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Battle Creek Transit

Name: Battle Creek Transit
Address: 339 Michigan Avenue W, Battle Creek, MI, 49037, US
Telephone: +12699663474

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Transit Department of the City of Battle Creek Battle Creek Transit (BCT) is responsible for providing public transit service to Battle Creek area residents.

Regular route bus service is provided throughout the City of Battle Creek, with limited stops in the City of Springfield and the Townships of Bedford, Emmett, and Pennfield on weekdays from 5:15 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9:15 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. There are approximately 460 BCT Bus Stop Signs throughout the area. For safety and traffic reasons, the bus will only stop at a Bus Stop sign.

Shelters are located at many major bus stops to provide a comfortable place to wait. No service is provided on Sunday. Route, schedule, and fare information is also available by calling 269-966-3474 (Voice/TDD) or on our website at www.battlecreekmi.gov/living. SERVICES FOR CUSTOMERS WITH DISABILITIES:

All BCT bus routes offer wheelchair lift-equipped service. Several seats in the front of route buses are marked as priority for senior citizens and persons with disabilities. Call 269-966-3474 (Voice/TDD) for more information. BCT also provides door-to-door services for senior citizens and persons with disabilities, as well as for workers going to their jobs. Known as “Tele-Transit”, this service operates on weekdays from 5:15 a.m. to midnight and on Saturdays from 9:15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thank you for riding BCT.

10/02/2025

Mark your calendars! 📅

Ride Calhoun is hosting a community event in Battle Creek on October 8.

09/30/2025

📢 Today marks an exciting milestone—our last official day operating as Battle Creek Transit!

While our name and branding are changing, the people you know (our drivers, dispatchers, and staff) aren’t going anywhere. Service will continue without interruption.

As we transition to Ride Calhoun, you’ll start to see updates roll out over time: vehicles will be rebranded, bus stop signage updated, new technology implemented, and more.

We are proud of everything we’ve accomplished under the Battle Creek Transit name, and we can’t wait to show you what’s ahead with Ride Calhoun. 🚎✨

👉 Be sure to follow our new Ride Calhoun page for updates, and join us at one of our community events:
• October 8 in Battle Creek
• October 14 in Albion

Thank you for riding with us—we’re just getting started! 💙🧡

09/29/2025

⚠️ RIDER ALERT! ⚠️

The 2W - Columbia/Territorial and 3W - Kendall/Goodale route will be operating on a slight detour today from 7am - 2pm.

🚎 2W DETOUR- Columbia/Territorial route will turn left on Washington Avenue from Grove Street, go straight through the intersection at Upton Ave, turn right on Goguac St., and left on Meachem Ave to resume regular route.

During this detour we will NOT service the bus stop located at Spring and Meachem and Meachem and Rittenhouse.

🚎 3W - DETOUR - Kendall/Goodale route will detour heading inbound starting at the Goodale/Washington intersection. The bus will turn left on Washington Ave, right on Roosevelt Ave, and left on Hubbard St. to resume regular route. We will be unable to service the bus stops located on Goodale Avenue.

If you have any questions or need help navigating this detour, please give our dispatch office a call at 269-966-3474.

Sorry for any inconvenience.

09/26/2025

⚠️ RIDER ALERT ⚠️
Due to Goodale Avenue being closed between North Avenue and Washington Avenue, our 3W route will detour both inbound and outbound on Friday, September 26.

During this detour we will be unable to service the following bus stops.
🔸Goodale at Wilds (OB and IB) - closest stop is at Washington and Goodale
🔸Redner at Boyd (OB) - closest stop is at Dollar General (North Avenue) or Roosevelt at Springview Drive
🔸Redner at Meadowlawn (OB) - closest stop is on Redner at Coolidge
🔸Redner at Maryland (OB) - closest stop is on Redner at Coolidge
🔸Roosevelt at Heartland (IB) - closest stop is on Roosevelt at Springview Drive

If you need assistance navigating this detour, please call our dispatch office at 269-966-3474.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

09/10/2025

Due to the road closure on Goodale Avenue, the 3W - Kendall/Goodale bus will detour on Thursday, September 11 and Friday, September 12.

During this detour, the 3W bus will turn left on Oneita Street, right on W. Roosevelt Avenue and left on Hubbard Street to resume its regular route.

