged discrimination as possible, but no later than 180 days.
You may also obtain a complaint form or file your complaint over the phone by calling the LIFTS Director at 319-892-5171.