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There is a lot happening in Spokane- population and job growth, a new freeway, pedestrian bridges being built, mid-block crosswalks going in, two-lane roundabouts on area highways, and a lot more. Is this the future of transportation in our area? Come find out at our...
Mission Avenue Public Meeting
Spokane Valley officials invite community members to a Mission Avenue project update meeting from 5:30 - 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 8 at Greenacres Christian Church, 18010 E. Mission Avenue in Spokane Valley. A presentation at 6 p.m. will provide information on:...
Austrian City Uses Airbags on Poles to Emphasize Distracted Walking Dangers
One Austrian city is trying something new to protect pedestrians from injuring themselves when they walk and use their phones at the same time. Salzburg authorities say tourists are increasingly hurting themselves by not looking where they are going while checking...
Millwood Trail Open House
The City of Spokane will host a second Open House to present the preliminary concepts for the proposed Millwood Trail, south of the Spokane River from Greene St. to Felts Field. The open house is Thursday, Nov. 2, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Spokane Community College,...
Street Sweeping Under Way in Spokane Valley
The City of Spokane Valley has begun its fall street sweeping to help maintain stormwater drainage systems. Sweepers will work from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday into late November to clean city streets. Residents are asked to: • Keep leaves and debris from...
Multi-Lane US 2 Roundabout Opening Soon
Construction of a multi-lane roundabout on US 2 just west of Airway Heights is nearly complete. The new facility is the first multi-lane roundabout in the Spokane metro area and there are a few tips to keep in mind when traversing it: • Slow down and select the...
Parked Recreational Vehicles Need to be Moved From Spokane City Streets
If you have a recreational vehicle, boat or trailer sitting on the street within the City of Spokane, it is going to have to be moved. As part of the City's revamped snow response plan, an emphasis is under way to get those kind of items into winter storage that's not...
Transportation Advisory Committee Members Needed
If you have been looking for a volunteer position that gives you a voice in developing local policies, works closely with area policy makers and lets you help shape and develop the area transportation system, we have the right one for you. SRTC is looking for...
Interactive Map Shows Proposed Long-Term Transportation Projects
A lot of people ask us "what's coming up in area road construction projects?" Glad you asked. We have been working on an update to our long-range transportation plan, Horizon 2040, so we can tell you some of what is coming up for the next twenty years. Horizon 2040...
Michelin Unveils New Airless Tire
Michelin over the weekend unveiled a new tire concept, the Vision. According to Car and Driver, the Vision is an airless, spongelike tire that is printed on a 3D printer. It eliminates the need to maintain the right air pressure, since it's airless, but is still said...