Connect Spokane: A Comprehensive Plan
Connect Spokane is STA’s comprehensive plan, spanning 30 years in scope.
As a guiding policy document for the future of public transit in Spokane, this long-term plan has formed the basis for our medium and short-term plans, including:
- Our current 10-year strategic plan: STA Moving Forward
- Our proposed future 10-year strategic plan: Connect 2035
- Our six-year implementation plan: Transit Development Plan
Originally adopted in 2010, Connect Spokane has been revised multiple times since.
Latest News
October 7, 2024
FINAL RECOMMENDED PLAN
- On October 2, 2024, the STA Planning and Development Committee recommended adoption by resolution of revisions to selected elements of Connect Spokane.
- The STA Board of Directors is scheduled to take action on the Committee’s recommendation during the October 17, 2024 Board of Directors meeting.
September 27, 2024
FINAL DRAFT PLAN
- Following a public hearing held on September 19, 2024, staff have prepared a staff report recommending adopting updates to the plan. The staff recommendation will be considered by the STA Planning and Development Committee meeting on October 2, 2024.
- The recommended updates to the plan are reflected in the Draft Connect Spokane Selected Elements document, published September 3.
- Final action is anticipated at the October 17, 2024 meeting of the STA Board of Directors.
September 3, 2024
SURVEY RESULTS, SUGGESTED CHANGES TO PLAN
Phase 2 Survey Results: We’ve collected valuable feedback from the community on various transit elements like High Performance Transit (HPT), Fixed Route services, Paratransit, and more. These results help guide future improvements and expansions. View the Connect Spokane Phase 2 survey results.
September 2024 Errata Sheet: We have compiled a document that includes all the comments from the public regarding the plan elements, as well as how we responded. View the errata sheet.
- Draft of Selected Elements – September 2024: Based on community feedback, we have suggested some changes to various parts of the comprehensive plan. View the draft document.
August 16, 2024
WE NEED YOUR FEEDBACK
We’ve made some important updates to the comprehensive plan, and we want to know what you think.
Take a few minutes to review the proposed changes to the Connect Spokane Comprehensive Plan and share your thoughts by completing our survey. Your feedback will help us ensure that our transit system meets the needs of everyone in Spokane.
*UPDATE 09/03: The survey is now closed. Thank you for your responses!
Upcoming Events
Check back soon for updates on future events.
Previous Events
September 19, 2024
Public Hearing
The Spokane Transit Board of Directors held a public hearing to receive testimony on the proposed Connect Spokane Phase 2 updates.
2024 Changes to the Connect Spokane Comprehensive Plan:
HPT (High Performance Transit): Adding new tables and maps for current and proposed routes.
Paratransit: Clarifying specific definitions.
Flexible Services: Introducing shared mobility language and clarifying the differences between our range of mobility services. Including criteria for mobility-on-demand projects.
Communications and Public Input: Updating outreach tools to reflect best practices and recognizing the public participation spectrum.
Revenues and Fares: Aligning new policies with proposed Connect 2035 initiatives and how we currently manage fares.
Regional Transportation and Land Use: Updating Transit-Oriented Development and land acquisition policies to address economic development.
Sustainability: Making minor updates and reorganizing chapter content.
Equity and Inclusion: Integrating the existing Title VI annex and other related policies into a new section called “Equity and Inclusion.”
You can read in detail about our proposed changes in the Draft Spokane Selected Elements Update July 2024 (PDF).
Also, check out our Update Adoption Timeline to learn about what we’re up to in the coming months.
2024 Update Adoption Timeline
July
August
September
October
Documents
Questions about Connect Spokane?
Senior Transit Planner: Mike Tresidder
Email: [email protected]