Public Notices

City Line Steering Committee Workshop

NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING

SPOKANE TRANSIT AUTHORITY
CITY LINE STEERING COMMITTEE WORKSHOP
APRIL 20, 2022
TIME 2:00 P.M.
1230 WEST BOONE AVENUE
SPOKANE, WA

All attendees will board a City Line bus outside of the STA Administration building at the address above for a tour of the City Line route. The workshop will adjourn back at the starting point.
This facility is accessible for people who use wheelchairs. Other necessary accommodations or alternative formats regarding this information will be produced for people with disabilities.
Please call (509) 325-6094 (TTY Relay 711) or email [email protected] at least 48 hours in advance to request an accommodation.

"Connect Spokane" Phase I Updates – Notice of Public Hearing

The Spokane Transit Board of Directors will hold a Public Hearing to receive testimony on the proposed "Connect Spokane" Phase I Updates, which will take place on Thursday April 21, 2022 at 1:30 p.m., via Webex with a link to be provided online.

In response to Governor Inslee’s Proclamation 20-28 as amended, which waives and suspends the requirement to hold in-person meetings and provides options for the public to attend remotely during the present state of emergency, all public comments will be accepted here and must be received by 4:00 PM on April 20, 2022.

Spokane Transit (STA) is updating five of the elements to better define those elements in support of the current strategic planning process. The elements being updated, and what is being updated, are described briefly below.

Fixed Route: Streamlines the classification system for clarity, updates the service span and headway policies.

High Performance Transit: Formalizes the corridor development plan process and what is included and provides new HPT implementation policies.

System Infrastructure: Expands the facility types, as STA expands the variety of facilities, provides new technology policies, and adds a new maintenance and administrative section.

Fare Revenue: Integrates the new fare policy.

Monitoring & Improvement: Integrates the Strategic Plan into the hierarchy of
plans.

More information on the proposed updates, as well as a redline version of the five elements, can be found here.

Written comments may be sent to: Mike Tresidder, Associate Transit Planner, Spokane Transit Authority, 1230 W Boone Ave., Spokane, WA 99201, or by email to [email protected]. The Connect Spokane Phase I Update is in draft form until adopted by the Spokane Transit Authority Board.

Spokane Transit assures nondiscrimination in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. 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 (TTY Relay 711) at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance.

Notice of Public Hearing

A public hearing on Spokane Transit’s Sprague Line will be held to receive public testimony at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 18, 2021, via Webex. A link to join the virtual meeting will be included on the Board of Directors November agenda posted at www.spokanetransit.com/board-2021.

In response to Governor Inslee’s announcement reopening Washington under the “Washington Ready” plan, members of the public may provide written comments or sign up to provide oral comments via Webex through the following link: www.spokanetransit.com/public-hearing-comments.

Please note that both written comments and requests to provide oral comment via Webex must be received by 9:00 a.m. on November 18, 2021. No in-person comment will be taken.

Spokane Transit Authority
Sprague Line

Spokane Transit seeks to improve the existing Route 90 to a High-Performance Transit Line as approved by voters in 2016 as part of STA Moving Forward. Planned improvements include enhanced amenities and pedestrian accessibility, as detailed in a Corridor Development Plan available at www.spokanetransit.com/spragueline on November 3, 2021. A paper copy is available at Spokane Transit Authority, 1230 West Boone Avenue, Spokane, Washington, 99201, (509) 325-6000. The Corridor Development Plan is in draft form and will continue to be revised until adopted by the Spokane Transit Authority Board.

Questions about the Proposed Sprague Line should be sent to Ryan Brodwater, Capital Projects Manager, Spokane Transit Authority, 1230 W. Boone Ave., Spokane, WA 99201, or via e-mail at [email protected].

Spokane Transit assures nondiscrimination in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

A public hearing on Spokane Transit’s Proposed 2022 Operating and Capital Budgets will be held to receive public testimony at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 18, 2021, via Webex. A link to join the virtual meeting will be included on the Board of Directors November agenda posted at www.spokanetransit.com/board-2021.

