Public Notices Archive

Published September 5, 2024

Notice is hereby given that the Spokane Transit Authority (STA) intends to submit an application for the 2025-2027 Green Transportation Grant program through the Washington State Department of Transportation to fund and procure up to five (5) electric non-revenue vehicles.

According to STA’s comprehensive plan, Connect Spokane, a public notice is required for grant applications less than $1 million dollars that is not contained in the board-approved Capital Improvement Program (CIP). While the 2025-2030 CIP calls for the replacement of non-revenue vehicles that have met their useful life, the differences in propulsion and quantity relative to what is called for in the CIP prompt STA to publish this notice of grant application.

STA plans to request $210,325 in grant funds and will contribute the required 20% local match of $52,580, derived from sales tax revenue, for a total project cost of $262,905. Please note that all funding awards are subject to legislative approval.

Applications for the 2025-2027 Green Transportation Grant are due no later than 3:00 PM on Thursday, September 12, 2024.

Questions related to this grant application may be submitted to Madeline Arredondo, Associate Transit Planner, at [email protected].  

Non-Discrimination Notice

If information is needed in another language, contact (509) 325-6096.

Si necesita información en otro idioma, comuníquese al (509) 325-6096.

Для получения информации на другом языке звоните по тел. (509) 325-6096.

Nếu quý vị cần thông tin bằng một ngôn ngữ khác, xin vui lòng gọi số (509) 325-6096.

Upon request, this information will be produced in alternate formats for people who are disabled. Spokane Transit assures nondiscrimination in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. For more information see www.spokanetransit.com or call (509) 325-6096 (TTY Relay 711).

Published September 4, 2024

The Spokane Transit Board of Directors will hold a Public Hearing to receive testimony on the proposed Connect Spokane Phase 2 updates. The public hearing will take place on Thursday September 19, 2024, at 1:30 p.m., via Webex with a link provided online (to follow)

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 public comments and must be received by 4:00 p.m. on September 18, 2024.

Spokane Transit (STA) is updating seven of the elements, and proposing a new element to be added, to better define those elements in response to and support of the current strategic planning process.

The elements being updated, and what is being updated, are described briefly below:

• High Performance Transit: Continued evolution of HPT map with new class/mode descriptions. Updated accompanying table to be consistent with class/modes and outputs from Connect 2035 network evaluation.
• Paratransit: Minor updates to reflect current federal regulations.
• Flexible Services: Updated with new shared mobility language to create framework for defining service attributes. Added criteria for identification and design of mobility on demand projects.
• Transit Equity and Inclusion: Created new Element with goal, principles, and policies. Moved Title VI policies from Annex 2 into main body of comprehensive plan.
• Communications and Public Input: Added public participation spectrum. Updated outreach tools. Updated "Public Input Categories" table.
• Revenues and Fares: Four new policies addressing fare programs and rider contribution to service.
• Regional Transportation and Land Use: Updated TOD and land acquisition policies to be more active and identify opportunities for STA to make resources available.
• Sustainability: Minor updates to language and minor reorganization.

More information on the proposed updates, as well as a redline version of the five elements, can be found starting on September 4, 2024 on the Connect Spokane Comprehensive Plan page.

Written comments may be sent to:

Mike Tresidder, Senior Transit Planner

Spokane Transit Authority, 1230 W Boone Ave., Spokane, WA 99201

You can also email [email protected].

The Connect Spokane Phase I Update 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.

Notice is hereby given that from July 3, 2024, until August 2, 2024, Spokane Transit Authority will hold a public comment period to receive feedback on the Section 5310 Program Management Plan update.

The Program Management Plan (PMP) includes policies and procedures used to administer the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program (49 U.S.C 5310).

The PMP is developed in accordance with FTA Circular C 9070.1G (July 7, 2014), to help ensure that STA, as a designated recipient of Section 5310 funds, is administering Section 5310 in compliance with applicable federal statutes and regulations, including those activities undertaken by eligible subrecipients.

Download the Section 5310 Program Management Plan (PDF)

As an agency that receives federal financial assistance, Spokane Transit is required to adopt a PMP for Section 5310 funds and review on an annual basis.

The PMP must include a recipient’s program objectives, policies, procedures, and administrative requirements.

The Section 5310 Program Management Plan is in draft form and will continue to be revised until approved by FTA.

Substantial updates to this document require a 30-day public comment period.

How to Submit a Comment

Written comments may be sent to: 

Emilio Bustos, Assistant Transit Planner, Spokane Transit Authority,

701 W Riverside Ave,

Spokane, WA 99201

[email protected]

Deadline for comments: August 2, 2024

Non-Discrimination Notice

Spokane Transit assures nondiscrimination in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Upon request, alternative formats of this information will be produced for individuals who are disabled.

If information is needed in another language, contact (509) 325-6094.
Si necesita información en otro idioma, comuníquese al (509) 325-6094.
Для получения информации на другом языке звоните по тел. (509) 325-6094.
Nếu quý vị cần thông tin bằng một ngôn ngữ khác, xin vui lòng gọi số (509) 325-6094.

