Events Calendar

Special Board Meeting

November 12 | 4:30pm – 5:30pm

BFT Boardroom 1000 Columbia Park Trail
Richland, WA 99352

Meeting attendance options include in-person, virtual via Zoom, or dial-in by phone.

• Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/98962178731?pwd=OGg1amhEQXA0RG5QRTdqNnFpRGN5dz09
• Meeting ID: 227 388 001 437 1
• Passcode: Xj3sF96A

Dial in by phone

+1 253-527-1980,,56269608# United States, Tacoma

(844) 640-7974,,56269608# United States (Toll-free)

Find a local number

Phone conference ID: 562 696 08#

Board Meeting

November 12 | 6pm – 7:30pm

BFT Boardroom 1000 Columbia Park Trail
Richland, WA 99352

Meeting attendance options include in-person, virtual via Zoom, or dial-in by phone.

• Spanish language translation is available via Zoom.
• Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/98962178731?pwd=OGg1amhEQXA0RG5QRTdqNnFpRGN5dz09
• Meeting ID: 227 388 001 437 1
• Passcode: Xj3sF96A

Dial in by phone

+1 253-527-1980,,56269608# United States, Tacoma

(844) 640-7974,,56269608# United States (Toll-free)

Find a local number

Phone conference ID: 562 696 08#

2027 Annual Service Plan Open House (Virtual)

November 17 | 12pm – 1pm

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. VanA small vehicle, usually 20 feet or shorter in length, with an automotive-type engine and limited seating normally entered directly through side or rear doors rather than from a central aisle. Used for door-to-door and other specialized transit services. More Giesen Street, West Richland, WA

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

Location: 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

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.

2027 Annual Service Plan Open House (West Richland)

November 17 | 5pm – 6pm

Mid-Columbia Public Library West Richland Branch 3803 W. Van Giesen Street
West Richland, WA 

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 two in-person open house events during the public comment period:

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

Location: Mid-Columbia Libraries West Richland Branch

3803 W. VanA small vehicle, usually 20 feet or shorter in length, with an automotive-type engine and limited seating normally entered directly through side or rear doors rather than from a central aisle. Used for door-to-door and other specialized transit services. More Giesen Street, West Richland, WA

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

Location: 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

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.

2027 Annual Service Plan Open House (Kennewick)

November 18 | 5pm – 6pm

Three Rivers Transit Center 7109 W Okanogan Pl
Kennewick, WA 99336

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, you can attend the following in-person Open House event:

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

Location: 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

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.