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NOTICE OF DEVELOPMENT & SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATIONS FOR FY 2023 TRANSPORTATION FUNDS TO THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (MDOT)
Each year, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) provides the opportunity for eligible, qualified non-profit organizations that serve senior citizens and persons with disabilities in Calhoun County to apply for State funding to support their transportation programs. Funds provided through the Specialized Services program and the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (Section 5310) program support operating costs and purchase costs of vehicles and equipment.
If you are interested in learning more about whether your organization would qualify for this funding, Battle Creek Transit is available to provide information and answer any questions on these State programs, the application process, application timelines, and other program requirements.
Contact Donna Hutchison, Grants Program Administrator at Battle Creek Transit at dmhutchison@battlecreekmi.gov or 269-966-3477 or Mallory Avis, Transit Director, at mravis@battlecreekmi.gov or 269-966-3588.
Please be aware that all applications will be due to Battle Creek Transit no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, January 3, 2022.
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UPCOMING HOLIDAYS
If you are interested in learning more about whether your organization would qualify for this funding, Battle Creek Transit is available to provide information and answer any questions on these State programs, the application process, application timelines, and other program requirements.
Contact Donna Hutchison, Grants Program Administrator at Battle Creek Transit at dmhutchison@battlecreekmi.gov or 269-966-3477 or Mallory Avis, Transit Director, at mravis@battlecreekmi.gov or 269-966-3588.
Please be aware that all applications will be due to Battle Creek Transit no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, January 3, 2022.
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UPCOMING HOLIDAYS
Thursday, November 11, Administrative offices will be closed for Veterans Day. Buses, Tele-Transit, and BCGo WILL run normal service.
Thursday, November 25, Battle Creek Transit will be closed for Thanksgiving. Buses, Tele-Transit, and BCGo WILL NOT run.
Friday, November 26, Administrative offices will be closed. Buses, Tele-Transit, and BCGo WILL run normal service.
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BCGo is a pilot program demonstrating the feasibility of an on-demand transportation system in Calhoun County. This pilot program is funded through a Michigan Department of Transportation grant and is expected to operate for a period of 12 consecutive months. BCGo is operated by Battle Creek Transit, a department of the City of Battle Creek, and collaborating agencies. These collaborating agencies may operate vehicles that do not reflect the BCGo name or branding but are operating the same BCGo on-demand software as part of the pilot demonstration.
Trips can be booked by using the BCGo App or by calling Battle Creek Transit Dispatch at (269) 966-3474. The pilot will initially operate Monday-Friday from 6 a.m. until 9 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.
For more information and a listing of frequently asked questions, click on the following link:
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In accordance with the federal face mask mandate, individuals riding in or operating a Battle Creek Transit (BCT) vehicle or entering a BCT facility or the Intermodal Transportation Center (Amtrak/Greyhound station) must wear a face mask at all times. Refusing to wear a mask is a violation of federal law, which can lead to penalties under the law, as well as ride denial.
Masks must properly cover both the nose and mouth. Face shields and face coverings, such as a bandana or handkerchief, do not qualify as a face mask. Prolonged periods of mask removal for the purpose of eating, drinking, or smoking are not permitted.
BCT accepts the CDC's definition of mask under this order. The following link is the CDC's guidance on masks: https://www.cdc.gov/quarantine/masks/mask-travel-guidance.html
This policy does not apply to children under the age of 2 and people with a disability who cannot safely wear a mask because of a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act. An exemption under ADA is a narrow exemption that includes a person with a disability who cannot wear a mask for reasons related to the disability. It is not meant to cover persons for whom mask-wearing may only be difficult.
Individuals requesting an exemption under ADA should contact BCT at (269) 966-3474 for information. BCT may request medical consultation, medical documentation, and/or other information to support this exemption. Passengers may be required to provide evidence that the passenger does not have COVID-19, such as a negative result from a SAR-CoV-2 viral test or documentation of recovery from COVID-19. Passengers seeking exemption may be asked to travel at less crowded time or may be asked to request an accommodation in advance through booking reservations.
For more information on the CDC Order, click on the following link:
https://www.cdc.gov/quarantine/pdf/Mask-Order-CDC_GMTF_01-29-21-p.pdf
To read the TSA Security Directive, click on the following link:
https://www.tsa.gov/sites/default/files/sd-1582_84-21-01.pdf
Thank you for complying with this Federal Mandate
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Riders who still have multi-ride punch passes must exchange them for books of individual ride tickets, for any remaining rides on the pass. Riders can purchase new books of individual tickets at the same rate as the multi-ride punch pass.
This change is to keep contract between drivers and passengers at a minimum, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Riders will show the driver the front of the pass when boarding through the front door, and request a transfer at that time, if needed. Transfers remain free.
Whenever possible, riders should exit Transit vehicles through the rear doors, unless they need to use the lift or ramp.
Transit had operated, temporarily, fare-free from March 2020 to September 2020, so we could continue public transportation services to the community, while also helping prevent the spread of the virus. This was equal to almost half of Transit's annual fare revenues. The Transit team spent the time since implementing a fare collection procedure that is safe for our passengers and our staff.
Bus fare remains at $1.25 per ride. Riders must pay exact case fare; drivers cannot make change.
Please wear a mask while using Transit services, and observe the social distancing markings inside the vehicles.
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Bid & Proposal solicitations are currently available from the City of Battle Creek...include Battle Creek Transit when available. Click on the following link for a complete list:
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Because of continued service adjustments in the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Battle Creek Transit will keep the current fare structure, and revisit a proposed fare increase at a later time.
Right now, Transit buses and Tele-Transit vans continue to operate on their regular schedules, fare-free and with rear boarding when possible, to limit personal interaction and help prevent the spread of the virus.
