AMES, Iowa – Nov. 10, 2026 – Today, the Iowa Transportation Commission approved more than $4.5 million in funding for 16 projects through the calendar year 2027 Intercity Bus Program. The funding will support two intercity bus providers serving Iowa communities:
- Greyhound Lines
- Jefferson Lines
The approved projects will maintain critical transportation connections for rural Iowa communities at a time when intercity bus service nationwide is increasingly focused on urban-to-urban routes. These investments ensure that residents in smaller communities continue to have access to destinations across Iowa, the Midwest, and the nation. The funding is provided through the Federal Transit Administration's Section 5311(f) Intercity Bus Program, which supports intercity bus transportation serving communities with populations under 50,000 residents.
A total of 16 projects received funding this year, totaling $4,534,243. Greyhound Lines will use the funding to support its Iowa based operations and replace one over-the-road motorcoach. Jefferson Lines will also use the funding to support its Iowa based operations and replace one over-the-road motorcoach.
A complete list of approved projects and funding amounts is available on the Iowa Department of Transportation’s website: https://iowadot.gov/modes-travel/transit/transit-funding-programs/current-projects-updates .
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For more information, contact Matt Oetker at 515-239-1765 or [email protected]