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Butler County RTA Secures $2.5 Million Grant from the Ohio Department of Transportation to Expand Infrastructure and Driver Training

November 11, 2024, Hamilton, OH—The Butler County Regional Transit Authority (BCRTA) is pleased to announce the award of $2.5 million from the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) under the FASST (Fuel Alternative, Storage, Security, Training) initiative. This funding will support crucial infrastructure improvements, including an expanded bus yard, a new propane fuel station, and enhanced …

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BCRTA and MTS 2024 – 2025 Holiday Schedule

All fixed routes, BGo, BCare services, and administrative offices will be affected. Closed: Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29, 2024 Wednesday, December 25, 2024 Wednesday, January 1, 2025 Closing Early: Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at 2:30 PM *CincyLink will run on a regular schedule. Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 2:30 PM *CincyLink will run …

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CincyLink! Your Link to BLINK!

Don’t BLINK and Drive Metro, TANK, CincyLink work together to provide free rides to experience BLINK® CINCINNATI (September 26, 2024) — Metro, TANK, Butler Co. Regional Transit Authority (BRCTA) and BLINK® are making it easier to experience the nation’s largest immersive light and art show with fare-free rides and direct access from Park and Ride locations …

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Butler County Regional Transit Authority Announces R3 Route Extension Effective October 28, 2024

Hamilton, Ohio, September 25, 2024 – The Butler County Regional Transit Authority (BCRTA) is pleased to announce an extension of the R3 route, which will now shift from the Hamilton-Oxford Connector to the Oxford-Forest Park Connector, effective October 28, 2024. This extension introduces new stops, offering riders access to popular destinations along Dixie Highway and …

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NEW CincyLink Schedule Changes take effect on September 3, 2024.

Based on recent customer feedback, the schedule for the CincyLink Commuter service has been changed and will take effect on September 3, 2024. Drivers will hand out new schedules throughout August. If you have any questions or concerns, please call us at 513.785.5237 or email request@butlercountyrta.com. Thank you for choosing CincyLink!

BCRTA is Turning 30!

By Michael D. Pitman Staff Writer As part of the Butler County Regional Transit Authority’s 30th anniversary celebration, the agency will provide limited free bus service on weekends starting next month. Hamilton businesses are hopeful the shuttle will bring opportunities. Butler County RTA Executive Director Matt Dutkevicz and Greater Hamilton Chamber of Commerce President and …

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All Aboard For The Summer of Celebration Shuttle

From: Dan Bates President, Hamilton Chamber of Commerce All Aboard For The Summer of Celebration Shuttle Recently there was an exciting announcement from the Butler County Regional Transit Authority. As part of their thirty-year anniversary celebration, Executive Director Matthew Dutkevicz announced a partnership that will launch the Summer of Celebration Shuttle. The shuttle will begin …

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Butler County RTA Honors Firefighters.

Hamilton, Ohio – The Butler County Regional Transit Authority plans a moving tribute to firefighters from around the state with a newly wrapped bus honoring our local heroes.   Jennifer Eickelberger, the talented artist behind the 2021 StreetSpark design, Charge the Line, on the Hamilton Professional Firefighters Union Hall, brings her artwork to life on a BCRTA bus …

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Butler County Regional Transit Authority Introduces an Innovative Account-Based Ticketing System for CincyLink Commuters.

Butler County, Ohio – April 2, 2024—Butler County Regional Transit Authority (BCRTA) is proud to announce the launch of its new Account-Based Ticketing (ABT) system via the EZfare app. This system brings unprecedented convenience and flexibility to CincyLink service riders. BCRTA becomes the third agency in Ohio to adopt this revolutionary payment platform. With the …

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