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.

The Spokane Transit Board of Directors will hold a Public Hearing to receive testimony on a proposed amendment to the STA Moving Forward plan modifying the project delivery timeline and revising the scope for certain projects within the plan. The public hearing will take place on Thursday May 16, 2024, at 1:30 p.m., via Webex with a link provided online (link to follow).

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 our form for public comments and must be received by 4:00 p.m. on May 15, 2024.

An implementation strategy for STA's comprehensive plan, STA Moving Forward contains more than 25 projects designed to:

• Connect people to services
• Connect workers to jobs
• Help advance regional economic development

In what would be the third amendment to the plan, STA proposes to adjust the following projects:

• Acquisition of real estate for a new Appleway Station Park and Ride would replace the current project generally described as expanding commuter parking capacity east of Sullivan Road.
• Adjust the implementation timeline for non-stop peak-hour service between Liberty Lake and downtown Spokane to 2017 to reflect the original introduction of Route 172 Liberty Lake Express.
• Improvements to Route 45 Perry District evenings and weekends would replace direct service between Logan and Lincoln Heights neighborhoods.

The proposed adjustments ensure investments remain relevant to the plan’s strategic objectives.

For more information on STA Moving Forward and the proposed amendment and timelines, please visit the STA Moving Forward Amendment page.

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.

STA (Spokane Transit Authority) proposes the demolition and replacement of the existing operations support building and east-adjacent shelters on the north side of the Mirabeau Point Park and Ride. The park and ride will be renamed the Mirabeau Transit Center.

The work will occur entirely at the existing Mirabeau Point Park and Ride site located at 13209 East Indiana Ave, Spokane Valley, Washington. Below is a map of the Mirabeau Point Park and Ride site outlined in red.

STA has issued a SEPA (State Environmental Policy Act) Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) for the project. You can view the SEPA checklist and DNS below.

SEPA Checklist

DNS

Comments and questions on the SEPA Checklist and DNS are due by February 28th, 2024, at 5:00PM. Questions and comments can be directed by email: [email protected], by phone at (509) 343-1693 or mailed to STA at:

Spokane Transit Authority
1230 W Boone Ave.
Spokane, WA 99201

The SEPA DNS can be appealed. The deadline for appeal is March 13, 2024 at 5:00 pm at Spokane Transit Authority, 1230 W. Boone Ave., Spokane, WA 99201 or by email to [email protected].

Spokane Transit Authority (STA) has identified a need to replace existing fuel tanks at the Valley (Fleck) Service Center with new tanks.  The current tanks, due to age, will be decommissioned and removed.  The new tanks will be smaller than the existing, and a new canopy will be constructed on site to keep elements off vehicles and staff while using the facility.

The work will occur entirely within the existing Valley (Fleck) Service Center located at 123 S. Bowdish Road, Spokane Valley, WA 99206.  Below is a preliminary site map of the Valley (Fleck) Service Center location outlined in yellow.

STA has issued a SEPA (State Environmental Policy Act) Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) for the new tanks and associated canopy. You can view the SEPA checklist and DNS below.

SEPA Checklist and DNS

Comments and questions on the SEPA Checklist and DNS are due by October 30^th, 2023, at 5:00PM. Questions and comments can be directed by email: [email protected], by phone at (509) 325-6049 or mailed to STA at:

Spokane Transit Authority
1230 W Boone Ave.
Spokane, WA 99201.

The SEPA DNS can be appealed, the deadline for appeal is November 13, 2023, at 5:00PM at Spokane Transit Authority, 1230 W. Boone Ave., Spokane, WA 99201 or by email to [email protected].

Notice is hereby given that the Spokane Transit Authority (STA) is issuing a call for projects that may be eligible for funding under the Federal Section 5310 Enhanced Mobility for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program. These projects are meant to provide transportation services targeted to benefit the elderly and people with disabilities, when current public transportation service is insufficient, inappropriate, or unavailable to meet their transportation needs. Eligible organizations may submit applications for projects that are described at https://www.spokanetransit.com/section-5310-program/.

The expanded Public Notice is available here.

A public hearing on Spokane Transit’s Proposed 2024 Budget will be held to receive public testimony at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 16, 2023, in the Spokane Transit Authority (STA) Boardroom, 1229 West Boone Avenue, Spokane, Washington, 99201.

Spokane Transit Authority
Proposed 2024 Budget

A budget publication along with a video summary is currently available for review and comment at https://www.spokanetransit.com/financial-information/. A paper copy is available at Spokane Transit Authority, 1230 West Boone Avenue, Spokane, Washington, 99201, (509) 325-6000. The Proposed 2024 Budget is in draft form and will continue to be revised until adopted by the Spokane Transit Authority Board.

Questions about the Proposed 2024 Budget should be sent to Monique Liard, Chief Financial Officer, Spokane Transit Authority, 1230 W. Boone Ave., Spokane, WA 99201, or via e-mail at [email protected].

