Blacksburg Transit, or simply BT, is a local government-owned urban-suburban bus line based in Blacksburg, Virginia. The system originated in 1983 with six buses, but has since expanded its operation to 53 fixed-route buses and 18 body-on-chassis vehicles. In FY 19, Ridership exceeded 4.6 million passenger trips per year; ridership is dominated by Virginia Tech students who account for approximately 90 percent of all riders, with the remaining percentage being split between Virginia Tech faculty and staff, and other Blacksburg citizens. Ridership decreased in FY20 and FY21 due to COVID-19, but began rebounding in FY21.[3] Blacksburg Transit serves the towns of Blacksburg, Christiansburg and limited portions of Montgomery County. In 2023, the system had a ridership of , or about per weekday as of the fourth quarter of 2023.
In 2019, BT was named the American Public Transportation Association's Outstanding Public Transportation System for agencies carrying fewer than 4 million passenger trips per year. BT was singled out for their successful delivery of service to Virginia Tech, Blacksburg and Christiansburg based on performance on 24 quantitative and qualitative criteria, including ridership. In the three years evaluated (2016, 2017 and 2018), BT experienced an unprecedented 22 percent growth in ridership from 3.5 to 4.3 million passenger trips per year.
Employeesedit
Blacksburg Transit sign
The majority of BT's drivers are part-time employees, making BT a popular employer with Virginia Tech students as well as retirees. The majority of the service's full-time staff consists of administrative and supervisory positions.
BT Accessedit
BT Access[4] is Blacksburg Transit's complementary paratransit service. The service is available for persons with a temporary or permanent disability who meet the criteria established under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Once approved, riders can schedule one time or recurring trips with door-to-door service to any destination within Blacksburg. Riders wishing to go to Christiansburg can schedule a trip to meet the Two Town Trolley at its Squires Hall timecheck or at LewisGale Hospital Montgomery.
Routesedit
Inside a bus of Blacksburg Transit, Blacksburg, Virginia
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Blacksburg Transit or simply BT is a local government owned urban suburban bus line based in Blacksburg Virginia The system originated in 1983 with six buses but has since expanded its operation to 53 fixed route buses and 18 body on chassis vehicles In FY 19 Ridership exceeded 4 6 million passenger trips per year ridership is dominated by Virginia Tech students who account for approximately 90 percent of all riders with the remaining percentage being split between Virginia Tech faculty and staff and other Blacksburg citizens Ridership decreased in FY20 and FY21 due to COVID 19 but began rebounding in FY21 3 Blacksburg Transit serves the towns of Blacksburg Christiansburg and limited portions of Montgomery County In 2023 the system had a ridership of or about per weekday as of the fourth quarter of 2023 Blacksburg TransitParentTown of BlacksburgFounded1983Headquarters2800 Commerce StreetLocaleBlacksburg VirginiaService typeFixed Route Bus Service Demand Response amp ParatransitRoutes19Fleet53 Transit Buses 18 Paratransit vansDaily ridership14 900 weekdays Q4 2023 1 Annual ridership3 638 800 2023 2 DirectorBrian BoothWebsiteridebt org Contents 1 System of the Year 2 Employees 3 BT Access 4 Routes 4 1 Route schedules and maps 5 Fixed Route Bus Fleet 6 See also 7 References 8 External linksSystem of the Year editIn 2019 BT was named the American Public Transportation Association s Outstanding Public Transportation System for agencies carrying fewer than 4 million passenger trips per year BT was singled out for their successful delivery of service to Virginia Tech Blacksburg and Christiansburg based on performance on 24 quantitative and qualitative criteria including ridership In the three years evaluated 2016 2017 and 2018 BT experienced an unprecedented 22 percent growth in ridership from 3 5 to 4 3 million passenger trips per year Employees edit nbsp Blacksburg Transit sign The majority of BT s drivers are part