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Draft 2020-2023 TIP Open for Public Review & Comment
The SRTC Transportation Improvement Program, or TIP, is a four-year program of regional transportation projects sponsored by cities, towns and agencies in Spokane County. All types of projects are included: pavement preservation, bicycle & pedestrian facilities,...
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WSDOT Seeking Public Input on Traffic in West Plains Area
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is currently studying how to address increasing traffic resulting from land use development in and around US 2 (from the old Sunset Highway connection to the Fairchild Air Force Base). The study is called the...
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SRTC Board Meeting 9/12/19
The SRTC Board of Directors will meet on Thursday, September 12 at 1:00 pm at the SRTC office, located at 421 W Riverside Ave Suite 504. The meeting agenda can be found at: https://www.srtc.org/srtc-policy-board/. Board meetings are always open to the public and...
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SRTC Open House to Discuss Upcoming Transp. Projects
Curious about what kinds of transportation projects are planned for our area in the next few years? Join us on September 17 as we host an open house to answer your questions about projects, funding, and receive your feedback. When: Tuesday, September 17, 3:30 pm -...
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Sneak Peek at STA September Service Changes
September is rapidly approaching and that means semi-annual service changes for Spokane Transit Authority. This time it's not just adjusting existing routes, it is adding new ones to make it even more convenient to take the bus when you need to commute to work, run...
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Stormwater is rain and snowmelt that runs off paved streets, highways, and parking lots. As it runs off, it picks up pollution like oil, fertilizers, pesticides, soil, trash, etc. Most stormwater in Washington is not treated, even when it goes into a street drain and...
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How to Navigate a Roundabout
Got 63 seconds? Watch this short video from GEICO with a refresher on how to safely motor through a traffic roundabout: GEICO - how to use a...
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Why TSMO?
So why should communities consider Transportation Systems management & Operations? (#TSMO) Why not just build more lanes or roads? Increased urbanization, more demand & limited federal transportation funding has made it clear that we can no longer build our way out of...
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July 24 TTC Meeting Cancelled
Due to lack of action items on the agenda, the July 24 Transportation Technical Committee meeting has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is Wednesday, August 28 at 1:30 pm. See you then!
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Ultrasound for Roads…Imagine the Co-Payment!
The Arkansas Department of Transportation is teaming up with the University of Arkansas to use imaging technology to see the earth beneath roads to see if repairs may be necessary. This method is less invasive and less expensive than exploratory drilling. Click HERE...
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