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Tri-Cities Announces New Community Dial-a-Ride Service

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Tri-Cities Public Transit announced an expansion of its Community Dial-a-Ride service effective August 1, 2026.

The service will now include additional routes serving the Kennewick and Richland areas, with extended operating hours from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The expansion covers 12 new neighborhoods previously underserved by public transit options.

Tri-Cities Public Transit stated in the announcement that the expansion aims to improve access to essential services like healthcare and grocery stores for seniors and individuals with disabilities.

📄 Source: Local Government — https://www.bft.org/news/
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    The expansion of the Community Dial-a-Ride service will be effective August 1, 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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    The service will now include additional routes serving the Kennewick areaNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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    The service will now include additional routes serving the Richland areaNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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    The expansion will have extended operating hours from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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    The extended operating hours are Monday through SaturdayNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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    The expansion covers 12 new neighborhoodsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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    The 12 new neighborhoods were previously underserved by public transit optionsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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    Tri-Cities Public Transit stated in the announcement that the expansion aims to improve access to essential servicesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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    The expansion aims to improve access to healthcare for seniors and individuals with disabilitiesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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    The expansion aims to improve access to grocery stores for seniors and individuals with disabilitiesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.

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