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Starting Friday, 7/31 - Stop #1325 Closed

Starting Friday, 7/31: Stop #1325 (Patrick Henry/Progress Ebnd) on UCB route will temporarily be closed due to construction. The stop will remain closed until construction is complete. Stops #1324 (1575 Patrick Henry Ebnd) and #1326 (Progress/Hunt Club Sbnd) will remain open.

Type: Route

Cause: Construction

Effect: Detour

Routes Affected: UCB, 1325

More Info:

Steppin' Out Detours - 8/7/26 & 8/8/26

One of Blacksburg’s most popular events, Steppin’ Out, is back! During the festival, several BT routes will operate on detours. Riders should be aware that the following routes will experience detours, beginning with the start of service Friday, August 7, through the end of service on Saturday, August 8 (BT will resume normal route service on Sunday, August 9th). The affected routes are HDG, SMA, SME and SMS.

Type: Route

Cause: Other

Effect: Detour

Routes Affected: HDG, SMA, SME, SMS

More Info: https://www.ridebt.org/news-alerts/609-steppin-out-festival-impacts-bt-service-august-7-8-2026

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About BT

Blacksburg Transit — or just BT, as our riders know us — is your trusted public transportation provider for Blacksburg, Virginia Tech, Christiansburg, and parts of Montgomery County in Southwest Virginia.

Whether you’re commuting to class, heading to work, or just exploring the area, BT connects you to where you need to go — safely, reliably, and affordably.

Our Services 

Fixed-Route Bus Service

  • Blacksburg Routes: Connect major neighborhoods, shopping areas and the Virginia Tech campus.
  • Christiansburg Routes: Explorer Blue & Green are semi-fixed routes linking residential neighborhoods with the downtown business area and the northern shopping district.

Demand Response Service

  • BT Access (Blacksburg): Door-to-door transportation for riders with disabilities (eligibility and reservations required).
  • Go Anywhere (Christiansburg): Curb-to-curb service available to the general public — just make a reservation!

Quick Facts About BT

  • We’re a department of the Town of Blacksburg.
  • BT is an equal opportunity employer
  • All vehicles are fully accessible — no matter the size.
  • Service operates 361 days a year, with closures only on:
    • New Year’s Day
    • Memorial Day
    • Independence Day
    • Thanksgiving Day
    • Christmas Day
  • Service levels vary based on the Virginia Tech academic calendar.
    Check our service calendar for current details.
  • We connect to other regional transit providers, including:
    • Radford Transit
    • Smart Way
    • Virginia Breeze

Need Help?

Have a question or need help planning your trip?
Explore our website or give us a call at (540) 443-1500 — we’re happy to help!