@bloomingtontransit
Providing vital transportation for Indiana University students and connecting the community to destinations within the City of Bloomington. Use the ETA Spot app to access real-time location statuses and service updates: bloomingtontransit.etaspot.net
Indiana Heritage Quilt Show logo
Take the bus to... the Indiana Heritage Quilt Show (ihqs.org)! π§΅
When? Thursday, March 5th β Saturday, March 7th
Where? Bloomington Convention Center (302 S College Ave)
Take any of our downtown routes to the Transit Center (301 S Walnut St) and it's only a one-block walk from there.
Tired of this crap? (A woman scraping ice off of her car windshield) Take the Bloomington Transit bus!
Yeah, we said it! π£οΈπ§
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π¨ SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS π¨
π₯πΌπππ² π°π¦: We are unable to go down into the SE YMCA. The bus will pick up and drop off on S. Highland Ave.
π₯πΌπππ² π²: We are unable to go into the THIRD Apartments. You can catch the bus at the Reserve on Third at Hagan St. and S. Park Ridge Rd, or a different nearby stop.
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π₯πΌπππ² π°πͺ: We are unable to service stops at Basswood Dr, Basswood Apts and Forest Ridge until further notice. Due to uncleared parking lots, we are unable to turn around. The bus will pick up and drop off at the corner of Basswood and W. 2nd St.
Timestamp: 1/28/26, 8:45am
A red snow plow affixed to the front of a white Ford pickup truck. Located in the Bloomington Transit vehicle lot.
A large pile of snow that was cleaned out of the Bloomington Transit staff parking lot and pushed alongside W Grimes Ln. There is a maroon sign that has the BT and IU logos with their listed addresses.
A large pile of snow that was cleaned out of the Bloomington Transit vehicle lot and pushed against a chain link fence. There is a white Ford SUV parked next to it and an American flag flying above the BT building.
A large pile of snow that was cleaned out of the Bloomington Transit vehicle lot and pushed against a chain link fence. There is a green BT bus parked next to it.
ππ¨ππ appreciation for our Maintenance Team, who worked their butts off to clear the staff and vehicle parking lots of all this snow! πͺβοΈ
Lots of hard work over the weekend was instrumental for us to get buses and BTaccess back on the road by Monday afternoon. Thanks guys!
Bloomington Transit services will resume at 1:30pm on Monday, January 26th
Bloomington Transit services WILL RESUME AT 1:30 PM on Monday, January 26th.
Please be advised that while service resumes, some reductions and delays may still occur as drivers navigate remaining road conditions. Thank you for your patience and stay safe.
Continue to check for additional updates.
All Bloomington Transit services will not operate on Sunday, January 25th
Due to dangerous weather conditions β and to ensure the safety of our customers and employees β all Bloomington Transit services WILL NOT OPERATE on Sunday, January 25th. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience. Check back for additional updates going forward.
Hoosiers win the 2026 CFP National Championship 27-21
CAN YOU BELIEVE IT? THE HOOSIERS ARE NATIONAL CHAMPS! π
π¨ MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY SCHEDULE (1/19) π¨
βͺοΈRoutes 9L, 12, 14 WILL NOT be in service.
βͺοΈRoutes 6, 9 will have REDUCED service.
βͺοΈDowntown routes will operate normally.
βͺοΈDowntown Transit Center service window and BT offices CLOSED.
βͺοΈAll routes back to regular schedule on Tuesday, 1/20.
The Bloomington episodes for the Emmy Award-winning πΆ Music in Transit π series are now live!
See the full YouTube playlist, featuring performances by ππ local and regional artists: bit.ly/3LHCpFa
These were filmed π₯ in November on a brand-new BT Battery-Electric Bus π parked outside of @wfhb.org.
A bird's-eye view of the Downtown Transit Center at 301 S Walnut St. The new bus parking locations are noted with rectangular icons.
