Public Notices

Notice is hereby given that from June 2, 2026, until July 3, 2026, 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 9070.1H (November 1, 2024), 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 will be available for review and comment on STA’s Section 5310 webpage. Written comments may be sent to: Madeline Arredondo, Associate Transit Planner, Spokane Transit Authority, 701 West Riverside Avenue, Spokane, Washington, 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 FTA.

Spokane Transit has issued a determination of non-significance (DNS) under the State Environmental Policy Act Rules (Chapter 197-11 WAC) for the 2027-2032 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 2027-2032 Transit Development Plan, which will take place on Thursday June 18, 2026, at 1:30 p.m., in the Spokane Transit Boardroom, 1230 W. Boone Avenue, Spokane, WA. A virtual Webex videoconference option will be available on the STA Board of Directors Meeting page for June 18, 2026.

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 online at Spokane Transit Forms for Public Comments webpage. 

Spokane Transit is also holding two public open house events. The first hybrid (virtual and in-person) will be held on June 9, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the Central Library on the Third Floor, and the second open house will be help in-person on June 11, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at the Spokane Valley Library in the Diane E. Zahand Meeting Room. For more information, please visit the Transit Development Plan webpage. 

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 2027-2032 TDP complies with the state requirements and contains the following key elements:

• 2027-2029 Service Improvement Program
• 2027-2032 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 2026 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 public notice are available for public inspection beginning May 21, 2026, at: Spokane Transit Authority,

• Administrative Office, North Side, Second Floor, 1230 West Boone Avenue, Spokane, Washington, 99201
• The Plaza, Customer Service, First Floor, 701 West Riverside Avenue, Spokane, Washington, 99201
• Visit STA’s Transit Development Plan webpage.

Written comments may be sent to: Madeline Arredondo, Associate Transit Planner, Spokane Transit Authority, 701 West Riverside Avenue, Spokane, Washington, 99201, or by email to [email protected].

The 2027-2032 Transit Development Plan is in draft form until adopted by the Spokane Transit Authority Board.

The Spokane Transit Board of Directors will hold a Public Hearing to receive testimony on the proposed Connect 2035 amendments.

The public hearing will take place on Thursday March 19, 2026, at 1:30 p.m., via Webex. A link to the virtual meeting will be provided on the packet of the March 19 Board of Directors Meeting. 

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 March 18, 2026.

Link for submitting public comments

Spokane Transit (STA) is adjusting several project timelines or descriptions within Connect 2035, as well as introducing one new project that aligns with the Connect 2035 goals. The amendments address the following:

• Recognizing the desire and the ability for earlier implementation of the Mobility on Demand pilot projects, with timelines being adjusted to a 2026 launch year
• Revising the project description for future High Performance Transit (HPT) planning in Spokane Valley to bring it in alignment with Connect Spokane
• Expanding the description of Facilities Master Plan implementation to align with the outcomes of the Phase 1 planning effort and the findings of Phase 2 to focus on essential support facilities instead of a future clean energy campus
• Adjusting the description for the implementation of the Zero Emission Vehicle Transition Plan to align with the findings of Phase 2 of the Facilities Master Plan
• Introducing the Community Van program whereby a van or other passenger vehicle is made available to an identified partner organization to provide mobility assistance for targeted groups or individuals that align with the partner organization’s mission and programs.

More information on the proposed updates, as well as a redline version of the amendments, can be found at the Connect 2035 Website. 

Written comments may be sent to:

Mike Tresidder, Senior Transit Planner, Spokane Transit Authority, 1230 W Boone Ave., Spokane, WA 99201, or by email to [email protected].

The Connect 2035 minor amendment is in draft form until adopted by the Spokane Transit Authority Board.