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Serving the City of Reading and Berks County, PA with public transit since 1973

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BARTA participated in the Helping Harvest Agency Conference held at Penn State Berks! We enjoyed connecting with community partners, sharing information about our services, & discussing how public transportation helps connect people to essential resources throughout Berks County.

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Take the Route 2 to Market and enjoy all the fresh yummy items that Berks County vendors provide for all to enjoy!

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June is National Safety Month!

Here are a few small safety habits to make every ride safer for everyone!

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‼️Attention BARTA Customers‼️
Due to construction at the BTC, there will be a sidewalk closure on 8th Street effective Tuesday, June 2, 2026, until further notice.

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Route 2 – Fairgrounds Square Market Highlight of the Week! 🚌

This route travels to the Boscov's at Fairgrounds Square Mall, Fairgrounds Farmer's Market, City of Reading City Hall, and Berks PA CareerLink.

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‼️Attention BARTA Customers!
Due to renovation activity at the BTC, effective Friday, May 29, 2026, Bus Stops #1 and #8 will be CLOSED until further notice.
All other routes will use normal stops.
We appreciate your understanding during these renovations.

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BARTA buses have WiFi onboard 📶🚌
Try it out today!

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Happy Memorial Day from BARTA!

There is NO BARTA service today, Monday, May 25, 2026. Regular service will resume on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

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Fun Fact Friday! 🚍

Did you know? An average transit bus can replace up to 42 single-occupancy cars from the road during a single trip.

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‼️UPDATE: The Route 1 - Temple Via 5th Street detour has ENDED. The route is back to regular service and is entering the Boscov's Parking Lot as normal.

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‼️Detour Alert‼️
Route 1/Temple Via 5th Street will detour due to the Boscov’s Parking Lot closure. This detour is effective until further notice.
– Buses will remain on the 5th Street Highway and will not enter the Boscov’s Parking Lot.
– Riders should use alternate stops.

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Attention BARTA Customers! There will be NO BARTA bus service on Memorial Day — Monday, May 25, 2026.

Regular service will resume on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

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‼️Detour Alert: THIS Sat., May 16, the following routes will detour for the Armed Forces Day Parade: Route 12-Lincoln Park, Route 14-Wernersville via Sinking Spring, Route 15-Berkshire Mall, Route 16-Broadcasting Square
See our website for detour details: https://t.co/ZLOqFAptP0

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Happy Bike to Work Day! 🚲

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Can’t bike your whole commute? No problem.

Use the bike rack on the front of any BARTA bus to mix biking with transit🚲🚌

National Bike to Work Week Fact: 81% of public buses nationwide are equipped with bike racks as of 2025.
Note: 100% of BARTA buses have bike racks.

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Why wait in traffic when you can ride past it? 🚲

National Bike to Work Week Fact: Bikes are up to 50% faster than cars during rush hour!

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It’s National Bike to Work Week! 🚲➕🚌

Ride FREE with your bike on any BARTA bus route during Bike to Work Week, Monday, May 11 through Friday, May 15. Combine biking and transit for an easy commute!

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Congratulations to the Class of 2026! 🎓

Wherever your next step leads—interviews, internships, new career, etc., BARTA is here to get you there!

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Public transit supports mental health by reducing driving stress & creating opportunities for people of all abilities to connect with their community & access essential services. These trips make a difference in staying connected & supported.

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ATTENTION 31 Day Pass Customers! You can still participate in National Bike to Work Week with a FREE ride!
Here's how:
1. Take a photo of your bike on the rack
2. Send it to us via social media or email [email protected]
3. Receive a free ride in your GoMobile account