Transportation

About KALTRAN

KALTRAN is a public transportation services operated by the Kalispel Tribal Planning Department under the Kalispel Tribal Business Council.  All members of the general public are welcome to ride aboard the Kalispel Transit System (KALTRAN).  The fleet consists of (2) 22-passenger buses and (1) 7-passenger van.  All KALTRAN vehicles are ADA compliant.  KALTRAN is currently funded through the FTA 5311 (c) Tribal Set Aside, as well the Washington State Department of Transportation.

Our Mission

At KALTRAN our mission is to enhance the economic and social well being of the Kalispel Tribal people and surrounding community through the delivery of safe, reliable, efficient and friendly transportation services.

Locations

KALTRAN provides fixed route service from the Tribal Wellness Center to North Spokane 3 times per day.  Round trip service is also provided to Ione 3 times per day, as well as 1 reverse commute trip to Newport per day.  Local service from the towns of Cusick and Usk to the Wellness Center are also provided 2 times per day.  Deviated services are also available up to 3/4 of a mile off the normal fixed route, or within the boundaries of the Kalispel Indian Reservation.  All deviated route services must be scheduled with the KALTRAN office prior to the requested pick-up time, so vehicles can be appropriately dispatched.

Days & Times

KALTRAN is operational Monday thru Thursday from 6am to 6pm.

Cost

The Kalispel Tribal Transit System charges $1.00 per trip. Bus passes are available for $15.00 and offer 20 rides.  Bus passes do not expire.

Contact Us

    
ADMINISTRATION

Wally Hubbard, Community Planning and Development Director
(509) 447-7120 – Assistants Direct Line

Ken Stocks, Community Planning and Development Supervisor
(509) 447-7236 - Direct Line
(509) 671-2292 - Cellular

    
KALTRAN

Julia Nenema, Transit Coordinator
(509) 447-7195 - Direct Line
(509) 671-6523 - Cellular

Barb Cordes, Transit I
(509) 447-7247 - Direct Line
(509) 368-1791 - Cellular

DRIVERS

  • Debbee Henry
  • Niki Whitford
  • James Teasley
  • Wendy Kalpeke
  • Norma Carpenter
  • Wayne Diesen
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