Notice is hereby given that from November 8, 2023, until December 8, 2023, Spokane Transit Authority will hold a public comment period to receive feedback on the Section 5310 Program Management Plan update. This draft document and information to submit a comment are below.

The Program Management Plan (PMP) includes policies and procedures used to administer the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program (49 U.S.C 5310). The PMP is developed in accordance with FTA Circular C 9070.1G (July 7, 2014), to help ensure that STA, as a designated recipient of Section 5310 funds, is administering Section 5310 in compliance with applicable federal statutes and regulations, including those activities undertaken by eligible subrecipients. As an agency that receives federal financial assistance, Spokane Transit is required to adopt a PMP for Section 5310 funds and review on an annual basis. Substantial updates to this document require a 30-day public comment period. The PMP must include a recipient’s program objectives, policies, procedures, and administrative requirements.

This document is available for review and comment here.

Submit written comments to:

Attn: Madeline Arredondo, Associate Transit Planner
Spokane Transit Authority
1230 W. Boone Avenue
Spokane, WA 99201

or by email to: [email protected]

The Section 5310 Program Management Plan is in draft form and will continue to be revised until approved by the FTA.

Notice is hereby given that a special meeting of the Central City Line Steering Committee will take place on November 30, 2023, at 3:00 PM at the Spokane Regional Transportation Council office, Paulsen Center Building, Suite 504, located at 421 W. Riverside Ave., Spokane, WA. 99201.

The Steering Committee meeting is open to the public.  The meeting agenda is posted here.

For additional information please contact Don Skillingstad, Spokane Transit Authority, 509-328-RIDE, or email at [email protected].

Spokane Transit assures nondiscrimination in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Americans with Disabilities Act.  For more information, see www.spokanetransit.com.

Upon request, alternative formats of this information will be produced for people with disabilities.  For accommodations, please call 325-6094 or (TTY Relay 711) at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance.

Notice is hereby given that a special meeting of the Central City Line Steering Committee will take place on November 29, 2022, at 2:00 PM via Zoom with an in-person option for the public to view.  For more information about the meeting please contact STA at the information below.

The Steering Committee meeting is open to the public.  The meeting agenda and materials are posted to the Spokane Transit Authority website at stamovingforward.com/projects/city-line.

The meeting may be viewed in-person at 528 E. Spokane Falls Blvd, Suite 110, Spokane, WA  99202.  The meeting can also be viewed online via Zoom at the link below.

Zoom Meeting Link:   https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82036126966?pwd=SUZLRXQvVzFabStxanR2L3ErNk80QT09&from=addon

Meeting ID:      820 3612 6966
Join by phone: +12532158782
Passcode: 289452

For additional information please contact Don Skillingstad, Spokane Transit Authority, 844-879-3988, or email at [email protected].

Spokane Transit assures nondiscrimination in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Americans with Disabilities Act.  For more information, see www.spokanetransit.com.

Upon request, alternative formats of this information will be produced for people with disabilities.  For accommodations, please call 325-6094 or (TTY Relay 711) at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance.

A public hearing on Spokane Transit’s Proposed 2023 Operating and Capital Budgets will be held to receive public testimony on Thursday, November 17, 2022, at 1:30 p.m., in the Spokane Transit Boardroom, 1230 West Boone Avenue, Spokane, Washington. A virtual Webex videoconference option will be available at https://www.spokanetransit.com/meetings/bod/. 

In response to Governor Inslee’s announcement reopening Washington under the “Washington Ready” plan, 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 at https://www.spokanetransit.com/about-sta/forms-for-public-comments and must be received by 4:00 p.m. on November 16, 2022. 

Spokane Transit Authority 

Proposed 2023 Operating and Capital Budgets 

The budget presentation for review and comment will be available at https://www.spokanetransit.com/financial-information/ on November 2, 2022. A paper copy is available at Spokane Transit Authority, 1230 West Boone Avenue, Spokane, Washington, 99201, (509) 325-6000. The Operating and Capital Budgets are in draft form and will continue to be revised until adopted by the Spokane Transit Authority Board. 

Questions about the Proposed 2023 Operating and Capital Budgets should be sent to Monique Liard, Chief Financial Officer, Spokane Transit Authority, 1230 W. Boone Ave., Spokane, WA 99201, or via e-mail at [email protected]. 

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. 

 The Spokane Transit Board of Directors will hold a Public Hearing to receive testimony on the Draft Strategic Plan, Connect 2035, which will take place on Thursday, November 17, 2022, at 1:30 p.m., in the Spokane Transit Boardroom, 1230 West Boone Avenue, Spokane, Washington. A virtual Webex videoconference option will be available at https://www.spokanetransit.com/meetings/bod/. 

