Category: Press Releases

  • Metro 1 Schedule Adjustment Monday, January 6

    Starting Monday, January 6, 2025, METRO 1 will operate with 15-minute service all day. Additionally, weekday departures from Knight Street Transit Center will leave 5 minutes earlier between 10:40 AM and 7:10 PM. WESTBOUND 22nd St. Transit Center Lewis & 24th Clearwater & Hwy 395 Clearwater & Yost (WinCo) Three Rivers Transit Center Columbia Park…

  • Route 65 Schedule Adjustment Monday, January 6

    Starting Monday, January 6, Route 65 will implement a slight schedule adjustment.

  • For the Most Accurate Information on Bus Service

    For the most up-to-date information on bus service download the Transit App at the Apple Store or Google Play, or the MyRide: Ben Franklin Transit App at the Apple Store or Google Play.

  • 2024 TDP

    Ben Franklin Transit’s updated 2024-2030 Transit Development Plan (TDP) is available for review. Members of the public are encouraged to review the plan and provide feedback on the Transit Development Plan. BFT has identified future transit improvements to the level of the Program of Projects e.g., a balance of budget against capital improvements. We are always interested…

  • BOARD OF DIRECTORS SPECIAL MEETING: BOARD WORKSHOP – July 18 at 5:00 p.m.

    PUBLIC NOTICEBOARD OF DIRECTORSSPECIAL MEETING: BOARD WORKSHOPAgenda: 2025 ANNUAL SERVICE PLAN Thursday, July 18, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.Benton County Administration Building, Room 3037122 W. Okanogan Place Building E, Kennewick, WashingtonORVirtually Via ZoomPursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act, this meeting is open to the public; however, no public comment will be taken during the meeting.Please…

  • STOP MOVED: Route 123

    The bus stop at Columbia Center mall near Joann Fabric & Crafts has been temporarily moved around the corner approximately 80 feet to the west.

  • Blue Bridge Painting Project

    The Blue Bridge painting project starts next week. Expect delays on Route 1 until the project wraps in early 2025. Initially, southbound traffic will be limited to one lane, with single-lane northbound closures to follow in the coming weeks. If you’re riding Route 1, be sure to build extra time into your travel plans, and…

  • Detour for Route 110 Eastbound Only

    Stops will be missed on West Deschutes Ave and North Young Street. For more information visit bft.org or call 509.735.5100.

  • Detour for Route 48 Westbound

    Stops will be missed on West Deschutes Ave and North Young Street. For more information visit bft.org or call 509.735.5100.

  • COLD AT A TRANSIT CENTER? JUMP ON A WAITING BUS TO KEEP WARM.

    With the arrival of frigid temperatures, our customers are invited to wait for their bus on an idling, warm bus at any of our transit centers. Need another place to keep warm? Temporary Warming CentersCall ahead for business and holiday hours. Download flier