About CityBus

CityBus, the operating name for the Greater Lafayette Public Transportation Corporation, is a municipal corporation established in 1971. As a division of local government, CityBus is led by a Board of Directors, whose members are appointed by the mayors and city councils of Lafayette and West Lafayette. CityBus provides approximately 5 million rides annually for passengers in the Greater Lafayette area, including ADA paratransit services for people with differing abilities.

Mission Statement

The mission of CityBus is to be a proactive community partner. The agency strives to improve the quality of life by operating safe, reliable, and environmentally friendly transit services and partnering in local economic development activities. With employees who take pride in their work, CityBus provides excellent customer service and offers efficient, convenient access to destinations throughout the Lafayette and West Lafayette community.

Our Vision

CityBus has an important role in making the Lafayette and West Lafayette community a better place to live, work, go to school, and visit. With safe, reliable, and convenient transit services, the agency will offer a viable transportation choice for residents, employees, and visitors.

·         The agency will be recognized as a valuable resource for the community.

·         The agency will provide high-frequency transit services in areas with greater densities.

·         The agency will operate efficiently, giving taxpayers the best service possible for their investment.

·         The agency will be a leader in transit-oriented development efforts.

·         The agency will bring together developers, local governments, and planning agencies to address land use decisions that impact mobility.

·         The agency will be a leader in bringing environmentally sound transit technologies to the Lafayette and West Lafayette community.

How is CityBus Funded?

Expenses are covered with earnings from cash fares, pass and token sales, contracts, and advertising, in addition to federal, state, and local tax revenues. Federal funds pay for 80% of most capital expenses such as buses, facilities, and repair parts. State funds (from sales and use taxes) help cover operating expenses, as do local property tax revenues.

Fleet Facts

CityBus has 73 buses in the fleet. Included are buses with lengths of 35, 40, or 60 feet. Twenty four buses are hybrid diesel-electric buses. Twenty one buses are compressed natural gas (CNG) buses. CityBus operates a fleet of vans in its ADA Paratransit Service called ACCESS, which serves persons with disabilities.

Employees

130 people work at CityBus including bus operators, mechanics, utility personnel and administrative staff. Bus operators and mechanics are members of the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local No. 1741.

Facilities

CityBus’ administrative offices, dispatch center, and maintenance facilities are located at 1250 Canal Rd., in Lafayette, Indiana. CityBus Center is the transfer hub at N. 3rd and North streets in downtown Lafayette. It offers covered waiting areas, an indoor lobby and customer service office.

CityBus also owns two child-care facilities which are leased to and operated by Right Steps Child Development Centers.