Transportation Services
Who Are We
Ben Franklin Transit (BFT) has partnered with Adult Day Services, Goodwill, Columbia Abilities Alliance and The Arc of Tri-Cities to provide transportation services through Dial-A-Ride (DAR).
Our Services
The Arc of Tri-Cities requires its clients in the Adult Day Program, VIP Program, and Partners N Pals Summer Camp to be approved for Dial-A-Ride Services. This allows us to provide transportation to and from activities through Ben Franklin Transit.
A Piece of History
This service began in 1962, when some ambitious and determined mothers of adult children with disabilities made a plan. They gathered enough Betty Crocker coupons to acquire “Old Blue,” a van that could deliver 15 adults home after Tuesday and Thursday night recreation.
Realizing there was a real need for consistent transportation services, The Arc of Tri-Cities and Ben Franklin Transit formed a partnership in 1991. Over time, this partnership evolved into the variety of services we offer today.
Let us walk you through the DAR approval process!
Applications can take weeks to process through BFT. Please turn them into us as soon as possible so we can get started.
Contact
Alex Bedoya
TRANSPORTATION AND FACILITIES MANAGER
alexanderb@arcoftricities.com
509-783-1131 ext 131
Jacquie Wright
TRANSPORTATION DISPATCH
jacquiew@arcoftricities.com
509-783-1131 ext 130
Carly Barrow
For DAR approval questions
carlyb@arcoftricities.com
509-783-1131 ext. 109