Please note that both written comments and requests to provide oral comment via Webex must be received by 9:00 a.m. on November 18, 2021. No in-person comment will be taken.

Spokane Transit Authority
Proposed 2022 Operating & Capital Budgets

The budget presentation for review and comment will be available at www.spokanetransit.com/proposed-2022-budget on November 3, 2021. A paper copy is available at Spokane Transit Authority, 1230 West Boone Avenue, Spokane, Washington, 99201, (509) 325-6000. The Operating & Capital Budgets are in draft form and will continue to be revised until adopted by the Spokane Transit Authority Board.

Questions about the Proposed 2022 Operating & Capital Budgets should be sent to Monique Liard, Chief Financial Officer, Spokane Transit Authority, 1230 W. Boone Ave., Spokane, WA 99201, or via e-mail at [email protected].

Spokane Transit assures nondiscrimination in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

Notice is hereby given that a special meeting of the Central City Line Steering Committee will take place on October 20, 2021, at 2:00 PM via Zoom. For more information about the meeting please contact STA at the information below.

In response to Governor Inslee’s March 24, 2020 Proclamation, and subsequent revisions, which waives and suspends the requirement to hold in-person meetings and provides options for the public to attend remotely during the present state of emergency.

The Steering Committee meeting is open to the public. The meeting agenda and Zoom link will be posted to the Spokane Transit Authority website (stamovingforward.com/projects/city-line) before October 15, 2021 at 5PM.

For additional information please contact Don Skillingstad, Spokane Transit Authority, 844-879-3988, or email at [email protected].

Spokane Transit assures nondiscrimination in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Upon request, alternative formats of this information will be produced for people with disabilities. For accommodations, please call 325-6094 or (TTY Relay 711) at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance.

Revised 2021 | Section 5310 Call for Projects | Public Notice of Funding Opportunity

Notice is hereby given that the Spokane Transit Authority (STA) is issuing a Revised 2021 Section 5310 Call for Projects that will be funded primarily with Federal Section 5310 Enhanced Mobility for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program funding. These projects are meant to provide transportation services targeted to benefit seniors and people with disabilities, when current public transportation service is insufficient, inappropriate, or unavailable to meet their transportation needs. Eligible organizations may submit applications for projects that are described below for funding.

This Revised 2021 Section 5310 Call for Projects will replace the previous Section 5310 Call for Projects announced on April 2, 2021. All project applicants that have submitted applications must re-submit application(s) in order for their projects to be considered for funding recommendations. The application materials have been updated to include revised scoring criteria and an expedited timeline.

STA proposes to make approximately $683,500 available in the 2021 Section 5310 Call for Projects, including an estimated $658,828 in federal funds and approximately $24,672 in STA funds realized from the favorable variances of 2020 (actual) operating expenses and expenses over budget. All projects will be awarded Section 5310 funding without match requirements by the project applicants (100% federal share).

Please note that all funding awards will include federal funding and federal requirements apply. These funding awards are subject to approval by the STA Board of Directors.

Applicants are encouraged to identify scaled funding options in case insufficient funding is available to fund a project at the full requested amount. If an applicant indicates that a project is scalable, the applicant must provide an appropriate minimum funding amount that will fund an eligible project that achieves the objectives of the program and meets all relevant program requirements. The applicant must provide a clear explanation of how the project budget would be affected by a reduced award. STA may award a lesser amount regardless of whether a scalable option is provided.

Applications are due no later than 5:00 PM on Thursday, July 15, 2021. Applications received after this date will not be considered. Please submit the application and all required materials electronically to [email protected]. If you are submitting a hard copy of the application and required materials, it must be postmarked by July 15, 2021. Only electronic or mailed hard copy applications will be accepted.

Application Materials

Eligible Applicants

Eligible project applicants can be either private, non-profit organizations, local governments, or other providers of public transportation* that provide transportation services for seniors and individuals with disabilities. Eligible applicants for the Traditional Category must either be a private nonprofit organization or a local governmental authority that is approved by a state to coordinate services for seniors and individuals with disabilities. Eligible applicants to receive funding for the “Other Category” include a local governmental authority or a private nonprofit organization.

