STA CEO Karl Otterstrom issued the following statement on the evening of March 24, 2026: “Earlier today, it was discovered that a call to dispatch was made the morning of January 18, the day on which the Double Decker bus collided with the Cedar Street viaduct. The subject matter of this call was the CAD/AVL […]
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Tell us how you use public transit and help shape what comes next. This quick survey is your chance to share how you use STA today, what projects you’re interested in, and what matters most to you moving forward. Your feedback will directly inform priorities and funding decisions that impact our entire community. It only takes
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Update – January 22, 2026: Seven people were injured in the accident. Spokane, WA – At approximately 12:14 PM on January 18, 2026, a Spokane Transit Authority (STA) double decker bus on Route 6 on its way from Cheney to the University District was involved in an accident on Cedar Street between 1st and 2nd Avenues in
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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. On Sunday, January 18, changes will occur on Routes 6, 7, 12, 21, 25, 27, 63, 722, and 724. See the dedicated Service Change page for
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Starting January 1, 2026, riders paying Reduced Fare in cash on the bus must have a Reduced Fare Cash Rider card. Cards can be ordered through Customer Service or the STA website beginning December 1, 2025. When the Reduced Fare Cash Rider requirement takes effect, riders may choose either a Connect Card (for tap-and-pay and
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Spokane, WA – Spokane Transit (STA) is announcing a new partnership with Transit App, one of the world’s most popular apps for navigating cities by bus, walking, or biking. With more than 40 million downloads worldwide, riders rely on Transit App in communities across North America and over 900 cities worldwide to make public transportation
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Airway Heights, WA – The City of Airway Heights and Spokane Transit Authority (STA) will celebrate the official opening of 6th Avenue with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on September 26 at 1:30 PM. The event will be held at the intersection of 6th Avenue and Lundstrom Street and will mark the delivery of a major infrastructure
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Join STA and the City of Airway Heights to celebrate the opening of the 6th Avenue Extension Project in Airway Heights. With September Service Change in effect, Route 65-Airway Heights will serve along this corridor with 30-minute frequency during weekdays. Friday, September 26, 2025, 1:30 P.M. 6th Avenue & Lundstrom Street Roundabout, Airway Heights, 99001
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We invite you to join our Week Without Driving Challenge! From Monday, September 29, to Sunday, October 5, every time you tap a registered Connect or scan an eConnect QR code at the fare box, you’ll be entered to win a 31-day bus pass and STA gift bag. Ways to Participate Everyone’s encouraged to participate
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Want to show off your STA pride? Now you can with official STA merchandise! Whether it’s a route t-shirt or a backpack, the STA Store has plenty of options to choose from. The store will be updated throughout the year, so be sure to check for any new additions that may have been added since
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