Mission Statement

It is the mission of the Ben Franklin Transit (BFT) Citizens Advisory Network to advocate for public transit and to serve as a resource to the BFT Board and General Manager in accomplishing the transit’s mission and goals.

About Us

Ben Franklin Transit’s Citizens Advisory Network's charge is to advocate for public transit and serve in a strictly advisory capacity as a resource to the General Manager and BFT Board of Directors. Members serve without compensation except for reimbursement for approved expenses. Monthly meetings are held in the BFT Administration Building at 1000 Columbia Park Trail, Building 1038. These meetings are open to the public.

The Citizens Advisory Network has proven valuable to BFT as public representatives in reviewing transit budgets, transit development plans, route and fare change proposals, and contributing ideas and suggestions for more efficient and user-friendly transit services. Members represent a broad spectrum of local citizens who believe efficient public transit is a core requirement for continued community growth. This group functions as transit’s eyes and ears and looks for ways to make riding transit a better experience for all.

You can view the Citizens Advisory Network Standing Rules here.

Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The public may participate in the monthly CAN meetings via Zoom.

Here is the link:  https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88161679988?pwd=fxrppdq7U7NCfNysoYymMxYiXmfUTu.1

Meeting ID: 881 6167 9988

Passcode: 155544

September 16, 2024

August 19, 2024

July 15, 2024

June 17, 2024

May 20, 2024

April 22, 2024

March 25, 2024

February 26, 2024

January 22, 2024

November 27, 2023

October 23, 2023

September 25, 2023

August 28, 2023

July 24, 2023

June 26, 2023

May 31, 2023

 

 

Citizens Advisory Network Members

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Ed Frost, Chair

BFT CAN Service Start Date

April 2023

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Dori Luzzo Gilmour, Vice Chair

BFT CAN Service Start Date

April 2023

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Dennis Kreutz, Recording Secretary 

BFT CAN Service Start Date

April 2023

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Frank Cuta

BFT CAN Service Start Date

April 2023

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Laurie Price

BFT CAN Service Start Date

April 2023

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Matthew Howie

BFT CAN Service Start Date

April 2023

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Bernie Vinther

BFT CAN Service Start Date

April 2023