Extreme Weather Conditions
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.
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.
Locations
Support centers are accessible by most Spokane Transit routes.
- Visit the City of Spokane website for a list of warming center locations.
- Visit the Spokane Regional Health District website for a list of cooling center locations.
- Information about heat exhaustion and heat stroke can be found here.
- Visit the City of Spokane website for information about safe air centers.
STA Plaza continues to be a Safe Air Center during regular business hours:
Monday – Friday: 5 am to 11:30 pm
Saturday: 6 am to 11:30 pm
Sunday: 6 am to 9:30 pm