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STA Proposed Fare Change – Feedback Requested

STA Proposed Fare Change – Feedback Requested

Spokane Transit Authority is now taking public feedback on proposed changes to the current fare policy. First and foremost, the proposal does not include a fare increase. Rather, the draft policy intends to expand transit discount program eligibility to thousands more people throughout the region, as well as introduce a new approach to collecting fares called “fare capping.”

This short video explains fare capping, which is intended to address current fare inequities and reduces financial barriers to transit by eliminating the up-front cost of a monthly pass.

This brochure offers more information and details.

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Last Chance for 2021 Disposal Passes

Last Chance for 2021 Disposal Passes

The 2021 Disposal Pass Program is winding down for the year. You have until this upcoming Sunday, October 31 to request a disposal pass online (Valid Nov 1-30).

For folks who do not have computer access or miss the Oct 31st deadline, there will be a limited number of paper disposal passes at the C.O.P.S. locations in addition to the MySpokane Desk on the 1st floor of City Hall.

Picking up Paper Passes: Residents will need to confirm the hours of each C.O.P.S. location before they make the trip to pick up a paper pass. The MySpokane desk on the first floor of City Hall is open Monday-Friday from 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm.

American Rescue Plan Forum – Tuesday, September 28, 2021

American Rescue Plan Forum – Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Mayor Nadine Woodward and Council President Breean Beggs will host a virtual community forum to discuss the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding process. This public engagement invites community feedback about funding priorities. This moderated session is open for public testimony.  

Tuesday, September 25
5:30-7:00 pm

Watch Live Sept. 28 @ 5:30 p.m. or on the City Council’s Facebook page.

Sign-up now for open forum
Closes Tuesday, Sept. 28 at 5:30 p.m. 
Speaker Sign-Up

Please contact Hannahlee Allers if you have technical issues or are unable to sign up.

Flier of details of the virtual forum
American Recovery Plan Community Feedback Request

American Recovery Plan Community Feedback Request

The City of Spokane is set to receive over $80 million in funds to spearhead emergency economic relief for businesses, residents, and communities negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Their first step is to collect community feedback on the distribution of the American Recovery plan funds. 

Using ThoughtExchange, they hope to capture and gauge community sentiment and opinion to help inform City Council on allocation decisions for our community. 

Please consider participating by visiting https://tejoin.com/scroll/961107889 or using your smartphone camera to scan the QR Code.

2021 Neighborhood Clean-Up Program

2021 Neighborhood Clean-Up Program

City of Spokane residents may request a $25 Disposal Pass to be used at the Waste to Energy Facility (2900 S Geiger). The program will last until program funding is expended or November 30, whichever occurs soonest. These Disposal Passes are designed to help residents in the City of Spokane remove extra waste.

Read important details about the Disposal Pass Program.

View the Waste Disposal Guide.

Instructions to obtain a pass

Residents with access to a computer or smartphone:

  • Create an account or login to your account at my.spokanecity.org/account via web browser
  • Once you’re logged in to your account, visit the Disposal Pass Request form page to request your pass.
  • Complete the form with your information. Only City of Spokane residents can request a dump pass (businesses, organizations, schools, etc. are not permitted to use this program). Address listed must be residential, no P.O. Box addresses will be accepted.
  • A confirmation message will be sent to the email provided with more information about redeeming the Disposal Pass. The first round of passes will be issued beginning in June and continue through November (unless programming funds are expended prior to November).
  • When your Disposal Pass request is approved, you will receive a message regarding important information about redemption that needs to be reviewed prior to visiting the Waste to Energy Facility.

Residents with no access to a computer or smartphone:

  • Spokane C.O.P.S. locations will have a limited number of paper passes available for folks without computer access, first-come, first-served. Please contact your local C.O.P.S. location to determine when pick-up of a disposal pass is available.