Jule Offers Free 'Ride to Vote' Service on Election Day
CONTACT:
Ryan Knuckey, Director of Transportation Services
563.589.4266, rknuckey@cityofdubuque.org
Nov. 1, 2021 -- For Immediate Release
DUBUQUE, Iowa – The Jule, Dubuque’s public transportation system, is offering free bus rides for voters on Election Day for the Dubuque City Council and the Dubuque Community School Board. The Jule’s fixed-route service and on-demand service will provide free “Ride to Vote” rides during hours of operation from 6:15 a.m. until 6:45 p.m.
Residents who wish to utilize this free service can inform Jule operators that they are riding to vote. Fixed-route buses will not deviate from regular routes but will provide rides to bus stops within reasonable walking distance of polling places in Dubuque. Upon request, transportation services staff will provide information to participants to assist with their navigation from fixed-route stops to polling places. Details on polling places and the locations of the nearest fixed-route bus stops are available at
www.cityofdubuque.org/ridetovote. Residents can find their polling place and other election-related information at
www.dubuquecountyiowa.gov/189/Elections.
Participants are reminded that face coverings are required while riding The Jule. Other public health measures are also in place.
For more information, please contact The Jule at 563.589.4266 or email
transit@cityofdubuque.org.
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