BCRTA rider boarding public transit in Butler County

A grassroots initiative for Butler County transit

Moving Butler County Forward

Demand for public transit is growing across Butler County, but without a dedicated source of local funding BCRTA cannot expand services to meet our community's needs. Sustainable funding would allow us to connect more residents to jobs, healthcare, education and opportunity.

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Why it matters

Public transportation is an investment in people, jobs, and community growth.

A proposed sales tax for BCRTA would support both public transit and countywide infrastructure improvements. The investment would help improve roads, bridges, sidewalks, and trails while providing more frequent fixed routes, expanding BGO on-demand service, and protecting BCare transportation for older adults and people with disabilities.

With every $1 invested in transit generates an estimated $5 in economic activity, this investment would help build a stronger, more connected Butler County, and with 63% of all sales tax collected in Butler County coming from people who live outside the county, this is a win for the entire county!

Services today

How BCRTA connects our community today.

Fixed Route Service

Free scheduled bus routes in Hamilton, Middletown, and Oxford. Routes operate Monday through Friday, with hours varying by route.

BGo On-Demand

Countywide curb-to-curb service booked up to seven days in advance or on demand through the BCRTA BGo app. Trips are subject to availability.

BCare Paratransit

Accessible transportation for eligible individuals with functional disabilities that prevent use of fixed routes. Approved BCare service is free.

CincyLink Commuter

Weekday commuter service connecting Butler County to the Cincinnati region, with Park-and-Ride locations in Middletown and Tylersville.

BCRTA by the numbers

786,196 Total rides provided in 2025

82,296 Demand response rides by BGo, BCare, and veteran services

36,212 Rides to work and job training

50% On-demand ride requests go unmet because capacity is limited

The challenge

Growing demand. Limited resources.

Today, 50% of on-demand ride requests cannot be fulfilled because of capacity constraints. Butler County's transit system operates without a dedicated local funding source, limiting its ability to expand and meet community needs.

Currently, BCRTA's funding primarily comes from the Federal Transit Administration, with approximately 43% provided through federal funding sources and 15% from the State of Ohio. The remaining revenue is generated through contracted services and passenger fares. Notably, BCRTA receives zero local operating funding from Butler County.

What an investment in transit would look like