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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
March 2025 BCRTA Offers Free CincyLink Rides April 7–11 to Celebrate New Direct Routes to Downtown Cincinnati! BUTLER COUNTY, OH – You asked, we listened! BCRTA is thrilled to announce that CincyLink now offers two morning and two afternoon direct routes from Butler County to Government Square—and to celebrate, we’re offering FREE rides from April …
February 24, 2025 – BUTLER COUNTY, OH – The Butler County Regional Transit Authority (BCRTA) recently hosted its annual employee breakfast, a time-honored tradition celebrating its employees’ dedication and hard work. During the event, BCRTA recognized outstanding team members with “Best of the Best” awards and honored key community partners for their contributions to public …
The Butler County Regional Transit Authority (BCRTA) is planning route changes starting in August 2025 and wants feedback from Miami University students, faculty, staff, and Oxford residents before final decisions are made this spring. The Chestnut Street Multimodal Station will open in Fall 2025, and all routes will connect at this new location. Based on community input and …
The Butler County Regional Transit Authority (BCRTA) is proud to join transit agencies across the state in celebrating Ohio Loves Transit Week, February 9-15. This annual event highlights the vital role public transit plays in connecting people to jobs, education, healthcare, and essential services. BCRTA provides over 840,000 rides across Butler County each year, serving as a …
The Butler County Regional Transit Authority (BCRTA) and Cincinnati Metro have announced a partnership focused on providing enhanced customer support for their customers. This initiative, which was forged and funded through EZConnect, an innovative multi-transit system collaborative that is developing centralized customer service centers in Southwest and Northeast Ohio, will see the new EZConnect call …
BCRTA will operate in weather-related events as safely as possible. During a Level 3 Snow Emergency, operations will be suspended with timely notification for our riders. Stay Informed During Weather AlertsWeather can impact transit schedules and routes. Stay updated in real-time through the following channels: Be prepared, stay connected, and plan for delays.
