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Spokane Transit Authority Board Adopts 10-Year Strategic Plan, Connect 2035

Spokane, WA – After a nearly three-year process, the Spokane Transit Authority (STA) Board of Directors adopted the agency’s next 10-year strategic plan, Connect 2035, at its final board meeting of the year on Thursday, December 19. This new plan aims to provide enhanced mobility, implement sustainable public transportation options, and address the evolving needs of […]

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Illustration of two STA green and blue double-decker buses with "Double Deckers" text on a map background.

STA Set to Receive New Double Decker Buses

News / By Stephen Hoang

STA is excited to announce the upcoming arrival of two of its first double-decker buses, just in time for Christmas! Five more will arrive in February, and these vehicles will begin serving Routes 6 and 66 in the second half of 2025. What to Know: 13 feet, 6 inches tall Seats 82 passengers and holds

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New CEO Input

Survey / By Stephen Hoang

The Spokane Transit Authority Board of Directors is seeking a dynamic and innovative leader to serve as the organization’s next Chief Executive Officer. The ideal candidate will be an accomplished executive and exceptional leader of people, resources, and services. The Board has engaged KL2 Connects LLC to lead the national search as we have a

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2024 Christmas Bureau Fair Shuttle

Events, Holiday / By Stephen Hoang

STA is once again providing convenient shuttle service for community members attending the Christmas Bureau, an annual holiday assistance program that helps families in need. The Christmas Bureau, coordinated by Catholic Charities Eastern Washington, Volunteers of America, and The Spokesman-Review, offers grocery vouchers, toys, and books to eligible households. Families can redeem vouchers at participating grocery

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Free Photos with Santa at STA Plaza!

Events, Holiday / By Stephen Hoang

Bring the family to STA Plaza! Kids can walk down a red carpet to meet Santa, share their holiday wishes, and pose for photos. Parents can take pictures with their phones, and STA will provide a free Polaroid photo. This festive, no-cost event features a traditional holiday setup complete with Santa’s helpers and plenty of

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Thermometer over Monroe Street bridge and buildings, showing cold temperatures in Celsius and Fahrenheit.

Extreme Cold: Ride STA to a Warming Center

Announcements, Weather / By Stephen Hoang

Spokane Transit supports local and regional emergency response plans during extreme cold weather conditions by offering fare exceptions to customers without fare payment traveling to and from warming centers when the temperature reaches 32 degrees or below. Customers can simply board the bus and inform the coach operator they are heading to a warming center and

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Survey: 2025 Service Revisions

Service Change, Survey / By Stephen Hoang

Take the 2025 Service Revisions Survey! NOTE: Survey will be unavailable today from 8 am – 12 pm because of routine maintenance. Please try again after 12 pm. We’re seeking your input on our Proposed 2025 Service Revisions (PDF). Your feedback will help us refine these adjustments to better serve the community and ensure they

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STA bus driving through heavy snowfall on a snowy Spokane street with buildings in the background.

2024 Snow Detours and Alerts

News, Weather / By Stephen Hoang

STA will keep riders updated on detours and changes as quickly as possible but customers are also advised to listen to traffic and news reports that may affect bus service. For information on which routes follow pre-determined detours for winter operating conditions, visit winter operations. All alerts, current detours, and closed stops may be found

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A ballot drop box at STA Plaza with signs indicating official ballot drop-off and an interior of a transit center in the background.

STA Plaza is an Official Ballot Drop Box Location

Announcements, News / By Stephen Hoang

Spokane Transit Plaza is proud to be an official Ballot Drop Box location for the upcoming election. Starting October 16, you can drop off your completed ballot at STA Plaza, or any of the other drop boxes throughout Spokane County. Ballot Drop Boxes will close promptly at 8:00 p.m. on Election Day, November 5, 2024.

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Survey – Connect 2035

Survey / By Stephen Hoang

Help Shape STA’s Ten-year Strategic Plan Update: The survey closed on September 30, and the tele town hall and open house have already taken place. If you would like to share your input on the Connect 2035 strategic plan, please send us a comment, and we will pass it on to the planning team. You

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