Although wintertime has not arrived officially, it will within the next week.The City of
Bowling Green reminds the public that when blustery days threaten to keep persons homebound, the B.G.
Transit provides an added transportation option to and from local destinations such as the grocery
store, university classes or medical appointments.The B.G. Transit’s curb-to-curb service is convenient
and can save passengers from extra steps on the snow and ice.The B.G. Transit is Bowling Green’s public
transportation system, providing service to the general public throughout the entire city limits. All
seven transit vehicles are accessible to persons with disabilities.Hours of operation are Monday through
Friday 6 a.m. until 8 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.The general fare (one way) is $3.50.
Reduced fares are available to persons aged 65 years or older, children (4-13 years of age) and those
with disabilities.For more information about the B.G. Transit (including how to receive reduced fares),
call 419-354-6203.The City of Bowling Green’s website is also a source of additional information about
the system: www.bgohio.org/grants/transportation.When scheduling a ride call 1-800-579-4299. Persons
with hearing impairments may make contact through the Ohio Relay Network at 1-800-750-0750. Those with
speech impairments may contact the Ohio Relay Network at 1-877-750-9097.The B.G. Transit is funded, in
part, by the City of Bowling Green, dollars from the City’s Community Development Block Grant and
capital and operating grants from the Ohio Department of Transportation and the Federal Transit
Administration.