Eligible Projects

Section 5310 funds are available for capital and operating expenses to support the provision of transportation services for seniors and individuals with disabilities. Eligible capital projects include the capital cost of contracting services, the purchase or acquisition of ADA vehicles, passenger facilities related to 5310 funded vehicles, and support for mobility management and coordination programs among public transportation providers and other human service agencies. Eligible operating projects include those that exceed the minimum ADA requirements, improve access to fixed route service and decrease reliance on ADA complementary paratransit service, and that provide alternatives to public transportation for seniors and individuals with disabilities.

Eligible project(s) must be located in the Spokane Urbanized Area, https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/dc10map/UAUC_RefMap/ua/ua83764_spokane_wa/DC10UA83764.pdf

For project eligibility questions, contact Madeline Arredondo at [email protected] or by phone at (509) 325-6059 with questions. Project Application and materials can be found on STA’s website: https://www.spokanetransit.com/about-sta/public-notices Specific project information and scoring criteria can be found in the Spokane Transit Program Management Plan, which is posted on STA’s website: https://www.spokanetransit.com/files/content/5310_PMP_Update.pdf.

Informational Meeting

An informational meeting will be held on Thursday, July 1, 2021 from (2pm -3pm) via WebEx to provide potential applicants the opportunity to ask questions about program and project eligibility requirements. If you need additional information about the 5310 program or the WebEx informational meeting, please visit STA website at : https://www.spokanetransit.com/about-sta/5310-informational-meeting or contact Madeline Arredondo, Assistant Transit Planner at (509)325-6059 or by email at [email protected]. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact [email protected] or (509) 325-6094 (TTY Relay 711) at least 48 hours in advance.

Regional Planning Requirements –

These projects will comply with comprehensive land use and transportation planning in the area and will be consistent with the adopted programming of projects in the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) prepared by Spokane Regional Transportation Council (SRTC). Projects that receive Section 5310 funding must be derived from the locally-developed Spokane County Public Transit-Human Services Transportation Plan, also prepared by SRTC located here, https://www.srtc.org/human-services-transportation-plan/.

Non-Discrimination Notice

If information is needed in another language, contact (509) 325-6094.

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Upon request, this information will be produced in alternate formats for people who are disabled. Spokane Transit assures nondiscrimination in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. For more information see www.spokanetransit.com or call (509) 325-6094 (TTY Relay 711).

*To be considered a provider of public transportation, an agency must provide “shared-ride” transportation, which means that it may transport two or more passengers in the same vehicle who are otherwise not travelling together (as opposed to exclusive-ride taxi services). Providers of public transportation can be either public or private agencies.

Transit Development Plan: 2022-2027 | Public Notice

Spokane Transit has issued a determination of non-significance (DNS) under the State Environmental Policy Act Rules (Chapter 197-11 WAC) for the Transit Development Plan: 2022-2027. 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 Transit Development Plan: 2022-2027, which will take place on Thursday June 17, 2021 at 1:30 p.m.

In response to Governor Inslee’s March 24, 2020 Proclamation, which waives and suspends the requirement to hold in-person meetings and provides options for the public to attend remotely during the present state of emergency, all public comments must be received by 4:00 PM on June 16, 2021.

The link for submitting public comments can be found here: https://www.spokanetransit.com/about-sta/forms-for-public-comments

The Transit Development Plan (TDP) is required by RCW 35.58.2795. The TDP is one in a series of planning documents that is built upon the goals, principles and policies contained within Connect Spokane: A Comprehensive Plan for Public Transportation.

The proposed TDP: 2022-2027 complies with the state requirements and contains the following key elements:

2021 Annual Strategic Plan
Service Implementation Plan covering 2022-2024
2022-2027 Capital Improvement Program
Program of Projects for FTA Section 5307 Urbanized Formula Funding
Program of Projects for FTA Section 5310 Apportionment Program
Information regarding Section 5339 (Bus and Bus Facilities) grant program
Section 5310 (Enhanced Mobility for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities) grant program
Major equipment & rolling stock replacement activities
Operating and Financial Projections

Details of the proposed projects for Sections 5307 (Urbanized Area Formula Funding program), 5310 (Enhanced Mobility for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities), and 5339 (Bus and Bus Facilities Discretionary program) are included in the TDP. The public hearing for the TDP includes the 2021 Section 5307 and 5339 Program of Projects and Budget. The Program of projects is considered final unless amended through public comment.

