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Press Release: Ben Franklin Transit and Via to launch new on-demand service beginning April 20 in West Pasco

Ben Franklin Transit (BFT) will launch a new on-demand transit service in West Pasco on April 20, 2020, starting with support for essential travel needs during the COVID-19 crisis. The service—called BFT CONNECT—will be powered by Via, the company that provides digital infrastructure to power public mobility in cities across the world, under a contract approved by the BFT Board of Directors and signed earlier this year.

Press Release: Ben Franklin Transit to reduce regular routes, introduce two temporary routes in Pasco, effective April 13

Beginning April 13, 2020 and until further notice, Ben Franklin Transit (BFT) will suspend five regular bus routes in Pasco and replace them with two new interim routes as the agency continuously works to maintain a balance between maximizing connectivity to essential services, adjusting for significantly decreased demand in response to Governor Jay Inslee’s Stay Home, Stay Healthy order, and managing fluid changes in staffing availability.

Press Release: Ben Franklin Transit to reduce frequency on one bus route, effective April 6

Beginning April 6, 2020 and until further notice, Ben Franklin Transit (BFT) bus route 268 will be reduced in frequency as the agency continuously works to maintain a balance between maximizing connectivity to essential services, adjusting for significantly decreased demand in response to Governor Jay Inslee’s Stay Home, Stay Healthy order, and managing fluid changes in staffing availability.

BFT is considering service reductions

In our ongoing effort to balance maximum connectivity to essential locations with staffing considerations during this rapidly evolving situation, BFT is looking into options for service reduction.

BFT continues to provide transportation services and operate on our normal schedule as of March 24, 2020

NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS: BFT will continue to provide transportation services and as of now, we will operate on our normal schedule, however we urge all community members to follow Governor Inslee’s Stay Home, Stay Healthy guidance

Public Notice: Cancellation

Ben Franklin Transit has cancelled its Regular Board Meeting scheduled for April 9, 2020 at 7:00 PM, pursuant to The Open Public Meetings Act RCW 42.30.

Public Notice - Special Board Meeting on March 23, 2020

Public Notice - Special Board Meeting A Special Ben Franklin Transit Board of Director’s meeting will be conducted telephonically in order to avoid potential impacts from COVID-19. Monday, March 23, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. Conference Call Number: 1-408-418-9388 Participant Access Code: 627 848 530

Notice to Customers: Three Rivers Office CLOSED as of Friday, March 20

Effective Friday, March 20, the BFT Customer Service office at Three Rivers Transit Center is CLOSED to the public until further notice, and pass sales are temporarily suspended while fares are not being collected. Phone support remains available Mon-Fri 6am to 7pm and Sat 8am to 7pm at this time.