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Bloomington Transit
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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
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
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
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
🚨 𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗘 𝟱 Resumes Regular Travel 🚨

The roundabout closure is OVER and 𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗘 𝟱 is no longer on detour! We're back on High St (south of E Moores Pike) and E Rogers Rd.
July 14, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Yesterday's Wordle answer: BLINK – it must be a sign! 🙌

Download the "BloomingtonLink" mobile app or access the booking platform on a web browser by visiting Book.BLink.RideCo.com and reserve your BLink trip today.
July 1, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Anticipation is building for the launch of our BLink Downtown Shuttle 🚐 on Monday, June 2nd... This little fella 🐞 is already trying to catch a ride!

Learn more about the service here: bloomingtontransit.com/free-downtown-shuttle-service-with-blink-microtransit-to-begin-on-monday-june-2nd
May 30, 2025 at 6:51 PM
▪️In observance of Memorial Day, all Bloomington Transit buses and services will not operate on Monday, May 26.
▪️The Downtown Transit Center and BT offices will also be closed.
▪️All buses, services and buildings will be back to regular schedules and hours on Tuesday, May 27.
May 23, 2025 at 1:43 PM