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Ben Franklin Transit Safety Initiatives Surrounding the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Ben Franklin Transit is doing what we can to protect our team members and passengers from COVID-19. BFT vehicles are cleaned DAILY by trained cleaning professionals with a hospital grade disinfectant, and hand sanitizer dispensers will soon be installed on all buses (they’re already on our Dial-A-Ride vehicles). Transit riders also have a very important role to play.

Press Release: Ben Franklin Transit to discontinue fare collection, move to rear-door boarding on buses, effective March 18.

Ben Franklin Transit (BFT) continues to keep up to date on the latest developments in the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. In response to the ever-changing situation, BFT is taking additional measures to protect the health and safety of our employees and our community.

Knight Street Transit Center Reopened

Knight Street Transit Center renovations are complete and the updated transit center was reopened on Monday, March 16.

Monday, March 16: ATTENTION MORNING RIDERS

Monday morning, our drivers may be pulling out for their first trips up to 10 minutes later than scheduled to allow additional time for training and pre-trip inspection procedures.

Press Release: Ben Franklin Transit takes precautionary measures against coronavirus

Ben Franklin Transit (BFT) is closely monitoring the latest developments in the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and is responding to the rapidly evolving situation with measures to protect the health and safety of our customers, employees and community.

Press Release: Ben Franklin Transit updating, improving bus routes beginning March 9

Beginning March 9, changes to Ben Franklin Transit bus routes in Pasco, Richland, Kennewick, West Richland, Benton City, and Prosser will take effect. The changes are intended to minimize redundancies between routes while increasing frequency and service hours in certain areas.

Bombing Range Road Bridge Rehabilitation Project

Routes 110 and 120 will see significant congestion through Flat Top Park and at the adjacent Van Giesen/Austin and Bombing Range/Austin intersections due to closures for the Bombing Range Road Bridge Rehabilitation Project.

Press Release: Ben Franklin Transit announces real-time information and trip-planning available through newly endorsed mobile app Transit

Press Release: Issued January 23, 2020