Frequent Service Corridor

BACKGROUND

Ben Franklin Transit deployed its first two frequent service routes on June 21, 2021. Route 1 runs from the Knight Street 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 to 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, travels to downtown Kennewick and East Pasco via Clearwater Avenue, and ends at the 22nd Avenue 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. Route 3 connects from the 22nd Ave 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 and travels through central and downtown Pasco to the Dayton Transfer Point in Kennewick. These routes connect metro areas and are considered Frequent Service CorridorA broad geographical band that follows a general directional flow connecting major sources of trips that may contain a number of streets, highways and transit route alignments. More (FSC) routes, providing reliable service at intervals of 15 minutes or less for most of the day. This allows for convenient transfers from other routes without the need to consult a schedule.

THE NEED TO UPDATE FSC ROUTES

The success of the FSC routes has been notable, and BFT is exploring ways to enhance these corridors further and determine the next FSC route to be implemented. Our FSC routes are designed to provide premium service, which means that, in addition to reliable and frequent busA rubber-tired transit vehicle designed for roadway operation to transport a large number of persons for public transportation service. In most cases, it operates with a self- contained source of motive power. More options, the busA rubber-tired transit vehicle designed for roadway operation to transport a large number of persons for public transportation service. In most cases, it operates with a self- contained source of motive power. More stops are comfortable, recognizable, and easily accessible. BFT has identified a few challenges in rider use of specific stops along our FSC routes, and we plan to address these areas to establish safer and more accessible services.

Route 1 and 3 improvements are envisioned to include sidewalk and roadway updates for accessibilityThe extent to which facilities accommodate persons with disabilities, including wheelchair users. More and safety, addressing notable sidewalk gaps, ADASee Americans with Disabilities Act More challenges, and connectivity obstacles. One example of this is long walking distances when transferring from one route to another by crossing the street. Safe crossings, in some instances, require a walking distance of over 800 feet to the nearest accessible intersection and back to the stop on the other side of the roadway. We also seek to improve narrow or missing sidewalks that approach the busA rubber-tired transit vehicle designed for roadway operation to transport a large number of persons for public transportation service. In most cases, it operates with a self- contained source of motive power. More stops and the comfort of our busA rubber-tired transit vehicle designed for roadway operation to transport a large number of persons for public transportation service. In most cases, it operates with a self- contained source of motive power. More stops along these routes by improving weather protection and visibility.

FSC ROUTE STUDY

A study has begun to evaluate improvement possibilities and coordinate efforts with the cities through which these routes pass. We are considering safety and travel stress and are reviewing existing infrastructure to guide improvement recommendations.

This study began with FSC Route 1 and is focused on key areas that BFT is interested in improving. The study team has evaluated existing conditions and the recent history of usage and has begun discussions with city representatives to discuss possible improvement options. Route improvements are envisioned to allow for more convenient access to busA rubber-tired transit vehicle designed for roadway operation to transport a large number of persons for public transportation service. In most cases, it operates with a self- contained source of motive power. More stops. Such improvements may include sidewalk infill, sidewalk widening, crosswalk striping, protected or signalized crosswalks, or ADASee Americans with Disabilities Act More compliance improvements. These improvements include city infrastructure, and we are thus closely coordinating our efforts to align with city standards and goals.

TIMELINE FOR IMPROVEMENTS

This study will continue through 2025, and recommendations will still require design and implementation time beyond the study’s completion. The following timeline reflects the study efforts and points in time where BFT will be sharing corridorA broad geographical band that follows a general directional flow connecting major sources of trips that may contain a number of streets, highways and transit route alignments. More improvement concepts with the public:

PUBLIC INPUT OPPORTUNITIES

As indicated above, BFT will be reaching out early this summer to gather input on the Route 1 improvements.  We would be interested in hearing your thoughts and opinions about the proposed improvements, and we would also appreciate knowing where you have experienced challenges accessing the frequent service route busA rubber-tired transit vehicle designed for roadway operation to transport a large number of persons for public transportation service. In most cases, it operates with a self- contained source of motive power. More stops.

PROJECT CONTACT INFORMATION

If you would like to receive updates on this project or share ideas with us about Routes 1 and 3, please email us at FSCProject@bft.org.