When does the bus run?
BUS service is providedMonday - Friday: 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM Saturday: 5:30 AM - 6:30 PM Sunday: 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM Telephone: 262-637-9000 See a BUS schedule for specific information regarding routes and times. The Buses do not run on major holidays: New Years, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas. The Bus Office will be closed on those days as well, and the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and New Year’s Eve.
What cultural/entertainment centers can The BUS take me to or near?
Golden Rondelle Racine Civic Center(Festival Hall/Memorial Hall) Racine Heritage Museum Racine Theater Guild Racine Art Museum Wustum Museum Racine Public Library
Is the BUS wheelchair accessible?
Yes. The Belle Urban System buses are equipped with easy-to-use automated lifts or ramps. It’s part of our commitment to providing community access to everyone in Racine. Reduced fares are offered to persons with disabilities. If you need an attendant, they ride free. Please go to fares for details. Since the buses are equipped with lifts or ramps, no advance notice is necessary when planning your ride. You’ll find each bus equipped to accommodate two wheelchairs. Seating capacity is on a first-come, first-served basis. For your safety, bus operators will assist you with boarding the bus. Also, bus operators will only deboard you at safe locations.
What government offices does The BUS stop at?
Racine City Hall Racine County Court House Racine Police Department Workforce Development Center Social Security Administration Office Department of Probation and Parole Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
How do I ride The BUS?
Once you have planned your trip, identified your route and the bus(es) you need, look for The BUS stop sign. Each stop sign shows the number and color of the routes stopping at that location. The BUS stops only at BUS stops. It is best to arrive a few minutes early so you will be sure to catch the bus. Please have the exact fare or a bus pass ready when boarding. If you need a transfer, ask the bus operator for one at the time you pay your fare. A free transfer will be given at the time you pay your fare allowing you free access between buses. Transfers are valid for one hour from the time you board the bus. Please watch for your destination. The bus operator will assist you if you are unfamiliar with the area. When you are about a block from your destination, just push the bell strip or pull the cord located between the bus windows to indicate you’d like the bus to stop. If another rider has already rung the bell, you do not need to ring it again. When The BUS has come to a complete stop, please exit through the nearest door.
How much does it cost to ride The BUS?
Fares: Adults (18-64) $2.00 Children (6-17) $2.00 Children (0-5) Free when accompanied by an adult Senior Citizen (65 & over) $1.00 Disabled $1.00 Medicare Card Holders $1.00
How Much Does a Monthly Pass Cost?
30 Day Full Pass (Unlimited rides) ...................$65.00 30 Day Reduced Pass (Unlimited rides) ...................$30.00* 10-Ride Pass ...............$15.00 Day Pass .....................$4.00 (Unlimited rides for that day) For your 30 pass, simply climb aboard and INSERT your pass in the pass reader on the fare box.Click here to view all bus pass and ticket outlets. Call us at 637-9000. *30 Day Reduced Passes are available at City Hall in the city clerk's office and City Bus 1900 Kentucky St.
What major medical facilities does The BUS go to?
Ascension Healthcare Spring St. Campus Four Mile Rd. Campus St. Mary's Medical Center St. Luke's Health Pavilion St. Luke's Hospital Aurora Health Centers Washington Ave.
What parks and community centers does The BUS stop at?
Dr. John Bryant Community Center Humble Park Community Center Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center Racine Zoological Gardens (Zoo) Washington Park Community Center Caesar Chavez Community Center
Does the BUS stop near the public library?
Yes. The BUS Routes 1, 3 and 7 stop at 7th and Main Street, one block away from the Library.
What schools does The BUS stop at?
Gateway Technical College – Racine CampusHigh Schools: J. I. Case William Horlick Lutheran * St. Catherine's * Walden III Washington ParkMiddle Schools: Gilmore Jerstad-Agerholm Mitchell Starbuck * Dropped off near these schools.
What major shopping areas does The BUS stop at?
Badger Plaza Downtown Elmwood Plaza Shorecrest Plaza High Ridge Rapids Plaza Regency Mall Regency Point GreenTree Shopping Center Westgate Wal-Mart Uptown West Racine
About the "Transit Benefit Program"
What is the "Transit Benefit Program," and how does it work? The Transit Benefit Program is a provision of the Internal Revenue Code [(26 USC 132(f)] that permits an employer to pay for an employee’s cost of commuting to work in other than a single occupancy vehicle. The program is designed to improve air quality, reduce traffic congestion, and conserve energy by encouraging employees to commute by means other than single occupancy motor vehicles. Under the program, an employer may provide up to $65 per month to those employees who commute to work by transit or van pool. The employer can deduct these costs as business expenses and the employees do not report the subsidy as income for tax purposes. The subsidy is considered a "qualified transportation fringe" benefit.What constitutes the "benefit"? An employer may provide cash reimbursement to an employee for public transit or van pool transportation costs for trips taken between his/her home and place of employment. Such reimbursement is only permitted if a voucher or similar item which may be exchanged only for a transit or van pool pass is not readily available. Cash reimbursement does not include cash advances. A transit pass includes any pass, token, fare card, voucher, or similar item entitling a person to transportation on mass transit facilities or provided by a van pool. Can an employee receive the benefit instead of salary? Yes. There are several ways in which an employee may receive a transit or van pool benefit. 1. An employer may elect to provide the benefit in addition to an employee’s current salary. The benefit would be free of all payroll and income taxes to the employee, and the employer would deduct the cost from their business income taxes. 2. An employer may permit employees to set aside (in lieu of) some of their pre-tax income to pay for transit or van pools. Employees would not pay income or payroll taxes on the amount of the benefit they "purchase" and employers would not pay payroll taxes since the amount is treated as a benefit rather than as taxable salary. The employee’s W-2 would reflect a reduction equal to the amount of the benefit selected, up to $65 per month. 3. An employer may share the cost of commuting with their employees. Employers may give their employees part of the commuting expense tax free in addition to their compensation and allow the employees to set aside part of their gross income to pay the remaining amount, up to the total monthly limit of $65.Can the $65 limit increase over time? Yes. An indexing mechanism in the IRC permits the limit to increase by $5 increments based on changes to the cost of living index. Recently enacted legislation provides for the limit to increase from $65 to $100.Where can I obtain further information? Contact The Belle Urban System at 636-9166 for information about a program to provide transit passes to employers for distribution.
Can the BUS get me to work?
The BUS travels throughout the Racine area stopping at many companies and industrial offices in the area. Look at a system map to see if The BUS runs near where you work. We’ve included a list of some of the workplaces The BUS stops at or near: CNH Grandview Business Park Huck Industrial Park Olson Industrial Park Renaissance Industrial Park SC Johnson Headquarters The Johnson Building Administrative Complex Waxdale Workforce Development Center Wright-Wieczorek Industrial Park
What if I have additional questions, concerns or for general complaints?
Please feel free to call if you have additional questions, concerns, complaints, or would like more information on what you’ve seen here. Please contact The BUS at 262-637-9000.
Can I connect to other Transportation Services?
The BUS can help you to connect to other transportation services. We can connect you to AMTRAK directly. Coach USA / WI Coach can connect you to METRA, Kenosha Transit, and the Milwaukee Airport at six transfer locations only. They are; Greentree Center, 3 Mile & Douglas Avenue, Goold & Douglas Avenue, Transit Center, 14th & Racine Street, and HWY 32 & Durand Avenue. Valid BUS transfer are good for a $1.00 discount on Coach USA / WI Coach. Valid Coach USA / WI Coach transfer are good for one free ride on the BUS. For more information please phone the THE BUS at 262-637-9000.
