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: 1st Qtr. Board + Legislative Meeting
Date, Time & Location
SMTA: January 26th | 10:00am - 11:30am | Courtyard by Marriott Olympia | 2301 Henderson Park Ln SE, Olympia, WA 98501
WSTA Board: January 26th | 12:30pm Noon - 3:00pm | John A. Cherberg Building | 304 15th Ave SW, Olympia, WA
WSTA Board: January 27th | 10:30am - 1:00pm | John A. Cherberg Building | 304 15th Ave SW, Olympia, WA
Board Packet Last Updated 01.11.2026
Lodging
Courtyard by Marriott Olympia | 2301 Henderson Park Ln SE Olympia WA
WSTA has a room block at the discounted rate of $189/night. Room block closes on January 11th
Registration
Registration closes: January 12th
Upcoming Board Meeting
2026 Upcoming Meetings:
2nd Quarter Board Meeting - Campbells Resort on Lake Chelan
SMTA Meeting:
May 28th | 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Noon
Board Meeting:
May 28th | 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
May 29th | 8:00 am - 12:00 pm 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 2026.01.13
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
Call for Agenda items.
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 19 - 20th, 2026
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm | 8:00 am - 11:00 am
Bellingham, WA
Agenda
Call for Agenda Items.
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 | 8:00am - 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
Call for Agenda items
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
Agenda Outline
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 Friday, Febuary 13th or a late fee of $15 will be assessed.
Roadeo Steering
Next Meeting
Date, Time and Location
March 11, 2026 (In Person Site Visit)
10:00pm - 1:00pm
TBD
Next Meeting Details
*Meeting Details will be sent via a calendar invite.
**Agenda and Minutes Coming Soon**
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: March 30th, 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 2025.12.10
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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