time employees making BT a popular employer with Virginia Tech students as well as retirees The majority of the service s full time staff consists of administrative and supervisory positions BT Access editBT Access 4 is Blacksburg Transit s complementary paratransit service The service is available for persons with a temporary or permanent disability who meet the criteria established under the Americans with Disabilities Act Once approved riders can schedule one time or recurring trips with door to door service to any destination within Blacksburg Riders wishing to go to Christiansburg can schedule a trip to meet the Two Town Trolley at its Squires Hall timecheck or at LewisGale Hospital Montgomery Routes edit nbsp Inside a bus of Blacksburg Transit Blacksburg Virginia Route schedules and maps edit Blacksburg Service Carpenter Boulevard CRB Corporate Research Center Shuttle CRC Harding Avenue HDG Hethwood A amp B HWA HWB Hokie Express HXP South Main Airport Rd MSA Main Street North amp Givens Lane MSG Main Street North amp South MSN MSS Patrick Henry Drive PHD Patrick Henry B PHB Progress Street PRO Toms Creek TOM Two Town Trolley TTT University City Boulevard UCB Christiansburg Service Explorer Blue amp Gold BLU GLD Go AnywhereFixed Route Bus Fleet editVehicle s Year Manufacturer Model Notes Active Fleet 7223 7224 2022 New Flyer Xcelsior XE60 7211 7213 Xcelsior XE40 7021 7022 2020 Xcelsior XE60 Unit 7022 is wrapped in a full body Charged Up electric bus promotional livery 7005 7006 7007 Xcelsior XE35 Unit 7007 is wrapped in a full body Charged Up electric bus promotional livery 6931 6932 2019 Xcelsior XD60 First buses to be painted in the maroon and gray Blacksburg Transit livery 6726 6729 2018 Xcelsior XD60 6425 2014 Xcelsior XD60 6411 6414 Xcelsior XD40 Unit 6413 is wrapped in a full body Virginia Tech Ring Bus livery Unit 6414 is wrapped in a full body CMG Leasing advertisement 6401 6404 Xcelsior XD35 6323 6324 2013 Xcelsior XD60 6305 6308 Xcelsior XD35 Unit 6305 is wrapped in a full body Blacksburg Love Where You Live wrap Unit 6306 is wrapped in a full body New River Community College advertisement 6201 6204 2012 Xcelsior XD35 Unit 6201 is wrapped in a full body No Hokie Left Behind promotional livery 6021 6022 2010 Low Floor DE60LFR 6011 6017 Low Floor DE40LFR Unit 6017 is wrapped in a Hybrid Electric Bus promotional livery and is affectionately known as the Hippie Bus 1911 1924 2009 Low Floor D40LFR Retired Fleet 2711 2712 2007 New Flyer Low Floor D40LF 2701 Low Floor D35LF 2015 2025 2002 Low Floor D60LF EX Rutgers University DOTS 2015 amp 2025 5211 5218 2002 Low Floor D40LF 5217 remained in extended service 5201 5202 Low Floor D35LF 5201 amp 5202 sold to Radford Transit 4201 4202 Low Floor D30LF 4201 amp 4202 sold to Radford Transit 3101 3106 2001 Low Floor D35LF 1811 1816 1998 Low Floor D40LF 1801 1809 Low Floor D35LF 3612 3621 3637 3639 1976 New Look EX PENTRAN 612 621 637 639 3612 amp 3621 donated to Commonwealth Coach and Trolley Museum 2614 2616 1987 Flxible Metro 40102 6N 2616 donated to Commonwealth Coach and Trolley Museum 2604 2606 Metro 35102 6N 2611 2613 1986 Metro 40102 6N 2601 2603 Metro 35102 6N 1911 1912 1989 TMC RTS Sold to WATA as JC250901 JC250904 JC250902 1902 donated to Commonwealth Coach and Trolley Museum 1901 1902 RTS T802 1701 1703 1977 Flxible New Look EX Gateway Regional Transit Authority Bluefield VA 7701 7703 1611 1613 1616 1618 1966 GMC New Look EX GRTC 411 413 416 418 1603 1606 New Look EX Winston Salem Transit Authority WSTA 1603 1606 1508 1510 1965 New Look EX GRTC 401 409 410 1501 1502 New Look EX Winston Salem Transit Authority WSTA 1601 1602 1309 1984 Blue Bird City Bird 1302 1308 1983 City BirdSee also editTransportation in VirginiaReferences edit Transit Ridership Report Fourth Quarter 2023 PDF American Public Transportation Association March 4 2024 Retrieved March 14 2024 Transit Ridership Report Fourth Quarter 2023 PDF American Public Transportation Association March 4 2024 Retrieved March 14 2024 Reports www ridebt org Overview www ridebt org External links editOfficial website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Blacksburg Transit amp oldid 1218163876, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