In response to Governor Inslee’s announcement reopening Washington under the “Washington Ready” plan, 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 and must be received by 4:00 p.m. on November 16, 2022. 

https://www.spokanetransit.com/about-sta/forms-for-public-comments 

To date, a majority of projects and services outlined in Spokane Transit’s current voter-approved 10-year plan STA Moving Forward have either begun or have been completed, and all are expected to be finished by 2026. To build on the success of this previous plan and address emerging needs and continued investment in the vibrancy of the region, Spokane Transit has been engaging stakeholders to draft Phase 1 of its next strategic 10-year plan, Connect 2035. The Phase 1 executive summary draft may be reviewed online at www.spokanetransit.com/connect2035. This phase includes revised vision and mission statements, goals, high level strategies, and preliminary performance measures. Phase 2, which is expected to begin in the second half of 2023, after the adoption of Phase 1, will include identifying and prioritizing specific projects and establishing performance measures. 

Written comments may be sent to: Kathleen Weinand, Project Planner, Spokane Transit Authority, 1230 West Boone Avenue, Spokane, Washington 99201; or by email to [email protected]. The Strategic Plan Phase 1 executive summary and full report is in draft form until adopted by the Spokane Transit Authority Board. Environmental documents are being prepared consistent with the State Environmental Policy Act. 

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. 

Notice is hereby given that the Spokane Transit Authority (STA)is issuing a call for projects that may be eligible for funding
under the Federal Section 5310 Enhanced Mobility for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program. These projects
are meant to provide transportation services targeted to benefit the elderly and people with disabilities, when current
public transportation service is insufficient, inappropriate, or unavailable to meet their transportation needs. Eligible
organizations may submit applications for projects that are described below for funding.

View the entire Public Notice at the following link: 2022 Section 5310 Call for Projects Public Notice

Proposed Policy Update - Zero-Fare for Youth 

The Spokane Transit Board of Directors will hold a Public Hearing to receive testimony on the proposed policy update for zero-fare for youth, which will take place on Thursday June 16, 2022, at 1:30 p.m., in the Spokane Transit Boardroom, 1230 West Boone Avenue, Spokane, Washington. A virtual Webex videoconference option will be available at https://www.spokanetransit.com/meetings/bod/.  

In response to Governor Inslee’s announcement reopening Washington under the "Washington Ready" plan, 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 15, 2022. 

https://www.spokanetransit.com/about-sta/forms-for-public-comments   

In March 2022, the Washington State Legislature passed, and the Governor signed into law, a pair of bills known collectively as Move Ahead Washington. Among various changes to state transportation funding programs and policies, Move Ahead Washington creates the Transit Support Grant Program to provide direct funding for transit agencies for public transportation needs. To be eligible for this new funding program, agencies must implement a “zero-fare policy” for youth ages 18 and younger. 

On April 21, 2022, the STA Board of Directors directed staff to begin drafting policy revisions, for further board consideration and action, related to revenue and fares that would allow STA to be eligible for the Washington State Transit Support Grant Program, and address relevant federal, state, and operational requirements. The proposed policy updated, as drafted by staff, would expand existing zero-fare for youth to include passholders between the ages 13 and 18 to ride at a zero-fare rate, subject to the continuation of the Transit Support Grant program. Please note that earlier this year, the STA Board of Directors updated policies, to go into effect in October 2022, to allow youth ages 6 and 12 a zero-fare with a qualified pass. Youth under the age of six ride free when accompanied by a fare-paying rider, a policy that has been in place for many years.   

Written comments may be sent to:  Mike Tresidder, Associate Transit Planner, Spokane Transit Authority, 1230 West Boone Avenue, Spokane, WA 99201, or by email to [email protected].  The Transit Development Plan: 2023-2028 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. 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. 

NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING

SPOKANE TRANSIT AUTHORITY
CITY LINE STEERING COMMITTEE WORKSHOP
APRIL 20, 2022
TIME 2:00 P.M.
1230 WEST BOONE AVENUE
SPOKANE, WA

All attendees will board a City Line bus outside of the STA Administration building at the address above for a tour of the City Line route. The workshop will adjourn back at the starting point.
This facility is accessible for people who use wheelchairs. Other necessary accommodations or alternative formats regarding this information will be produced for people with disabilities.
Please call (509) 325-6094 (TTY Relay 711) or email [email protected] at least 48 hours in advance to request an accommodation.

The Spokane Transit Board of Directors will hold a Public Hearing to receive testimony on the proposed "Connect Spokane" Phase I Updates, which will take place on Thursday April 21, 2022 at 1:30 p.m., via Webex with a link to be provided online.

In response to Governor Inslee’s Proclamation 20-28 as amended, which waives and suspends the requirement to hold in-person meetings and provides options for the public to attend remotely during the present state of emergency, all public comments will be accepted here and must be received by 4:00 PM on April 20, 2022.

Spokane Transit (STA) is updating five of the elements to better define those elements in support of the current strategic planning process. The elements being updated, and what is being updated, are described briefly below.

Fixed Route: Streamlines the classification system for clarity, updates the service span and headway policies.

