Fall 2026 Newsletter

In this edition...

Unmet Transit Needs Comments & Hearing (Thursday, 12/10/26, 9:00 a.m.)
Reminder: B-Line Services and Fare Payments
Book A B-Line Presentation for Your Class, Group or Event!
B-Line Outreach Events/Holidays - October/November/December

Unmet Transit Needs

Comments & Public Hearing

The annual process for the Unmet Transit Needs (UTN) requirement has begun. A public comment period opens each year and culminates in a public hearing. Comments received during this period, as well as during the year prior, are collected, analyzed and included in the annual UTN assessment report.

The UTN Public Hearing will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 10, 2026, during the BCAG Board meeting.

Public comments can also be submitted via the following methods.

Mail:

326 Huss Drive, Suite 150

Chico CA 95928

Email: awhite@bcag.org

Phone: (530) 809-4616, ex. 1135

Online Form:

Go to the following page: https://www.blinetransit.com/comment-form

*Select "UTN" in the Comment/Topic line.

Any UTN comments must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 10, 2026, to be included in the UTN Analysis for 2027/2028.

For more information about the UTN process, what is considered an unmet transit need and to submit a comment, please visit:

https://www.blinetransit.com/unmet-transit-needs-process

New Services & Fare Payment Systems Are Rollin' Along!

Since May 2026, there have been quite a few updates to services and systems. Here are links to online information. As always, give B-Line Customer Service a call if you need more information or assistance. (530) 342-0221

B-Line Services

Fixed Routes (Rt. 41 Updates):

https://www.blinetransit.com/fixed-route

FLEX (Microtransit on the Ridge):

https://www.blinetransit.com/b-line-flex

PLUS Local (Paratransit):

https://www.blinetransit.com/b-line-plus-paratransit

PLUS Regional

(Intercity Paratransit - Medical Based):

https://www.blinetransit.com/b-line-plus-regional

Rides on Demand

(Scheduling FLEX & PLUS Local):

https://www.blinetransit.com/rides-on-demand

Fare Payments

Fares & Purchasing Locations:

https://www.blinetransit.com/fares-purchasing-locations

Token Transit (Tap on with a smart phone):

https://www.blinetransit.com/token-transit-mobile-payment

Smart Cards (Plastic & Reloadable)

https://www.blinetransit.com/smart-cards

Cash is still accepted on fixed route and PLUS Local! (Exact change only.)

B-Line Staff Are Ready to Speak to Your Group!

Do you have a group of students, staff, clients or community leaders that could benefit from a better understanding of B-Line? Would your group love to explore a bus in person? Please reach out to B-Line and staff will work with you to plan an in person or online presentation tailored to your group. (We'll even bring a small treat to hand out if we meet you in person!)

Some possibilities include:

Schools, day-care or after-school programs
Agency teams that work directly with clients that use B-Line
Participants in supportive programs for the homeless, disabled, elderly or veterans
Community service or leadership organizations, such as Scouts, Rotary or Kiwanis
Churches, youth groups and religious organizations
Senior centers, programs and residential facilities
Wellness centers, health care facilities and medical offices

We are especially interested in increasing our outreach with groups on the Ridge.

Contact Amy White, Transportation Analyst, to schedule your B-Line presentation today!

Email: awhite@bcag.org

Phone: (530) 809-4616 x1135

B-Line Outreach Events & Holidays - October/November/December 2026

October 2026

B-line participated in some fun events this month - including the Hmong New Year Festival! (Pictured above.) Here's the last few for October.

10/28 - Chico State - AS Sustainability Day (BMU)

10/30 - Chico - Downtown Treat Street (5th & Broadway)

November 2026

11/1 - Daylight Saving Time (Fall Back)

11/11 – Veteran's Day Holiday - All B-Line Services Operating - BCAG Office Closed

11/13 - Chico - Class with local agency

11/26 - Thanksgiving Holiday - No B-Line Services - All Offices Closed

11/27 - Thanksgiving Friday - All B-Line Services Operating - BCAG Office Closed

December 2026

12/3 - Chico - Stuff the Bus Toy Drive (Les Schwab - East Ave., 6a to 6p)

12/25 - Christmas Holiday - No B-Line Services - All Offices Closed

Sneak Peak Holiday: 1/1/27 - New Year's Day - No B-Line Services - All Offices Closed

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