Broome County Transit
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Broome County Transit, popularly branded as B.C. Transit, is the public transportation system serving Broome County, New York
, which includes the city of Binghamton
and surrounding communities.
B.C. Transit's logo is that of the character Thor from the comic strip B.C., drawn by Endicott
native Johnny Hart
. The "B.C." is also based (very) loosely on one of the logos from that comic strip as well.
and Schenectady
years prior. Unlike those city's transit systems, which became part of public benefit corporations, B.C. Transit is still owned and operated by the county (Department of Public Transportation) and is the largest such operator in Upstate New York
(third largest overall in the state).
At the time of B.C. Transit's formation, they inherited the token stock of Triple Cities Traction Corporation and that company's predecessor, the Binghamton Railway Company. These same tokens, some dating back to the turn of the 20th Century, circulated until B.C. Transit phased out the token at the end of 2005 when they went to electronic fare collection.
Monthly unlimited ride passes are $52, ($33 discounted). Students at Binghamton University
ride for free on presentation of their BU ID Card, persons attending Davis College
and BCC may purchase a discounted student pass. High school students can ride directly to and from school with their school ID card.
(All buses are Wheelchair-accessible )
Broome County, New York
Broome County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. As of the 2010 census, the population was 200,600. It was named in honor of John Broome, who was lieutenant governor in 1806 when Broome County was established. Its county seat is Binghamton, which is also its major city. The current...
, which includes the city of Binghamton
Binghamton, New York
Binghamton is a city in the Southern Tier of New York in the United States. It is near the Pennsylvania border, in a bowl-shaped valley at the confluence of the Susquehanna and Chenango Rivers...
and surrounding communities.
B.C. Transit's logo is that of the character Thor from the comic strip B.C., drawn by Endicott
Endicott, New York
Endicott is a village in Broome County, New York, United States. The population was 13,038 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Binghamton Metropolitan Statistical Area. The village is named after Henry B...
native Johnny Hart
Johnny Hart
Johnny Hart was an American cartoonist noted as the creator of the comic strip B.C. and co-creator of the strip The Wizard of Id. Hart was recognized with several awards, including the Swedish Adamson Award and five from the National Cartoonists Society...
. The "B.C." is also based (very) loosely on one of the logos from that comic strip as well.
History
B.C. Transit was founded in 1968 when Broome County took over the assets of the private Triple Cities Traction Corporation, a takeover similar to those that took place in RochesterRochester, New York
Rochester is a city in Monroe County, New York, south of Lake Ontario in the United States. Known as The World's Image Centre, it was also once known as The Flour City, and more recently as The Flower City...
and Schenectady
Schenectady, New York
Schenectady is a city in Schenectady County, New York, United States, of which it is the county seat. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 66,135...
years prior. Unlike those city's transit systems, which became part of public benefit corporations, B.C. Transit is still owned and operated by the county (Department of Public Transportation) and is the largest such operator in Upstate New York
Upstate New York
Upstate New York is the region of the U.S. state of New York that is located north of the core of the New York metropolitan area.-Definition:There is no clear or official boundary between Upstate New York and Downstate New York...
(third largest overall in the state).
At the time of B.C. Transit's formation, they inherited the token stock of Triple Cities Traction Corporation and that company's predecessor, the Binghamton Railway Company. These same tokens, some dating back to the turn of the 20th Century, circulated until B.C. Transit phased out the token at the end of 2005 when they went to electronic fare collection.
Routes and Services
- 3 Park
- 5 Vestal
- 7 Clinton
- 8 Front
- 12 Conklin
- 15 Leroy
- 17 Ely
- 23 Riverside
- 28 Robinson
- 35 Endicott to Binghamton Commuter
- 35W Endicott to Binghamton via Watson Boulevard
- 40 Chenango
- 47 Vestal to Binghamton Commuter
- 51 Kirkwood Commuter
- 53 Corporate Park
- 55 Endwell Shuttle
- 57 Shoppers Special
- 59 West Corners Shuttle
- NYSEG Stadium Service before and after Binghamton MetsBinghamton MetsThe Binghamton Mets are a U.S. minor league baseball team based in Binghamton, New York. The team, which plays in the Eastern League, is the Double-A affiliate of the New York Mets major-league club...
games.
Dial-a-Ride Services
- B.C. Lift: Paratransit service for those who are physically unable to ride regular fixed-route services and live within the B.C. Transit operating area as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
- B.C. Country: Dial-a-ride service for those who live in areas of Broome County not served by fixed-route transit service, which connects those communities to Binghamton
- OFA Mini-Bus: Service of the Broome County Office for Aging that provides door-to-door service for persons age 60 and over on request during weekday hours.
Fares and Passes
The regular cash fare on fixed route service is $1.50 per ride, with free transfers available at designated interchanges. Discounted multi-ride punch cards are available. Senior citizens, those with permanent disabilities or who are legally blind ride for 75 cents with a Medicare card or BC Transit discount ID.Monthly unlimited ride passes are $52, ($33 discounted). Students at Binghamton University
Binghamton University
Binghamton University, also formally called State University of New York at Binghamton, , is a public research university in the State of New York. The University is one of the four university centers in the State University of New York system...
ride for free on presentation of their BU ID Card, persons attending Davis College
Davis College
Davis College is a Bible College located in Greater Binghamton, New York in the Village of Johnson City, New York, USA.-History:Davis College began back in April 1900 in the mind of its founder the Reverend and Evangelist John Adelbert Davis. He wanted to start a school similar to that what was...
and BCC may purchase a discounted student pass. High school students can ride directly to and from school with their school ID card.
Current Fleet
- 1996 Orion Bus IndustriesOrion Bus IndustriesOrion International, previously Orion Bus Industries and Ontario Bus Industries in Canada and Bus Industries of America in the United States, is a bus manufacturer based in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada and established by the Government of Ontario in 1975...
05.501 501-515 - 2000 Orion Bus IndustriesOrion Bus IndustriesOrion International, previously Orion Bus Industries and Ontario Bus Industries in Canada and Bus Industries of America in the United States, is a bus manufacturer based in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada and established by the Government of Ontario in 1975...
06.501 801-823 - 2008-09 Orion Bus IndustriesOrion Bus IndustriesOrion International, previously Orion Bus Industries and Ontario Bus Industries in Canada and Bus Industries of America in the United States, is a bus manufacturer based in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada and established by the Government of Ontario in 1975...
07.501 NG (Diesel and HEV models) 101-106