Copies of this document are available for public inspection beginning June 1, 2021 at: Spokane Transit Authority, Administrative Office, North Side, Second Floor, 1230 West Boone Avenue, Spokane, Washington, 99201, or visit https://www.spokanetransit.com/files/content/draft_tdp_2022-2027.pdf.

Written comments may be sent to: Mike Tresidder, Associate Transit Planner, Spokane Transit Authority, 1230 W Boone Ave., Spokane, WA 99201, or by email to [email protected]. The Transit Development Plan: 2022-2027 is in draft form until adopted by the Spokane Transit Authority Board.

Spokane Transit assures nondiscrimination in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. 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 (TTY Relay 711) at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance.

Draft May 2022 Service Revisions | Public Notice

Spokane Transit has identified a number of service changes and improvements that, if approved, are planned to go into effect in May of 2022. Recommended revisions include the start of service on the City Line, STA’s first bus rapid transit line, expanded service in northeast Spokane, and changes to routes in all areas of the bus system. For specific routes impacted and additional information, please refer to the May 2022 Service Revisions - Draft Recommendation. Copies of this document are available for review and comment at Spokane Transit Authority, Administrative Office, North Side, Second Floor, 1230 West Boone Avenue, Spokane, Washington, 99201, or visit our website at:

https://www.spokanetransit.com/files/content/2022_Service_Revisions_Draft_Recommendation.pdf

The document is in draft form and will continue to be revised until adopted by the Spokane Transit Authority Board.

An online map and survey about the draft recommendation is available at:

https://www.spokanetransit.com/projects-plans/2022-service-revisions

The Spokane Transit Board of Directors will hold a Public Hearing to receive testimony on the Draft Recommendation, which will take place on Thursday April 15, 2021, at 1:30 p.m., via Webex. To join the meeting use the link provided online in the agenda for the meeting at https://www.spokanetransit.com/about-sta/sta-board-of-directors-2021

In response to Governor Inslee’s March 24, 2020 Proclamation, which waives and suspends the requirement to hold in-person meetings, and provides options for the public to attend remotely during the present state of emergency, all public comments will be accepted through the following link and must be received by 4:00 PM on April 14, 2021.

https://www.spokanetransit.com/about-sta/forms-for-public-comments

Written comments may be sent to: Kathleen Weinand, Transit Planner, Spokane Transit Authority, 1230 W Boone Ave., Spokane, WA 99201, or by email to [email protected].

Spokane Transit assures nondiscrimination in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. For more information, see www.spokanetransit.com. Upon request, alternative formats of this information will be produced for people who are disabled. For other accommodations, please call 325-6094 (TTY Relay 711) at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance.

Section 5310 Program Management Plan

Notice is hereby given that Spokane Transit Authority will hold a public comment period from September 28, 2020 until November 6, 2020, to receive feedback on the Section 5310 Program Management Plan update.

The Program Management Plan (PMP) includes policies and procedures used to administer the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program (49 U.S.C 5310). The PMP is developed in accordance with FTA Circular C 9070.1G (July 7, 2014), to help ensure that STA, as a designated recipient of Section 5310 funds, is administering Section 5310 in compliance with applicable federal statutes and regulations, including those activities undertaken by eligible subrecipients. As an agency that receives federal financial assistance, Spokane Transit is required to adopt a PMP for Section 5310 funds and review on an annual basis. Substantial updates to this document require a 30-day public comment period. The PMP must include a recipient’s program objectives, policies, procedures, and administrative requirements.

This document is available for review and comment at the following link: STA Section 5310 Program Management Plan

Written comments may be sent to: Attn: Madeline Arredondo, Assistant Transit Planner, Spokane Transit Authority, 1230 W. Boone Avenue, Spokane, WA 99201 or by email to [email protected]. The Section 5310 Program Management Plan is in draft form and will continue to be revised until approved by FTA.

