Location:

229 E. Park Ave.
Waterloo, Iowa 50703
Phone (319) 233-5213 or 1-800-369-3022
Fax (319) 235-2891

The Iowa Northland Regional Transit Commission (RTC) provides open-to-the-public, accessible transit services within the INRCOG region. Our primary customers are persons with disabilities, senior citizens, and Head Start children. In addition to providing transit, RTC is responsible for coordinating transportation in the region.

RTC operates 22 vans and light duty buses, of which 15 are used for our services and 7 are contracted to regional sub-providers who provide service on our behalf. We offer demand response service in Independence and Waverly and subscription service elsewhere. The current per ride average cost is $3.00 within Independence and Waverly. For rates elsewhere in our service area, please contact the RTC office. The table below provides a brief statistical overview of our service over the past three (3) fiscal years.

The Iowa Northland Regional Transit Commission (RTC) does not discriminate against any person on the grounds of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age or disability. No person will be excluded from participation in, or denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any project, program or activity funded in whole or in part by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA).

RTC will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, and shall take affirmative action to ensure the applicants and employees are not discriminated against during employment.

RTC shall also make special efforts to provide transportation for persons with disabilities, and will comply with all pertinent federal regulations relating thereto.

If you feel that you or someone you know has been discriminated against by RTC or its employees please contact the RTC Transit Manager or RTC Operations Manager immediately.

	Number of Rides			Miles of Service			Hours of Service
	FY'07	FY'08	FY'09	FY'07	FY'08	FY'09	FY'07	FY'08	FY'09
Sale of Service	35,734	36,382	40,001	172,268	207,762	226,721	7,899	9,028	10,499
Purchase of Service	110,591	111,547	99,159	352,807	347,674	356,751	18,935	18,416	18,929

Agency Name	Service Area	Rates
Chickasaw County Council on Aging (641) 394-2391	Chickasaw County	In New Hampton: up to $2.50 per ride. Outside of New Hampton: $1.00 per mile ($3.00 minimum per ride)
Comprehensive Systems, Inc. (641) 228-3679	Black Hawk & Chickasaw Counties	$5.00 per ride
Country View (319) 291-2509	Black Hawk County	Monday - Friday 5:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.: $23.00/hour + $0.39 a mile. Off hours and weekends: $31.44/hour + $0.39 a mile.
Exceptional Persons, Inc. (319) 235-9058	Black Hawk County	Actual trip cost not to exceed $38.40 per ride.
Hawkeye Valley Area Agency on Aging Senior Volunteers (319) 272-2244	Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Butler & Chickasaw Counties	Donations