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Reading, PA
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‼ Detour Alert ‼ *EDIT 10/27/2026*
Halloween on Penn block party on Thursday, October 29 from 5:00 PM–8:00 PM. The following routes will detour:
12/Lincoln Park via Reading Hospital
14/Wernersville
15/Berkshire Mall
16/Broadcasting Square
17/Glenside
bartabus.com/news-updates/ha…
Fall is here! 🍂🎃
Check out these tips to stay comfortable and safe while riding with BARTA this season!
BARTA participated in the Berks County Area Agency on Aging Open House today!
We enjoyed sharing information about BARTA Special Services, our Shared-Ride service, and the Senior Citizen Free Ride Program. We're glad we could be part of this event!
‼️ ATTENTION CUSTOMERS: Feedback Friday is TODAY in the Customer Waiting area @ the BTC! Come with any comments, suggestions, or questions you have about BARTA.
We will be there from 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM. See you there!
Did You Know?
The Womelsdorf Park-n-Ride is 1 out of 5 Park-n-Ride lots that BARTA offers for customers to use along some of our bus routes.
Give it a try for your next trip!
BARTA’s Route & Schedules Changes are APPROVED!
The SCTA Board approved the Route & Schedule Changes on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. The new changes will go into effect Monday, January 4, 2027.
Approved Route & Schedule Changes Rider Alert:
bartabus.com/bartas-approved…
‼ Detour Alert ‼
The Reading Royals Opening Night & Block Party will take place on Saturday, October 24, 2026. The detour will begin at 2:30 PM until approx. 7:00 PM.
For more detour information, visit:
bartabus.com/news-updates/re…
📢 Public Hearing TODAY!
Reminder: The public hearing regarding BARTA's Proposed Route & Schedules changes is happening today.
📅 Today, October 19, 2026
🕓 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 1700 N. 11th Street, Reading
