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
October 22, 2026 | 8:30am - 12:30pm
Agenda
Check back in the fall
Lodging
No lodging needed for Fall meeting as it's virtual
Registration
Check back for Virtual meeting registration in the fall.
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
October 14 | 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
October 15 | 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Wenatchee, WA
Agenda
Send Topics to WSTA Staff
Lodging
TBD
Registration
Look for by end of August
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
Hosted by Intercity Transit
Meeting Location: Hampton Inn & Suites Olympia/Lacey
4301 Martin Way E, Olympia, WA 98516
September 29, 2026 | Committee Meeting
Agenda
Check Back in August for Agenda
Lodging
Hampton Inn & Suites Olympia/Lacey | 4301 Martin Way E, Olympia, WA 98516
WSTA has a room block at Hampton Inn & Suites Olympia/Lacey at the rate of $128 per night for hotel rooms not including taxes and fees.
The deadline for hotel reservations is: September 9, 2026.
*Booking link coming soon
Registration
Coming Soon, please check back.
Marketing & Communications
Next Meeting
Date & Time
September 10-11, 2026
1:00pm - 5:00pm | 8:30am - 12:00pm
Seattle Airport Marriott 3201 South 176th Street, Seattle, WA
Agenda
Check back in August
Lodging
Seattle Airport Marriott | 3201 South 176th Street, Seattle, WA
WSTA has a room block for the per diem rate of $151/night.
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 Closed.
Operations
Next Meeting
Wed, October 7, 2026 | 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Thurs, October 8, 2026 | 8:30am - 4:30pm
Fri, October 9, 2026 | 8:30am - 12:00pm
Bremerton, WA
Agenda
Send WSTA Agenda Ideas
Lodging
Coming Soon
Registration
Coming Soon
Roadeo Steering
Next Meeting
Date, Time and Location
June 10, 2026 (In-Person)
10:00am - 12:00pm
Pierce Transit | 3701 96th Street SW, Lakewood, WA 98499
*Conference Room Grand
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
This Meeting Has Been Canceled.
April 30 - May 01, 2026
1:00pm - 5:00pm | 8:00am - 12:00pm
Richland, WA
Agenda
Lodging
Cancled
Registration
Canceled.
Public RideShare
Next Meeting
Date, Time & Location
September 22, 2026 | 1:00pm ~ 5:00pm
September 23, 2026 | 8:00am ~ 11:00am/12:00pm
Wenatchee, WA
Agenda
Check back in the Summer for an agenda
Lodging
Please check back for lodging information.
Registration
Please check back for registration information.
Mailing Address: PO Box 13068, Olympia, WA 98508
tel. 360-786-9734
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