High Performance Transit: Formalizes the corridor development plan process and what is included and provides new HPT implementation policies.

System Infrastructure: Expands the facility types, as STA expands the variety of facilities, provides new technology policies, and adds a new maintenance and administrative section.

Fare Revenue: Integrates the new fare policy.

Monitoring & Improvement: Integrates the Strategic Plan into the hierarchy of
plans.

More information on the proposed updates, as well as a redline version of the five elements, can be found here.

Written comments may be sent to: Mike Tresidder, Associate Transit Planner, Spokane Transit Authority, 1230 W Boone Ave., Spokane, WA 99201, or by email to [email protected]. The Connect Spokane Phase I Update 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. 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.

A public hearing on Spokane Transit’s Sprague Line will be held to receive public testimony at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 18, 2021, via Webex.  A link to join the virtual meeting will be included on the Board of Directors November agenda posted at www.spokanetransit.com/board-2021. 

In response to Governor Inslee’s announcement reopening Washington under the “Washington Ready” plan, members of the public may provide written comments or sign up to provide oral comments via Webex through the following link:  www.spokanetransit.com/public-hearing-comments.

Please note that both written comments and requests to provide oral comment via Webex must be received by 9:00 a.m. on November 18, 2021. No in-person comment will be taken. 

Spokane Transit Authority
Sprague Line

Spokane Transit seeks to improve the existing Route 90 to a High-Performance Transit Line as approved by voters in 2016 as part of STA Moving Forward. Planned improvements include enhanced amenities and pedestrian accessibility, as detailed in a Corridor Development Plan available at www.spokanetransit.com/spragueline on November 3, 2021. A paper copy is available at Spokane Transit Authority, 1230 West Boone Avenue, Spokane, Washington, 99201, (509) 325-6000. The Corridor Development Plan is in draft form and will continue to be revised until adopted by the Spokane Transit Authority Board.

Questions about the Proposed Sprague Line should be sent to Ryan Brodwater, Capital Projects Manager, Spokane Transit Authority, 1230 W. Boone Ave., Spokane, WA  99201, or via e-mail at [email protected].

Spokane Transit assures nondiscrimination in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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 or (TTY Relay 711) at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance.

A public hearing on Spokane Transit’s Proposed 2022 Operating and Capital Budgets will be held to receive public testimony at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 18, 2021, via Webex.  A link to join the virtual meeting will be included on the Board of Directors November agenda posted at www.spokanetransit.com/board-2021.

In response to Governor Inslee’s announcement reopening Washington under the “Washington Ready” plan, members of the public may provide written comments or sign up to provide oral comments via Webex through the following link:  www.spokanetransit.com/public-hearing-comments.

Please note that both written comments and requests to provide oral comment via Webex must be received by 9:00 a.m. on November 18, 2021.  No in-person comment will be taken.

Spokane Transit Authority
Proposed 2022 Operating & Capital Budgets

The budget presentation for review and comment will be available at www.spokanetransit.com/proposed-2022-budget on November 3, 2021.  A paper copy is available at Spokane Transit Authority, 1230 West Boone Avenue, Spokane, Washington, 99201, (509) 325-6000. The Operating & Capital Budgets are in draft form and will continue to be revised until adopted by the Spokane Transit Authority Board.

Questions about the Proposed 2022 Operating & Capital Budgets should be sent to Monique Liard, Chief Financial Officer, Spokane Transit Authority, 1230 W. Boone Ave., Spokane, WA  99201, or via e-mail at [email protected].

Spokane Transit assures nondiscrimination in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Americans with Disabilities Act. 

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 or (TTY Relay 711) at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance.

Notice is hereby given that a special meeting of the Central City Line Steering Committee will take place on October 20, 2021, at 2:00 PM via Zoom.  For more information about the meeting please contact STA at the information below.

In response to Governor Inslee’s March 24, 2020 Proclamation, and subsequent revisions, which waives and suspends the requirement to hold in-person meetings and provides options for the public to attend remotely during the present state of emergency.

The Steering Committee meeting is open to the public.  The meeting agenda and Zoom link will be posted to the Spokane Transit Authority website (stamovingforward.com/projects/city-line) before October 15, 2021 at 5PM. 

For additional information please contact Don Skillingstad, Spokane Transit Authority, 844-879-3988, or email at [email protected].

Spokane Transit assures nondiscrimination in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Americans with Disabilities Act.  

Upon request, alternative formats of this information will be produced for people with disabilities.  For accommodations, please call 325-6094 or (TTY Relay 711) at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance.

Spokane Transit has issued a determination of non-significance (DNS) under the State Environmental Policy Act Rules (Chapter 197-11 WAC) for the Transit Development Plan: 2022-2027. 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 Transit Development Plan: 2022-2027, which will take place on Thursday June 17, 2021 at 1:30 p.m.

In response to Governor Inslee’s March 24, 2020 Proclamation, which waives and suspends the requirement to hold in-person meetings and provides options for the public to attend remotely during the present state of emergency, all public comments must be received by 4:00 PM on June 16, 2021.

