BARTA Transportation

Today, BARTA participated in the Falls Free Prevention Event at Alvernia University!

The event connected the community with resources, screenings, education, and services focused on fall prevention and healthy aging.

BARTA staff shared information about our services, along with tips for staying safe and preventing falls while riding the bus.

‼️ Attention BARTA Customers!
Bus Stop #1 at the BTC is now OPEN!

The following routes will resume using Bus Stop #1:

• Route 5/Albright College
• Route 15/Berkshire Mall

It’s National Car Free Day!

Go Car Free with BARTA and ditch the high costs of car ownership 🚫🚘

⛽ Fuel costs
⚙ Maintenance costs
🗃 Insurance costs
🅿 Parking costs
💲 Car payments

Fall is here! Ride BARTA to all your Fall festivities this season! 🚍🍁🍂

View our Fixed-Route bus schedules at www.bartabus.com and plan your trip today!

Today, BARTA participated in the Connections Work Community Career Fair! Our staff connected with attendees to share information about employment opportunities with BARTA.

Thank you to Connections Work for organizing this event!

It’s Falls Prevention Awareness Week! Use these tips to avoid falling on the bus and stay safe while riding BARTA!

‼ Detour Alert ‼

The West Reading Fall Festival will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2026, with detours in effect from approximately 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM, or until the streets reopen.

The following routes will detour:

Route 12 / Lincoln Park via Reading Hospital
Route 14 / Wernersville/Sinking Spring/Womelsdorf
Route 15 / Berkshire Mall
Route 16 / Broadcasting Square

For more detour information, visit: https://www.bartabus.com/news-updates/west-reading-fall-fest-detours-saturday-september-19-2026

BARTA has proposed Route & Schedule Changes!

SCTA is holding a Public Hearing on Monday, October 19th from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

If you can’t attend the public hearing, you can submit any comments via email or mail during the 30-Day comment period.

For more info. and to review the changes, visit: https://www.bartabus.com/bartas-proposed-route-schedule-changes-for-monday-january-4-2027

‼ BARTA has announced Proposed Schedule Changes to go into effect Monday, January 4, 2027.

Customers & the Public have 30 days to make any comments about the Proposed Route and Schedule Changes. Comments may be sent via email or mail.

For details of the Proposed Changes and 30-Day Comment Period visit: https://www.bartabus.com/bartas-proposed-route-schedule-changes-for-monday-january-4-2027

Did you know?

BARTA has two different transportation services for the Berks County community. BARTA bus service, 19 routes available to everyone and BARTA Special Services shared-ride, paratransit service, available for senior citizens and persons with disabilities.

Learn more about BARTA Special Services at: https://www.bartabus.com/barta-special-services/what-is-special-services