WSTA
Committees
WSTA committees are designed to provide staff from a variety of work content to learn, engage and partner with fellow colleagues around the state.
Document Updated: October 17,2025
What Are Committees
WSTA committees are comprised of transit professionals from their respective areas. The committees provide opportunities for problem-solving, idea-sharing, and networking for members.
Board of Directors
Next Meeting: 2nd Qtr. Board
Date, Time & Location
Campbell's Resort on Lake Chelan
SMTA: May 28th | 10:30am - 12:00pm Noon
WSTA Board: May 28th | 1:00pm - 5:00pm
WSTA Board: May 29th | 8:00am - 12:00pm Noon
Board Packet
Lodging
Campbell's Resort on Lake Chelan | 104 W Woodin Ave, Chelan, WA 98816. To book your reservation, please call Campbell Resort's Reservation Line at 800-553-8225 or 509-682-2561 and refer to our Group Block Number "832871"
WSTA has a room block at the The Campbell's Resort at the per diem rate of $110.00 for single occupancy per night and $130 for double occupancy per night. Room block closes April 27th
Registration
Registration closes: May 4th
Upcoming Board Meeting
2026 Upcoming Meetings:
3rd Quarter Board Meeting - Virtual
September 4th | 9:00am - 12:00pm Noon
4th Quarter Board Meeting | AC Hotel Vancouver Waterfront
SMTA:
November 12th | 10:30am - 12:00pm Noon
Board Meeting:
November 12th | 1:00pm - 5:00pm
November 13th | 8:30am - 12:00pm Noon
Board of Directors Staff Contact
Justin D. Leighton, Secretary of the Board & WSTA Executive Director
Clerks of the Authority
Next Meeting
Date & Time
February 23, 2026 | 8:00am - 5:00pm
Meeting Location: AC Hotel Vancouver Waterfront Marriott | 333 W Columbia Way, Vancouver, WA 98660
Agenda
Updated 2026.02.13
Lodging
AC Hotel Vancouver Waterfront Marriott | 333 W Columbia Way, Vancouver, WA 98660
WSTA has a room block at the AC Hotel Vancouver Waterfront for the Per Diem Rate of $155.00 per night. Room Block closes: January 23rd, 2026.
Registration
The registration fee is $175 which includes: breakfast, lunch, dinner, beverages and meeting materials Monday. Please register by Friday, February 6th, to avoid a $15 late fee.
There will be a no host networking dinner on Sunday, February 22nd.
Finance Officers Leadership Committee (FOLC)
Next Meeting
Date & Time
March 25th, 2026 | 9:00am - 4:00/4:30pm
Meeting Location: Hotel Windrow | 502 N. Main St, Ellensburg, WA 98926
*This meeting will follow WSTIP but at a different location
Agenda
Last Updated: 02.04.2026
Lodging
Hotel Windrow, 502 N Main St | Ellensburg, WA, 98926, USA
WSTA has a room block at the Hotel Windrow for the per diem rate of $110.00 per night. If you would like to extend your stay through Wednesday night, the hotel will honor the same rate. To do so, please contact the hotel directly at (509) 962-8000.
PLEASE READ: The hotel has a 14 day cancellation policy so please plan accordingly. Room block closes on February 22, 2026.
Registration
The registration fee is $150, which includes: breakfast, lunch, beverages, and meeting materials on Wednesday, March 25.
Human Resources
Next Meeting
Date & Time
March 19th | 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
March 20th | 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Bellingham, WA
Agenda
Last Updated: 02.09.2026
Lodging
The Holiday Inn & Suites | 4260 Mitchell Way, Bellingham WA 98226
WSTA has a room block at The Holiday Inn & Suites for the Per Diem Rate of $110.00 per night.
*please note that you must enter in dates between 3/18/26 – 3/21/26 to receive the discounted total.
Room block closes: March 6th, 2026
Registration
The registration fee is $150, which includes meeting room rental/materials, lunch and beverages for Thursday and breakfast Friday.
Registration closes: March 6th, 2026
Information Services
Next Meeting
Date & Time
The IS Committee only meets once a year, during the Annual Conference. The IS Committee primarily communicats via Email Distribution. If you'd like to be added please contact WSTA.
