Citizens Advisory Network

Mission Statement

The mission of the Ben Franklin Transit (BFT) Citizens Advisory Network (CAN)A board comprised of BFT riders who serve as the voice of the community in advocating for public transit and serving as a resource to BFT management and Board of Directors in accomplishing the agency’s mission and goals. More is to advocate for public transit and serve as a resource to the BFT Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer in achieving the transit agency’s mission and goals.

Citizens Advisory Network Application

Ben Franklin Transit (BFT) is seeking advocates of public transit, ages 18 and over, to serve as members of its Citizens Advisory Network (CAN)A board comprised of BFT riders who serve as the voice of the community in advocating for public transit and serving as a resource to BFT management and Board of Directors in accomplishing the agency’s mission and goals. More. Members of the CAN serve in an advisory capacity to the Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors by representing the interests of the community and speaking on behalf of the public on transit plans, policies, and services. The group meets monthly on the third Monday at 6 p.m. at the BFT Administration Building located at 1000 Columbia Park Trail in Richland.

If you are interested in serving as a member of BFT’s Citizens Advisory Network, please complete the application (linked above) and email it to execoffice@bft.org by March 1. Applications can also be mailed to BFT at 1000 Columbia Park Trail, Richland, WA 99352.

“We want the CAN membership to represent all facets of our community,” said Citizens Advisory Network Chair Dennis Kreutz. “We look for ways to make riding transit a better experience for everyone.”