Projects & Plans

2026-2031 Transit Development Plan

As a public transportation benefit area authority in Washington state, Spokane Transit Authority develops a yearly Transit Development Plan (TDP) for the following six years, detailing how we’re going to improve bus services and infrastructure.

For this year, we’re developing the plan which covers the years 2026-2031

This plan is shared annually with the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) as required by state law, contributing to their reports to our lawmakers.

But it’s not just a requirement; this plan is a key part of STA’s medium-term strategy to make public transportation in Spokane better for everyone.

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Latest News

March 5, 2025

Planning and Development Committee meeting regarding draft mid-range tactical framework and proposed outreach plan.

April 9, 2025 – STA Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) Meeting  

An introduction to this year’s TDP plan will be presented at April’s CAC meeting. 

 

May 28, 2025 – Spokane Regional Transportation Council (SRTC) Transportation Technical Committee (TTC), Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) meeting  

An introduction to this year’s TDP plan will be presented to the Spokane Regional Transportation Council TTC and TAC. 

 

May 27, 2025 – Spokane Community Assembly Pedestrian Transportation and Traffic Committee meeting  

An introduction to this year’s TDP plan will be presented to the Pedestrian Transportation and Traffic Committee TTC and TAC. 

 

June 5, 2025 – Public Open House (Virtual)  

Residents are invited to attend a virtual open house for the 2025 TDP update to learn more about current projects as well as future initiatives.  

 

June 9, 2025 – Public Open House (In-person)  

Residents are invited to attend an in-person open house at the STA Plaza to learn more about current TDP projects as well as future initiatives. 

 

June 11, 2025 – STA Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting (CAC) (Virtual) 

The TDP planning team will provide the committee with an update on the draft plan during the June CAC meeting. 

 

June 12, 2025 – Spokane Regional Transportation Council (SRTC) Board of Directors meeting 

An introduction to this year’s TDP plan will be presented to the Spokane Regional Transportation Council Board of Directors. 

 

June 26, 2025 – Public Hearing 

The Spokane Transit Board of Directors will hold a Public Hearing to receive public feedback on the Draft 2026 – 2031 Transit Development Plan. 

 

July 9, 2025 – Recommend Plan Adoption 

The Planning and Development Committee will recommend plan adoption to the STA Board of Directors.  

 

July 24, 2025 – Proposed Plan Adoption 

The STA Board of Directors will take action on the proposed adoption of the 2026-2061 Transit Development Plan. 

Questions about our Transit Development Plan?

Associate Transit Planner: Madeline Arredondo
Email: marredondo@spokanetransit.com