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Grant Transit Authority is a Public Transportation Benefit Area (PTBA) serving Grant County, WA. The mission of Grant Transit Authority is to provide safe, high quality & cost efficient public transportation, vanpool & dial-a-ride services which will enhance the mobility and quality of life for our citizens and promote a healthy economy and positive image for our growing communities.

FARE INCREASE TO TAKE EFFECT APRIL 1, 2010

ROUTE MODIFICATIONS TO TAKE EFFECT APRIL 4, 2010

Grant Transit Authority Staff held a series of Public Meetings to gather public comments regarding service and fare changes. A Public Hearing was held, in conjunction with the monthly GTA Board of Directors Meeting, on February 18, 2010. 

Beginning Thursday, April 1, 2010, the per boarding fare will be $1.00 or $.50 for senior citizen's and disabled passengers.  Monthly passes will be $15 for VIP, $20 for Student, and $25 for Adult.  Also effective on April 1st, the age requirement to be eligible for the VIP fare is 60 years of age. 

The route changes were approved, and will take effect on Sunday, April 4th, 2010, noting that weekend service will be continued at least through the month of June, this will give GTA Staff an opportunity to work with the processing plants that are served in Warden and in Quincy to try to come up with the funding necessary to continue the service on a long term basis.

GTA Board Members:

• Mayor Kathy Bohnet, Chair -- Wilson Creek
• Councilman Philip Isaak, Vice-Chairman -- Coulee City
• Councilwoman Roberta Hensley, Director -- Electric City
• Councilwoman Gina Bernett, Director -- Soap Lake
• Councilman Bruce Reim, Director -- Ephrata
• Councilman Dick Deane, Director -- Moses Lake
• Mayor Roldan Capetillo, Director -- Warden
• Commissioner Carolann Swartz, Director -- Grant County Commissioner
• Councilman Manuel Guerrero, Director -- Quincy

Grant Transit Authority board meetings are held the third Thursday of every month at the Ephrata City Council Chambers, 121 Alder SW, at 7:00 p.m.

Grant Transit Authority is committed to ensuring that no person is excluded from participation in, or denied benefits of its transit services on the basis of race, color, or national origin.