BCTA News

On September 10, 2021, the Department of Homeland Security’s Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will increase the range of civil penalties that may be imposed on individuals who violate the federal mask mandate at public transportation facilities, including the Rochester Transportation Center and Expressway Transportation Center and all BCTA buses. The federal mask mandate for transportation, which was implemented by TSA on February 2, 2021, will remain in effect until January 18, 2022.

The new range of penalties, which take effect Friday, September 10, 2021, will be $500 – $1000 for first offenders and $1000 – $3000 for second offenders.

BCTA has a new number that will provide automated bus stop times using your stop code or your route and direction of travel.  Just call 724-888-7070.  You can also call 724-728-7600 and select option 2 from the menu.

If you have any questions, please speak with a BCTA Customer Service Representative.

Thank you for riding with BCTA.

Text “Bct” plus the “Stop Code” of your stop to 321-123.  BCTA is in the process of updating our bus stop signs with this new information.  We thank you for your patience while we make this transition.

If you have any questions, please speak with a BCTA Customer Service Representative.

Thank you for riding with BCTA.

Please be advised that effective Monday, June 14, 2021 the Route 2 – Northbound and Southbound stop at the Beaver Valley Mall, located at the Food Court, will be permanently closed.  The new stop will be at the Beaver Valley Mall, located at El Paso Mexican Grill.

If you have any questions, please speak with a BCTA Customer Service Representative.

Thank you for riding with BCTA.

The Beaver County Transit Authority (BCTA) announced that it will provide free fares for residents travelling to and from COVID vaccination sites.  The free fare program begins on March 1^st and extends through the end of the 2021 calendar year.  

Passengers riding the fixed route should provide the driver with a document showing the time, date and location of their appointment.  Free transfers will be issued between routes. 

The most prominent location for the vaccine is the Community College of Beaver County (CCBC).  CCBC has people stationed near the bus stop in parking lot “B” to provide wheelchair assistance to and from the vaccination site beginning at 7:00 am.  The last vaccination time is currently at 4:30 pm.   BCTA’s fixed route operates approximately hourly during that time span.   BCTA also has numerous stops at various drug stores and other clinics that may soon offer the vaccine. 

In addition, BCTA is offering free DART service weekdays and Saturdays for residents in the urban area who do not live along the fixed route and in rural areas of the County Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.  Riders need to call the DART office at (724) 375-2895 or 1-800-262-0343 twenty-four (24) hours in advance of their trip and provide their vaccine location.  Reservations are taken Monday – Friday from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. 

BCTA’s General Manager stated that “BCTA wants to do its part in getting as many residents vaccinated as soon as possible.  Many people may not have affordable transportation options to get the COVID vaccine and BCTA may be their only alternative”.   She noted that “BCTA takes every precaution to protect its bus riders.  The Authority has a comprehensive system of COVID safety measures which have been in place for almost a year”.

For fixed route schedule information or more information call (724) 728-8600 or visit BCTA’s website at bcta@bcta.com.  

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued an order late on January 29, 2021, requiring the public to wear face masks while on buses and in transportation hubs.

The CDC has directed the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to enforce the requirements of the CDC Order.

Failure to comply may result in denial of boarding and/or removal or riding privileges. Individuals may also be subject to criminal or civil penalties, or both, imposed by the federal government.

The Order is effective February 1, 2021 at 11:59 p.m.