The link for submitting public comments can be found here: https://www.spokanetransit.com/about-sta/forms-for-public-comments  

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 TDP: 2022-2027 complies with the state requirements and contains the following key elements:

• 2021 Annual Strategic Plan
• Service Implementation Plan covering 2022-2024
• 2022-2027 Capital Improvement Program
• Program of Projects for FTA Section 5307 Urbanized Formula Funding
• Program of Projects for FTA Section 5310 Apportionment Program
• Information regarding Section 5339 (Bus and Bus Facilities) grant program
• Section 5310 (Enhanced Mobility for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities) grant program
• Major equipment & rolling stock replacement activities
• Operating and Financial Projections

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 the 2021 Section 5307 and 5339 Program of Projects and Budget. The Program of projects is considered final unless amended through public comment.

Copies of this document are available for public inspection beginning June 1, 2021 at:  Spokane Transit Authority, Administrative Office, North Side, Second Floor, 1230 West Boone Avenue, Spokane, Washington, 99201, or visit https://www.spokanetransit.com/files/content/draft_tdp_2022-2027.pdf.

Written comments may be sent to: Mike Tresidder, Associate Transit Planner, Spokane Transit Authority, 1230 W Boone Ave., Spokane, WA 99201, or by email to [email protected]. The Transit Development Plan: 2022-2027 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.

Spokane Transit has identified a number of service changes and improvements that, if approved, are planned to go into effect in May of 2022. Recommended revisions include the start of service on the City Line, STA’s first bus rapid transit line, expanded service in northeast Spokane, and changes to routes in all areas of the bus system. For specific routes impacted and additional information, please refer to the May 2022 Service Revisions - Draft Recommendation. Copies of this document are available for review and comment at Spokane Transit Authority, Administrative Office, North Side, Second Floor, 1230 West Boone Avenue, Spokane, Washington, 99201, or visit our website at:

https://www.spokanetransit.com/files/content/2022_Service_Revisions_Draft_Recommendation.pdf

The document is in draft form and will continue to be revised until adopted by the Spokane Transit Authority Board.

An online map and survey about the draft recommendation is available at:

https://www.spokanetransit.com/projects-plans/2022-service-revisions

The Spokane Transit Board of Directors will hold a Public Hearing to receive testimony on the Draft Recommendation, which will take place on Thursday April 15, 2021, at 1:30 p.m., via Webex. To join the meeting use the link provided online in the agenda for the meeting at https://www.spokanetransit.com/about-sta/sta-board-of-directors-2021

In response to Governor Inslee’s March 24, 2020 Proclamation, which waives and suspends the requirement to hold in-person meetings, and provides options for the public to attend remotely during the present state of emergency, all public comments will be accepted through the following link and must be received by 4:00 PM on April 14, 2021.

https://www.spokanetransit.com/about-sta/forms-for-public-comments 

Written comments may be sent to:  Kathleen Weinand, Transit Planner, Spokane Transit Authority, 1230 W Boone Ave., Spokane, WA 99201, or by email to [email protected]. 

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. For other accommodations, please call 325-6094 (TTY Relay 711) at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance.

Spokane Transit has issued a determination of non-significance (DNS) under the State Environmental Policy Act Rules (Chapter 197-11 WAC) for the Transit Development Plan: 2021-2026. 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 Transit Development Plan: 2021-2026, which will take place on Thursday, September 17, 2020, at 1:30 p.m., via Webex with a link provided online at www.spokanetransit.com.

In response to Governor Inslee’s March 24, 2020 Proclamation, which waives and suspends the requirement to hold in-person meetings and provides options for the public to attend remotely during the present state of emergency, all public comments will be accepted through the following link, and must be received by 4:00 PM on September 16th, 2020.

https://www.spokanetransit.com/about-sta/forms-for-public-comments  

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 TDP:2021-2026 complies with the state requirements and contains the following key elements:

• 2020 Annual Strategic Plan
• Service Implementation Plan covering 2021-2023
• 2021-2026 Capital Improvement Program
• Program of Projects for FTA Section 5307 Urbanized Formula Funding
• Program of Projects for FTA Section 5310 Apportionment Program
• Information regarding Section 5339 (Bus and Bus Facilities) grant program
• Section 5310 (Enhanced Mobility for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities) grant program
• Major equipment & rolling stock replacement activities
• Operating and Financial Projections

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 the 2020 Section 5307 and 5339 Program of Projects and Budget.

Copies of this document are available for public inspection beginning August 27th at:  Spokane Transit Authority, Administrative Office, North Side, Second Floor, 1230 West Boone Avenue, Spokane, Washington, 99201, or visit https://www.spokanetransit.com/files/content/draft_tdp_2021-2026.pdf.

Written comments may be sent to:  Mike Tresidder, Associate Transit Planner, Spokane Transit Authority, 1230 W Boone Ave., Spokane, WA 99201, or by email to [email protected]. The Transit Development Plan: 2021-2026 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.

