The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded Ben Franklin Transit a $453,438 Project Grant under the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities program (CFDA 20.513). The grant funding will support the purchase of approximately two replacement paratransit vehicles less than 30 feet in length and associated communication and security equipment. The vehicles and equipment will improve system reliability for the Benton Franklin Public Transportation Benefit Area. Specifically, the vehicles will be used to provide purchased transportation services to seniors and individuals with disabilities in Kennewick, Pasco, Richland, West Richland, Benton City, Prosser, and certain unincorporated areas of Benton and Franklin counties who are otherwise unable to utilize Ben Franklin Transit's regular fixed-route service. There are no subrecipients associated with this award.
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