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ATTENTION BUSINESS OWNERS: DBE Program & Upcoming Procurement Projects Meeting Nov 18

Learn more about BFT's Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program and Upcoming Procurement Projects on THURSDAY, NOV 18, from 10:00-11:00 a.m. via Microsoft Teams.

2022 Budget Open For Public Comment

The BFT Board of Directors held a special meeting to discuss the agency’s proposed 2022 operating and capital budget on Thursday, October 14, 2021 and voted to release the proposed budget for public comment.

BFT's 2020 Operator of the Year

Mary Gatrel was awarded Operator of the Year in 2020 for her efforts far beyond the day-to-day expectations. She is all about providing phenomenal service to her clients, and her co-workers can’t help but smile when she walks through the doors glowing with positivity!

BFT's 2020 Support Staff of the Year

Andrea Benson was awarded Support Staff of the Year in 2020 for her efforts reaching far beyond day-to-day expectations. Andrea provides superior customer service support and is committed to making BFT a quality organization.

BFT Commits Support To The New Amazon Facilities Coming To Pasco

BFT's Interim Director of Marketing and Communications pledges to work with city officials and community members to address any traffic congestion concerns that might arise from the addition of new Amazon facilities in Pasco.

BFT's 2020 Team of the Year

BFT’s IT crew received the Team of the Year award for their efforts far beyond day-to-day expectations – they bless us with innovative ideas, great customer service and a commitment to making BFT a quality organization. Let’s meet the guys who make up this awesome team.

Press Release: Ben Franklin Transit Cancels Shuttle Service to the 2021 Benton Franklin County Fair & Rodeo

BFT has made the difficult decision to cancel shuttle service to this year’s Fair.

BFT Board Votes Against Proposal to Put Tax Revenue Reduction on Ballot

During Ben Franklin Transit’s (BFT) August board meeting, attending board members unanimously voted down a proposal to have voters consider reducing the agency’s sales tax revenue by one-tenth of a percent.