Bloomington Transit

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.

🚨 𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗘 𝟭 Resumes Regular Travel 🚨

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 – Friday, October 10th:

▪️Routes 9L, 12, 14 WILL NOT be in service.
▪️Routes 6, 9 will have REDUCED service.
▪️Downtown routes will operate normally.

Route 6: bloomingtontransit.com/6-campus-shuttle
Route 9: bloomingtontransit.com/9-iu-campus-mall-covenanter-clarizz

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Service map and timetables for Bloomington Transit Route 6. Effective September 22, 2025.

🚨 EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY 🚨 We have adjusted 𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗘 𝟲 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.

New Bloomington Transit Ticket Vending Machine (TVM) located at the Downtown Transit Center, outside, underneath the display monitors.

New Bloomington Transit Ticket Vending Machine (TVM) located at the Downtown Transit Center, inside, to the left of the customer service window.

New Bloomington Transit Ticket Vending Machine (TVM) located inside the BT Office lobby at Grimes Ln.

As of this morning, we have THREE 🆕 Ticket Vending Machines (TVMs) up and running – two at the Downtown Transit Center and one at the BT Offices at Grimes Ln!

Customers are able to:
▪️Purchase one-ride tickets
▪️Purchase a new Umo Card ($2) and load value
▪️Re-load an existing Umo Card and/or Umo App

New Bloomington Transit bus shelter located at 9th St & College Ave.

New Bloomington Transit bus shelter located at S Curry Pike & Constitution Way.

New Bloomington Transit bus shelter located on S Curry Pike at the BMV.

New Bloomington Transit bus shelter located at S Henderson St & E Summit View Ln.

Introducing 26 🆕 bus shelters all around town! 🚏

These are all ADA accessible and provide improved protection from weather elements 🌬️☔☀️

And we have more installations planned in the coming years!

Happy Labor Day

On Labor Day – Monday, September 1st:

▪️Routes 9L, 12, 14 WILL NOT be in service.
▪️Routes 6, 9 will have REDUCED service.
▪️Downtown routes will operate normally.
▪️Downtown lobby open, customer service window closed. BT offices closed.
▪️All routes & buildings back to regular schedule on Tuesday, 9/2.

Step-by-step instructions for IU students to download Umo and claim their free bus pass. You can also visit www.BloomingtonTransit.com/IU for more information.

IU Students: Download 𝗨𝗺𝗼 & Claim Your Free Bus Pass! 📱

Follow the attached instructions to get set up. You can also visit www.BloomingtonTransit.com/IU for more information.

Service map and timetables for Bloomington Transit Route 9. Effective August 24, 2025.

🚨 𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗘 𝟵 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗘𝗦 — Effective August 24, 2025 🚨

Notable adjustments:
▪️Trip every 15 minutes during peak service hours
▪️𝗡𝗢 stop at Tulip Tree Apartments, but 𝗔𝗗𝗗𝗦 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗘 to Jefferson St & additional parts of 3rd St
▪️Both East & West buses travel south on Eagleson, be aware of headsign destination!

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IU Students, Faculty & Staff: Join us on a BT Tutorial Zoom! Friday, August 22nd -- 1-2 p.m. ET. We will cover the following topics, and be able to answer any other questions you may have: What’s the deal with this new Umo bus pass? How do I use the bus system in Bloomington? Where do the buses go? How do I plan a trip? What’s BLink Microtransit and how do I use it? What other services does BT provide? If you are not able to attend live, the presentation will be recorded and archived on our website.

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✳️ Friday, August 22nd -- 1-2 p.m. ET ✳️

Topics and info in the attached graphic!
Link to join Zoom meeting in the replies!

IU Students: Download 𝗨𝗺𝗼 & Claim Your Free Bus Pass! 📱

In the upcoming 2025-2026 academic year, Indiana University students, faculty and staff need to download the new 𝗨𝗺𝗼 𝗠𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 app to continue riding BT buses fare-free.

You can also visit www.BloomingtonTransit.com/IU for more information.

Green and white BLink Microtransit vehicle #2471 with the Downtown Shuttle Service identifying vinyl sticker on the side. Parked on N Lincoln St in front of the Downtown Monroe County Public Library.

