Kalispel Tribal Transit

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC


KALTRAN is a public transportation service operated by the Kalispel Tribal Planning and Public Works 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 one 38-passenger buss, two 22-passenger buses, two 15-passenger vans, and a 7-passenger van.  All KALTRAN vehicles are ADA compliant with lifts/ramps for wheelchairs. KALTRAN is currently funded through grants from the Federal Transit Administration, the Washington State Department of Transportation, and generous contributions from local agencies and organizations.

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 every day.  Round trip service is also provided to Ione on Monday and Wednesdays. 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 operates six days a week, Monday thruough Saturday.

Cost

The Kalispel Tribal Transit System charges $1.00 per trip, except for our Newport / Airway Heights service, which costs $2.50 each way.  Bus passes are available for bulk discounts. Bus passes do not expire and can be purchased from any of our drivers or the KALTRAN office.


Contact Us

KALTRAN

Julia Seyler, Tribal Transportation Systems Manager
ON LEAVE

Kevin Freibott, Tribal Transportation Systems Manager (pro tem)
(509) 447-7247 - Direct Line
(509) 671-5370 - Cellular
Email

To Be Announced, Transit Coordinator 

 

ADMINISTRATION

Sev Jones, Executive Director Department of Planning & Public Works
(509) 447-7120 – Director's Direct Line

    

DRIVERS

  • Debbee Henry
  • Warren Teasley
  • Dan Malakowsky
  • Ron Johnson
  • Bruce Campbell
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