Public Notices

Spokane Transit Authority (STA) has issued a Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) and an Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) for proposed amendments to the STA Moving Forward plan. This plan is part of STA's long-term vision for enhanced transit services in the region, derived from the Connect Spokane comprehensive plan.

SEPA DNS & Environmental Checklist (PDF)

Key Details of the Proposal:

• The STA Moving Forward plan includes 30 projects aimed at providing enhanced transit services.
• Amendments involve adjustments to the completion timeline, scope, and implementation sequence for several projects to enable earlier service enhancements and greater project specificity.

Public Inspection:

• The DNS and associated documents are available for review starting May 1st at STA’s Administrative Office, Second Floor, 1230 West Boone Avenue, Spokane, Washington, 99201. 

Decision and Comments:

• The STA has concluded these amendments will not have significant adverse environmental impacts. Consequently, an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is not required.
• The DNS is issued following the optional DNS process in WAC 197-11-355, with no further comment period required.
• Public comments are accepted until June 18, 2024.

Contact Information:

• For further inquiries, contact Brian Jennings, Deputy Director for Community Development, at [email protected] or call 509-344-1862.

Official Declaration:

• The DNS reflects STA’s commitment to environmental stewardship while advancing the region’s public transportation needs. STA invites the community to review the proposal and provide feedback by the designated date.

Spokane Transit has issued a determination of non-significance (DNS) under the State Environmental Policy Act Rules (Chapter 197-11 WAC) for the 2025-2030 Transit Development Plan. After review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with the agency, Spokane Transit has determined this proposal will not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment.

The Spokane Transit Board of Directors will hold a Public Hearing to receive testimony on the Draft 2025-2030 Transit Development Plan, which will take place on Thursday June 20, 2024, at 1:30 p.m., in the Spokane Transit Boardroom, 1230 W. Boone Avenue, Spokane, WA. A virtual Webex videoconference option will be available at https://www.spokanetransit.com/meetings/bod/

Members of the public may attend Spokane Transit Authority Board meetings in person or via the virtual option provided. Public comments will be accepted in person or virtually on the day of the meeting. Public Comments may also be submitted in advance of the meeting through the following link but must be received by 4:00 PM on June 19, 2024. https://www.spokanetransit.com/about-sta/forms-for-public-comments

Spokane Transit is also holding public open house events virtually on June 6, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. and in person on June 10, 2024, at 3:30 p.m. at Plaza, 701 W Riverside Ave, Spokane, WA 99201. For more information, please visit the Transit Development Plan webpage at: https://www.spokanetransit.com/projects/transit-development-plan/

The Transit Development Plan (TDP) is required by RCW 35.58.2795. The TDP is one in a series of planning documents that is built upon the goals, principles and policies contained within Connect Spokane: A Comprehensive Plan for Public Transportation.

The proposed 2025-2030 TDP complies with the state requirements and contains the following key elements:

• 2025-2027 Service Improvement Program
• 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Program
  • Program of Projects for FTA Section 5307 Urbanized Area Program
  • Program of Projects for FTA Section 5310 Enhanced Mobility Program
  • Program of Projects for FTA Section 5339 Bus and Bus Facilities Program
• Operating and Financial Projections
• 2024 Annual Action Plan

Details of the proposed projects for Sections 5307 (Urbanized Area Formula Funding program), 5310 (Enhanced Mobility for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities), and 5339 (Bus and Bus Facilities Discretionary program) are included in the TDP. The public hearing for the TDP includes Programs of Projects and Budget for FTA Sections 5307 and 5339. The Program of projects is considered final unless amended through public comment.

Copies of this document are available for public inspection beginning May 30, 2034, at: Spokane Transit Authority, Administrative Office, North Side, Second Floor, 1230 West Boone Avenue, Spokane, Washington, 99201, or visit https://www.spokanetransit.com/projects/transit-development-plan/

Written comments may be sent to: Madeline Arredondo, Associate Transit Planner, Spokane Transit Authority, 1230 West Boone Avenue, Spokane, WA 99201, or by email to [email protected]. The 2025-2030 Transit Development Plan is in draft form until adopted by the Spokane Transit Authority Board.

Spokane Transit assures nondiscrimination in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. For more information, see www.spokanetransit.com. Upon request, alternative formats of this information will be produced for people who are disabled. The meeting facility is accessible for people using wheelchairs. For other accommodations, please call 325-6094 (TTY Relay 711) at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance.