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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 …
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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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 …
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 …
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 …
