Tri-Cities Transit announced changes to its bus routes and schedules effective October 1, 2026. The updates include two new routes connecting downtown Kennewick to the Tri-Cities Medical Center and a third route linking Pasco's Southside neighborhood to the new community center on 10th Avenue. The changes aim to improve transit access for residents in underserved areas and reduce average wait times by 25%, according to the transit agency's public statement. The agency also noted that the changes were made following a 2025 community survey showing 72% of respondents wanted better service to medical facilities and community centers.
Tri-Cities Announces New Public Transit Routes
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- ⚠Tri-Cities Transit announced changes to its bus routes and schedules effective October 1, 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The updates include two new routes connecting downtown Kennewick to the Tri-Cities Medical CenterNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The updates include a third route linking Pasco's Southside neighborhood to the new community center on 10th AvenueNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The changes aim to improve transit access for residents in underserved areasNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The changes aim to reduce average wait times by 25%No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The transit agency's public statement mentioned the changesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The agency noted that the changes were made following a 2025 community surveyNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠A 2025 community survey showed 72% of respondents wanted better service to medical facilities and community centersNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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