We’re Continuing to Make Improvements to Your Service!
BARTA’s Route & Schedule Changes have been PROPOSED by South Central Transit Authority (SCTA) for BARTA bus service to be implemented on Monday, January 4, 2027.
The PROPOSED changes were presented to the SCTA Board at the September 16, 2026 Board Meeting. The proposed changes are based off compiled customer comments submitted through phone calls, emails, social media comments and outreach events throughout 2026. The proposed changes were discussed and created from meetings with the 2026 Route & Schedule Team, consisting of Operator and Administrative Staff representation.
The following links explain the details of the PROPOSED changes on each route:
Proposed BARTA Route & Schedule Changes Rider Alert (English)
Proposed BARTA Route & Schedule Changes Rider Alert (Spanish)
30-Day Comment Period Happening Now!
A 30-Day comment period is being held for the public to provide any comments about the proposed changes. Comments can be submitted at any time during the 30-Day comment period via email at barta@bartabus.com, mail in letters, or phone calls.
Public Hearing
A public hearing will be held on Monday, October 19, 2026 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM to receive comments about the Proposed Route & Schedule Changes. There will be an in-person and virtual option available. The in-person location is at the BARTA Administrative Offices 1700 N 11th St. Reading, PA 19604.
Microsoft Teams meeting
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Meeting ID: 244 702 529 662 123
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Individual Proposed Schedules
Individual Proposed Schedule drafts coming soon.