Upon request, alternative formats of this information will be produced for persons with disabilities. Please email [email protected] or call (509) 325-6094 (TTY Relay 711) to request an alternative format. Spokane Transit assures nondiscrimination in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If information is needed in another language, contact (509) 325-6094.
Si necesita información en otro idioma, comuníquese al (509) 325-6094.
Для получения информации на другом языке звоните по тел. (509) 325-6094.
Nếu quý vị cần thông tin bằng một ngôn ngữ khác, xin vui lòng gọi số (509) 325-6094.

Transit Development Plan: 2021-2026 | Public Notice

Spokane Transit has issued a determination of non-significance (DNS) under the State Environmental Policy Act Rules (Chapter 197-11 WAC) for the Transit Development Plan: 2021-2026. 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 Transit Development Plan: 2021-2026, which will take place on Thursday, September 17, 2020, at 1:30 p.m., via Webex with a link provided online at www.spokanetransit.com.

https://www.spokanetransit.com/about-sta/forms-for-public-comments

The Transit Development Plan (TDP) is required by RCW 35.58.2795. The TDP is one in a series of planning documents that is built upon the goals, principles and policies contained within Connect Spokane: A Comprehensive Plan for Public Transportation.

The proposed TDP:2021-2026 complies with the state requirements and contains the following key elements:

2020 Annual Strategic Plan
Service Implementation Plan covering 2021-2023
2021-2026 Capital Improvement Program
Program of Projects for FTA Section 5307 Urbanized Formula Funding
Program of Projects for FTA Section 5310 Apportionment Program
Information regarding Section 5339 (Bus and Bus Facilities) grant program
Section 5310 (Enhanced Mobility for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities) grant program
Major equipment & rolling stock replacement activities
Operating and Financial Projections

Details of the proposed projects for Sections 5307 (Urbanized Area Formula Funding program), 5310 (Enhanced Mobility for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities), and 5339 (Bus and Bus Facilities Discretionary program) are included in the TDP. The public hearing for the TDP includes the 2020 Section 5307 and 5339 Program of Projects and Budget.

Copies of this document are available for public inspection beginning August 27th at: Spokane Transit Authority, Administrative Office, North Side, Second Floor, 1230 West Boone Avenue, Spokane, Washington, 99201, or visit https://www.spokanetransit.com/files/content/draft_tdp_2021-2026.pdf.

Written comments may be sent to: Mike Tresidder, Associate Transit Planner, Spokane Transit Authority, 1230 W Boone Ave., Spokane, WA 99201, or by email to [email protected]. The Transit Development Plan: 2021-2026 is in draft form until adopted by the Spokane Transit Authority Board.

2020 Title VI | Program Public Notice

A public hearing to receive testimony on the 2020 Title VI Program will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 20, 2020 in the Spokane Transit Authority (STA) Boardroom, 1230 W. Boone Avenue, Spokane, WA 99201.

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination on the basis or 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 March 30, 2020. The program must include discussion of fare and service changes over the last three (3) years (2017, 2018, 2019), 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 will be available for review and comment at: Spokane Transit Authority, Administrative Office, North Side, First Floor, 1230 West Boone Avenue, Spokane, Washington, 99201, or at the Title VI Policy Information page on the STA website. Written comments may be sent to: Attn: Gordon Howell, Principal Transit Planner, Spokane Transit Authority, 1230 W. Boone Avenue, Spokane, WA 99201. The 2020 Title VI Program is in draft form and will continue to be revised until adopted on March 19, 2020, by the Spokane Transit Authority Board.

Spokane Transit assures nondiscrimination in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. 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 (TTY Relay 711) or email [email protected] at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance.

DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE ADOPTION of EXISTING DOCUMENT

Notice is hereby given that on June 30, 2019, Spokane Transit Authority issued a State Environmental Policy Act Determination of Non-Significance and adopted the Federal Transit Administration, Region 10, Central City Line Categorical Exclusion and Documented Categorical Exclusion Worksheet in its entirety for the construction of the Central City Line bus rapid transit project.

