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STA Offering Free Rides to Vaccine Appointments
SPOKANE, WA – From May 12 to June 12, people in the Spokane Transit (STA) service area can call (509) 328-1552 to schedule a free door-to-door ride to and from their COVID-19 vaccination appointments. The limited-time offer aims to encourage timely vaccinations for...
Community Input Requested for Proposed US 195/I-90 Corridor Improvements
Over the past 18 months a Study Advisory Team has been gathering community input, collecting data, and conducting analysis on transportation issues in the US 195/I-90 corridor. All this work has helped evaluate many project ideas and strategies to address safety,...
Spokane Transit Issues Section 5310 Call for Projects
Spokane Transit Authority (STA) is issuing a call for projects that will be funded primarily with Federal Section 5310 Enhanced Mobility for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program funding. These projects are meant to provide transportation services targeted...
New project will reduce traffic delays in Spokane Valley
City of Spokane Valley celebrated the groundbreaking of the Barker Road Grade Separation Project. When complete in 2022, several hours a day of traffic delay due to train moving through the valley will be eliminated. This project will also increase the flow of...
E-bikes on Spokane County Park Trails
Spokane County Parks Dept wants to know what you think about the use of e-bikes in county parks. A link to the survey can be found at: Spokane County seeks E-bike survey responses
Time is Running Out to Respond to the Census!
#2020Census Time is running out to respond to the 2020 Census. Statistics from the Census help determine the # of seats your state holds in the US House of Reps & also how billions of dollars in federal funds are allocated by state. Make a difference today!...
2021-2024 TIP Open for Public Comment
Can I get a drum roll please? Announcing the release of the draft 2021-2024 Transportation Improvement Program, or TIP. The TIP is a 4-year program of transportation projects sponsored by various agencies within Spokane County. The 2021-2024 TIP consists of 69...
Road Work on I-90 in Spokane Valley Starting 7/13/20
Construction of the I-90/Barker Road improvements is scheduled to begin on Monday, July 13. WSDOT is building two roundabouts at the eastbound and westbound exit ramp terminals. This is the first phase of the larger I-90 Barker to Harvard project. Full details...
New Multi-Modal Corridor Improvement Project
It's no secret the West Plains area of Spokane County is growing rapidly. A new multi-modal corridor improvement project in Airway Heights has been launched called West Plains Connections. This is a collaboration between city and county government agencies, tribal...
Will West Plains Roads be Able to Handle the Traffic?
The West Plains area of Spokane County is expanding like crazy. Article from The Spokesman-Review says cities and agencies are building new transportation infrastructure, but will they be able to keep up with the rapid growth? (Photo: Jesse Tinsley, Spokesman Review)...