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Service Changes Effective May 1, 2023
We have a little bit of good news; we are going to be able to make some positive service adjustments starting May 1st. This will impact the 3E and 4N routes, which will both return to normal service levels. I have detailed a complete listing of our service level that will be provided on Monday, May 1st below.
As Battle Creek Transit continues to operate with a staff shortage, new staffing levels allow BCT to return two routes back to their regular schedules. Route 3E- Main/Post and 4N - N.E. Capital will be serviced every 30 minutes between 5:15 a.m. and 6:45 p.m.
A complete listing of transit service levels, starting May 1, is provided below.
BCT fixed route service will continue to operate Monday - Friday from 5:15am - 6:45pm. Saturday fixed route service continues to be temporarily suspended. In order to continue to provide service on all fixed routes, some buses will continue to alternate between routes through the course of the day.
BCT Fixed Route Schedule:
1W - W. Michigan / 3W - Kendall Goodale - this route will service the 1W route at :15 after each hour and the 3W route at :45 after each hour.
2W - Columbia/Territorial & 2E - Emmett/East Avenue - this route will service the 2W route every other hour at :15 after starting at 5:15am. The 2E route will be serviced on the opposite hours at :15 after starting at 6:15am.
3E - Main/Post - will operate every half hour. Leaving downtown at :15 and :45 after each hour.
4N - NE Capital - will operate every half hour. Leaving downtown at :15 and :45 after each hour.
4S - SW Capital will continue to run every hour.
5W - Fort Custer/VA will continue to run every hour. The VA express will also continue as scheduled in the early morning and late afternoon at :45 after.
*Hourly bus routes will end each day at 6:15pm. In order to provide connections, all half-hour bus routes will be serviced at 6:15pm, ending each day at 6:45pm.
Tele-Transit will continue to provide service from 5 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday through Friday. Saturday service continues to be temporarily suspended.
BCGo will provide service from 6 a.m. - 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. Saturday service continues to be temporarily suspended.
BCT continues to focus on the recruitment and training of new drivers and it is our intent to return to regular operation as soon as possible.
In the meantime, please note that we are hiring drivers. BCT is looking for part-time or full-time drivers. CDL positions start at $20.61 per hour, with no experience necessary and include paid training! NON-CDL positions start at $18.15 per hour. All positions offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, a retirement savings account with an employer match, and so much more! Those interested can apply online at www.battlecreekmi.gov/jobs
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BCT Fare Change
Fixed route single ride trips are $1.75 ($0.85 reduced fare). Tele-Transit single ride trips are $7.00 5am-7pm, $5.00 7pm-12am and $3.00 for ADA/reduced fare/senior passengers.
Bus Passes can be purchased at Full Blast, City Hall and our BCT Administrative Office. New pass rates are listed below:
Fixed Route Passes:
12 RIde - $15.00
12 Ride (reduced) - $8.00
48 Ride - $56.00
48 Ride (reduced) - $34.00
48 Ride (student) - $45.00
Tele-Transit Passes:
10 Ride - $50.00
10 Ride (ADA/Reduced) - $30.00
20 Ride - $100.00
20 Ride (ADA/Reduced) - $60.00
Any BCT passes purchased prior to July 1, 2022 will be accepted, however, If you still have the punch pass style of bus pass, these will NOT be accepted. You can exchange those at Battle Creek Transit for the individual passes, or hang onto them because we do anticipate going back to that style eventually.
If you have any questions regarding any of the fare changes, please call 269-966-3474,
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UPCOMING HOLIDAYS
Monday, May 29, 2023, Battle Creek Transit will be closed for Memorial Day. Buses, Tele-Transit, and BCGo WILL NOT be running.
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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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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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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.