Kennewick / Washington / United States
Ben Franklin Transit is a municipal corporation that provides public transportation for riders in Benton and Franklin counties in Washington. It is funded by voter approved local sales taxes. The corporation has more than 300 employees and its revenues are used to provide fixed routes, general public demand responses and transit services. Ben Franklin Transit utilizes a blend of clean and renewable fuels. The corporation offers door-to-door transportation services for people with disabilities. Its bus routes cover Kennewick, Pasco and Prosser, Wash. The corporation offers night and Sunday services, as well as special bus fares for youths and senior citizens. It maintains a procurement department and offers cleaning and information technology consulting services. Ben Franklin Transit is located in Richland, Wash.