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PodcastsOctober 22, 2025

Bus Tech Talk: Josh Stoddard Talks Growth & Opportunity at Spokane Transit

Josh Stoddard is the Director of Vehicle Maintenance at Spokane Transit Authority (STA), a role he has held since at least April 2025. In this capacity, he oversees the maintenance operations for STA's fleet, ensuring the reliability and safety of the vehicles that serve the Spokane community.

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Videosby Alex RomanAugust 28, 2025

Bus Tech Talk: Josh Stoddard Talks Growth & Opportunity at Spokane Transit

Josh Stoddard is the Director of Vehicle Maintenance at Spokane Transit Authority, a role he has held since at least April 2025.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJanuary 22, 2025

Biz Briefs: MCI, LYT, Alexander Dennis, and More

Biz Briefs covers the latest supplier news in the motorcoach and public transit industries.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseDecember 5, 2023

STA Orders 7 Alexander Dennis Enviro500 Double-Deck Buses

The Alexander Dennis Enviro500 will be the first double-deck transit bus in Spokane, Washington, and its surrounding urban areas.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 15, 2023

INIT, STA Introduce Contactless Payments

Riders can use credit or debit cards and digital cards in their mobile wallets to pay for bus fares.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 4, 2022

STA Launches Connect Fare System

Connect encompasses both physical cards and mobile payments within the eConnect mobile app.

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NewsNovember 11, 2021

APTA Report Evaluates Public Transit's Pandemic Response, Path Ahead

Based on the data, four overarching recommendations were developed for agencies that included integrating best practices from the COVID-19 period, prioritizing social equity, leveraging opportunities to expand ridership, and keeping abreast of changing trends.

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NewsMarch 19, 2021

Spokane Transit Unveils New Flyer Battery-Electric Bus

The 60-foot Xcelsior CHARGE transit bus is the first of 10 for the region's City Line Bus Rapid Transit project, which is planned to launch in 2022.

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NewsJanuary 12, 2021

INIT to Supply Contactless Fare Management System for Spokane Transit

The contract calls for a back-office revenue management system, contactless fare validators, and a mobile app from Hansecom, a wholly owned subsidiary of the INIT Group.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 23, 2020

Spokane Transit's BRT project lands $53.4M FTA grant

Funding for the Central City BRT project is provided through FTA’s CIG Program, which provides funding for major transit infrastructure projects nationwide.

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