Community Survey

We want everyone’s input.  SCTA oversees both BARTA and RRTA.  Fill out the survey that is most appropriate for you.  Or even better, fill out both to help us improve the public transit services of Berks and Lancaster Counties.

BARTA (English): https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TDP23BARTA

BARTA (Spanish): https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TDP23BARTASP

RRTA (English): https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TDP23RRTA

RRTA Spanish: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TDP23RRTASP

Public Meetings Scheduled for Customer and Community Input

SCTA invites customers and the community to participate and give input on existing services and future goals for BARTA and RRTA.

BARTA Public Meeting Flyer Spanish Version

RRTA Public Meeting Flyer Spanish Version

BARTA PUBLIC MEETING OPTIONS                          
(Same info. will be given at both meetings)
IN PERSON    
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Reading Area Community College
Schmidt Training & Technology Center
Room T118
15 North Front Street
Reading, PA 19601

VIRTUALLY
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
5:30 PM – 7 PM
Via Zoom
Meeting URL: https://tinyurl.com/TDP23BARTA
Meeting ID: 927 4957 2730
Passcode: sctaTDP’23

BARTA Public Meeting Presentation – January 2023

RRTA PUBLIC MEETING OPTIONS
(Same info. will be given at both meetings)
IN PERSON    
Thursday, January 26, 2023
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Holiday Inn Lancaster – Imperial Suite
26 East Chestnut Street
Lancaster, PA 17602

VIRTUALLY
Thursday, February 2, 2023
5:30 PM – 7 PM
Via Zoom
Meeting URL: https://tinyurl.com/TDP23RRTA
Meeting ID: 945 5396 3073
Passcode: sctaTDP’23

RRTA Public Meeting Presentation – January 2023

Overview TDP ’23 – SCTA’s Transit Development Plan

In November 2022, the South Central Transit Authority (SCTA) began an update to the Transit Development Plan (TDP) for the fixed-route bus and paratransit services in Berks and Lancaster Counties.  The TDP will serve as a guide for meeting future demands for transit services and increasing the overall use of public transit.

Development of the TDP involves:

• Identifying demographics, travel trends, and land use patterns
• Evaluating current BARTA and RRTA service
• Gathering input from riders and the public regarding existing services and future needs
• Establishing goals and strategies to address unmet transit needs and service issues, such as connecting employees to their place of work
• Identifying and evaluating opportunities for potential growth
• Estimating the level of funding available to provide transit services over the life of the plan
• Evaluation of Microtransit in Lancaster County

TDP Completion Timeline

2018 Transit Development Plan Overview 

In August 2018, The South Central Transit Authority (SCTA) completed the development of a Transit Development Plan (TDP) for the fixed-route bus and paratransit services in Berks and Lancaster Counties.  The TDP will serve as a guide for meeting future demands for transit services and increasing the overall use of public transit.  Development of the TDP involved:

• Identifying demographics and travel trends
• Evaluating current BARTA and RRTA service
• Gathering input from riders and the public regarding existing services and future needs
• Establishing goals and strategies to address unmet transit needs and service issues, such as connecting employees to their place of work
• Identifying and evaluating opportunities for potential growth
• Estimating the level of funding available to provide transit services over the life of the plan
• Conducting a fare analysis

Transit Development Plan Final Report

The Transit Development Plan Final Report is available for review by clicking on the link below:
Transit Development Plan Final Report

The Final Report includes ten appendices.  The appendices are available for review by clicking on the links below:
Appendix A – Community Assessment
Appendix B – Service Guidelines
Appendix C – Public Outreach Summary
Appendix D – BARTA On-Board Survey and BARTA Special Services Customer Survey
Appendix E – RRTA On-Board Survey and Red Rose Access Customer Survey
Appendix F – Community Survey Summary
Appendix G – BARTA Route Profiles
Appendix H – RRTA Route Profiles
Appendix I – Fare Analysis
Appendix J – Downtown Circulator Peer Review

After reviewing this information, if you have comments or questions, please email us at info@sctapa.com.