Transit Development Plan
What is a Transit Development Plan?
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOTWashington State Department of Transportation More) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTAFederal Transit Administration (formerly UMTA - Urban Mass Transit Administration) More) require Ben Franklin Transit to submit a six-year Transit Development Plan (TDP) annually. This is a six-year projection of operating and capital expenditures as well as goals, accomplishments, and organizational structure for our transit agency.
30-Day Public Comment & Public Hearing Notice:
2026-2032 Transit Development Plan
Ben Franklin Transit will hold two open houses and a public hearing on its updated Transit Development Plan.
The first virtual open house will take place on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, from 12 – 1 p.m. via Zoom.
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83882425786?pwd=HXxf1tFM1sMsuSZe7luhmxeBMG44Qf.1
Meeting ID: 838 8242 5786
Passcode: 025473
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A second open house will take place on Thursday, June 25, 2026, from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. at Three Rivers Transit CenterA facility where transit vehicles converge, enabling passengers to transfer among routes and services. Transit centers are generally located off the street and provide passengers with a shaded or enclosed waiting area, seats, drinking fountains, and transit information. More, located at 7109 W. Okanogan Pl., Kennewick, WA 99336, with a Zoom virtual option.
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83708814362?pwd=5j5bbWDL1xMf0EQO8KetKGEf86f4gI.1
Meeting ID: 837 0881 4362
Passcode: 814071
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The public hearing will take place on Thursday, July 9, 2026, during the regularly scheduled BFT Board of Directors meeting that begins at 6 p.m. The meeting can be accessed via Zoom or in person at 1000 Columbia Park Trail, Richland, WA 99352.
Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/98962178731?pwd=OGg1amhEQXA0RG5QRTdqNnFpRGN5dz09
Meeting ID: 227 388 001 437 1
Passcode: Xj3sF96A
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Members of the public are encouraged to review the plan and provide feedback.
Details are available at bft.org.
Additional comments will be accepted during a 30-day public comment period. Commenters can submit input by mail, email, or phone call to the Ben Franklin Transit Planning Department through Thursday, July 9, 2026.
BFT operates its programs without regard to race, color, or national origin. To receive additional information on BFT’s discrimination obligations, including our complaint procedures, please contact BFT’s Title VI coordinator at (509) 734-5107. If information is needed in another language, contact (509) 735-5100.
*Spanish version available upon request *Versión en español disponible a solicitud
Mailing Address
Ben Franklin Transit Planning Department
1000 Columbia Park Trail
Richland WA, 99352
Email
Planning@bft.org
Phone call
Customer Service comment line at 509-735-5100
Transit Development Plan & Program of Projects
The TDP is a six-year transit plan required by the Washington State legislature and FTAFederal Transit Administration (formerly UMTA - Urban Mass Transit Administration) More. The TDP is prepared by the independent transit properties and submitted to the State DOT for approval and final submittal to the Federal Transit Administration. The TDP includes a summary document that shows the fleetA transit system’s vehicles. Fleet usually refers to highway or street vehicles. Also see Rolling Stock. More size, costs, revenueReceipts derived from or for the operation of transit service including fare box revenue, revenue from other commercial sources, and operating assistance from governments. Farebox revenue includes all fares paid by transit passengers. More, service revenueReceipts derived from or for the operation of transit service including fare box revenue, revenue from other commercial sources, and operating assistance from governments. Farebox revenue includes all fares paid by transit passengers. More hours, revenue milesMiles operated by vehicles available for passenger service. More, expenses, operating characteristics, and capital expenditures. Public hearings and a 30-day comment period are held to gather public input on the TDP. The Program of Projects (POP) is a listing of planned capital expenditures, including construction, vehicles, equipment, and consulting support, that are funded with FTAFederal Transit Administration (formerly UMTA - Urban Mass Transit Administration) More grants, as well as state and local funding.
Transit Development Plan Feedback
Every year, BFT identifies future transit improvements to the level of the Program of Projects, e.g., balancing budget against capital improvements. Members of the public are encouraged to review the Transit Development Plan and provide feedback on it at planning@bft.org. We are always interested in ways to improve it.
