Ben Franklin Transit (BFT) is releasing the agency’s 2027 Annual Service Plan (ASP), which includes Title VI Service Equity Analysis results for public comment, on November 8, 2026. The public comment period will end on December 10, 2026.

The 2027 ASP and Title VI Service Equity Analysis will be available online at BFT.org/ASP

If you would like to ask questions or offer feedback, BFT will offer three open house events during the public comment period:

November 17, 2026: Virtual Open House 12:00-1:00 p.m. 

Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84809035633?pwd=o94EzyjYHQ2iqE6c93Dw0MdvnCyiRa.1

Meeting ID: 848 0903 5633 Passcode: 118943

Phone Number: 253-215-8782

November 17, 2026: In-Person Open House 5:00-6:00 p.m. 

Location: Mid-Columbia Libraries West Richland Branch

3803 W. Van Giesen Street, West Richland, WA

November 18, 2026: In-Person Open House 5:00-6:00 p.m. 

Location: Three Rivers Transit Center

7109 W. Okanogan Place, Kennewick, WA

You can also email Planning@BFT.org or call (509) 735-5100 to share your feedback.

A public hearing will be held during the Ben Franklin Transit Board Meeting on December 10, 2026. Please see the Board Meeting calendar event for details on how to participate in-person, online, or over the phone.