Spokane's Regional Transportation Summit
Each year, SRTC hosts an educational Regional Transportation Summit in October. Topics are intended to spark important and timely conversations about regional problems, state-of-the-practice solutions and national trends and opportunities. This event brings together transportation professionals, government officials, members of the business community and more to learn about how we can work together to continually improve our regional transportation system.
Attend the Summit
SAVE THE DATE: OCTOBER 7, 2025
Tickets are hosted on the Greater Spokane Incorporated website. Learn more about past iterations of the event and how your organization can get involved below. We hope to see you at the 2026 event!
Tickets Coming in August 2026
Our Event Partners
Each year, we are lucky to collaborate with our local chambers of commerce and Good Roads association to plan and host this event. We appreciate our partners’ continual support of SRTC and the Summit!
- Greater Spokane Incorporated
- Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce
- West Plains Chamber of Commerce
- Spokane Area Good Roads Association
Be a part of this important event!
As the Annual Regional Transportation Summit continues to grow in attendance and scale, SRTC will increase the opportunities for other organizations to get involved and sponsor this important event. Learn about what sponsorship opportunities are available or reach out to staff to see what may be the best fit for your organization.
Past Transportation Summits
Year 3: Exploring Horizon 2050
The 2025 Summit revolved around Horizon 2050, the region’s long-range transportation plan that was being developed at the time. Keynote Speaker Adie Tomer guided the audience through national transportation trends and how they relate to the challenges and opportunities our region faces, highlighting Spokane County’s assets and the transportation challenges faced by communities across the nation. A presentation about the Horizon 2050 plan and a fireside chat with local transportation leaders followed.
Year 2: Embracing Innovation: Integrating Technology in Transportation
In 2024, the Summit transitioned into a three-speaker format with Q&A in between. Our three esteemed speakers provided insights into both current and emerging technologies, their potential benefits and challenges, and the necessary steps the Spokane region might consider to capitalize on these advancements:
- Randy Iwasaki discussed the role of Artificial Intelligence in transportation and its various applications.
- Daniel Lai from the City of Bellevue shared experiences and lessons learned from local smart city projects.
- Abby Morgan, PhD explored smart mobility and the potential impact of transportation technology on human behavior.
Year 1: Accelerating to a Clean Future: The Road to Sustainable Transportation
Kicking off this annual event in 2023, the first summit explored questions and possibilities for the future of clean transportation including industry trends, market changes and policies that could affect our region. This discussion featured a keynote speaker from industry leader Charlie Allcock, followed by a panel of local transportation professionals.
