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Beloit Transit

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Beloit Transit
A Beloit Transit bus in July 2022
Headquarters1225 Willowbrook, Beloit, WI
LocaleBeloit, WI
Service typebus service, paratransit
Routes7
Fleet21
Annual ridership95,365 (2022)[1]
Websitehttps://www.beloittransit.com/

Beloit Transit is the public transportation system in Beloit, Wisconsin. It is owned and operated by the city of Beloit.

History

Public transit in Beloit began in 1902 with interurbans serving the city. Proper streetcar service followed in 1906 run by the Beloit Traction Company. Buses replaced streetcar service on August 12, 1930, and privately operated buses continued to ply Beloit's streets until April 1, 1972, when the city took over operations. In 1977, service expanded to South Beloit, Illinois.[2]

New automated fareboxes were rolled out in 2020, followed by a new route on the east side of Beloit in 2021. Free fares were offered for one week to raise awareness of the route change.[3][4] In June 2022, Beloit Transit purchased its first hybrid bus, replacing a 15 year old diesel bus. The new bus was primarily funded by a federal grant and is expected to enter the fleet in 2023.[5] The hybrid bus will allow Beloit Transit to save $1,100 per year in diesel costs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 18 tons.[6][7]

Services

The transit system operates seven routes including the Beloit-Janesville Express, which connects with the Janesville Transit System. Service is only provided Monday through Friday from 5:29am to 6:22pm. The downtown transfer facility is located at 225 Shirland Ave. All routes except Route 4 operate from the transfer facility.[8] In September 2020, the council approved changes to the transit system that boosted coverage of the city's population and employment destinations to 86%, up from 70% coverage while also bolstering coverage to Beloit business destinations from 53% to 66% for employees without personal transportation.[9]

  • Route 1: Serves northwest Beloit, including the Transfer Center, and Woodman's Transfer Point
  • Route 2: Serves northeast Beloit, including the Transfer Center, and Piggly Wiggly Transfer Point
  • Route 3: Serves eastern Beloit, including the Transfer Center, and Piggly Wiggly Transfer Point
  • Route 4: Serves northern Beloit, including the Piggly Wiggly Transfer Point
  • Route 5: Serves eastern Beloit, and South Beloit, IL, including the Transfer Center
  • Route 6: Serves northern Beloit, including the Transfer Center, and Piggly Wiggly Transfer Point
  • BJE: Beloit Janesville Express, connects with Janesville Transit System

Beloit Transfer Center

Beloit Transfer Center

In 2005, the Beloit Transfer Center was re-located from the Beloit Mall to the corner of Broad St and Pleasant St. A permanent transfer facility was built in 2009 south of downtown Beloit near the corner of Shirland Ave and Mill St, next to the Beloit City Hall. In addition to serving as the hub for local and express bus service, the Beloit Transfer Center includes public restrooms, indoor waiting area, driver break room, and a customer service room. Due to its location on the south end of town, BTS bus routes must travel up to an additional 5 minutes than if the center were more centrally located.[10]

Ridership

Ridership Change over previous year
2013[11] 254,851 n/a
2014[12] 243,698 Decrease04.38%
2015[13] 201,826 Decrease017.18%
2016[14] 184,013 Decrease08.83%
2017[15] 149,978 Decrease018.5%
2018[16] 146,393 Decrease02.39%
2019[17] 95,997 Decrease034.43%
2020[18] 48,805 Decrease049.16%
2021[19] 80,812 Increase065.58%
2022[20] 95,365 Increase018.01%

See also

References

  1. ^ "2022 Annual Agency Profile" (PDF).
  2. ^ "History". Retrieved September 17, 2022.
  3. ^ "Beloit Transit system rolls out new automated fare collection system from LECIP Inc". Retrieved September 17, 2022.
  4. ^ "Beloit Transit to offer free rides on new routes". Retrieved September 17, 2022.
  5. ^ "Beloit Transit to add first hybrid bus to fleet, will be in service next year". Retrieved September 17, 2022.
  6. ^ "City of Beloit utilizing federal funds to purchase hybrid bus". Retrieved September 17, 2022.
  7. ^ "Beloit to replace older diesel bus with new hybrid bus in 2023". Retrieved September 17, 2022.
  8. ^ "Beloit Transit System" (PDF).
  9. ^ "Bus routes change in response to rider needs".
  10. ^ "Beloit Transit Development Plan Existing Conditions Report" (PDF).
  11. ^ "2013 Annual Agency Profile" (PDF).
  12. ^ "2014 Annual Agency Profile" (PDF).
  13. ^ "2015 Annual Agency Profile" (PDF).
  14. ^ "2016 Annual Agency Profile" (PDF).
  15. ^ "2017 Annual Agency Profile" (PDF).
  16. ^ "2018 Annual Agency Profile" (PDF).
  17. ^ "2019 Annual Agency Profile" (PDF).
  18. ^ "2020 Annual Agency Profile" (PDF).
  19. ^ "2021 Annual Agency Profile" (PDF).
  20. ^ "2022 Annual Agency Profile" (PDF).

External links

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