Public Notices

The Spokane Transit Board of Directors will hold a Public Hearing to receive testimony on the Proposed 2026 Budget. The public hearing will take place during the STA Board Meeting held on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 1:30 p.m., in the Spokane Transit Authority (STA) Boardroom, 1230 West Boone Avenue, Spokane, Washington, 99201.

Members of the public may attend Spokane Transit Authority Board meetings in person or via the virtual option provided. Public comments will be accepted in person or virtually on the day of the meeting.

The optional web-conference joining link will be available in the packet by close of business the Friday before the November board meeting on November 20. Written public comments may also be submitted in advance of the meeting through the following link and must be received by 4:00 p.m. on November 19, 2025. Link for written public comments

A budget publication is currently available for review and comment on STA's Financial Information page. A paper copy is available at Spokane Transit Authority, 1230 West Boone Avenue, Spokane, Washington, 99201, (509) 325-6000. The Proposed 2026 Budget is in draft form and will continue to be revised until adopted by the Spokane Transit Authority Board.

Questions about the Proposed 2026 Budget should be sent to Robert Hamud, Chief Financial Officer, Spokane Transit Authority, 1230 W. Boone Ave., Spokane, WA 99201, or via e-mail at budget@spokanetransit.com.

Spokane Transit assures nondiscrimination in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Americans with Disabilities Act. For more information, see www.spokanetransit.com.

Upon request, alternative formats of this information will be produced for people who are disabled. The meeting facility is accessible for people using wheelchairs. For other accommodations, please call 325-6094 or (TTY Relay 711) at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance.

Spokane Transit has issued a determination of non-significance (DNS) under the State Environmental Policy Act Rules (Chapter 197-11 WAC) for the 2026-2029 Title VI Program. After review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with the agency, Spokane Transit has determined this proposal will not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment.

The Spokane Transit Board of Directors will hold a public hearing to receive testimony on the draft 2026-2029 Title VI Program, which will take place on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 1:30 p.m., via Webex in the Spokane Transit Boardroom, 1230 W. Boone Avenue, Spokane, WA. A virtual Webex videoconference option will be available at an upcoming board meeting which will be posted on the upcoming board meeting page. 

Members of the public may attend Spokane Transit Authority Board meetings in person or via the virtual option provided. Public comments will be accepted in person or virtually on the day of the meeting. Public Comments may also be submitted in advance of the meeting through the following link but must be received by 4:00 PM on November 19, 2025: Link for Public Comment

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin for agencies receiving federal financial assistance. As an agency that receives federal financial assistance, Spokane Transit is required to adopt a Title VI program and to update it every three (3) years. The Title VI Program is a document developed to demonstrate how STA is complying with Title VI requirements. Spokane Transit’s current Title VI Program expires February 1, 2026. The program must include discussion of fare and service changes over the last three (3) years (2023, 2024, 2025), an updated demographic analysis of the service area, route analysis and monitoring, service standards and policies, public outreach processes to assist protected populations, and an updated Limited English Proficiency (LEP) plan.

Copies of this document are available for public inspection October 16, 2025, at:

• The Title VI webpage.
• Spokane Transit Authority, Administrative Office, North Side, Second Floor, 1230 West Boone Avenue, Spokane, Washington, 99201
• The Plaza, Customer Service, First Floor, 701 West Riverside Avenue, Spokane, Washington, 99201

Written comments may be sent to: Madeline Arredondo, Associate Transit Planner, Spokane Transit Authority, 701 West Riverside Avenue, Spokane, Washington, 99201, or by email to marredondo@spokanetransit.com. The 2026-2029 Title VI Program is in draft form until adopted by the Spokane Transit Authority Board.