Blacksburg Transit

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. Ridership exceeds 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.[1] Blacksburg Transit serves the towns of Blacksburg, Christiansburg and limited portions of Montgomery County.

Blacksburg Transit
Founded1983
Headquarters2800 Commerce Street
LocaleBlacksburg, Virginia
Service typeFixed-Route Bus Service, Demand Response & Paratransit
Routes19
Fleet53 Transit Buses
18 Paratransit vans
OperatorBlacksburg Transit, A Town of Blacksburg Department
Websitewww.ridebt.org; www.bt4uclassic.org

System of the Year

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.

Employees
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

BT Access[2] 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
Inside a bus of Blacksburg Transit, Blacksburg, Virginia

Route schedules and maps
Blacksburg Service
Christiansburg Service

Fixed-Route Bus Fleet
Series Status Vehicle(s) Photo Year Manufacturer Model Engine Transmission Notes
7000s In Service 7021, 7022 2020 New Flyer Xcelsior (XE60) Siemens Electric (1DB2016-2NB06)
7000s 7005, 7006, 7007 Xcelsior (XE35)
6900s 6931, 6932 2019 New Flyer Xcelsior (XD60) Cummins (L9 EPA 2019) Voith (D864.6)
6700s 6726 - 6729 2018 New Flyer Xcelsior (XD60) Cummins (L9 EPA 2017) Allison Tranmission (B500R)
6400s 6425 2014 New Flyer Xcelsior (XD60) Cummins (ISL L9 EPA 2013) Allison Tranmission (B500R)
6411 - 6414 Xcelsior (XD40)
6401 - 6404 Xcelsior (XD35)
6300s 6323, 6324 2013 New Flyer Xcelsior (XD60) Cummins (ISL 9L EPA 2010) Allison Tranmission (B500R)
6305 - 6308 Xcelsior (XD35)
6200s 6201 - 6204 2012 New Flyer Xcelsior (XD35) Cummins (ISL 9.0L EPA 2010) Allison Transmission (B400R)
6000s 6021 - 6022 2010 New Flyer Low Floor (DE60LF) Cummins (ISL07) Allison Transmission (EV50)
6011 - 6017 Low Floor (DE40LF) Allison Transmission (EP40)
1900s 1911 - 1924 2009 New Flyer Low Floor (DE40LF) Cummins (ISL07) Allison Transmission (B400R)
2700s Retired 2711, 2712 2007 New Flyer Low Floor (DE40LF) Cummins (ISL05) Allison Tranmission (B400R)
2701 Low Floor (D35LF)
2000s 2015, 2025 2002 New Flyer Low Floor (D60LF) Cummins (ISL) ZF (5 HP 600)
5200s 5211 - 5218 2002 New Flyer Low Floor (D40LF) Cummins (ISL) Allison Tranmission (B400R)
  • 5217 remained in extended service
5201 - 5202 Low Floor (D35LF)
  • 5201 & 5202 sold to Radford Transit
4200s 4201, 4202 Low Floor (D30LF) Cummins (ISL) Allison Transmission (B300R)
  • 4201 & 4202 sold to Radford Transit
3100s 3101 - 3106 2001 New Flyer Low Floor (D35LF) Detroit Diesel (Series 50) Allison Transmission (B400R)
1800s 1811 - 1816 1998 New Flyer Low Floor (D40LF) Detroit Diesel (Series 50)
1801 - 1809 Low Floor (D35LF)
3600s 3612, 3621, 3637, 3639 1976 Flxible New Look
  • EX-PENTRAN 612, 621, 637, 639
  • 3612 & 3621 donated to Commonwealth Coach and Trolley Museum
2600s 2614 - 2616 1987 Flxible Metro (40102-6N) Detroit Diesel (6V71TA) Allison (V730)
  • 2616 donated to Commonwealth Coach and Trolley Museum
2604 - 2606 Metro (35102-6N)
2611 - 2613 1986 Flxible Metro (40102-6N)
2601 - 2603 Metro (35102-6N)
1900s 1911 - 1912 1989 TMC RTS Detroit Diesel (6V92TA)
  • Sold to WATA as JC250901 - JC250904
  • JC250902(1902) donated to Commonwealth Coach and Trolley Museum
1901 - 1902 RTS (T802)
1700s 1701 - 1703 1977 Flxible New Look
1600s 1611, 1613, 1616, 1618 1966 GMC New Look
  • EX-GRTC 411, 413, 416, 418
1603 - 1606 GMC New Look
  • EX-Winston-Salem Transit Authority (WSTA) 1603 - 1606
1500s 1508 - 1510 1965 GMC New Look
  • EX-GRTC 401, 409, 410
1501, 1502 GMC New Look
  • EX-Winston-Salem Transit Authority (WSTA) 1601, 1602
1300s 1309 1984 Blue Bird City Bird
1302 - 1308 1983 Blue Bird City Bird

See also

References
  1. "Reports". www.ridebt.org.
  2. "Overview". www.ridebt.org.
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