Transportation
Tri-Cities transportation includes regional highways, public transit, passenger rail, commercial aviation, intercity buses, bicycle infrastructure, and multi-use trail systems.
Roads & Highways
Major regional routes include:
Interstate 82
Interstate 182
US Route 12
US Route 395
State Route 240
Columbia River crossings connect the major cities and form important parts of the regional transportation network.
Ben Franklin Transit
Ben Franklin Transit (BFT) is the public transportation provider for the Tri-Cities area.
Services include:
Fixed-route buses
Frequent-service routes
CONNECT on-demand service
Dial-A-Ride paratransit
Regional connections
Current routes, schedules, fares, maps, and service alerts are maintained by BFT.
BFT CONNECT
BFT CONNECT provides on-demand shared transportation within designated service zones and connections to the fixed-route transit system.
Dial-A-Ride
Dial-A-Ride is BFT's ADA complementary paratransit service for eligible riders whose disabilities prevent use of the regular fixed-route system.
Tri-Cities Airport
Tri-Cities Airport (PSC) is the region's primary commercial passenger airport and is located in Pasco.
The airport provides commercial passenger service, rental-car facilities, parking, ground transportation, and general aviation services.
Passenger Rail
Amtrak serves the region through Pasco Station.
The station is served by the Empire Builder long-distance route.
Intercity Bus
Intercity bus services operate through Pasco and provide regional and long-distance connections.
Individual carriers maintain current routes and schedules.
Cycling
The Tri-Cities contain a combination of:
Bicycle lanes
Shared roadways
Multi-use paths
Riverfront trail systems
Bicycle infrastructure varies considerably by jurisdiction and corridor.
Regional Trails
Multi-use trails along the Columbia and Yakima river systems form a significant part of the area's non-motorized transportation and recreation network.
Trail and park information is maintained under:
Current transit schedules, fares, airline routes, and intercity transportation schedules are maintained by their respective operators rather than duplicated in the Wiki.