Transit Development Plan Released for Public Comment
June 9, 2026
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 Center, 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
