Berkshire Regional Transit Authority

The Berkshire Regional Transit Authority (BRTA) is a U.S. state government transit authority located in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, serving 30 member communities across Berkshire County. Registered in SAM.gov since 2009, BRTA provides critical public transportation services in a region spanning an area nearly as large as Rhode Island, bordered by Vermont, New York, and Connecticut. As a small urban transit agency, BRTA operates 13 bus routes across 13 communities, offering fixed route and paratransit services to residents from Williamstown to Great Barrington, with a focus on providing mobility for both ambulatory and non-ambulatory passengers.

Through federal grant awards primarily from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), BRTA has consistently secured funding for operating assistance, capital improvements, and vehicle procurement. The agency has received multiple Section 5307 Urbanized Area Formula Grants and Project Grants totaling millions of dollars, which have supported critical initiatives such as replacing aging transit vehicles with hybrid-electric buses, conducting preventative maintenance on vehicle fleets and facilities, and maintaining essential fixed route and paratransit services. Notable grant-funded projects include replacing in-ground hydraulic vehicle lifts, upgrading HVAC systems at the Intermodal Transit Center, and procuring new medium-duty buses. BRTA has also received supplemental COVID-19 relief funding through the American Rescue Plan Act, demonstrating its ability to adapt and secure emergency support. The agency has worked closely with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation as a sub-grant recipient, further expanding its capacity to serve the local community through various transportation infrastructure and service improvements.