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Route 20 Detour: Thayer Dr and Williams Blvd Roundabout

Route 20 will be detoured due to the construction of the Thayer Dr and Williams Blvd Roundabout. The intersection will be closed from March 10th to April 22nd until the project is completed.

BFT CEO Thomas Drozt on Transit Unplugged!

Our leader and CEO Thomas Drozt shares his perspective on this week's Transit Unplugged! Give it a listen for a glimpse into the passion behind Ben Franklin Transit.

BFT Honoring Rosa Parks on Transit Equity Day and Black History Month

On Transit Equity Day, we honor the incredible legacy of Rosa Parks, whose bold refusal to give up her seat on a segregated bus in Montgomery, Alabama, became a defining moment in the fight for civil rights and justice. Her act of defiance on December 1, 1955, was not just a personal stand against racial discrimination but a catalyst that sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott and propelled the Civil Rights Movement forward.

Route 65 Schedule Adjustment Monday, January 6

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

Metro 1 Schedule Adjustment Monday, January 6

Starting Monday, January, Metro 1 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 or the MyRide: Ben Franklin Transit App.

Ride the BFT HOLIDAY BUS for FREE

The BFT Holiday Bus is on route, spreading festive cheer throughout the community! This special service bus is completely free to ride, making it easy for everyone to enjoy the season's sights and sounds. Be sure to check out the schedule below to find out when the Holiday Bus will be in your area. Hop on and join in the holiday fun!

Route 65 Schedule Adjustment

Starting Monday, December 9, Route 65 will now follow a variable time point schedule. This updated schedule will better reflect actual travel times, accounting for typical delays during peak traffic and ridership periods.