STA Connect vs Commute Smart NW

The Spokane Transit Authority (STA) Connect app is packed full of features! With the STA Connect app you can: - Link a physical Connect card or create a virtual eConnect card - Add value or passes - Check your balance - View fare capping progress - Enable autoload - Lock lost or stolen cards - Manage payment methods - View card activity, including ride history Virtual eConnect cards are separate from physical Connect cards. eConnect cards are completely virtual and exist only in your mobile phone. Every card, whether physical or eConnect, has a unique 20 digit number, and that 20 digit number has its own separate balances and fare capping totals from any other Connect card number, even when linked within the same STA Connect app account profile. To add value to an eConnect or physical Connect card, simply add a credit or debit card to your Connect account, then add value to your cart and check out. With value added to your card, you are ready to ride! Please note that no refund can be given on funds loaded to a physical or eConnect card. When you board the bus, bring up the fare payment QR code and hold your phone approximately eight inches below the fare validator with the screen facing up. When your eConnect card has been validated and fare collected, you’ll hear a beep and see a green check mark. Riders with a Universal Transit Access Pass (UTAP) through a local university (e.g. EWU, Gonzaga, SCC, SFCC, Whitworth, or WSU Spokane), employer (e.g. City of Spokane or Spokane County), or other partner agency (e.g. Kendall Yards) can now link their UTAP to their virtual Connect card directly in the STA Connect app. Simply register with your UTAP email address and use the “Partner Agency” widget on the home screen to get started. Learn more about the Connect fare system at spokanetransit.com/connect/

Commute Smart NW is the official app for Spokane County's Commute Smart program. Track your sustainable commuting trips and automatically become eligible for monthly prize drawings—all while seeing the real impact you're making on the environment and your wallet. Whether you bike, carpool, take the bus, vanpool, walk, telework, or use a compressed work schedule, every trip you log counts toward prizes and contributes to cleaner air in our community. KEY FEATURES: Win Prizes - Every trip you log makes you eligible for monthly countywide prize drawings and giveaways. The more you log, the more chances to win! Personal Impact Dashboard - See your commute statistics at a glance: money saved, trips logged, CO2 reduced, greenhouse gas reduction, gallons of gas saved, and calories burned. Filter by date range or commute type to track your progress. Easy Trip Logging - Use the intuitive calendar to log daily commute trips. Select from multiple transportation modes including biking, carpooling, bus, vanpool, walking, telework, and compressed work schedules. Smart Autofill - Save time with the autofill feature. Set your typical weekly commute schedule once and populate your entire month automatically—perfect for consistent work schedules. County-Wide Impact - See how your efforts contribute to Spokane County statistics. Track alternative commute miles by transportation mode and join thousands of commuters making a difference. Connect to Your Employer - Link your profile to your employer's Commute Smart program using your worksite code. Individual commuterscan participate using the code "PFKB" to join prize drawings. WHO IS THIS FOR? • Employees at Commute Smart/CTR participating worksites • Individual commuters who want to track sustainable trips • Anyone in the Spokane region looking to save money and win prizes • Employers meeting Washington's Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) Law requirements HOW IT WORKS: 1. Sign up and connect to your worksite (or use code "PFKB") 2. Log your commute trips—bike, bus, carpool, walk, telework, and more 3. Watch your impact stats grow on your dashboard 4. Automatically enter monthly prize drawings 5. Help reduce traffic and improve air quality! ABOUT COMMUTE SMART NW Commute Smart Northwest is a Spokane County program helping employers and employees reduce solo commute trips, ease traffic congestion, and improve air quality. Over 100 employers participate, and you can too! Download now and start logging your smart commute trips today! Questions? Contact Commute Smart NW at (509) 477-7540 or visit commutesmartnw.org