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BCRTA Receives $120,000 in OKI Funding to Expand Travel Training Program

The Butler County Regional Transit Authority (BCRTA) has been awarded $120,000 in Section 5310 funding through the Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments (OKI) to support and expand its free travel training program. These federal funds are designed to improve mobility for older adults, individuals with disabilities, and low-income populations throughout Butler County. BCRTA’s Mobility Management …

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BCRTA Launches First-Ever Student Art Contest: “Sketch to Street”

Hamilton, OH. The Butler County Regional Transit Authority (BCRTA) is thrilled to announce the launch of its first-ever Student Art Contest, Sketch to Street! This exciting new competition invites high school students across Butler County to bring their creativity to life — with one winning design to be transformed into a bus wrap that will …

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BCRTA Receives ODOT Funding to Replace Aging Equipment and Strengthen Service Reliability

Hamilton, OH – February 27 – The Butler County Regional Transit Authority (BCRTA) is pleased to announce it has received funding from the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) to purchase four new replacement vehicles and replace aging equipment. This award is part of the Ohio Transportation Partnership Program and will help strengthen the reliability and …

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BCRTA Welcomes GoBus Expansion Connecting Butler County to Statewide Destinations

Hamilton, OH — February 24, 2026 — The Butler County Regional Transit Authority (BCRTA) is excited to announce that the GoBus service will soon expand to include stops throughout Butler County. Beginning March 2, the new Toledo–Cincinnati GoBus route (Red Line) will serve both the Middletown Transit Station and the new Oxford Chestnut Street Station. …

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Cincinnati Regional Transit Agencies Encourage Community to Vote Transit for Monopoly Railroad Spots

CINCINNATI — Metro, the Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky, the Butler County Regional Transit Authority, and the Cincinnati Connector are encouraging the community to vote to help ensure each transit system is featured as one of the four railroad spaces in Cincinnati’s upcoming Monopoly edition. The agencies say the opportunity is a fun way to …

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BCRTA Celebrates Ohio Loves Transit Week: Public Transit Drives Workforce Development

Hamilton, Ohio — February 2026 — The Butler County Regional Transit Authority (BCRTA) is proud to join transit systems across the state in celebrating Ohio Loves Transit Week, February 16–20, 2026. This statewide initiative highlights the essential role public transportation plays in connecting people to jobs, education, healthcare, and opportunities. This year’s campaign focuses on …

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Butler County RTA Awarded Veterans Transporatation Contract

Butler County, Ohio. The Butler County Regional Transit Authority (BCRTA) has once again been selected by the Butler County Veterans Service Commission (BCVSC) to provide transportation services for local Veterans. The three-year contract renewal reflects a shared commitment to ensuring Butler County Veterans have access to reliable, timely, and respectful transportation to medical appointments throughout …

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BCRTA Seeks Public Input on Proposed Middletown Route Changes

The Butler County Regional Transit Authority (BCRTA) is inviting the public to provide feedback on proposed updates to Middletown’s fixed-route bus network and expansion to the R1 Hamilton-Middletown Connector. The proposed changes mark the first major review of Middletown’s transit routes in decades. As the city has grown—with new businesses, shifting traffic patterns, and evolving …

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BCRTA Welcomes New Board Leadership, Honors Outgoing President

Hamilton, OH – January 21, 2026 – The Butler County Regional Transit Authority (BCRTA) has elected new leadership, marking an exciting chapter for the organization. Perry Gordon, who has served as Vice President, is the new Board President, and longtime board member Corey Watt has been named Vice President. The leadership transition also honors outgoing …

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BCRTA Reduces CincyLink Commuter Fares to $3 per Trip Starting January 19, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 12, 2026, The Butler County Regional Transit Authority (BCRTA) is reducing fares on the CincyLink Commuter Service, lowering the per-trip cost from $5 one-way to $3 one-way. The move is designed to encourage more commuters to try CincyLink, especially as many larger companies are requiring employees to return to the office …

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