When the restrictions loosen, bus fare will remain $1.25 per single ride, $.60 reduced fare and Tele-Transit ADA and reduced fare will remain $2 ($7 full fare).
Fore more information, click on this link:
https://battlecreekmi.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1062
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SHOPPING CART POLICY:
Please click on the tab on the left entitled Guidelines for your Safety and Comfort for important information regarding shopping carts on BCT vehicles.
STROLLER POLICY:
Please click on the tab on the left entitled Guidelines for your Safety and Comfort for important information regarding shopping carts on BCT vehicles.
Thursday, November 25, Battle Creek Transit will be closed for Thanksgiving. Buses, Tele-Transit, and BCGo WILL NOT run.
Friday, November 26, Administrative offices will be closed. Buses, Tele-Transit, and BCGo WILL run normal service.
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CALHOUN COUNTY COORDINATED MOBILITY PILOT
BCGo is a pilot program demonstrating the feasibility of an on-demand transportation system in Calhoun County. This pilot program is funded through a Michigan Department of Transportation grant and is expected to operate for a period of 12 consecutive months. BCGo is operated by Battle Creek Transit, a department of the City of Battle Creek, and collaborating agencies. These collaborating agencies may operate vehicles that do not reflect the BCGo name or branding but are operating the same BCGo on-demand software as part of the pilot demonstration.
Trips can be booked by using the BCGo App or by calling Battle Creek Transit Dispatch at (269) 966-3474. The pilot will initially operate Monday-Friday from 6 a.m. until 9 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.
For more information and a listing of frequently asked questions, click on the following link:
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FEDERAL FACE-MASK MANDATE 
In accordance with the federal face mask mandate, individuals riding in or operating a Battle Creek Transit (BCT) vehicle or entering a BCT facility or the Intermodal Transportation Center (Amtrak/Greyhound station) must wear a face mask at all times. Refusing to wear a mask is a violation of federal law, which can lead to penalties under the law, as well as ride denial.
Masks must properly cover both the nose and mouth. Face shields and face coverings, such as a bandana or handkerchief, do not qualify as a face mask. Prolonged periods of mask removal for the purpose of eating, drinking, or smoking are not permitted.
BCT accepts the CDC's definition of mask under this order. The following link is the CDC's guidance on masks: https://www.cdc.gov/quarantine/masks/mask-travel-guidance.html
This policy does not apply to children under the age of 2 and people with a disability who cannot safely wear a mask because of a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act. An exemption under ADA is a narrow exemption that includes a person with a disability who cannot wear a mask for reasons related to the disability. It is not meant to cover persons for whom mask-wearing may only be difficult.
Individuals requesting an exemption under ADA should contact BCT at (269) 966-3474 for information. BCT may request medical consultation, medical documentation, and/or other information to support this exemption. Passengers may be required to provide evidence that the passenger does not have COVID-19, such as a negative result from a SAR-CoV-2 viral test or documentation of recovery from COVID-19. Passengers seeking exemption may be asked to travel at less crowded time or may be asked to request an accommodation in advance through booking reservations.
For more information on the CDC Order, click on the following link:
https://www.cdc.gov/quarantine/pdf/Mask-Order-CDC_GMTF_01-29-21-p.pdf
To read the TSA Security Directive, click on the following link:
https://www.tsa.gov/sites/default/files/sd-1582_84-21-01.pdf
Thank you for complying with this Federal Mandate
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OFFICE CLOSURE
Due to the coronavirus mandates, BCT's Administrative Lobby continues to be closed until further notice HOWEVER, you are still able to conduct business at our walk up window at 339 W. Michigan Avenue, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Passes can also be exchanged or purchased at Full Blast.Riders who still have multi-ride punch passes must exchange them for books of individual ride tickets, for any remaining rides on the pass. Riders can purchase new books of individual tickets at the same rate as the multi-ride punch pass.
This change is to keep contract between drivers and passengers at a minimum, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Riders will show the driver the front of the pass when boarding through the front door, and request a transfer at that time, if needed. Transfers remain free.
Whenever possible, riders should exit Transit vehicles through the rear doors, unless they need to use the lift or ramp.
Transit had operated, temporarily, fare-free from March 2020 to September 2020, so we could continue public transportation services to the community, while also helping prevent the spread of the virus. This was equal to almost half of Transit's annual fare revenues. The Transit team spent the time since implementing a fare collection procedure that is safe for our passengers and our staff.
Bus fare remains at $1.25 per ride. Riders must pay exact case fare; drivers cannot make change.
Please wear a mask while using Transit services, and observe the social distancing markings inside the vehicles.
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BIDS & PROPOSAL SOLICITATIONS
Bid & Proposal solicitations are currently available from the City of Battle Creek...include Battle Creek Transit when available. Click on the following link for a complete list:
Bid & Proposal Solicitations | Battle Creek, MI (battlecreekmi.gov)
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Right now, Transit buses and Tele-Transit vans continue to operate on their regular schedules, fare-free and with rear boarding when possible, to limit personal interaction and help prevent the spread of the virus.
When the restrictions loosen, bus fare will remain $1.25 per single ride, $.60 reduced fare and Tele-Transit ADA and reduced fare will remain $2 ($7 full fare).
Fore more information, click on this link:
https://battlecreekmi.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1062
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POLICIES
SHOPPING CART POLICY:
Please click on the tab on the left entitled Guidelines for your Safety and Comfort for important information regarding shopping carts on BCT vehicles.
STROLLER POLICY:
Please click on the tab on the left entitled Guidelines for your Safety and Comfort for important information regarding shopping carts on BCT vehicles.