Spokane Transit Authority today reported that it provided roundtrip shuttle rides to 9.000 Bloomsday participants. In addition, regular buses hauled an additional 3,000 passengers during Bloomsday on Sunday.

That accounted for what the agency said is at least 20 percent of participants based on registration of more than 45,000 runners and walkers.

The most popular boarding spot was at the Spokane Valley Mall followed by Northtown Mall.

“We’re very pleased that so many people that came downtown to enjoy Bloomsday this year chose public transportation,” said Steve Blaska, operations director, in a news release. "We’re very proud to be part of the Bloomsday community effort.”