URGENT UPDATE: Effective January 5, significant changes to the BARTA bus schedule will impact commuters across the region. The South Central Transit Authority has just announced these critical adjustments aimed at improving service reliability and accommodating passenger needs.
Key changes include the elimination of inbound and outbound time points on Route 1 at Fifth Street Highway and Crescent Avenue, with adjustments made to enhance on-time performance. Riders should take note that Route 8 will now feature four additional trips to Birdsboro between 12:50 p.m. and 5 p.m. Notably, the 5:15 a.m. trip will no longer serve Boscov’s Distribution Center but will instead cater to employees on the 7:15 a.m. trip.
Route 9 will now provide service to Berks Nature at 575 St. Bernardine St., while Route 10 will extend its service to Shillington Plaza after 6:30 p.m. for inbound travel only.
For trips marked with an “A” note, Route 14 will discontinue service to Wernersville State Hospital from Womelsdorf, causing potential disruptions for some riders. Meanwhile, Route 15 has made adjustments to improve on-time performance and will change its route at Park Road and Hill Avenue to enhance safety for both customers and drivers.
Additionally, Route 16 will also see a revised route for safety improvements and has added service to R.M. Palmer Company on its last trip at 11:05 p.m. Inbound trips on Route 17 will now serve Tower Behavioral Health, while Route 22 has extended its route from East Penn Manufacturing to Kutztown University for all trips.
These adjustments are designed to better serve the community and ensure timely transportation for all riders. For full schedule details, visit bartabus.com.
Stay tuned for further updates as BARTA continues to enhance its services to meet the demands of the community!
