The draft versions of the Safe Routes to School Action Plan (SRTS) and the Comprehensive Safety Action Plan (CSAP) are now available for public review! ???? Your input is crucial—public comments will help shape the final plans to ensure they align with the future needs of our region. Join us at one of our upcoming open houses, or visit the BFCOG website to review the drafts and share your feedback! ?? Open House Dates: ?? April 8 – Richland (Hybrid) ?? April 14 – Pasco (In Person) ?? April 17 – Virtual Help shape the future of transportation safety in our community! #BFCOG #PublicComment #CommunityInput #SafeRoutes #TrafficSafety
Benton-Franklin Council of Governments (BFCOG)
政府管理
Richland，Washington 345 位关注者
Helping to bridge connections in the communities we serve.
关于我们
The problems facing this region’s local communities cannot be effectively solved within a single city or county. Such problems require cooperative action by all local governments within a region. The function of Benton-Franklin Council of Governments (BFCOG) is to facilitate a cooperative approach to regional problem solving. Our organization serves our member municipalities and the Benton and Franklin Counties by helping our communities achieve things together that they could not do by themselves. And in all of our work we remain focused on greater regional prosperity for everyone through stronger economies, more sustainable environments, and more equitable treatment of every person in our region. By bringing people together and acting collectively to advance our region BFCG creates regionalism by helping our communities imagine their future, and then achieve it. From transportation planning to human services, to economic development to strategic regional planning, our team of professional staff work with elected officials and leaders of our member communities to provide the insight, the networks and the experience needed to catalyze new investments in jobs, to convene critical partners for a more sustainable environment, and lead our region toward a shared vision of greater prosperity.
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https://www.bfcog.us
Benton-Franklin Council of Governments (BFCOG)的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 政府管理
- 规模
- 2-10 人
- 总部
- Richland，Washington
- 类型
- 政府机构
- 创立
- 1966
- 领域
- Regional Planning、Small Business Lending、Transportation Planning、Community and Economic Development、US Census Affiliate和Small Business Support Services
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Benton-Franklin Council of Governments (BFCOG)员工
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N. Zach Ratkai, MPA
Economic Developer, Relationship Builder, Facilitator, Strategist, Writer
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Erin Braich
MPO Director at Benton-Franklin Council of Governments (BFCOG)
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Tanner Martin
Regional Planner at the Benton-Franklin Council of Governments (BFCOG)
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Alexis Fernandez
Staff Accountant for Benton- Franklin Council of Governments
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?? Highlight Friday! ?? Catch up on the latest updates from the Benton-Franklin Council of Governments as we continue working to support regional growth, transportation, and economic development. Stay tuned for more exciting projects ahead! ?? #BFCOG #RegionalGrowth #CommunityImpact #HighlightFriday
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?? Have your say in shaping the Tri-Cities’ climate future! ?? Do you live or work in the Tri-Cities region? We want to hear from YOU! Share your input on weather and climate impacts such as rising temperatures, wildfires, air quality, and the loss of snowpack. Help Benton County and the cities of Kennewick, Pasco, Richland, and West Richland develop a regional strategy to reduce weather and climate impacts and reduce emissions. The survey closes April 28, 2025. We want to hear from everyone in the Tri-cities region! ?? Take the survey now: Survey (English): https://lnkd.in/g8JxRnVV Encuesta (Espa?ol): https://lnkd.in/gtCekw7C Learn More: https://lnkd.in/ge6wnJdK Everyone's voice matters as we shape a more sustainable future! ?? #ClimateAction #Sustainability #PublicInput #TriCities #ClimateChange
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?? BFCOG 2024 Regional Traffic Count Program Analysis Presentations! ?? In 2024, BFCOG and its consultant collected traffic count data at 718 locations to analyze travel patterns throughout the region. Following the collection of data, BFCOG staff developed an analysis to identify the busiest count locations across the region. Regional Planner Tanner Martin is presenting the findings to cities, focusing on count locations that recorded the highest traffic volumes in their jurisdiction. This data will help shape future transportation planning and infrastructure improvements. Want to learn more? Attend your city’s council meetings for updates! ** ERROR in Graphic- The Benton City Council Meeting date is May 20th.** #TrafficData #RegionalPlanning #BFCOG #Transportation #Infrastructure
