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Riding Ben Franklin Transit is more convenient than ever Ben Franklin Transit (BFT) delivers safe, exceptional and cost-effective public transportation services in Benton and Franklin counties.

We are proud to offer a variety of services that provide connectivity throughout our community including in Kennewick, Pasco, Richland, West Richland, Benton City, Prosser and Finley.

Let’s do Sundays together

Sunday travel just got easier! Let BFT handle your Sunday driving... on the bus, with Dial-A-Ride or BFT CONNECT! Sunday services operate from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Enhanced bus routes with more frequent service

BFT operates a network of 18 bus routes serving Kennewick, Pasco, Richland, West Richland, Benton City, and Prosser. We’ve worked hard to increase connectivity and meet community demand with the addition of new high-frequency

METRO routes and our new Sunday service.

Dial-A-Ride

Our Dial-A-Ride service offers door-to-door transportation, seven days a week, to eligible individuals whose disabilities limit their ability to use the bus system. BFT Dial-ARide drivers are some of the friendliest, most helpful folks you’ll meet.

BFT CONNECT

If you don’t live near a bus route, BFT CONNECT has you covered!

CONNECT is our on-demand ride service that connects riders to the BFT bus network within a designated zone. It’s as simple as giving them a call or using their mobile app to request a ride.

Vaccine transportation

BFT will continue to offer our community no-cost transportation to local Covid-19 vaccination sites through December 31, 2021. This

includes expanded access for seniors and those with mobility challenges, regardless of ADA eligibility.

Commitment to safety

The safety of our employees and riders remains BFT’s top priority.

Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, BFT has implemented safety measures to protect our front-line employees and passengers. We continue to closely monitor recommendations from state and local officials to ensure all necessary measures are taken to operate safely.

Return to fare collection

BFT services are currently fare-

free until November 1, 2021.

More information

Visit our website at bft.org or contact Customer Service at 509735-5100.

1000 Columbia Park Trail Richland, WA 99352 509-735-5100 bft.org

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We are honored to care for those who have sacrificed their health for our country.

We provide care to the following patient groups: I’m Erin Steinert and I’m excited to be running for Kennewick School Board position 2! I am a science educator & leader with a passion for igniting curiosity in students. For over 17 years I have taught in museums, planetariums, observatories, and classrooms. Since coming to the area, I have hosted, taught, and tutored thousands of children in all areas of science and the arts.

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Your local Community Outreach Manager Tomalin Bailie can help you wherever you’re at in your journey of applying for, receiving, or maximizing your EEOICPA benefits.

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Legends Casino opened in May 1998 where it originally offered Class III table games and Keno, along with Class II gaming such as poker, pull tabs and Class II machines.

The hotel and expanded gaming floor opened in March 2017.

Currently, we offer over 1,500 slot machines, 19 table games, Keno, a poker room and over 200 guest rooms so you can play and stay in an alcohol-free environment!

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Even though our Legends Buffet isn’t serving up the traditional buffet-style menu, they do offer a “to-go” menu that will delight any appetite. Our famous “Seafood Thursdays” carries on the tradition of great taste in the “crab boil to-go,” available from 11 a.m. to closing Thursday through Sunday. Packed with Dungeness crab, shrimp, mussels, clams, potatoes and corn on the cob, it’s sure to please the heartiest appetite.

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