City Line Project

Spokane’s first Bus Rapid Transit line

The concept of City Line 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.

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 Input & 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 (7433).

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