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Highlight Friday! Catch up on the latest updates from the Benton-Franklin Council of Governments as we continue working to support regional growth, transportation, and economic development. Stay tuned for more exciting projects ahead! #BFCOG #RegionalGrowth #CommunityImpact #HighlightFriday
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Meet Alexis, our dedicated Staff Accountant at BFCOG! With three years of accounting experience, he specializes in payroll and bookkeeping, ensuring our financial operations run smoothly. Alexis earned a bachelor's degree in finance with an economics minor from Eastern Washington University and is currently pursuing a master’s in accounting, set to graduate in May 2025. He is currently hard at work preparing for the BFCOG 2024 audit. One key reason Alexis chose to join BFCOG was the welcoming and supportive work environment fostered by Michelle Holt, our Executive Director, and her exceptional leadership and communication skills. Outside of work, Alexis enjoys working on cars and watching sports, especially cheering on the Steelers. He is also passionate about personal finance and believes in investing early for a secure financial future. We’re proud to have Alexis as part of the BFCOG team! #BFCOG #Finance #TeamSpotlight #Accounting #Leadership"
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Upcoming: TAC Meeting Thursday! BFCOG's TAC Meeting is this Thursday, March 6, at 11:00am. To access the full TAC meeting materials and to review the agenda, visit our website at https://bfcog.us Join us through Microsoft Teams: https://lnkd.in/gyp9vpe9
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?? Help Shape the Tri-Cities Regional Climate Strategy! ?? How have rising temperatures, wildfires, or drought impacted your life? ??????? Benton County and the cities of Kennewick, Pasco, Richland, and West Richland are working together to create a regional strategy to reduce climate risks and lower emissions—and your input is key! This effort is part of a new state law requiring jurisdictions to address climate-related hazards in their comprehensive plans by 2026. These plans shape the future of our communities, and your experiences can help identify the biggest challenges and priorities. ?? Join us at public meetings in March to share your insights, learn more about the planning process, and help build a more resilient Tri-Cities! #ClimateResilience #TriCitiesPlanning #CommunityVoice #YourInputMatters
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??? Poems & Pins: Mapping Safety Together ??? Join us this Thursday for an evening of spoken word, creativity, and community conversation on transportation safety! ????? ?? Aubs Lounge – 710 George Washington Way, Richland ?? February 27, 2025 | ? 5:30 PM ?? FREE event | All ages welcome ??? Open Mic Night – Share your voice and help shape real transportation improvements in our community. Your poem could even be featured on our website! ?? Need inspiration? Poetry prompt cards will be available at the event! ?? Sponsored by the BFCOG Comprehensive Safety Action Plan. Let’s come together to create safer streets through the power of words and shared experiences. #PoemsAndPins?#MappingSafety?#BFCOG?#TransportationSafety?#SpokenWord?#CommunityConversation?#RichlandWA
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? The Road Ahead: Regional Transportation Reimagined ? ?? BFCOG Hosts Regional Workshop on Tri-Cities Outer Loop ?? On February 19, BFCOG brought together member jurisdiction administrators and Public Works Directors from across the Tri-Cities to identify long-range infrastructure gaps in our regional transportation system. ?? Key Takeaways: ? There is a clear need for a Tri-Cities outer loop to enhance regional connectivity due to our projected regional growth rate. ? While many pieces have been studied individually, they have never been assessed collectively as part of a full transportation system. ? A comprehensive feasibility study is needed to determine how to best phase and implement these projects over time. This is a major step toward proactive regional planning—ensuring our transportation network is ready for the future! ?? ?? Stay tuned for updates as we work towards a more connected and efficient Tri-Cities transportation system! #TriCitiesWA #RegionalPlanning #TransportationFuture #BFCOG #Infrastructure #OuterLoop #MobilityMatters
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