Spokane, WA – The Spokane Transit Authority (STA) Board of Directors has approved an award of contract to Direct Medical Transportation, Inc. to operate STA’s new mobility-on-demand (MOD) pilot program, called STA Link. The service is now cleared to launch this fall with the first two of six pilots, serving the Latah Valley and north Spokane […]
STA LINK ON-DEMAND TRANSIT PILOT CLEARED FOR FALL LAUNCH Read More »
Plaza Temporary Closure On Saturday, May 16, STA Plaza will remain open but closed to bus traffic starting at 4 pm. Temporary Boarding Bays on 2nd, 3rd, and Howard will be in use from 4 pm until the end of service. STA will operate regular Saturday bus service on the day of the parade with the following
Lilac Armed Forces Torchlight Parade 2026: Service Updates Read More »
Share Your Feedback on STA’s Six-Year Plan STA is updating its 2027–2032 Transit Development Plan (TDP), a six-year, mid-range plan that outlines service planning, capital improvements, infrastructure needs, and financial projections. The plan also serves as an important part of STA’s medium-term strategy to improve public transportation in the Spokane region. Join us at one
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For nearly four decades, STA has been proud to play a meaningful role in one of the region’s most beloved events, Bloomsday. Since 1987, STA has helped thousands of racegoers and spectators get to the event safely and on time. Each year, STA buses are filled with joy and excitement for the race, and it’s
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Spokane Transit schedules service changes three times a year in order to keep the region’s transit system as convenient, accessible, and efficient as possible. These changes generally occur in January, May, and September. The May Service Change will occur on Sunday, May 17, 2026. There will be minor schedule adjustments on Routes 31, 62, 93,
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STA is committed to providing the best possible service — and your feedback helps us do just that! Take a few minutes to complete our Customer Satisfaction Survey and let us know how we’re doing. As a thank-you, you’ll be entered for a chance to win one of two 31-day bus passes! The survey is
Customer Satisfaction Survey 2026 Read More »
Routes 94 and 294 will be on detour beginning Thursday, April 9, until approximately Thursday, April 23, 2026, because of construction on Park Road. All bus stops along 8th Avenue east of Thierman Road and along Park Road until Sprague Avenue will be closed during construction. Riders are encouraged to sign up for STA Alerts and download Transit App to
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STA is inviting the community to an open house to get a first look at the Argonne Station Park & Ride and share input on its design. This project is a key part of the I-90 / Valley High Performance Transit corridor and will help shape the future of transit in our region. The Argonne
Visit the Argonne Station Park & Ride Open House on April 21 Read More »
Spokane, WA – Last week, Spokane Transit Authority’s (STA) Division Street Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project reached another important milestone on its path to implementation, obtaining a “Medium-High” overall funding recommendation rating from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) as part of its Capital Investment Grants (CIG) application. The news follows other important funding milestones earlier
DETOUR UPDATE: MARCH 31, 2026, 5:00 P.M. Effective at the start of the service day on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, Route 9–Sprague’s outbound detour to STA Valley Transit Center will no longer travel along E. Fifth Avenue. The updated outbound detour will use E. Third Avenue, continue north on S. Havana Street, and reconnect with
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