This Friday, August 15th will be the final day of the 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 BLink Downtown Shuttle. Thanks to everyone who utilized & supported this pilot program over the past few months! 🚐

We are always listening to you about your needs for accessible & reliable public transportation options here in Bloomington.

Service map and timetables for Bloomington Transit Route 6. Effective August 25, 2025.

🚨 𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗘 𝟲 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗘𝗦 — Effective August 25, 2025 🚨

Notable adjustments:
▪️Trip every 14 minutes during peak service hours
▪️"6 Limited" service eliminated, but additional vehicles added to Route 6 throughout the day
▪️𝗡𝗢 stop at Tulip Tree Apartments, but 𝗡𝗘𝗪 stops at SRSC and Campus View Apartments

Monday - Friday service map and timetables for Bloomington Transit Route 13. Effective August 25, 2025.

🚨 𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗘 𝟭𝟯 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗘𝗦 — Effective August 25, 2025 🚨

Notable adjustments:
▪️𝗡𝗘𝗪 stop located at Northwest Monroe County YMCA
▪️Stops 𝗧𝗪𝗜𝗖𝗘 at Ivy Tech per trip (Outbound and Inbound)
▪️Buses now depart from the BT DTC at :𝟭𝟬 after the hour

🚨 SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨

Route 2S: Due to road work, we will not be able to service the stop at 2nd St & Morton. Please board at 2nd St & Rogers. This project is expected to last through Friday, August 15th.

Timestamp: 8/4/25, 4:20pm

Display monitor inside Bloomington Transit's Downtown Transit Center.

Display monitor outside of Bloomington Transit's Downtown Transit Center.

Display monitor outside of Bloomington Transit's Downtown Transit Center.

Introducing THREE 🆕 display monitors at the Downtown Transit Center!

Live tracking information for BT fixed-route buses is now visible both inside and outside the building. 📺📺📺

Route 5 regular travel pattern, south of IU campus.

🚨 𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗘 𝟱 Resumes Regular Travel 🚨

The roundabout closure is OVER and 𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗘 𝟱 is no longer on detour! We're back on High St (south of E Moores Pike) and E Rogers Rd.

Route 3E resumed normal travel on Longview to Kingston as of Friday.

🚨 SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨

Route 3W and Route 13 are unable to use Belle Ave or Park Square Dr. Riders will need to catch the Route 3W on Curry Pike and Route 13 on 3rd St at Hickory Dr.

Timestamp: 7/3/25, 11:55am

New York Times Wordle puzzle from June 30, 2025. First guess: ADIEU. Second guess: POINT. Third guess: CRINK. Fourth guess: BLINK – which was the correct answer.

Yesterday's Wordle answer: BLINK – it must be a sign! 🙌

Download the "BloomingtonLink" mobile app or access the booking platform on a web browser by visiting Book.BLink.RideCo.com and reserve your BLink trip today.

🚨 RIDER ALERT 🚨

▪️All Bloomington Transit buses and services will not operate on Independence Day: Friday, July 4th.
▪️The Downtown Transit Center and BT offices will also be closed.

🚨 SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨

Route 6 will not be able to travel to Reserve On Third on E. Hagan St today. Please board in front of Mr. Hibachi.

Timestamp: 6/27/25, 9:15am

🚨 SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨

Due to a power line down on Winslow we are unable to travel to Acadia Court Apartments. Route 4 riders please board at the stop before.

Timestamp: 6/19/25, 9:50am

⛈️ Be sure to monitor ETA Spot this evening for any potential service updates due to the heavy storms! ⛈️

Column: Putting Bloomington's new free downtown shuttle to the test On the first Monday in June, Bloomington Transit (BT) started piloting free microtransit rides within the downtown Bloomington zone. Kelton O'Connell tested out the service and documented his experien...

CHECK IT OUT: Staff members of The B Square Bulletin tried out our 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 Downtown Shuttle with BLink Microtransit and wrote up a play-by-play of their experience! 📰

🚨 RIDER ALERT 🚨

All Bloomington Transit buses, services and buildings will operate normally on Juneteenth: Thursday, June 19th.