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NOW OPEN
The Transit Center Building opened Friday, March 21st, 2025.
All BT buses arriving on campus drop off passengers at the Transit Center Loops, located near the Perry Street garage. All on campus time checks are now at the Loops, bay locations by route are below.
Customers should use the Beamer Way (BMR), Campus Shuttle (CAS), Corporate Research Center Shuttle (CRC), or Hokie Express (HXP) routes to navigate around central campus or get back to the Loops.
The Maroon Loop is located to the east of the building, between Stanger Street and the Perry Street Garage. The Orange Loop is located to the west of the building, between West Campus Drive and the Perry Street Garage.
Bays 1-9 are in the Maroon Loop.
Bays 10-17 are in the Orange Loop.
BUILDING HOURS
The waiting room at the Transit Center is located on the first floor of the building, on the Orange Loop side.
Monday - Friday: 7AM - 10 PM
Saturday - Sunday: 9:30 AM - 10 PM
Need a way to get around for free?
Welcome to Blacksburg Transit, affectionately known as BT.
Whether you're a resident or a visitor, BT has you covered, connecting various parts of Blacksburg and Christiansburg, all for free. In Christiansburg, BT offers two services to get you where you need to go – The Explorer Routes and the Go Anywhere.
About The Strategic Plan
Blacksburg Transit (BT) is in the process of developing a Transit Strategic Plan (TSP) to help guide service improvements over the next ten years in Blacksburg and Christiansburg. TSPs are required for transit agencies operating in urbanized areas (areas with over 50,000 residents) to ensure that transit services are planned to better meet their communities’ mobility needs. This gives BT the opportunity to evaluate and update our routes and services to respond to changes in demand, as well as to adjust services to accommodate the new Multi-Modal Transit Facility.
Blacksburg Transit’s TSP will be developed according to the Transit Strategic Plan Guidelines established by the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT). Information about the TSP guidelines can be found here: https://www.drpt.virginia.gov/guidelines-and-requirements/transit-strategic-plans/
The TSP will guide BT’s planning efforts, the prioritization of capital programs and projects, and the development of the operating and capital budgets for the next 10 years. The TSP is a living document that is designed to be more flexible and responsive to changes in the community.
The TSP process will ensure BT is better able to serve the growing needs of the Blacksburg, Virginia Tech, and Christiansburg communities.
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Welcome, New Students!
We know getting around campus and Blacksburg can be confusing. We also know that students have a wide variety of transportation needs both on and off-campus. That’s where we come in: we're Blacksburg Transit, but you can just call us BT!
Night Owl? We've Got the Job for You.
Join Our Award-Winning Team as a Maintenance Specialist
Looking to take the next step in your career? Want stability, great benefits, and a team that takes pride in their work?
At Blacksburg Transit, we’re hiring Maintenance Specialists to help keep our fleet running and our community moving — and we think you might be the perfect fit.
What You’ll Do
You’ll perform essential maintenance tasks that keep our buses clean, fueled, and ready to roll — from inspecting and refueling vehicles to supporting our mechanics with routine upkeep.
This is a great opportunity for someone who likes working with their hands and takes pride in a job well done.
Mechanic Assistant
Join Our Award-Winning Team as a Mechanic Assistant
Looking for a stable, hands-on job with real growth potential? Want to work with a team that values your skills, supports your goals, and celebrates wins together?
What You’ll Do
As a Mechanic Assistant, you’ll help keep our fleet of buses in top condition. You’ll perform preventive maintenance, and support the team to ensure safe, reliable transit for everyone.
Some Details:
- Check buses and ensure buses are in safe operating condition; perform repairs or hold buses as needed.
- Perform scheduled preventive maintenance service on electric, gas and diesel-powered vehicles and diagnoses problems.
- Change, repair and replace tires and brakes; rotate and balance tires; perform front end alignments.
- Diagnose and repair wheelchair lifts.
- Replace parts as necessary; rebuild bus parts, tie rod assemblies, etc.
- Pick up parts; clean shop regularly.
Let's be Honest...
As a diesel mechanic, you’ve got options — and you could probably make solid money in the private sector.
But here’s the thing: we offer more than just a paycheck.
At Blacksburg Transit, we believe in quality — quality vehicles, quality benefits, and a quality of life that actually lets you enjoy the career you’ve worked hard to build.
What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll play a key role in keeping our fleet of buses running safely and efficiently. If you’re someone who’s hands-on, detail-driven, and loves solving mechanical challenges, this job is for you.
Competitive Pay
- Starting Salary: $44,441 – 46,237/year
- $2,000 Hiring Bonus
- $600 after a satisfactory 2 months
- $400 after a satisfactory 4 months
- $800 after a successful 6-month review
Great Benefits
- Flexible Paid Time Off — Earn more the longer you stay
- Top-Tier Health, Vision & Dental Insurance
- Some plans cost you $0/month
- VRS Retirement System
- Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance
- Click to learn more about our benefits
Drive a BT Bus. Be the Captain of Your Own 60 Foot Ship.
Ever dreamed of driving a 60 foot long vehicle?
We’ll train you and pay you while you learn.
Need full-time hours outside of a traditional 8am - 5pm, Mon-Fri schedule?
We have that schedule.
Looking for a full-time job with great benefits?
We’ve got fully paid medical, dental and vision along with retirement benefits.
Want all the things mentioned above, but also want to be the captain of your own 60 foot ship
… apply now.
How to Ride
Just show your Hokie Passport and hop on at one of our 300 stops in the area. Fares are pre-paid for Virginia Tech students, so ride anywhere you want for free. Take the bus across campus, to the Math Emporium, Kroger, First and Main, the NRV mall, Walmart and more.
We’ve got you covered
Chances are, if you’ve been in Blacksburg, you’ve seen our buses. In fact, you’ve probably been stuck behind one that stops every two blocks. But you know what? They’re big and an ad on the rear or side of a 60’ bendy bus won’t go unnoticed. So, hop on board with BT and start getting your ad noticed!
BT buses
- Are seen daily by thousands,
- Are on the road from 7 a.m. until midnight or later,
- Travel over 740,000 miles per year throughout Blacksburg,
- Carry 4.6 million passenger trips annually.
And the number one selling feature? Every single bus moves around town and campus; let your ad move with us.
Drive with BT
Starting at $19.42 an hour, including paid training!
Our bus drivers are from all different walks of life, some are students, some drive for BT as a second job and quite a few are retirees. What they all have in common is a work schedule that fits their schedule.
Getting the work schedule you want shouldn’t be a hassle…and with us, it’s not. Work for BT and you’ll have money in your pocket and free time to do what you enjoy.
Do you dream of transit? Looking for a job with flexibility? Want to get up close with the buses? We're hiring!
Full Time Positions:
- Scheduling and Planning Coordinator (closes 8/8)
Part Time Positions:
- Bus Driver (closes 8/1)
For more information on employment with BT, please call 540-443-1500.
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