Description of the proposal: The project will consist of the construction of 32 bus stops (stations), installation of passenger amenities, street improvements, ADA facility improvements, and electrical upgrades to STA facilities.

Location of the Proposal: The project is located in the City of Spokane, Spokane County, Washington. The 5.8 mile corridor, using existing city streets, would extend from the Browne’s Addition neighborhood immediately west of downtown Spokane, to the SCC Transit Center located at Spokane Community College.

The Spokane Transit Authority, acting as lead agency, has determined that this proposal will not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An environmental impact statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). This determination is based on the following findings and conclusions: this proposal does not result in significant impacts and mitigation measures have been identified that addressed potential impacts during construction and operation of the project.

Public Comment Period: This DNS is issued under WAC 197-11-340(2) and the lead agency will not act on this proposal for 14 days from June 30, 2019. Written comments must be submitted no later than 5:00 PM on July 15, 2019, to the Spokane Transit Authority c/o Don Skillingstad, 1230 West Boone Avenue, Spokane, WA 99201 or via email to [email protected].

Please note that this may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts of the proposed project. Any person may submit comments regarding this proposal. Written comments will be made part of the record.

Any person may submit comments on the proposed action or call for additional information at:
Responsible Official:
Gordon Howell
Principal Planner
1230 W. Boone Ave. Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 325-6058

Click Here to view more information about the Central City Line project.
Click Here to view the Determination of Nonsignificance and other environmental documents.

PUBLIC NOTICE | Disadvantaged Business Enterprises

Notice is hereby given that SPOKANE TRANSIT AUTHORITY (STA) has set its proposed Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal for programs utilizing Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funds for federal fiscal years 2020-2022, beginning October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2022. The proposed DBE goal is 1.129 percent.

The goal was developed in accordance with the process described in the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) CFR 49 Part 26. A description of how this goal was established is available for public inspection by calling STA’s DBE Liaison, Jacqueline Tjards, at (509) 325-6032.

Public comments regarding Spokane Transit Authority’s proposed DBE goal will be accepted until June 26, 2019. Please mail or email comments to: STA DBE Liaison, 1230 West Boone Avenue, Spokane, Washington 99201-2686 or [email protected].

FTA will also accept informational comments for a period of thirty (30) days following the date of this Notice. Please send comments to: FTA, Region Ten, Jackson Federal Building, 915 Second Avenue, Suite 3142, and Seattle, Washington 98174.

Adoption of the proposed DBE goal will take place during the STA Board of Directors Meeting scheduled for July 25, 2019.

Spokane Transit assures nondiscrimination in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. For more information, click here.

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 (TTY Relay 711) or email [email protected] at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance.

Public Notice | Notice of SEPA DNS (Determination of Non-Significance)

Staff has prepared minor preliminary edits to Connect Spokane: A Comprehensive Plan for Public Transportation, in advance of a major update in 2020. Originally adopted by the Board of Directors in 2010 and most recently updated in 2017, Connect Spokane serves as the agency’s goal and policy guide for the next 20 to 30 years.

This update to the plan meets the policy requirement as defined in MI 3.2 Comprehensive Plan Amendments that states “Minor amendments to the Comprehensive Plan may take place at any time so long as the change does not significantly change the scope or direction of the plan.”

Spokane Transit has issued a determination of non-significance (DNS) under the State Environmental Policy Act Rules (Chapter 197-11 WAC) for the following project: Spokane Transit’s Comprehensive Plan for Public Transportation proposed by Spokane Transit. 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.

You can view the SEPA Checklist, Determination of Non-Significance below and amendments:

SEPA Checklist and Determination of Non-Significance

Copies of the DNS are available at no charge from Spokane Transit, 1230 W. Boone Avenue, Spokane Washington 99201 or call (509) 325-6058. The draft proposed amendments to Connect Spokane can also be viewed below:

https://www.spokanetransit.com/projects-plans/comprehensive-plan

The public is invited to comment on this DNS by submitting written comments no later than 5:00 pm May 1, 2019 to Gordon Howell at 1230 W. Boone Avenue, Spokane, Washington 99201 or by email to [email protected].

