City Line Project

Spokane’s first Bus Rapid Transit line

The concept of City Line has was discussed, evaluated and planned for by community partners for over 15 years before the project was funded.

City Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service has been customized for the needs of Spokane, reflecting cost-effectiveness and flexibility. It will provide earlier and later service seven days a week – making it a viable transit option in the busiest commercial corridors, especially for commuters.

Construction Updates

City Line Construction Update: March 29, 2023

STA currently has six construction obstructions to report for March 24 – March 31, 2023.

STATION 1 – Southbound travel on South Cannon Street in Browne’s Addition will be shifted to the east between West 3rd Avenue and West 4th Avenue.   Traffic will still be able to use the street in both directions and the sidewalk will remain open.  Traffic and pedestrian signage will be in place.  Work is scheduled to start on 03/20.

STATION 2A – Northbound travel on South Spruce Street in Browne’s Addition will be shifted to the west between West 3rd Avenue and West 2nd Avenue and parking will be temporarily removed on the west side of South Spruce Street.  Traffic will be able to use the street in both directions and the sidewalk will remain open.  Traffic and pedestrian signage will be in place.  Work is scheduled to start on 03/20.

STATION 2B – Eastbound travel on West 2nd Avenue in Browne’s Addition will be shifted to the north between South Spruce Street and South Hemlock Street and parking will be temporarily removed on the north side of West 2nd Avenue.  Traffic will be able to use the street in both directions and the sidewalk will remain open.  Traffic and pedestrian signage will be in place.  Work is scheduled to start on 03/20.

STATION 3 – Eastbound and westbound travel on West Pacific Avenue in Browne’s Addition will be shifted to the north and south between South Spruce Street and South Hemlock Street and parking will be temporarily removed on the north and south sides of West Pacific Avenue.  Traffic will be able to use the street in both directions and the sidewalk will remain open.  Traffic and pedestrian signage will be in place.  Work is scheduled to start on 03/20.

STATION 5 – Eastbound and westbound travel on West Pacific Avenue in Browne’s Addition will be shifted to the north and south between South Oak Street and South Maple Street and parking will be temporarily removed on the north and south sides of West Pacific Avenue.  Traffic will be able to use the street in both directions and the sidewalk will remain open.  Traffic and pedestrian signage will be in place.  Work is scheduled to start on 03/20.

MAIN AVENUE CONSTRUCTION – Construction on West Main Avenue between North Browne Street and North Division Street will reduce West Main Avenue to one eastbound lane on the north side of the street and will temporarily impact parking on this block.  Traffic and pedestrian signage will be in place.  Work is scheduled to start on 04/03 and be completed by 04/07.

Timeline

July 15, 2023

City Line service launches

July 15, 2023

June, 2022

Phase II station construction & amenity installation begins

June, 2022

Feb. 18, 2022

Washington State Governor Jay Inslee tours STA and City Line progress

Feb. 18, 2022

March 17, 2021

STA unveils first of 10 City Line battery-electric buses

March 17, 2021

May 1, 2020

Phase I station construction begins

May 1, 2020

Jan. 21, 2020

FTA awarded STA $53.4 million for City Line, over half the project’s budget.

Jan. 21, 2020

July 25, 2019

STA Board Fully funds local match for City Line

July 25, 2019

April 9, 2019

FTA Allocates $53.4M to City Line

April 9, 2019

March 2019

FTA began the scope, schedule, cost and risk review of the project

March 2019

FTA Funding Event

Funding Sources

City Line Funding

Community Imput & Planning

Outreach

Spokane Transit held several outreach events about City Line throughout the planning process.

This included gathering feedback at in-person open houses, virtual events, online surveys, and more.

Learn more at stamovingforward.com.

Construction Communications

Construction updates were communicated regularly throughout the City Line project. Outreach was made to the public including community members and neighborhoods most affected.

Phase I Construction focused on groundwork — platform construction, power and data connections, and road improvements.

Phase II Construction included enhanced amenities installation including shelters, pedestrian lighting, station markers, and real-time bus departure signs.

Communication methods included:

  • postcards and mailers
  • website updates
  • traffic control plans
  • construction timeline and map
  • videos
  • social media
  • fact sheets
  • newsletter stories
  • contact email and hotline
  • construction signage

Have Questions?

If you have questions about City Line, call customer service at 509-328-RIDE or send us an email below.

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