Our Winter Operations are in effect. 🚍❄️ Check for pre-planned detours and stay ahead of winter weather delays with STA Alerts via text🤳 or email📧:

🚏🎉 Happy Birthday, #RosaParks! 🎉🚏 • Your courage ignited a movement, inspiring #TransitEquityDay and reminding us all why fair, accessible transit matters. Our employees are proud to share what transit equity means to them—because everyone deserves a ride to opportunity. • Your legacy lives on, forever a #TransitHero. 🚌❤️ #EquityInTransit

"...inspired by the bravery and leadership of #RosaParks and others who shared the difficult journey to attain equitable access in transportation, it’s an important moment to reflect on the mission of public transit," Brandon Rapez-Betty. #TransitEquity #Connect2035 📰 Read the full CEO Corner article below.

Congratulations @spokanecity for championing healthier, more sustainable transportation choices! We look forward to seeing #DivisionStreetBRT added to future projects and helping Spokane reach platinum or gold status!

In association with @GonzagaU School of Engineering & Applied Science], we teamed up with senior engineering students for their capstone design project! 🎓✨ Their mission? Evaluate the Route 33 corridor for future high-performance transit improvements 🚦🚌—and their findings were recently presented to the staff of our Planning and Development department. 🙌 👏 We applaud these talented students, each a newly anointed #TransitNerd: 👨‍🎓 Aidan Nascimento 👨‍🎓 Anders Roback 👩‍🎓 Charlotte Sobol And a special thanks to their incredible adjunct advisors 🤓 Ryan Brodwater • Spokane Transit 😎 Stu Barton • J-U-B Engineers, Inc. Together, we’re making Spokane’s transit system stronger, smarter, and more connected! 💡🌟 #CommunityImpact #FutureLeaders #HighPerformanceTransit #GoZags #Connect2035

#EngageIRL through youth activities that help find your personal rhythm and groove. Use our website's Plan Your Trip tool to get to your next adventure. Engage IRL is a @LaunchNWorg initiative in partnership with Spokane Public Schools and local partners, designed to expand access to clubs, sports, arts, crafts, and other community events for Spokane youth and families. Visit to explore available activities!

This week, Interim Co-CEOs, Brandon Rapez-Betty and Karl Otterstrom had the opportunity to meet with state legislators and partners in Olympia to discuss the agency’s 2025 legislative priorities. These priorities—approved by the Board of Directors—focus on preserving important public transit investments, supporting local decision-making authority, advancing transit-oriented development, transitioning to zero-emission fleets, and ensuring safety and security for employees and riders. The trip was highly productive, significantly enhancing legislators' understanding of STA’s priorities for this legislative session. The discussions underscored the importance of the agency’s initiatives and reinforced STA’s esteemed reputation among lawmakers. STA leadership is committed to maintaining their confidence and support as these goals are advanced. Brandon and Karl also had the chance to engage with industry leaders through the Washington State Transit Association and others who recognize Spokane Transit as a model for effective public transportation. STA remains committed to serving customers and the public with innovation, collaboration, and purpose—ensuring public transit is a vital part of the greater Spokane region. Meetings with legislators included: ✔️ Representative Natasha Hill (D – 3rd LD), Vice Chair of House Housing Committee @VoteNatashaHill ✔️ Representative Jake Fey (D – 27th LD), House Transportation Committee Chair ✔️ Senator Marko Liias (D – 21st LD), Senate Transportation Committee Chair @MarkoLiias ✔️ Senator Curtis King (R – 14th LD), Ranking Republican on the Senate Transportation Committee ✔️ Representative Andrew Barkis (R – 2nd LD), Ranking Republican on the House Transportation Committee @AKB1968 ✔️ Representative Suzanne Schmidt (R – 4th LD), Assistant Ranking Republic on the House Transportation Committee ✔️ Senator Marcus Riccelli (D – 3rd LD), Senate Majority Floor Leader @marcusriccelli ✔️ Representative Mike Volz (R – 6th LD), Member of House Transportation Committee #PublicTransit #Collaboration #Leadership #SpokaneTransit #Connect2035 @PedestrianMan

Help shape STA’s future! Share your input on the Division Street BRT Station Amenities. Take the survey by Monday, February 17, and tell us what you think about the design and features of 40 new stations. 👉 #DivisionStreetBRT #BusRapidTransit #SpokaneTransit

Service Updates for This Weekend: 🚍 2025 January Service Change begins this Sunday, January 19! 🕊️ On Monday, January 20, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, holiday service hours for all routes will operate on a Saturday schedule. Plan your trip in advance and check out the updated schedules at

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Spokane Transit Achieves Major Ridership Milestone in 2024. "This achievement reflects the commitment of the team at STA to ensure Spokane's transportation services were there when people needed it most." - STA Board Chair and Spokane Valley Mayor Pam Haley. Read full press release below:

"To each STA employee… You. Are. Legend!" - Karl Otterstrom, Interim Co-CEO and Chief Planning & Development Officer. Read the full Chief Reflection article below.

Exciting news! 🚧 The Mirabeau Transit Center is on track to open in March 2025, thanks to the hard work of our construction crews and STA's Planning & Development team. 🚌✨

We're excited to have Kade Peterson join the team of executives as our new Chief Information Officer. #congratulations #TransitTech

In recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 20, 2025, STA will operate on the federal holiday with Saturday service hours on all routes. Please visit the STA website for more details:

Today, King County Metro and Amalgamated Transit Union Local 587 are honoring Shawn Yim, a coach operator who tragically lost his life in the line of duty on December 18, 2024. At STA, we are honored to have been invited to recognize Shawn’s legacy by joining the bus procession at his memorial this afternoon in Seattle. An STA delegation that includes Co-Interim CEO Brandon Rapez-Betty, coach operators, and staff were in attendance. As we honor Shawn Yim, we recognize all coach operators across the country. Your work and your contributions are invaluable.

Our Business Development team’s talent and dedication consistently foster meaningful connections with local individuals and organizations. #STAConnect #Connect2035 #STACommunity Article:

January Service Change will be implemented on Sunday, January 19, 2025. See the adjustments made based on customer feedback from the 2025 Service Revisions Survey.

🚎✨ Happy New Year from STA! STA's Interim Co-CEOs are excited to lead the organization during this transitional period. In 2024, the agency celebrated incredible milestones: over 10 million rides, improved Paratransit performance, and support for 87 Rideshare groups—a testament to the dedication of its team. Looking ahead to 2025, STA remains focused on enhancing the customer experience, strengthening regional partnerships, and supporting a growing community. During this interim period, the leadership team is committed to ensuring stability, fostering a positive workplace culture, and driving progress toward strategic goals. Here’s to another year of connecting everyone to opportunity! 🌟 #Welcome2025 #PublicTransit #STACommunity #Connect2035

Division Street BRT Update: an interactive map is available to view preferred routing and station locations. #DivisionStreetBRT looks to expand STA service to E Hastings Road between N Division Street and N Newport Highway.