Public Notice

Notice is hereby given that the Spokane Transit Authority (STA) is issuing a call for projects that will be funded with Section 5310 Enhanced Mobility for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program funding. These projects are meant to provide transportation services targeted to benefit the elderly and people with disabilities, when current public transportation service is insufficient, inappropriate, or unavailable to meet their transportation needs. Eligible organizations may submit applications for projects that are described below for funding.

There is $512,319 available under the Section 5310 program.
Applications are due no later than 5:00 PM on Wednesday, May 8, 2019.
Eligible project must be located in the Spokane Urbanized Area, https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/dc10map/UAUC_RefMap/ua/ua83764_spokane_wa/DC10UA83764.pdf

Eligible Applicants
Eligible project applicants can be either private, non-profit organizations, local governments, or other providers of public transportation* that provide transportation services for seniors and individuals with disabilities. Eligible applicants for the Traditional Category must either be a private nonprofit organization or a local governmental authority that is approved by a state to coordinate services for seniors and individuals with disabilities. Eligible applicants to receive funding for the “Other Category” include a local governmental authority or a private nonprofit organization.

Eligible Projects
According to federal requirements, a minimum of 55%, or $281,775 of total Section 5310 funds must be used for traditional capital projects. Examples of eligible capital projects include purchase ADA accessible vehicle, ADA facility or infrastructure improvements, support equipment for 5310 funded vehicles, Mobility Management, and acquisition of transportation services under a contract, lease, or other arrangement.

Up to 45%, or $230,544, of total Section 5310 funds may be spent on operating projects. Examples of eligible operating projects include increased Paratransit service boundaries or hours, alternatives to public transportation, shuttle services to transportation centers, rideshare and vanpool services. The total amount of 5310 funds dedicated to these types of projects can range between 0% and 45% of available funding**.

This is not an exhaustive list, for project eligibility contact Spokane Transit with questions. Though the project or service may be used by the general public, it must be proven to primarily benefit seniors and people with disabilities. Projects will be evaluated by STA staff and recommended projects will be sent to the STA Board of Directors for approval. More information on project scoring and evaluation criteria can be found in STA’s Program Management Plan for Section 5310, which is available on request.

Match
The federal share is not to exceed 80 percent of the net project cost for capital projects. The federal share is not to exceed 50 percent of the net project cost for operating projects that are eligible in the “Other Category”.

Questions and Comments
An informational meeting will be held on Monday, April 22nd, 2019 from (2pm -3pm) at Spokane Transit Authority 1230 W Boone Ave., Spokane, WA 99201 in the Full Northside Conference Room to provide potential applicants the opportunity to ask questions about program and project eligibility requirements. If you need additional information about this meeting, please contact Tara Zeigler, Transit Planner at (509) 343-1692 or [email protected].

Project Applications
To view or print the project application click here.

Regional Planning Requirements
These projects will comply with comprehensive land use and transportation planning in the area and will be consistent with the adopted programming of projects in the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) prepared by Spokane Regional Transportation Council (SRTC). Projects that receive Section 5310 funding must be derived from the locally-developed Spokane County Public Transit-Human Services Transportation Plan, also prepared by SRTC located here, https://www.srtc.org/human-services-transportation-plan/.

Non-Discrimination Notice
In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Spokane Transit does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national origin. For more information on your rights or the procedures to file a discrimination complaint, or to request this information in an accessible format, please contact the STA Ombudsman at (509) 325-6094 (TTY Relay 711), or STA’s Administrative Office, 1230 West Boone Avenue, Spokane, WA 99201.

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* STA (if needed) may certify that there are no nonprofit organizations available in the area to provide the service.
**To be considered a provider of public transportation, an agency must provide “shared-ride” transportation, which means that it may transport two or more passengers in the same vehicle who are otherwise not travelling together (as opposed to exclusive-ride taxi services). Providers of public transportation can be either public or private agencies.

STA may elect to capture up to 10 percent of the funds available to fund program administration costs.

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