Butler Transit Authority
Butler Transit Authority, also known as theBus or the BTA, is a public transportation service in Butler, Pennsylvania. The service provides local transit in central Butler County and commuter routes from Butler to Pittsburgh. The BTA operates a fleet of 12 buses. The service transports nearly a quarter million passengers annually. History. The Butler Transit Authority traces its roots to the early 1980s, when the City of Butler Renaissance Commission started a local bus service to revitalize downtown. This service became the Butler Township-City Joint Municipal Transit Authority (BTCJMTA) in 1989. The BTCJMTA changed its name  to the Butler Transit Authority in 2006. Since its founding, the Butler Transit Authority has expanded beyond its 4 original routes. An express route was added in the mid 1990s, which would become route 5 in 2011. In 2017, 4 commuter routes running from Butler to Pittsburgh were created. Facilities and technology have also changed over the years. A new office and bus garage was completed in 2010. The BTA started purchasing buses fueled with Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) in 2017 and in 2019 a new CNG fueling station was completed at the bus garage. Local Service. Local service consists  of 4 routes. These routes provide transportation in Butler Township, the City of Butler, Center Township, and Summit Township. All local routes offer weekday service and 3 offer a modified Saturday schedule. Free local service is offered to citizens over 65 years of age. Weekday Routes and Major Destinations: Saturday Routes and Major Destinations: Commuter Service. Commuter service consists of 4 routes running from Butler to Pittsburgh. Commuter routes 1 and 2 operate via PA Route 8 and PA Route 28. Commuter routes 3 and 4 operate via PA Route 68, I-79, and I-279. Park N' Rides along the route  provide a place for riders to park their vehicles and board the bus. Commuter service is only offered on weekdays. Commuter Routes and Number of Daily Trips: Fleet. The Butler Transit Authority maintains a fleet of 12 buses. All 11 buses in regular service are fueled with compressed natural gas (CNG). The only diesel bus is used for public events and as backup. All buses are handicap accessible. Combined, Butler Transit Authority buses travel nearly 200,000 miles annually. Buses: