Transit Development Plan for 2024
As a public transportation benefit area authority, Spokane Transit Authority develops an annual 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 2025-2030.
This plan is shared annually with the Washington State Department of Transportation 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 long-term strategy to make public transportation in Spokane better for everyone.
Outreach Activities
This year STA is expanding its community engagement for the TDP beyond the mandatory June public hearing, by involving key committees and hosting various public meetings. Below is the schedule for these extended outreach efforts. Check back soon for more details on how you can provide your opinion on what goes into this year’s plan.
Date | Outreach Activity | STA Committees / Publications | External Stakeholders / Publications |
|---|---|---|---|
4/10/2024 | TDP Overview | Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) | – |
Late May | TDP Overview, upcoming public open house, Issue draft TDP | STA Moving Forward Newsletter, STA Website | Spokane Regional Transportation Council (SRTC) – Transportation Technical Committee (TTC) and Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC), Spokesman Review |
Early June | Draft TDP, upcoming public hearing | Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC | Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), virtual public meeting, public open house |
6/20/2024 | Public hearing | Board of Directors | – |
7/10/2024 | Recommend TDP adoption | Planning and Development Committee | – |
7/25/2024 | TDP adoption by resolution | Board of Directors | – |
Adoption Process
Over six months, the process for adopting the Transit Development Plan includes setting its structure, engaging with stakeholders, assessing financial projections, examining service and infrastructure proposals, and ultimately, presenting the final plan for board approval in July.
February
March
- Prepare Mid-range Tactical Framework
- Confirm stakeholder outreach approach
April
- Produce a Final Recommendation on the Mid-range Tactical Framework
- Conduct Revenue/Expenditure Forecast Assumptions
May
- Review the Proposed Service Improvement Program and Capital Improvement Program
- Review the Forecast Scenario
June
- Present a draft plan
- Receive an update on the Revenue/Expenditure Forecast
July
Contact
Associate Transit Planner: Madeline Arredondo
Email: [email protected]
Documents
- Transit Development Plan: 2023 – 2028
- Transit Development Plan: 2022 – 2027
- Appendix G: Transit Asset Management Plan 2021
- Transit Development Plan: 2021 – 2026
- Appendix G: Transit Asset Management Plan
- 2019 Transit Development Plan
- 2019 Transit Development Plan Appendix F
- 2018 Transit Development Plan
- 2018 Transit Development Plan Appendix E
- 2017 Transit Development Plan
- 2016 Transit Development Plan
- 2015 Transit Development Plan
- 2014 Transit Development Plan
- 2013 Transit Development Plan
- 2012 Transit Development Plan
- 2011 Transit Development Plan
- 2010 Transit Development Plan
- 2009 Transit Development Plan