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Extreme Weather Conditions

A blue and white city bus with the number 2614 is at a bus stop under a sunny, partly cloudy sky. The bus has a bike rack on the front and is seen from a low angle. Another similar bus is in the background.

Safety During Extreme Weather

When the following extreme weather conditions are experienced, Spokane Transit offers fare exceptions to customers without fare payment who are traveling to and from support centers:

  • Cooling Centers when the temperature reaches 95˚F or higher.
  • Warming Centers when the temperature is 32˚F or lower.
  • Safe Air Centers when the air quality index is at 201 or above.
A blue and white city bus with the number 2614 is at a bus stop under a sunny, partly cloudy sky. The bus has a bike rack on the front and is seen from a low angle. Another similar bus is in the background.

Safety During Extreme Weather

When the following extreme weather conditions are experienced, Spokane Transit offers fare exceptions to customers without fare payment who are traveling to and from support centers:

  • Cooling Centers when the temperature reaches 95˚F or higher.
  • Warming Centers when the temperature is 32˚F or lower.
  • Safe Air Centers when the air quality index is at 201 or above.

Accessing Support Centers

Simply board the bus and inform the coach operator that you are heading to a support center and do not have fare payment. 

This practice remains in effect for same-day return trips during evening hours even after the temperature or air quality are no longer within the ranges given above.

Useful Links

Support centers are accessible by most Spokane Transit routes.

STA Plaza continues to be a Safe Air Center during regular business hours.

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