π¨ ππ¨π¦ π£ππ₯πππ‘π π ππ£ β Effective January 2, 2026 π¨
Riders, please be aware of this NEW bus parking map for the Downtown Transit Center starting on Friday!
Bloomington Transit Holiday Schedule. IU Holiday Break schedule begins 12/22. Routes will run on Sunday schedule 12/24 and 12/31. All buses & services will NOT operate 12/25 and 1/1. Downtown Transit Center building & BT offices closed 12/24, 12/25, 12/31 and 1/1. BT offices closed 12/26. Downtown Transit Center service window closed 12/29, 12/30 and 1/2.
π¨ IU HOLIDAY BREAK SCHEDULE 12/22β1/10 π¨
βͺοΈRoutes 9L, 12, 14 WILL NOT be in service.
βͺοΈRoutes 6, 9 will have REDUCED service.
βͺοΈDowntown routes will operate normally.
βͺοΈIU Spring Semester begins January 12th!
SEE CALENDAR BELOW FOR ADDITIONAL ADJUSTMENTS & CLOSURES! β¬οΈ
2025 Heisman Trophy Winner Fernando Mendoza
There is a nonzero chance a Heisman Trophy winner has ridden a Bloomington Transit bus. #HeisMendoza π
Congrats Fernando! Go Hoosiers!
π¨ SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT π¨
Route 1 is staying off Prow, Route 2 is staying off LinbuargΒ and staying out of Country View, Route 4 is staying off Allen and Adams, Route 6 is staying of Kinser south of the Aspen and staying off 10th on the east side of town.
Timestamp: 12/13/25, 4:20pm
π¨ SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT π¨
Route 6: Due to road conditions, we are unable to service Aspen Heights until the snow is cleared.
Timestamp: 12/12/25, 8:30am
π¨ SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT π¨
Route 1: Due to tree trimming on Prow, we are unable to service Prow & Acuff until further notice.
Timestamp: 12/9/25, 1:05pm
Check out Music in Transit: youtube.com/@Music_In_Transit
Members of the band Six Foot Blonde posing outside of a Bloomington Transit Battery-Electric Bus, following their Music in Transit performance.
Six Foot Blonde performing on a Bloomington Transit Battery-Electric Bus, for the Music in Transit series.
This past weekend we parked a Battery-Electric Bus outside of @wfhb.org for the Emmy Award-winning πΆ Music in Transit π series.
ππ different local and regional artists recorded a performance, including Six Foot Blonde (pictured here). Can't wait to see how these Bloomington episodes turn out! π
Bloomington Transit Thanksgiving Schedule. Routes will run on reduced schedule 11/24, 11/25, 11/26, 11/28. On Thanksgiving Day, all buses & services will NOT operate, with the Downtown Transit Center & BT offices CLOSED. Downtown Transit Center OPEN & BT offices CLOSED 11/28.
π¨ IU THANKSGIVING BREAK SCHEDULE π¨
βͺοΈRoutes 9L, 12, 14 WILL NOT be in service.
βͺοΈRoutes 6, 9 will have REDUCED service.
βͺοΈDowntown routes will operate normally.
Route 6: bloomingtontransit.com/6-campus-shuttle
Route 9: bit.ly/4rjfOPm
SEE CALENDAR BELOW FOR ADDITIONAL ADJUSTMENTS & CLOSURES! β¬οΈ
Charlotte Zietlow's influence throughout the City of Bloomington and Monroe County - and specifically here at BT - cannot be overstated.
We are thankful for Mrs. Zietlow's vision and action over her years and years of public service. Our condolences to her family, friends and all who she impacted.
π¨ SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT π¨
Route 4S is detouring on Highland Ave due to construction on Maxwell Ln.
Timestamp: 11/6/25, 12:15pm
Snow Buddies by the City of Bloomington Council for Community Accessibility. A shovel filled with a pile of snow. Visit bton.in/snowhelp or call 812-349-3478 for more information.