A public hearing to receive testimony on the 2020 Title VI Program will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 20, 2020 in the Spokane Transit Authority (STA) Boardroom, 1230 W. Boone Avenue, Spokane, WA 99201.

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination on the basis or race, color, or national origin for agencies receiving federal financial assistance. As an agency that receives federal financial assistance, Spokane Transit is required to adopt a Title VI program and to update it every three (3) years. The Title VI Program is a document developed to demonstrate how STA is complying with Title VI requirements. Spokane Transit’s current Title VI Program expires March 30, 2020. The program must include discussion of fare and service changes over the last three (3) years (2017, 2018, 2019), an updated demographic analysis of the service area, route analysis and monitoring, service standards and policies, public outreach processes to assist protected populations, and an updated Limited English Proficiency (LEP) plan.

Copies of this document will be available for review and comment at: Spokane Transit Authority, Administrative Office, North Side, First Floor, 1230 West Boone Avenue, Spokane, Washington, 99201, or at the Title VI Policy Information page on the STA website. Written comments may be sent to: Attn: Gordon Howell, Principal Transit Planner, Spokane Transit Authority, 1230 W. Boone Avenue, Spokane, WA 99201. The 2020 Title VI Program is in draft form and will continue to be revised until adopted on March 19, 2020, by the Spokane Transit Authority Board.

Spokane Transit assures nondiscrimination in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. 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) or email [email protected] at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance.

Notice is hereby given that on June 30, 2019, Spokane Transit Authority issued a State Environmental Policy Act Determination of Non-Significance and adopted the Federal Transit Administration, Region 10, Central City Line Categorical Exclusion and Documented Categorical Exclusion Worksheet in its entirety for the construction of the Central City Line bus rapid transit  project. 

Description of the proposal: The project will consist of the construction of 32 bus stops (stations), installation of passenger amenities, street improvements, ADA facility improvements, and electrical upgrades to STA facilities.

Location of the Proposal:  The project is located in the City of Spokane, Spokane County, Washington. The 5.8 mile corridor, using existing city streets, would extend from the Browne’s Addition neighborhood immediately west of downtown Spokane, to the SCC Transit Center located at Spokane Community College. 

The Spokane Transit Authority, acting as lead agency, has determined that this proposal will not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An environmental impact statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c).  This determination is based on the following findings and conclusions: this proposal does not result in significant impacts and mitigation measures have been identified that addressed potential impacts during construction and operation of the project.

Public Comment Period: This DNS is issued under WAC 197-11-340(2) and the lead agency will not act on this proposal for 14 days from June 30, 2019. Written comments must be submitted no later than 5:00 PM on July 15, 2019, to the Spokane Transit Authority c/o Don Skillingstad, 1230 West Boone Avenue, Spokane, WA 99201 or via email to [email protected].

Please note that this may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts of the proposed project.  Any person may submit comments regarding this proposal. Written comments will be made part of the record.

Any person may submit comments on the proposed action or call for additional information at:
Responsible Official:
Gordon Howell
Principal Planner
1230 W. Boone Ave.  Spokane, WA  99201
(509) 325-6058

Click Here to view more information about the Central City Line project. 
Click Here to view the Determination of Nonsignificance and other environmental documents.

Notice is hereby given that SPOKANE TRANSIT AUTHORITY (STA) has set its proposed Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal for programs utilizing Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funds for federal fiscal years 2020-2022, beginning October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2022. The proposed DBE goal is 1.129 percent.

The goal was developed in accordance with the process described in the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) CFR 49 Part 26.  A description of how this goal was established is available for public inspection by calling STA’s DBE Liaison, Jacqueline Tjards, at (509) 325-6032. 

Public comments regarding Spokane Transit Authority’s proposed DBE goal will be accepted until June 26, 2019. Please mail or email comments to: STA DBE Liaison, 1230 West Boone Avenue, Spokane, Washington 99201-2686 or [email protected].

FTA will also accept informational comments for a period of thirty (30) days following the date of this Notice. Please send comments to: FTA, Region Ten, Jackson Federal Building, 915 Second Avenue, Suite 3142, and Seattle, Washington 98174.

Adoption of the proposed DBE goal will take place during the STA Board of Directors Meeting scheduled for July 25, 2019.

Spokane Transit assures nondiscrimination in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. For more information, click here.

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) or email [email protected]  at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance.

Staff has prepared minor preliminary edits to Connect Spokane: A Comprehensive Plan for Public Transportation, in advance of a major update in 2020. Originally adopted by the Board of Directors in 2010 and most recently updated in 2017, Connect Spokane serves as the agency’s goal and policy guide for the next 20 to 30 years.

This update to the plan meets the policy requirement as defined in MI 3.2 Comprehensive Plan Amendments that states “Minor amendments to the Comprehensive Plan may take place at any time so long as the change does not significantly change the scope or direction of the plan.”

