Local Government

Tri-Cities Transit Board Approves New Route

Sunday, August 16, 2026

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The Tri-Cities Transit Board of Directors approved a new bus route connecting Pasco and Kennewick neighborhoods on August 15, 2026.

The vote passed 5-2 with members supporting the expansion to improve access for residents in underserved areas. The new Route 7 will operate Monday through Saturday, with service beginning October 1, 2026.

Tri-Cities Transit officials stated the route will serve 12 new stops along the corridor, including near the Kennewick Community Center and Pasco's Riverbend Park. The board cited increased ridership data from neighboring routes as justification for the expansion.

📄 Source: Local Government — https://www.bft.org/news/

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The Tri-Cities Transit Board of Directors approved a new bus route connecting Pasco and Kennewick neighborhoodsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The approval happened on August 15, 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The vote passed 5-2No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Members supporting the expansion did so to improve access for residents in underserved areasNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The new Route 7 will operate Monday through SaturdayNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Service for the new Route 7 will begin on October 1, 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Tri-Cities Transit officials stated the route will serve 12 new stops along the corridorNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The route will include a stop near the Kennewick Community CenterNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The route will include a stop near Pasco's Riverbend ParkNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The board cited increased ridership data from neighboring routes as justification for the expansionNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.