Category: Press Releases

  • SERVICE IMPROVEMENT

    Express Route 2X now runs every 15 minutes—enjoy more frequent, convenient service!

  • Board Meeting

    Thursday, September 11 | 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. BFT Boardroom 1000 Columbia Park TrailRichland, WA 99352

  • PASCO SEEKS FEEDBACK ON COMPREHENSIVE SAFETY ACTION PLAN (CSAP)

    The City of Pasco is committed to enhancing transportation safety for all, whether you’re walking, biking, driving, or using transit. They are inviting the public to two upcoming events and two virtual webinars. See their webpage for details.

  • STAY COOL WITH BFT

    During extreme heat, BFT Transit Centers allow riders to board waiting buses to stay cool. These air-conditioned buses provide a temporary refuge from the heat, offering relief while you wait. In addition to this, the Benton Franklin Health District has designated several official cooling centers where residents can go to escape high temperatures. These centers,…

  • July Board Meeting Date Changed

    The regular Ben Franklin Transit Board of Directors meeting for July has been rescheduled to Thursday, July 17, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Administration Building boardroom located at 1000 Columbia Park Trail in Richland.

  • 2025 Title VI Program and Language Assistance Plan Updates

    The Ben Franklin Transit 2025 Title VI Program and Language Assistance Plan are being released for public comment. Open houses have been scheduled to provide community members with these updates, and the public is encouraged to attend.

  • May 8, 2025 Board Meeting Information

    Board Meeting Add to Calendar May 8 | 6pm – 7pm BFT Boardroom1000 Columbia Park TrailRichland, WA 99352 Meeting attendance options include in-person, virtual via Microsoft Teams, or dial in by phone. Spanish language translation is available via Microsoft Teams. Microsoft Teams Link Meeting ID: 227 388 001 437 1 Passcode: Xj3sF96A Dial in by phone +1…

  • Long-Range Transit Plan Outreach

    Help Shape the Future of Transit! Ben Franklin Transit (BFT) is planning for the future — and we want to hear from YOU! We’re working on our Long-Range Transit Plan to better serve our community over the next 10+ years. Your input helps us improve transit routes, schedules, and services to match the needs of…

  • New Art now in Bus Shelters

    New artworks now in bus shelters throughout the Tri-Cities! This is our second round of BFT’s quarterly Bus Shelter Art Show, a project designed to highlight the diversity of the Tri-Cities community through the eyes of local artists. The theme for this quarter is Blooming Community, and BFT is excited to highlight 28 artists’ interpretations…

  • Grant Applications for Nonprofits

    Grant Application Grant Application for Bus Tickets/Passes for Nonprofit Organizations and Government Agencies Application Process Guidelines