About Washington State Transit Association

WSTA advances the value of public transit through public education and outreach, advocacy of positive and effective public policy and fostering the collaboration and professional development of public transit employees.                                             

WSTA is a nonprofit, representing 31 public transit agencies and WSDOT. WSTA provides professional development through our committees and events and serves as voice of public transit by actively engaging in advocacy at the state and federal levels.

WSTA is governed by a 31-member Board of Directors, comprised of the heads of each transit member agency. The Board establishes and adopts policies, legislative priorities, and annual budgets and provides strategic direction to WSTA Staff.     

The Washington State Transit Association (WSTA) receives Rural Transportation Assistance Program (RTAP) funds from the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) for several of its programs and events. WSDOT issues a competitive application process for which WSTA was awarded $185,000 for the 2023 - 2025 biennium to provide training and assistance. 

• The Annual Washington State Public Public Transportation Conference, Vendor Expo & State Roadeo 
• The Annual WSTA Spring Maintenance Forum 
• WSTA's Transits Next Leader Institute Program, including Advance TNLI and TNLI Executive
• The biannual WSTA Dispatch Forum 
• WSTA's membership with the Municipal Research & Services Center for access to  "Ask MRSC"
• WSTA's Technology and Software Support
  

Because the RTAP funds WSDOT receives and distributes are federal dollars, they are subject to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended which states that no person in the United States shall, on the grounds of race, color, limited English proficiency, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination in any program, activity, or service.

Further, they are subject to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities. It protects people with disabilities in many areas, including employment, transportation, and public accommodations. 

Toward this end, WSTA staff are responsible for carrying out the commitment to non-discrimination including the requirements of Title VI and the ADA. This includes the following:

• To ensure that the level and quality of transportation services are provided to all;
• To promote full and fair participation in transportation decision making;
• To ensure meaningful access to WSTA's programs and activities by persons with limited English proficiency;
• To identify and address, as appropriate, the human health, social, economic and environmental effects of WSTA's programs and activities on all populations.
  

Reasonable Modification Policy
If you would like to request a reasonable modification to WSTA's policies, practices and/or procedures to assist in ensuring that our programs are accessible to individuals with disabilities, please send a request describing what is needed to use the service to WSTA@watransit.com or call 360-786-9734. WSTA staff will use the following criteria to determine if a request is reasonable: 1) the request is not a fundamental alteration of the service; 2) the request is not a direct threat to the health or safety of others; 3) the request is not needed by the requester to use the service; and 4) the request does not result in undue financial or administrative burden.

If your complaint is considered a Title VI or a ADA complaint, please click the appropriate link below, which will take you to the WSDOT Title VI complaint form or email for ADA complaints, email WSTA Staff. If you have an issue related to a WSTA program or event, that can not be categorized as a Title VI or ADA complaint, please contact a WSTA staff member.