Transit Development Plan
What is a Transit Development Plan?
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOTWashington State Department of Transportation More) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTAFederal Transit Administration (formerly UMTA - Urban Mass Transit Administration) More) require Ben Franklin Transit to submit a six-year Transit Development Plan (TDP) on an annual basis. This is a six-year projection of operating and capital expenditures as well as goals, accomplishments, and organizational structure for our transit agency.
Transit Development Plan & Program of Projects
The TDP is a six-year transit plan required by the Washington State legislature and FTAFederal Transit Administration (formerly UMTA - Urban Mass Transit Administration) More. The TDP is prepared by the independent transit properties and submitted to the State DOT for approval and final submittal to the Federal Transit Administration. The TDP includes a summary document that shows the size of the fleetA transit system’s vehicles. Fleet usually refers to highway or street vehicles. Also see Rolling Stock. More, costs, revenueReceipts derived from or for the operation of transit service including fare box revenue, revenue from other commercial sources, and operating assistance from governments. Farebox revenue includes all fares paid by transit passengers. More, service revenueReceipts derived from or for the operation of transit service including fare box revenue, revenue from other commercial sources, and operating assistance from governments. Farebox revenue includes all fares paid by transit passengers. More hours, revenue milesMiles operated by vehicles available for passenger service. More, expenses, operating characteristics, and capital expenditures. Public hearings and a 30-day comment period are held to obtain input from the public on the TDP. The Program of Projects (POP) is a listing of planned capital expenditures, including construction, vehicles, equipment, and consulting support, that are funded with FTAFederal Transit Administration (formerly UMTA - Urban Mass Transit Administration) More grants, as well as state and local funding.
Transit Development Plan Feedback
Every year, BFT identifies future transit improvements to the level of the Program of Projects; e.g., a balance of budget against capital improvements. Members of the public are encouraged to review the Transit Development Plan and provide feedback on it at planning@bft.org. We are always interested in ways to improve it.