APTA’s new economic report shows how investing in public transit creates jobs, boosts tax revenue, and benefits the economy! #PublicTransitImpact
Learn about the impacts: www.apta.com/wp-content/u...
Framed photographs of street scenes near the STA Plaza. Books and counter top in background.
I had lunch with Ben Tobin, a local street photographer, and picked up two prints I ordered from him (personal purchase, FYI). I am really pleased with how these turned out.
I love it!
Spokane Transit quietly served over 15,200 passenger boardings on Sunday, March 1, the first time ever surpassing 15k passengers for STA on a non-Bloomsday Sunday. Overall, Sunday ridership is running 33% higher than pre-COVID levels, representing the highest growth rate among service days.
Later, during a break between sessions, the chair of the event (a regional real estate market forum) introduced herself to me as an avid, dedicated bus rider. Reminded me you can't entirely dismiss the 20%! 2/2
I was on a panel last week where I was posed the question, "how are you going to get us out of our cars?" The audience was made up of several hundred developers and real estate brokers. I basically said, "I'm focused on the 80%, not you." 1/2
New meta-analysis of 26 published studies concludes that AVs will lead people to use cars a lot more — which would thicken congestion and worsen pollution (even if AVs are electric).
"AV deployment is anticipated to lead to an overall increase in Vehicle Miles Traveled."
doi.org/10.1016/j.tb...
Another amazing sunset tonight.
A view of a bus at the Spokane Transit Plaza with the Review Tower in the background with a brilliant sunset.
Spokane is Downtown. Just left the Downtown Spokane Partnership meeting and captured this view before hopping on my bus to go home. I love this city!
Inside Route 4 Monroe-Regal heading west on Sprague Avenue with a City Line bus two lanes over heading in the same direction. The City Line bus will service a left-sided station at the Fox Theatre. The 4 turns north on Lincoln Street.
The 1 and the 4 pacing each other on Sprague Avenue during my commute to work this morning.
Posting this an hour later, but here is the new safety stop and dispatch check-in (with an extra pause to accommodate a stair climb by an employee filming the event). The bus makes an automatic call to dispatch when approaching the viaduct and the operator confirms the street and height.
Posting this an hour later, but here is the new safety stop and dispatch check-in (with an extra pause to accommodate a stair climb by an employee filming the event). The bus makes an automatic call to dispatch when approaching the viaduct and the operator confirms the street and height.
Descending Sunset Hill on Interstate 90 with downtown Spokane in the distance.
Downtown in the background as the bus crosses the high bridge over Latah Creek.
Approaching downtown Spokane.
Sunrise and the transit only entrance to West Plains Transit Center.
Bays 4 and 5 at the West Plains Transit Center.
Inbound stop at West Plains Transit Center. Many passengers alighted and transferred to waiting coaches serving Airway Heights, Amazon and the airport. Others boarded.
Good morning EWU Eagles!
Good morning EWU Eagles!
K Street Station, Cheney WA with the double decker behind the passenger shelter. About 10 minutes before sunrise.
A quick layover at K Street Station before beginning the first full Route 6 Cheney inbound trip.
State Route 904 by dawn's early light.
Leaving Four Lakes, Washington.
Dawn from the upper deck as we approach West Plains Transit Center to pick up our first customers and continue as an outbound 6. We picked up three people there who had just gotten off Route 633 originating from Amazon GEG1.
Double decker bus warming up in the Spokane Transit garage.
Operator is doing his final checks before departure. I will be a passenger on the top deck of the first double decker bus in revenue service in over a month. Additional operating and safety protocols in place to prevent off route occurrences and increase height awareness.
"you look happier"
thanks i took the bus here
A real time display at Bay 12, STA Plaza, indicating the 7:27am departure of Route 20 has been cancelled.
Weather and traffic conditions can be disruptive to our service, so it's satisfying to see that investments in digital displays and real time data quality are making timely information available to our customers.
1970 Russell's Official Bus Guide
Routes of Empire Lines in 1970, including connecting routes. The intercity bus company was based out of Spokane with multiple daily trips to Coeur d'Alene and other daily round trips to British Columbia and central Washington.
The Empire Lines bus network in 1970.
Thanks!
What is the name of that game?! I have a young ornithologist in my home.
Spokane Transit's fare policy includes the recognition that fare collection is a decidedly "pro ridership" effort.
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Metro Ridership continues to grow!
Biggest Feb day in 6 yrs, highest day ever @ NoMa Station, almost 1m🚇🚌/day.
Traffic is getting worse and worse, join those in the know and speed past all those stuck in their cars.
Thanks for riding America’s Metro System.
A doll house in front of commercial real estate sign offering property for sale or lease at a reduced price.
Walking to the office from the bus stop and noticed they're offering a reduced price on this fantasy-themed estate! 😅
The U.S. Government Accountability Office reports that public transportation can reduce airport road congestion, benefiting travelers, airline workers, and airport staff.
The study reviews public transit availability, use, and strategies at 51 airports.
aptapassengertransport.com/gao-reports-...