August 10, 2026
Marriott Tacoma Downtown
Agenda
Coming Soon
Lodging
TBD
Registration
TBD
Legal Affairs Roundtable
Maintenance & Facilities
Next Meeting
Date & Time
*Events will be held at Tulalip Resort | 10200 Quil Ceda Blvd, Tulalip, WA 98271
March 31, 2026 | Committee Meeting
April 1-2, 2026 | Spring Maintenace Forum
Agenda
Last updated 2025.12.09
Lodging
Tulalip Resort | 10200 Quil Ceda Blvd, Tulalip, WA 98271
WSTA has a room block at Tulalip Resort & Casino at the rate of $149 per night for hotel rooms not including taxes and fees.
The deadline for hotel reservations is: February 28th, 2026.
*You will receive a lodging link along with information after you register for the event.
Registration
The comittee registration fee is $175, which includes breakfast, lunch, coffee/beverage service, committee group dinner on Tuesday, along with meeting room rental, a/v rental, tax, and meeting materials. The forum registration fee is $225 which includes two breakfasts, one lunch on Wednesday, room rental, a/v rental, tax, and meeting materials. Please contact WSTA staff if registering after February 27th.
Please visit the SMF webpage for information regarding the Forum, by CLICKING HERE.
Marketing & Communications
Next Meeting
Date & Time
April 22nd - 23rd, 2026
1:00pm - 5:00pm | 8:30am - 12:00pm
Olympia, WA
*Please note that the meeting will take place at Intercity Transit
Intercity Transit | Board Room
510 Pattison St. SE, Olympia, Washington
Agenda
Last updated 2026.02.21
Lodging
Hampton Inn & Suites
4301 Martin Way E. Olympia, WA 98516
WSTA has a room block for the per diem rate of $151/night.
Room Block Closes: Monday, April 1st, 2026
Registration
The registration fee is $150 which includes snacks/beverages on Wednesday, light Breakfast snacks, snacks/beverages on Thursday, meeting room rental and meeting materials.
Registration Closes: April 1st, 2026
Operations
Next Meeting
Wed, March 4, 2026 | 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Thurs, March 5, 2026 | 8:30am - 4:30pm
Fri, March 6, 2026 | 8:30am - 12:00pm
Hosting Agency | C-TRAN
Agenda
Last Updaed 2026.02.13
Lodging
AC Hotel Vancouver Waterfront | 333 W. Columbia Way, Vancouver, WA 98660
WSTA has a room block for the rate of $155/night. Cutoff date for reservations is Sunday, February 01, 2026.
Registration
The registration fee is $225 which includes beverages all three days, group dinner on Wednesday, breakfast, and lunch on Thursday, breakast and beverages on Friday as well as meeting materials and room rental.
Please register each person individually by Wednesday, Febuary 18th or a late fee of $15 will be assessed.
Roadeo Steering
Next Meeting
Date, Time and Location
March 11, 2026 (In Person)
10:30pm - 1:00pm
The Palace Cafe | 323 North Main Street, Ellensburg, WA 98926
Next Meeting Details
*Meeting Details will be sent via a calendar invite*
Agenda and Minutes now Available
Registration
Reach out to staff to be added to the emails for the calendar invites.
Transit Planners
Next Meeting
Date, Time & Location
April 30 - May 01, 2026
1:00pm - 5:00pm | 8:00am - 12:00pm
Richland, WA
Call for agenda items.
Lodging
Courtyard by Marriott Richland
480 Columbia Pt Drive Richland, WA 99352
WSTA has a room block for the discounted rate of $175/night.
Room Block Closes: March 30th, 2026
Registration
The registration fee is $175 which includes coffee/beverages for both days, and group dinner on Monday and breakfast on Tuesday along with meeting room rental, a/v rental, tax, and meeting materials.
Registration closes: April 13th, 2026
Public RideShare
Next Meeting
Date, Time & Location
February 26, 2026 | 1:00pm ~ 5:00pm
February 27, 2026 | 8:00am ~ 12:00 PM
Olympia, WA
The meeting location will be offsite:
Intercity Transit Board Room
510 Pattison St. SE, Olympia, Washington
Agenda
Last updated 2025.12.13
Lodging
Hampton Inn & Suites Lacey/Olympia
4301 Martin Way E. Olympia, WA 98516
WSTA has a room block at the Hampton Inn & Suites for the Per Diem Rate of $151.00 per night.
Room Block closes: February 12th, 2026
Registration
The registration fee is $150, which includes meeting materials, snacks and beverages Thursday and light Breakfast snacks Friday.
Registration closes: February 12th, 2026
Mailing Address: PO Box 13068, Olympia, WA 98508
tel. 360-786-9734
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