Bloomington Transit
banner
bloomingtontransit.bsky.social
Bloomington Transit
@bloomingtontransit.bsky.social
Providing vital transportation for Indiana University students and connecting the community to destinations within the City of Bloomington.

Use the ETA Spot app to access real-time location statuses and service updates: bloomingtontransit.etaspot.net
This past weekend we parked a Battery-Electric Bus outside of @wfhb.org for the Emmy Award-winning 🎶 Music in Transit 🚌 series.

𝟭𝟭 different local and regional artists recorded a performance, including Six Foot Blonde (pictured here). Can't wait to see how these Bloomington episodes turn out! 👀
November 24, 2025 at 8:34 PM
🚨 IU THANKSGIVING BREAK SCHEDULE 🚨

▪️Routes 9L, 12, 14 WILL NOT be in service.
▪️Routes 6, 9 will have REDUCED service.
▪️Downtown routes will operate normally.

Route 6: bloomingtontransit.com/6-campus-shuttle
Route 9: bit.ly/4rjfOPm

SEE CALENDAR BELOW FOR ADDITIONAL ADJUSTMENTS & CLOSURES! ⬇️
November 21, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Charlotte Zietlow's influence throughout the City of Bloomington and Monroe County - and specifically here at BT - cannot be overstated.

We are thankful for Mrs. Zietlow's vision and action over her years and years of public service. Our condolences to her family, friends and all who she impacted.
Today, we remember and honor Charlotte Zietlow. Charlotte passed this week at 91 years old, leaving behind a lasting impact on Monroe County. Check out Mayor Kerry's full statement here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJa-... 📸: Herald-Times Archive Collection, Monroe County History Center.
November 6, 2025 at 9:26 PM
🚨 SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨

Route 4S is detouring on Highland Ave due to construction on Maxwell Ln.

Timestamp: 11/6/25, 12:15pm
November 6, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Our friends @citybloomington.bsky.social are accepting submissions for the ❄️ SNOW BUDDIES ❄️ program!

This initiative is designed to match a volunteer with a neighbor who – due to disability or age – needs assistance clearing snow after a snowfall.

Request: bit.ly/3OZXEQB
Volunteer: bit.ly/3ZVqtUK
November 5, 2025 at 5:22 PM
⏰ Reminder to FALL BACK tonight! ⏰

Daylight Savings Time ends on Sunday, 11/2 – so be sure to set your clocks accordingly 🙂
November 1, 2025 at 4:14 PM
For Indiana Football Gameday tomorrow (12 noon kickoff vs. UCLA), please be aware of detours to Routes 1 and 11.

Detours will be in effect from approximately 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Be sure to check ETA Spot for live bus tracking and any additional updates.
October 24, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Due to IU Homecoming events, Woodlawn Ave will be closed between 17th St and 7th St from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. this evening (Friday, October 17).

Routes 1, 6, 9, 11, 12 and 14 will be on detour due to the road closure.
October 17, 2025 at 1:25 PM
🚨 𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗘 𝟭 Resumes Regular Travel 🚨

Road construction has concluded on Acuff Rd. Route 1 will service all bus stops in that area, including Meadows Hospital, effective immediately.
October 15, 2025 at 12:54 PM
For IU Fall Break – Friday, October 10th:

▪️Routes 9L, 12, 14 WILL NOT be in service.
▪️Routes 6, 9 will have REDUCED service.
▪️Downtown routes will operate normally.

Route 6: bloomingtontransit.com/6-campus-shuttle
Route 9: bloomingtontransit.com/9-iu-campus-mall-covenanter-clarizz
October 9, 2025 at 7:18 PM
We are proud to help promote the "Week Without Driving" initiative from Monday, September 29 - Sunday, October 5! 🚌 #WeekWithoutDriving

More info: weekwithoutwriving.org/join
September 30, 2025 at 5:15 PM
🚨 EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY 🚨 We have adjusted 𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗘 𝟲 timetables to more accurately reflect traffic patterns around campus.

More info: bloomingtontransit.com/6-campus-shuttle
September 23, 2025 at 11:05 AM
For Indiana Football Gameday tonight (6:30 p.m. kickoff), please be aware of detours to Routes 1 and 11.

