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Transit News & Events

Rider Alerts 


Route 31 now serves Butte College Main Campus

As of the beginning of the 2010 Spring Semester (Jan 25, 2010), Route 31, between Paradise and Oroville, will include an additional stop on the Main Campus of Butte College. The morning bus from Paradise will arrive on campus around 7:03 a.m. The evening bus from Oroville will arrive around 5:36 p.m.


Schedule Holders at all Bus Stops

In an effort to get more information to it's passengers, B-Line recently installed Schedule Holders at most of it's Bus Stops system wide. The information at each stop is specific for that location. 


Additional Morning Run on Route 20 Now in Service 

Beginning Monday, August 3, 2009 a new run from Oroville to Chico began serving passengers ONE HOUR earlier than the previous run. The additional run mirrors the route of the 6:57 a.m. run. It leaves the Oroville Transit Center (Mitchell & Spencer) at 5:57 a.m., and goes by the Oroville Park 'n Ride Lot (3rd & Grand). Once in Chico, it exits SR 99 at E. Park Ave (going by the Community Employment Center & Work Training Center), arriving in Downtown at the Chico Transit Center at 6:45 a.m. See the Route 20 timetable for a detailed description of this route.


Transit Fares Increase on August 1  

A fare increase went into effect on August 1, 2009. All B-Line tickets and passes purchased before that date are still valid. Click here for more information and a background on the process to increase the faresCOMPLETE FARE TABLE    


Chico Transit Center Kiosk staffed

The kiosk at the Chico Transit Center (2nd & Salem) is now staffed. Passengers can purchase all their bus passes, as well as get information. A Customer Service Representative is available between the hours of 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Monday - Friday.  



Market Based Transit Study

BCAG and B-Line kicked off a Market Based Transit Study in February 2009. The purpose of this study is to comprehensively evaluate the current fixed route system design to determine if it is effectively meeting consumer needs within the Butte County area.


Advertising with B-Line

B-Line now offers you two new ways to promote your business or event. You can advertise on Bus Shelters or with Interior Bus Ads.



Bus Stop Improvement Plan 

B-Line is developing a Comprehensive Bus Stop Improvement Plan, which includes a complete inventory and listing of all public transit stops in Butte County. This plan is currently in draft stage. Please contact BCAG if you have
questions or comments about the plan.


B-Line On-board Passenger Survey Report

B-Line recently completed a comprehensive on-board passenger survey with the consulting firm Transit Marketing, LLC. The survey included demographics, origin & destination, and boarding & alighting counts. Staff will examine these results and use them to develop a profile for use in travel forecasting and transit planning activities.


B-Line Fareboxes 


The entire B-Line fixed route bus fleet has electronic fareboxes. Please see the following link for more information about using the fareboxes.

General Information flyer answering questions about the fareboxes.


 

2008/09 Service Plan and Budget 

The Butte Regional Transit 2008/09 Annual Service Plan and Budget was adopted by the BCAG Board of Directors on May 22, 2008.


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