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Aug 16, 2025
Karl van Es

Transit Facility in Iowa Creates Momentum for Regional Growth

[caption id="attachment_9602" align="alignnone" width="1440"]Coralville Intermodal Facility by Neumann Monson Architects © Integrated Studio[/caption]  

CORALVILLE INTERMODAL TRANSIT FACILITY | NEUMANN MONSON ARCHITECTS

Coralville, Iowa, USA Description provided by Neumann Monson Architects. The Intermodal Transit Facility provides a vibrant regional node for this mixed-used district’s commuter transportation network. Located on a former brownfield site in Coralville, Iowa, the project contributes essential momentum for the growth of the community’s hospitality, conference, healthcare, office, retail, and residential developments.   [caption id="attachment_9598" align="alignnone" width="867"]Coralville Intermodal Facility by Neumann Monson Architects © Integrated Studio[/caption]   The facility comprises two components; a parking structure and a bus terminal. It anchors a university hospital bus network, serves as an interchange and transfer point for the city’s transit, and provides a stop for regional express bus service between Omaha and Chicago.   [caption id="attachment_9599" align="alignnone" width="1500"]Coralville Intermodal Facility by Neumann Monson Architects © Integrated Studio[/caption] [caption id="attachment_9600" align="alignnone" width="1000"]Coralville Intermodal Facility by Neumann Monson Architects © Integrated Studio[/caption]   Not only does the facility promote several modes of transportation, increase bus ridership, and support convenient earth-friendly transportation, it also addresses physical connectivity of the “last mile” for those who use a combination of transportation methods. It provides comfortable, enclosed passenger waiting areas, restrooms, showers, free WiFi, electric car charging stations, LED lighting, stormwater planters, and connectivity to the region’s extensive bike trail system.   [caption id="attachment_9601" align="alignnone" width="960"]Coralville Intermodal Facility by Neumann Monson Architects © Integrated Studio[/caption] [caption id="attachment_9603" align="alignnone" width="800"]Coralville Intermodal Facility by Neumann Monson Architects © Integrated Studio[/caption]   Perforated metal panels veil, shade, and enhance the experience of moving throughout the facility. At night, a lantern effect accentuates the panels’ texture, while selective omissions reveal pedestrian activity within. By encouraging views from a variety of vantage points, the design acts as a passive security measure.   [caption id="attachment_9604" align="alignnone" width="867"]Coralville Intermodal Facility by Neumann Monson Architects © Integrated Studio[/caption] [caption id="attachment_9605" align="alignnone" width="1400"]Coralville Intermodal Facility by Neumann Monson Architects © Integrated Studio[/caption]   As the retail and service offerings in the district increase, the facility has contributed to the district’s rising walkability rating by providing an anchor for the regional intermodal transportation network. The result is a more vibrant community and a more interconnected, sustainable region – which has become a point of pride for the city.   [caption id="attachment_9610" align="alignnone" width="733"]Coralville Intermodal Facility by Neumann Monson Architects © Integrated Studio[/caption] [caption id="attachment_9607" align="alignnone" width="1500"]Coralville Intermodal Facility by Neumann Monson Architects © Integrated Studio[/caption] [caption id="attachment_9606" align="alignnone" width="1067"]Coralville Intermodal Facility by Neumann Monson Architects © Integrated Studio[/caption]  

Project Details

Project name: Coralville Intermodal Facility Architect: Neumann Monson Architects Project location: Coralville, Iowa, USA Completion Year: 2015 Gross Built Area (square meters or square foot): 5,463 sf terminal; 145,738 sf ramp   [caption id="attachment_9609" align="alignnone" width="667"]Coralville Intermodal Facility by Neumann Monson Architects © Integrated Studio[/caption] [caption id="attachment_9608" align="alignnone" width="1400"]Coralville Intermodal Facility by Neumann Monson Architects © Integrated Studio[/caption]  

Project Team

Contractor: Knutson Construction Structural Engineer: Raker Rhodes Engineering (terminal); Rich and Associates (ramp) MEP Engineer: Design Engineers Civil Engineer: Shive Hattery Landscape Architect: Flenker Land Architects Photo credits: Integrated Studio