Detours will begin at approximately 4 p.m. and be in effect through the remainder of service this evening.
September 12, 2025 at 4:56 PM
As of this morning, we have THREE 🆕 Ticket Vending Machines (TVMs) up and running – two at the Downtown Transit Center and one at the BT Offices at Grimes Ln!

Customers are able to:
▪️Purchase one-ride tickets
▪️Purchase a new Umo Card ($2) and load value
▪️Re-load an existing Umo Card and/or Umo App
September 8, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Introducing 26 🆕 bus shelters all around town! 🚏

These are all ADA accessible and provide improved protection from weather elements 🌬️☔☀️

And we have more installations planned in the coming years!
September 5, 2025 at 4:03 PM
On Labor Day – Monday, September 1st:

▪️Routes 9L, 12, 14 WILL NOT be in service.
▪️Routes 6, 9 will have REDUCED service.
▪️Downtown routes will operate normally.
▪️Downtown lobby open, customer service window closed. BT offices closed.
▪️All routes & buildings back to regular schedule on Tuesday, 9/2.
August 28, 2025 at 6:01 PM
IU Students: Download 𝗨𝗺𝗼 & Claim Your Free Bus Pass! 📱

Follow the attached instructions to get set up. You can also visit www.BloomingtonTransit.com/IU for more information.
August 27, 2025 at 6:56 PM
🚨 𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗘 𝟵 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗘𝗦 — Effective August 24, 2025 🚨

Notable adjustments:
▪️Trip every 15 minutes during peak service hours
▪️𝗡𝗢 stop at Tulip Tree Apartments, but 𝗔𝗗𝗗𝗦 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗘 to Jefferson St & additional parts of 3rd St
▪️Both East & West buses travel south on Eagleson, be aware of headsign destination!
August 22, 2025 at 8:28 PM
ɪᴜ ꜱᴛᴜᴅᴇɴᴛꜱ, ꜰᴀᴄᴜʟᴛʏ ᴀɴᴅ ꜱᴛᴀꜰꜰ: ᴊᴏɪɴ ᴜꜱ ᴏɴ ᴀ ʙᴛ ᴛᴜᴛᴏʀɪᴀʟ ᴢᴏᴏᴍ!

✳️ Friday, August 22nd -- 1-2 p.m. ET ✳️

Topics and info in the attached graphic!
Link to join Zoom meeting in the replies!
August 21, 2025 at 4:47 PM
IU Students: Download 𝗨𝗺𝗼 & Claim Your Free Bus Pass! 📱

In the upcoming 2025-2026 academic year, Indiana University students, faculty and staff need to download the new 𝗨𝗺𝗼 𝗠𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 app to continue riding BT buses fare-free.

You can also visit www.BloomingtonTransit.com/IU for more information.
August 20, 2025 at 4:59 PM
This Friday, August 15th will be the final day of the 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 BLink Downtown Shuttle. Thanks to everyone who utilized & supported this pilot program over the past few months! 🚐

We are always listening to you about your needs for accessible & reliable public transportation options here in Bloomington.
August 14, 2025 at 3:52 PM
🚨 𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗘 𝟲 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗘𝗦 — Effective August 25, 2025 🚨

Notable adjustments:
▪️Trip every 14 minutes during peak service hours
▪️"6 Limited" service eliminated, but additional vehicles added to Route 6 throughout the day
▪️𝗡𝗢 stop at Tulip Tree Apartments, but 𝗡𝗘𝗪 stops at SRSC and Campus View Apartments
August 13, 2025 at 3:29 PM
🚨 𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗘 𝟭𝟯 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗘𝗦 — Effective August 25, 2025 🚨

Notable adjustments:
▪️𝗡𝗘𝗪 stop located at Northwest Monroe County YMCA
▪️Stops 𝗧𝗪𝗜𝗖𝗘 at Ivy Tech per trip (Outbound and Inbound)
▪️Buses now depart from the BT DTC at :𝟭𝟬 after the hour
August 11, 2025 at 1:36 PM
🚨 SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨

Route 2S: Due to road work, we will not be able to service the stop at 2nd St & Morton. Please board at 2nd St & Rogers. This project is expected to last through Friday, August 15th.

Timestamp: 8/4/25, 4:20pm
August 4, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Introducing THREE 🆕 display monitors at the Downtown Transit Center!

Live tracking information for BT fixed-route buses is now visible both inside and outside the building. 📺📺📺
July 17, 2025 at 8:22 PM