 Berkshire County Transportation Enhanced by Over $400 K in State GrantsBRTA and the Town of Great Barrington have received a combined total of over $400,000 through the Community Transit Grant Program (CTGP). BRTA Mulls Extending Free Rides to Non-ADA CommunitiesThis would expand opportunities for rural residents to use the transit authority's services and could even be a catalyst for route extensions. BRTA Announces New Pilot Pittsfield Paratransit Evening ServiceThis project aims to enhance and expand the ability for eligible BRTA Paratransit customers, that require an accessible vehicle for travel in the evenings to destinations within these communities. BRTA Looking for 50-Year Customers to Celebrate their LoyaltyAs part of the celebration, the BRTA is inviting riders with a long history of using its services to be featured in the organization's upcoming Annual Report. BRTA Awarded Grant to Expand Service AreaThe grant will support commuter service between Pittsfield and Northampton, service between North Adams and Greenfield, and increased frequency on current service between Greenfield and Northampton. BRTA Announces Free Rides ExtensionCustomers riding the fixed route bus and/or the complementary ADA paratransit service will be fare free from Jan. through Sept. 2025.  BRTA Medical Transportation for Seniors in Rural AreasThis new medical transportation service is for seniors, 60 years+ BRTA Announces Pilot Pittsfield Paratransit Evening ServiceThis project aims to enhance and expand the ability for eligible BRTA Paratransit customers, that require an accessible vehicle for travel in the evenings to destinations within Pittsfield. BRTA Approves $11.7M Budget for FY25The Berkshire Regional Transit Authority's budget has increased by $1.7 million for fiscal year 2025, totaling $11.7 million. BRTA Temporary Service AdjustmentsThese service changes will be effective starting Monday, May 20, 2024.  BRTA Celebrates 50 Years, Electric BusesThe Berkshire Regional Transit Authority is celebrating its 50th anniversary with new hybrid buses that tell a story about its history. Unoccupied BRTA Vehicle Caught Firehe Pittsfield Fire Department arrived on scene and completely extinguished the fire. BRTA Offers Free Bus and ADA Paratransit ServicesBerkshire Regional Transit Authority (BRTA) has again wheeled out the Try Transit initiative, offering free bus and complementary ADA paratransit services until Dec. 31. BRTA Releases 2023 Customer SurveyThe deadline for all responses is Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, at 11:59 pm. Berkshire Communities Get Community Transit GrantsThe BRTA and Great Barrington both received funding. BRTA Holding Public Sessions for More Bus ServiceAt the October 26, 2023 meeting, the BRTA Advisory Board voted to proceed with a public comment period to gather customer feedback on the proposed additional service. BRTA's Browse, Borrow, BoardThis partnership strives to promote literacy, local libraries, and public transportation. BRTA Gets 'Clean Bus' GrantThe project will improve transit worker safety, state of good repair, and increase service reliability for riders.? |