Spokane Transit has issued a determination of nonsignificance (DNS) under the State Environmental Policy Act Rules (Chapter 197-11 WAC) for the following project: Spokane Transit’s Comprehensive Plan for Public Transportation proposed by Spokane Transit. 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.

You can view the SEPA Checklist, Determination of Nonsignificance below and amendments:

SEPA Checklist and Determination of Nonsignificance

Copies of the DNS are available at no charge from Spokane Transit, 1230 W. Boone Avenue, Spokane Washington 99201 or call (509) 325-6058. The draft proposed amendments to Connect Spokane can also be viewed below:

https://www.spokanetransit.com/projects-plans/comprehensive-plan

The public is invited to comment on this DNS by submitting written comments no later than 5:00 pm May 1, 2019 to Gordon Howell at 1230 W. Boone Avenue, Spokane, Washington 99201 or by email to [email protected].

Notice is hereby given that the Spokane Transit Authority (STA) is issuing a call for projects that will be funded with Section 5310 Enhanced Mobility for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program funding. These projects are meant to provide transportation services targeted to benefit the elderly and people with disabilities, when current public transportation service is insufficient, inappropriate, or unavailable to meet their transportation needs. Eligible organizations may submit applications for projects that are described below for funding.

There is $512,319 available under the Section 5310 program.
Applications are due no later than 5:00 PM on Wednesday, May 8, 2019.
Eligible project must be located in the Spokane Urbanized Area, https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/dc10map/UAUC_RefMap/ua/ua83764_spokane_wa/DC10UA83764.pdf
 
Eligible Applicants
Eligible project applicants can be either private, non-profit organizations, local governments, or other providers of public transportation* that provide transportation services for seniors and individuals with disabilities. Eligible applicants for the Traditional Category must either be a private nonprofit organization or a local governmental authority that is approved by a state to coordinate services for seniors and individuals with disabilities. Eligible applicants to receive funding for the “Other Category” include a local governmental authority or a private nonprofit organization. 

Eligible Projects       
According to federal requirements, a minimum of 55%, or $281,775 of total Section 5310 funds must be used for traditional capital projects. Examples of eligible capital projects include purchase ADA accessible vehicle, ADA facility or infrastructure improvements, support equipment for 5310 funded vehicles, Mobility Management, and acquisition of transportation services under a contract, lease, or other arrangement.

Up to 45%, or $230,544, of total Section 5310 funds may be spent on operating projects. Examples of eligible operating projects include increased Paratransit service boundaries or hours, alternatives to public transportation, shuttle services to transportation centers, rideshare and vanpool services. The total amount of 5310 funds dedicated to these types of projects can range between 0% and 45% of available funding**.

This is not an exhaustive list, for project eligibility contact Spokane Transit with questions. Though the project or service may be used by the general public, it must be proven to primarily benefit seniors and people with disabilities. Projects will be evaluated by STA staff and recommended projects will be sent to the STA Board of Directors for approval. More information on project scoring and evaluation criteria can be found in STA’s Program Management Plan for Section 5310, which is available on request.

Match
The federal share is not to exceed 80 percent of the net project cost for capital projects. The federal share is not to exceed 50 percent of the net project cost for operating projects that are eligible in the “Other Category”.

Questions and Comments
An informational meeting will be held on Monday, April 22nd, 2019 from (2pm -3pm) at Spokane Transit Authority 1230 W Boone Ave., Spokane, WA 99201 in the Full Northside Conference Room to provide potential applicants the opportunity to ask questions about program and project eligibility requirements. If you need additional information about this meeting, please contact Tara Zeigler, Transit Planner at (509) 343-1692 or [email protected]. 

Project Applications
To view or print the project application click here. 

Regional Planning Requirements
These projects will comply with comprehensive land use and transportation planning in the area and will be consistent with the adopted programming of projects in the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) prepared by Spokane Regional Transportation Council (SRTC). Projects that receive Section 5310 funding must be derived from the locally-developed Spokane County Public Transit-Human Services Transportation Plan, also prepared by SRTC located here, https://www.srtc.org/human-services-transportation-plan/.

Non-Discrimination Notice
In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Spokane Transit does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national origin. For more information on your rights or the procedures to file a discrimination complaint, or to request this information in an accessible format, please contact the STA Ombudsman at (509) 325-6094 (TTY Relay 711), or STA’s Administrative Office, 1230 West Boone Avenue, Spokane, WA 99201.

If information is needed in another language, contact (509) 325-6094.
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Spokane Transit assures nondiscrimination in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.  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.

* STA (if needed) may certify that there are no nonprofit organizations available in the area to provide the service.
**To be considered a provider of public transportation, an agency must provide “shared-ride” transportation, which means that it may transport two or more passengers in the same vehicle who are otherwise not travelling together (as opposed to exclusive-ride taxi services). Providers of public transportation can be either public or private agencies. 

STA may elect to capture up to 10 percent of the funds available to fund program administration costs.