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Articles & Accolades

"I highly recommend the transit planning services offered by Bourne Transit Consulting. Bob Bourne provides a down-to-earth planning approach with practical solutions that have benefited Cedar Rapids Transit, including the Cedar Rapids Fixed-Route Transit Analysis which recommended feasible route and schedule changes to improve our service levels." Brad DeBrower, Transit Manager, Cedar Rapids Transit, Cedar Rapids, IA, 2010

"Bob is easily to relate to! He is engaging, fun, and down to earth. He dedicates himself to your system as if he were helping to run it. His wisdom has been invaluable to our growth, and he is as happy as anyone when things work for us. Our city feels tremendously comfortable with Bob and our Aldermen take his word very seriously. As a result, we've instituted over 75% of his recommendations, and it has resulted in a 80% ridership growth on our city routes!" Jude Kiah, Go West Transit Manager, Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL, 2010

"The Marshalltown City Council was pleased with your work. They are also appreciative that your suggestions have resulted in efficiencies and better customer service! It was money very well spent. Also, it is nice to get calls from passengers saying they really like the new routes...We absolutely appreciate your work in Marshalltown." Richard Stone, Transit Administrator, City of Marshalltown, IA 2010

World Food Prize President commends Bourne: "It was so great to work with a "real pro" whose expertise carried us through an extraordinary week..." November 2006
"Your dedication and leadership were key elements in keeping our events running on schedule and getting our distinguished guests to their destinations. I will just say that without your presence, there is no doubt in my mind that we would not have enjoyed the level of success we were able to achieve." Read the full letter ->

Bourne named one of nation’s top 10 most respected
transit managers, Sep/Oct 2000
METRO readers, advisory board nominate transit managers whose successful leadership help make their agency successful. Read the full article ->

Local paper salutes Bourne upon his retirement, July 2006
"...unlike many other transit directors, Bourne said he knew for his entire life that he wanted to work in transportaion." Read the full article ->

Bourne awarded Lifetime Achievement Award from
Office of Public Transit, June 2006
"Your efforts and insights have been instrumental in achieving recognition regarding the unique needs and benefits to "transit intensive" communities." View the full award ->

Letter of appreciation for Bourne from local
family of passengers, July 2006
"..Thank you, Bob Bourne, for all the years you have served as CyRide director. Under your leadership for the past 25 years, the system has grown up and we all reap the benefits." Read the full article ->