CityBus closed for MLK Jr. Day

CityBus will not operate and all offices will be closed on Monday, January 16, in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a federal holiday.

Further, because Purdue University classes will not be held on Monday, the weekend is considered a holiday weekend. Campus Loop buses will cease for the weekend Friday, January 13, at 6:00PM. Black Loop and NightRider buses will not operate over the weekend.

CityBus wishes you a safe holiday weekend as we commemorate Martin Luther King, Jr.'s contributions to the civil rights.

CityBus ending bus service to IU Health Arnett Hospital

CityBus will discontinue bus service to IU Health Arnett Hospital on Lafayette’s east side beginning Monday, January 9. General Manager Martin Sennett said the bus route was poorly used during the two years that CityBus operated it resulting in a high cost per rider.

Sennett said the cost was nearly $1,200 per weekday with an average cost per rider of about $55. “This cost was far in excess of our system average of $2 per passenger, so discontinuation of service is warranted from a financial perspective,” he said.

The service was partially funded by a federal grant designed to improve job access in suburban developments. The fact that heavy use of the bus route never developed led CityBus to end its pursuit of the grant funding and discontinue the service, Sennett said.

CityBus could resume bus service in the future if further development near the hospital increases demand. “Right now, the hospital exists more than 1.5 miles away from other developments that drive public transportation demand,” Sennett said, indicating that the low density suburban development is not yet ready to support efficient use of public transportation.

CityBus will continue to operate service along St. Rd. 26 E. to the Meijer store, which is where service will end.

The change also requires the relocation of bus stops at Walmart on Lafayette’s east side. The bus will no longer serve the front door of Walmart and will instead stop at bus stops along Commerce Drive. Sennett said this change is necessary to help the bus keep its new schedule.

The new schedule is available online at http://www.gocitybus.com/regularroutes/7.htm.

CityBus to present route changes at public hearings

CityBus has scheduled public hearings to review proposed changes to bus service along St. Rd. 26 E. in Lafayette. The meetings will be held Monday, December 19 at 10:30AM and at 6:00PM at CityBus, 1250 Canal Rd., Lafayette.

The proposed change to route 7 involves discontinuation of service to IU Health Arnett Hospital and the relocation of bus stops at Walmart to Commerce Dr. These changes will result in lower operating expense and improved operational efficiencies.

The proposed changes may be viewed online at http://www.gocitybus.com/RoutesJan2012/

Comments may be forwarded to CityBus’ development manager by calling (765) 423-2666, email to john@gocitybus.com, or by writing to CityBus, P.O. Box 588, Lafayette, IN 47902.

CityBus to discuss new downtown transfer center design

CityBus has scheduled a public hearing to review architectural designs for a new downtown transfer center. The meeting will be held Monday, December 12 at 2:00PM at CityBus, 1250 Canal Rd., Lafayette.

CityBus is working to improve the function of its transit hub in downtown Lafayette. The new design adds dedicated stopping bays for each bus route to aid passengers with mobility impairments, the ability to change buses without having to cross traffic, better sheltered waiting spaces, and a new customer service office and lobby area.

Comments may be forwarded to CityBus’ development manager by calling (765) 423-2666, email to john@gocitybus.com, or by writing to CityBus, P.O. Box 588, Lafayette, IN 47902.

Holiday Schedule

CityBus will operate the following schedule during the holidays:

• Christmas Eve (Saturday, Dec. 24): Bus service will end early with last trips departing downtown at 5:45PM. Canal Rd. office closed. Downtown office open 10AM to 5:45PM.
  
  



• Christmas Day (Sunday, Dec. 25): No bus service. All offices closed.
  
  



• Christmas Holiday (Monday, Dec. 26): Holiday observed. No bus service. All offices closed.
  
  



• New Years Eve (Saturday, Dec. 31): Bus service will end early with last trips departing downtown at 5:45PM. Canal Rd. office closed. Downtown office open 10AM to 5:45PM.
  
  



• New Years Day (Sunday, Jan 1): No bus service. All offices closed.
  
  



• New Years Holiday (Monday, Jan 2): Holiday observed. No bus service. All offices closed.

During Purdue's holiday break (Dec. 19 to Jan. 6)

• Campus Loops will end at 6PM Friday, Dec. 16, and will not operate during Purdue’s holiday break. Service resumes Monday, Jan. 9.
  



• 8 Klondike Express will not operate during the break per the published schedule.
  



• Wabash Trolley will operate the “Purdue Break” schedule.

Thanksgiving Break Bus Service

CityBus will not operate on Thursday, November 24th, for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Purdue Campus Loop routes will not operate from 6PM Tuesday, November 22nd, through the weekend, including evening and night buses. Campus Loop service will resume on Monday, November 28.

Route 8 Willowbrook/Klondike Express will not operate on Wednesday, November 23rd, or Friday, November 25th. (This route operates only on days when Purdue classes are held.)

CityBus wishes you safe travels and an enjoyable Thanksgiving holiday.

State St. Resurfacing Impacts CityBus

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is patching and resurfacing State St. in West Lafayette, which is causing a major traffic disruption that affects regular route and Campus Loop buses serving the area. The project is delaying most routes on campus and is also making it impossible to serve many bus stops in the construction zone.

Generally, if the right traffic lane is closed and the bus is unable to pull to the curb, riders should consider the stop closed and should find the nearest available stop. Unfortunately, INDOT's lane closures are intermittent, which means that CityBus's ability to serve stops along State St. is inconsistent. This makes it very difficult for CityBus customers and bus operators alike.

CityBus sincerely apologizes to our riders for this challenging situation, and we thank you for your extreme patience during the project. For best results, we recommend that riders avoid using bus stops along State St. if possible. If you need assistance finding the nearest bus stop, please review the bus stop list for your route on our web site, or call us for assistance at (765) 742-7433.