Long-Range Transit Plan

What is a long-range transit plan?

A long-range transit plan (LRTP) is a document that outlines an agency’s transportation goals and policies and serves as an overarching guide for implementing them over 20 years or more. An LRTP helps an agency meet current mobility needs and plan for the future needs of the region’s residents.

Why does BFT need an LRTP?

BFT provides services to approximately 10,200 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 riders daily as of March 2025, and as the community continues to grow, BFT understands it will need a system capable of delivering high-quality public transportation to meet future demand. BFT recognizes that the current transit services must grow between now and 2045, and to prepare for this future growth, BFT is developing the LRTP to efficiently build on the agency’s existing network. This guiding document will identify community priorities, help BFT adapt current services and introduce new service types, and support BFT’s efforts to strengthen local connections and connections to neighboring transit options.

How was the community involved?

Community input shaped the plan. By sharing needs and priorities, riders provided key information that helped us develop the LRTP. We learned what the community values most about BFT, what it hopes for BFT’s future, and the unmet transportation needs they want BFT to address.