Blacksburg Transit Major Route Changes
On Monday, June 24, 2024, Blacksburg Transit will shift all Blacksburg routes that enter Virginia Tech’s campus to a new transit center area. The transit center area, located on campus near the Perry Street parking garage, will function as the central hub for all passengers.The area features two recently completed passenger drop-off and boarding areas, known as the Loops, with 17 sheltered bus bays. In addition, a new route called the Campus Shuttle will provide access to different areas on the central campus from the Loops. A state-of-the-art 13,450-square-foot building, which is still under construction, will complete the transit center area project. The Loops will also be the on-campus hub for other regional transportation providers.
Blacksburg Transit Director Brian Booth commented, “This is the most significant development since service began operation in 1983. Since most routes will no longer travel through central campus, and will instead use the Loops, it will allow us to improve service not just to campus, but other areas in the community.”
The 26-million-dollar grant-funded project was paid for by the Federal Transit Administration, the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation, the Town of Blacksburg, and Virginia Tech.
For more information about the transit center area and Blacksburg Transit please visit ridebt.org/loops. For questions or comments, please contact Ken Tucker at ktucker@blacksburg.gov