The following bus stops will NOT be serviced during this temporary detour - Goodale Avenue at Hubbard Street and Hubbard Street at Roosevelt Avenue. A temporary bus stop has been placed on Roosevelt Avenue at Hubbard Street for customers in this area.

If you need help planning your trip, please call our dispatch office at 269-966-3474.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

07/30/2025

DETOUR ALERT‼️

🚎 5W - Ft. Custer/VA Route
Effective: Thursday, July 31 - Monday, August 4

Due to the road closure on Armstrong Rd, the 5W bus will temporarily detour starting Thursday, July 31. During this detour the 5W bus will travel outbound on Dickman, turn right on to the service drive after the VA Laundry to service the VA Medical Center, exit through the service drive, and left on Dickman to resume route.

Bus stops located on Dickman at Adient, Armstrong at Adient Outbound and Inbound, and Dickman before Fritz Keiper Blvd will be closed. Customers are encouraged to use the closest stops, which would be located at the VA Laundry, VA Medical Center or Fritz Keiper at WSI.

If you need help planning your trip or navigating this detour, please call 269-966-3474.

07/01/2025

🚍 SERVICE ALERT – Thursday, July 3rd 🇺🇸

Due to Fourth of July festivities and the air show, riders may experience minor delays on the following routes:

2W – Columbia/Territorial
5W – Fort Custer/VA
Closer Route (leaving downtown at 3:20 PM)

✈️ While the Thunderbirds are in the air, we’ll be using a temporary detour to navigate around road closures.

🔁 Outbound Detour (5W & Closer Route):
➡️ Right on 20th Street
➡️ Left on Upton Avenue
➡️ Right on Helmer Road
➡️ Left on Avenue A
➡️ Right on Dickman Road (resume regular route)

🔁 Inbound Return Routes:

5W will follow the same detour in reverse.
Closer Route will return via 30th Street to Columbia Avenue.

🛑 All bus stops will still be serviced, but please plan for slight delays. Traffic patterns may change at any time based on police direction.

If you have any questions regarding these changes, please call our dispatch office at 269-966-3474.

Thank you for your patience — stay safe and enjoy the show! 🛩️ ✈️

07/01/2025

Just a friendly reminder that we will be closed on Friday, July 4th in celebration of Independence Day! 🇺🇸

Whether you're grilling, chilling, or watching fireworks light up the sky, we hope you enjoy a safe and happy holiday with family and friends. 🎇

We will resume service 🚎 on Monday, July 7th.

06/20/2025

⚠️ An Extreme Heat Watch is in effect from Saturday morning through 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 24, for southwest Michigan, including Battle Creek.

🌡️ Heat index values may reach up to 102°F.

🧊 Several Cooling Shelters are available in Calhoun County:

The Haven of Rest – 11 Green St, Battle Creek
Men’s Shelter chapel open when temps exceed 90°F; shelter population remains in-house 24/7.

The Share Center – 120 Grove St, Battle Creek
Open daily 8 a.m.–6 p.m.; cafeteria space available for families.

Battle Creek Salvation Army – 400 Capital Ave NE
Open as a cooling center Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Inasmuch House – 27 Green St, Battle Creek
Open for women and children through the Haven of Rest.

Albion Public Safety – 112 W Cass St, Albion
Lobby open during regular hours as a cooling center.

Albion City Hall – 112 W Cass St, Albion
Mayor’s Conference Room available Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. (Closed Fridays)

Stay safe!!

06/18/2025

In observance of Juneteenth, the BCT Administrative Office will be closed on Thursday, June 19. Office will reopen on Friday, June 20 at 8am.

🚎 Buses, Tele-Transit, and BCGo will continue to operate during normal operating hours.

05/23/2025

In observance of Memorial Day, BCT will be closed on Monday, May 26.

On this day, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. 🇺🇸❤️

We will resume regular operating hours on Tuesday, May 27.

05/22/2025

Stop down and see us at the 2025 Calhoun County Senior Expo today at Kellogg Arena!

We are here to answer any questions you may have regarding transportation in Calhoun County. 🚎

See you soon!

Address

339 Michigan Avenue W
Battle Creek, MI
49037

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+12699663474

Website

http://www.battlecreekmi.gov/transit

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