Iowa Public Transit Association

10/28/2026

Meet Pat Inrachavongsa, Transit Director at SEIBUS!

Pat is passionate about connecting people with the services and opportunities they need.

This year, SEIBUS is partnering with Community Action of Southeast Iowa to provide free Thanksgiving Day rides to Burlington High School for a free community meal. Looking ahead, SEIBUS will also be partnering with the International Economic Development Council to provide transportation during its Rural Retreat in Iowa next summer.

Pat recognizes that funding, geography, and demographics remain some of the biggest challenges facing rural transit. Covering large service areas can make operations more costly and complex, but he sees those challenges as opportunities to find creative solutions and strengthen service for riders.

Southeast Iowa Regional Planning Commission (SEIRPC)

10/26/2026

What does it take to develop a successful regional microtransit program?

Join Danny Laudick, Mayor of Cedar Falls, Stephanie Sheetz, Director of Community Development, and Dave Boesen, Mayor of Waterloo, as they share the story behind the development of the MET Transit Microtransit Pilot Program. Learn how two communities, working alongside MET Transit, INRCOG, and regional partners, came together to identify transportation needs, build a shared vision, engage stakeholders, explore funding opportunities, and design a coordinated three-year pilot program.

This session will also explore the opportunities, challenges, and lessons learned from creating a collaborative microtransit initiative that strengthens and complements the existing fixed-route transit network.

🔗 Register, reserve your hotel room, view the agenda, and see the full speaker lineup here: https://vist.ly/5p2wv

10/13/2026

The IPTA Mid-Year Meeting is a great opportunity to connect with colleagues from across Iowa, exchange ideas, and stay informed on topics affecting public transportation.

We look forward to bringing together transit professionals for meaningful conversations and valuable peer learning November 9-10.

🔗 Register: https://vist.ly/5n7ew

10/09/2026

Next year, the Multi-State Midwest Transit Conference will head to Kansas City where MPTA will be joined by Iowa Public Transit Association and Nebraska Association of Transportation Providers. Minimal details have been released but check our website in the coming months for more: https://tinyurl.com/4vh52wy7.

09/22/2026

Please join us in welcoming Amy Hershberger as the new Transportation Director at Northeast Iowa Community Action Corporation (NEICAC)! Amy is passionate about the impact public transit has on connecting people to jobs, healthcare, education, and their communities.

We're excited to see her leadership help strengthen transit services in Northeast Iowa. 🚍

09/21/2026

Registration is now open for the Iowa Public Transit Association Mid-Year Meeting, November 9-10 in Cedar Falls.

🔗 https://vist.ly/5japu

Join transit professionals from across Iowa for industry updates, networking opportunities, and discussions on issues shaping public transportation in our communities.

09/21/2026

Looking to strengthen your transit agency's marketing efforts? The National RTAP Marketing Toolkit offers practical guidance, customizable templates, case studies, photos, social media resources, and more to help you promote your services and grow community awareness.

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09/17/2026

📅 It’s time to save the date for the 2027 Midwest Transit Conference! The multi-state conference is heading back to Kansas City. Be sure to check our website for information as it becomes available: https://tinyurl.com/4vh52wy7.
Iowa Public Transit Association Nebraska Association of Transportation Providers

09/04/2026

As we head into Labor Day weekend, we recognize and appreciate the contributions of workers across every profession who help our communities thrive. Thank you for your dedication and service.

Please note that the IPTA office will be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day and will reopen during normal business hours following the holiday.

08/24/2026

Managing transit construction projects takes more than technical expertise. It requires strong planning, risk management, and a clear understanding of FTA requirements. 🚧🚌

Join the Management of Transit Construction Projects course in Ames, Iowa, September 14-16, 2026, to gain practical strategies for successfully leading FTA-funded capital projects from planning through closeout. Topics include project management planning, procurement, risk and construction management, quality assurance and quality control, and operational safety.

Register today: https://vist.ly/5fw2h