Author Archives: Shawn Cowan

BCRTA to Add Stops and Improve Efficiency Beginning January 26, 2026

The Butler County Regional Transit Authority (BCRTA) is implementing service updates designed to enhance efficiency and expand access to employment and education opportunities throughout the region. Beginning January 26, 2026, BCRTA will introduce route and schedule changes that improve connectivity and support workforce development across Butler County. BCRTA’s R1 route will add new stops at …

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Butler County RTA Highlights Chestnut Street Station at Regional Passenger Rail Committee

The Butler County Regional Transit Authority (BCRTA) was invited to speak at the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission’s (MORPC) Passenger Rail Committee Meeting to share updates on the new Chestnut Street Station in Oxford, Ohio. BCRTA Executive Director Matt Dutkevicz presented how the new multimodal station will serve as a key connection point for future Amtrak …

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BCRTA Hosts Inaugural “Stuff-A-Bus” Event to Support Shared Harvest Foodbank

December 8, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FAIRFIELD TOWNSHIP, OH — On Saturday, December 6, 2025, the Butler County Regional Transit Authority (BCRTA) held its first annual Stuff-A-Bus Food Drive at Walmart on Princeton Road in Fairfield Township. The event was a tremendous success, collecting 1,253 pounds of food—the equivalent to 1,044 meals—for Shared Harvest Foodbank …

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BCRTA and Miami University Celebrate Freedom Summer Legacy with Commemorative Bus Wrap Highlighting Butler County’s Civil Rights History

The latest project recounting the civil rights legacy of the Freedom Summer of ’64 can be seen making its rounds across Butler County. A new Butler County Regional Transit Authority (BCTRA) bus wrap highlights the history of Freedom Summer. It commemorates the pivotal role played by the Western College for Women in the pursuit of …

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BCRTA Awarded $6 Million from OKI to Replace Aging Buses and Enhance Operational Efficiency

October 17, 2025, Hamilton, OH — The Butler County Regional Transit Authority (BCRTA) has been awarded $6 million from the Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana (OKI) Regional Council of Governments to replace up to six aging heavy-duty diesel buses, continuing BCRTA’s commitment to responsible, cost-effective public transportation. The new buses will be modern, zero-emission battery electric or low-emission hybrid …

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BCRTA Introduces First Propane Buses, Marking Step Toward a Cleaner Future

Hamilton, Ohio, October 10, 2025— The Butler County Regional Transit Authority (BCRTA) is proud to announce the arrival of three new propane-powered buses — the first of their kind in the agency’s growing mixed fleet of gasoline and low-emission vehicles. This milestone marks an exciting step forward in BCRTA’s commitment to providing sustainable and efficient …

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New Chestnut Street Station Brings Faster Routes and More Service to Oxford and Miami University Starting August 18.

Oxford, OH – The Butler County Regional Transit Authority (BCRTA) is rolling out exciting service changes on August 18, 2025, when buses start rolling out of the new Chestnut Street Station transit hub in Oxford. These updates will improve efficiency, add new destinations, and make it even easier for riders to travel around Miami University, …

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BCRTA Awarded Over $3 Million to Advance Innovation and Expand Regional Transit Services

Hamilton, Ohio  The Butler County Regional Transit Authority (BCRTA) has been awarded more than $3 million in funding from the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) to advance critical infrastructure improvements, support innovative transit technologies, and enhance the rider experience throughout Butler County. These investments will help BCRTA complete its largest-ever infrastructure project, expand cutting-edge mobility …

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Butler County RTA Selected to Pilot Advanced Safety Technologies Through SMART Grant

Hamilton, OH June 4, 2025 — The Butler County Regional Transit Authority (BCRTA) is proud to announce its participation in a pioneering safety pilot funded through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s SMART (Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation) Grant program. This initiative will test cutting-edge advanced vehicle safety technologies designed to enhance transit safety and reduce …

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Cincinnati Metro, the Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky (TANK), and the Butler County Regional Transit Authority (BCRTA) have launched EZConnect—the first pilot program of its kind in the nation—offering seamless, one-seat regional paratransit rides for ADA-certified individuals. This initiative represents a critical advancement in cross-jurisdictional mobility and accessible transit integration.

Facilitated by NEORide, a Council of Governments designed to enhance and coordinate public transportation services across multiple transit agencies, the EZConnect initiative aims to test the technology and feasibility of coordinating regional paratransit trips across agency boundaries. By improving convenience for riders while maintaining each agency’s local services, EZConnect seeks to create a more integrated …

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