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30-Day Public Comment & Public Hearing Notice: TITLE VI Program Update & Language Assistance Plan

Ben Franklin Transit will hold public hearings regarding the agency’s updated Title VI Program and Language Assistance Plan. Details are available at bft.org/Events.

UPDATE: Service back on route | DETOUR ALERT: Route 20 EB & Route 123 NB

Location impacted: Intersection of Stevens Dr. and Lee Blvd. Due to road construction, Routes 20 EB & 123 NB are on the following detour into Knight Street Transit Center: From Stevens Dr., Routes 20 EB & 123 NB will continue on Stevens Dr. and take a right on Knight St. to continue into Knight Street Transit Center.

UPDATE: Service back on route | DETOUR ALERT: Route 170

Location impacted: Stacy Ave. and 7th St. Due to a road obstruction, Route 170 is on the following detours: Route 170 inbound will continue on 6th St., take a right on Wine Country Rd., a right onto 7th St., a right on Sheridan Ave. and will stay on Sheridan Ave. with a staged temp stop (WB). Route 170 outbound will take a left on 7th St., a left on Sheridan Ave., a left onto 6th St., and a right on Bennett to continue on regular route.

Bus Stop Removal

Due to stop spacing and safety concerns the following stops are being discontinued as of June 1st.

UPDATE: Service back on route | DETOUR ALERT: Routes 225 & 268 EB Only

Location impacted: George Washington Way onto Bradley Blvd. Due to road construction, Routes 225 & 268 EB are on the following detour: Routes 225 & 268 will continue on George Washington Way past Bradley Blvd. and take a left on Comstock St. and a right on Bradley Blvd. to continue on regular route.

HOLIDAY CLOSURE REMINDER: Memorial Day

ALL BFT services and offices will be CLOSED Monday, May 30. We will resume normal services and schedules on Tuesday, May 31.

UPDATE: Service back on route | DETOUR ALERT: Route 41 CW

Location impacted: Garfield St. and 17th Due to road construction, Route 41 is on the following detours: Clockwise from Garfield St., Route 41 will take a right on 17th Ave., a left on Ione St. and a right on 19th Ave. to continue on regular route. Counterclockwise from 19th Ave., Route 41 will take a left on Ione St., a right on 17th Ave. and a right on Garfield St. to continue on regular route.

Bus Stop Upgrades

Our team is busy making improvements to bus stops throughout the Tri-Cities and building more ADA accessible stops for our riders! Check out our upcoming bus stop upgrades at https://www.bft.org/news/bus-stop-upgrades/.