Butler County RTA suspends service amid winter storm

A city snow plow clears roads in Middletown. Snow blanketed Butler County causing slick roads and school closings. NICK GRAHAM / STAFF

Credit: Nick Graham

Credit: Nick Graham

A city snow plow clears roads in Middletown. Snow blanketed Butler County causing slick roads and school closings. NICK GRAHAM / STAFF
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By Denise G. Callahan
Feb 15, 2021
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The Butler County Regional Transit Authority is suspending service in Hamilton, Middletown and Oxford this afternoon due to dangerous weather conditions.

BCRTA is suspending service on all fixed routes in Hamilton and Middletown starting at 4:30 pm. Services will resume on their regular schedule tomorrow unless Butler County is under a level 3 snow emergency.

In Oxford all U and P routes, and Saferide services were suspended at 2:00 p.m. today.

ExploreWinter Storm Warning: Significant snow expected with conditions ‘beginning to intensify’

Any riders stranded by service suspensions may call Customer Service at 513-785-5237 and provide their bus route, stop and time for a courtesy ride before 10:30 p.m.

BCRTA will be providing updates throughout the day on Facebook, Twitter, and at www.butlercountyrta.com.

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About the Author

Denise has been reporter with Cox since 2006. She covers Butler County government including all elected office holders, departments and independent boards; Ross and West Chester townships. She strives to deliver the most impactful, comprehensive and crucial information about all aspects of local government to her readers every day.