B-Line Transit

If you'd like to join the Zoom meeting next week during the BCAG Board Meeting, you can click here to join the meeting: https://tinyurl.com/9dbnct3h The Public Hearing is Item #8 on the agenda and the meeting starts at 9am.

We have just learned that the City of Oroville will no longer be selling B-Line bus tickets. However, you will still be able to purchase tickets in Oroville by appointment through Public Works, or by using our B-Line Mobile App (powered by Token Transit) in the comfort of your own home! Token Transit is a wonderful tool that allows riders to purchase B-Line bus tickets using their electronic devices anytime anywhere. It is fast, easy to use, and allows you to receive your bu...s tickets immediately. To download our B-Line Mobile App, simply go to your Apple Store, or Google Play Store, search Token Transit, and download the app straight to your device. Once you have the app downloaded, just create an account and you are ready to start purchasing tickets! For more information on how to use our B-Line Mobile App, please visit our website at http://www.blinetransit.com/R/B-Line-Mobile-Pass/index.html, or by calling our office at (530) 809-4616 #1.

Ready to share your input on transit between Chico and Sacramento? Now is the time.

For up to date information on how to use the bus to reach one of the vaccine clinics in Butte County set up by Butte County Public Health, you can always check our website or give us a call. http://www.blinetransit.com//Using-B-Line-to-Ge/index.html

Butte County Public Health has set up 4 places you can get a COVID-19 vaccine in Butte County and B-Line goes to all of them. If you have any questions about these vaccines, please contact Public Health here: https://tinyurl.com/sc82hxt8 If you have questions about planning a trip to one of these clinics, please visit our website at http://www.blinetransit.com/Schedules/index.html or give us a call at (530) 321-0221. ... We’re happy to help!

Remember that we have a virtual event happening this Thursday at 4:30 via Zoom to talk about the future of transit and non-motorized transportation in Butte County. Register at www.ButteTransit.com https://youtu.be/jbWrIbf-7E0

Fire evacuation status in Paradise. UPDATE - 12:00. The road closures in Paradise have been lifted. Routes 40 & 41 are resuming service, beginning with the 12:20 Route 41 from the Chico Transit Center. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------... Due to road closures of the Northbound traffic on Skyway at Billie Road Routes 40 and 41 are not able to run in Paradise. As soon as these restrictions are lifted an update will be posted.

We are excited to announce that you can now purchase and keep bus tickets/passes right on your phone. More detailed information and instructions will be coming soon.

ROUTE UPDATES DUE TO FIRE. MONDAY, SEPT 14: As of this morning all local fixed (Routes 24, 25, 26 & 27) and Paratransit service in Oroville is running. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------... FRIDAY, SEPT 11: Status of routes is the same as yesterday. Local Oroville service is not operating, either Fixed Route or Paratransit. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NEW UPDATE FOR THURSDAY, SEPT 10 (posted 9/9 at 8:00 p.m.) The service in Oroville will remain the same as it was on Wednesday - No local fixed routes or Paratransit service. Routes 20 & 30 will continue to operate unless conditions change. Paradise/Magalia Routes 40 & 41 are scheduled to resume service, unless the situation on the ridge worsens overnight. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ This information is for Wednesday, Sept 9. Posted at 8:30 a.m. All local fixed route service in Oroville has been cancelled. This includes Routes 24, 25, 26 & 27. Regional routes 20 & 30 are currently running; however, they will be monitored throughout the day and may be cancelled later if fire conditions change. Paradise/Magalia routes 40 & 41 have been cancelled. All Paratransit service in Oroville and Paradise has been cancelled. Currently all Fixed Route and Paratransit service in Chico is operating as scheduled. Please continue to watch this page as we will be updating it as conditions change throughout the day.

During schedule changes related to the coronavirus B-Line modified some of the Fixed Routes time tables that are in the printed schedule. For most routes you can refer to the regular published brochure/ schedule (dated Sept. 1, 2019). Only four routes have changed from what is printed in that schedule. The changes to Routes 5 & 52 are permanent, while the changes to Student Shuttle Routes 8 & 9 are only in affect while the Chico State campus is closed to in-person classes. (note: for the Student Shuttle schedule, please be sure to refer to the Fall 2020 revision. A similar looking revision was published in the Spring, but is no longer valid.)

UPDATE 11:00am Our victory was short-lived. The phones are once again down and we are hoping the telephone company is able to fix them quickly. Please send us an email or leave us a voicemail if you need assistance. _____________________ Our phones are all back up and running! As of yesterday evening the issue with our phone system has been fixed. ... If you tried to reach us yesterday and haven't yet heard back, feel free to call again today and we'd be more than happy to help you.

UPDATE: 11:25am This issue is still ongoing but some phones are back up and working. If you reach our voicemail, please leave a message. There is currently a telephone outage that's affecting our ability to answer incoming calls at the B-Line office. If you need to reach us you can still leave a message and we'll reply as soon as possible. This is an ongoing issue and we hope to have it resolved soon. Thank you for your understanding.

B-Line will not be operating Saturday July 4th to celebrate Independence Day.

B-Line Implements State Mandate for Face Coverings In compliance with the California Department of Public Health’s Guidance for the Use of Face Coverings (issued June 18, 2020) Butte Regional Transit (B-Line) will begin implementation of the sections related public transit on Wednesday, June 24. ... The document mandates that face coverings must be worn when people are waiting for or riding on Public Transportation or Paratransit. The guidance also states that a face covering must be worn while driving or operating any Public Transportation or Paratransit vehicle when passengers are present. For the past two months the B-Line drivers have already been following that second recommendation by wearing a mask while operating the vehicles while passengers were on board. Beginning on Wednesday, June 24, passengers will be required to wear a face mask while riding in any B-Line vehicle. If the passenger does not have their own face covering, the driver will offer them a face mask (while the supply lasts). If the passenger refuses to wear a face covering while riding, they will be denied service. Understand this is not a B-Line directive, but a mandate from the State. PLEASE DO NOT TAKE ANY FRUSTRATION OUT ON THE DRIVER, THEY ARE JUST FOLLOWING THE STATE ORDER.

Starting Monday you can once again buy tickets at the BCAG office on Huss Drive. Please wear a mask when visiting. If you have any questions, just let us know!

UPDATE: Map My Bus appears to be working fine. If you notice any issues, please let us know. Update on DoubleMap (Map My Bus): The text messaging feature where you text your Bus Stop ID is working. We're still seeing limited function with the DoubleMap app interface where some buses are showing, but not others. If your bus isn't showing, please text to find out when your bus is arriving.... Simply text your Bus Stop ID to 5309245533. For more information, visit our website here: http://www.blinetransit.com//Map-your-Bus-in-Re/index.html

FYI: DoubleMap (aka Map My Bus) is currently down so you will not be able to track your bus using those tools. We are working to get it back up ASAP. If you need help tracking a bus while it's down, please call us at (530) 342-0221. We apologize for the inconvenience! Hopefully this can be resolved soon.

Just a reminder that B-Line will not be operating on Memorial Day (Monday, May 25).