Our friends @citybloomington.bsky.social are accepting submissions for the βοΈ SNOW BUDDIES βοΈ program!
This initiative is designed to match a volunteer with a neighbor who β due to disability or age β needs assistance clearing snow after a snowfall.
Request: bit.ly/3OZXEQB
Volunteer: bit.ly/3ZVqtUK
Daylight Savings Time Ends! Sunday 11/2
β° Reminder to FALL BACK tonight! β°
Daylight Savings Time ends on Sunday, 11/2 β so be sure to set your clocks accordingly π
Route 1 will be unable to provide service on 14th St, Dunn St, 17th Street, Fee Ln and 10th St (east of Woodlawn). Inbound, Route 1 will travel from College Ave to 10th Street to Woodlawn Ave. Outbound, Route 1 will travel from Woodlawn Ave to 10th St to Walnut St.
Route 11 will be unable to provide service on 17th St (east of Walnut St), Fee Ln and 10th St (east of Woodlawn). Inbound, Route 11 will instead travel on College Ave to 10th Street to get to Woodlawn Ave.
For Indiana Football Gameday tomorrow (12 noon kickoff vs. UCLA), please be aware of detours to Routes 1 and 11.
Detours will be in effect from approximately 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Be sure to check ETA Spot for live bus tracking and any additional updates.
Due to IU Homecoming events, Routes 1, 6, 9, 11, 12 and 14 will be on detour due to the road closure of Woodlawn Ave between 17th St and 7th St. Detours will be in effect on Friday, October 17 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Due to IU Homecoming events, Woodlawn Ave will be closed between 17th St and 7th St from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. this evening (Friday, October 17).
Routes 1, 6, 9, 11, 12 and 14 will be on detour due to the road closure.
π¨ π₯π’π¨π§π π Resumes Regular Travel π¨
Road construction has concluded on Acuff Rd. Route 1 will service all bus stops in that area, including Meadows Hospital, effective immediately.
A view of Indiana University's Sample Gates on campus. Facing West down Kirkwood Ave.
For IU Fall Break β Friday, October 10th:
βͺοΈRoutes 9L, 12, 14 WILL NOT be in service.
βͺοΈRoutes 6, 9 will have REDUCED service.
βͺοΈDowntown routes will operate normally.
Route 6: bloomingtontransit.com/6-campus-shuttle
Route 9: bloomingtontransit.com/9-iu-campus-mall-covenanter-clarizz
Week Without Driving 2025. September 29 - October 5, 2025. WeekWithoutDriving.org/Join
Week Without Driving
How Does the Week Work? Every Trip Counts. Asking or Paying for Rides. Who Has Choices, What Are Your Choices? It's Okay to Drive - But Reflect What That Means for Nondrivers.
We are proud to help promote the "Week Without Driving" initiative from Monday, September 29 - Sunday, October 5! π #WeekWithoutDriving
More info: weekwithoutwriving.org/join
Service map and timetables for Bloomington Transit Route 6. Effective September 22, 2025.
π¨ EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY π¨ We have adjusted π₯π’π¨π§π π² timetables to more accurately reflect traffic patterns around campus.
More info: bloomingtontransit.com/6-campus-shuttle
Route 1 will be unable to provide service on 14th St, Dunn St, 17th Street, Fee Ln and 10th St (east of Woodlawn). Inbound, Route 1 will travel from College Ave to 10th Street to Woodlawn Ave. Outbound, Route 1 will travel from Woodlawn Ave to 10th St to Walnut St.
Route 11 will be unable to provide service on 17th St (east of Walnut St), Fee Ln and 10th St (east of Woodlawn). Inbound, Route 11 will instead travel on College Ave to 10th Street to get to Woodlawn Ave.
For Indiana Football Gameday tonight (6:30 p.m. kickoff), please be aware of detours to Routes 1 and 11.
Detours will begin at approximately 4 p.m. and be in effect through the remainder of service this evening.