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Seattle Also Struggles with Aging Bridges
It's common knowledge that Spokane County has a lot of bridges and many of them are aging and in need of maintenance. But we aren't alone in this struggle. Seattle too faces challenges with bridges that need millions of dollars worth of repairs and money is short,...
Article about the Division Street Study in the Spokesman Review
In the April 6 edition of the Spokesman Review, reporter Ted McDemott interviewed SRTC Senior Transportation Planner and Division Street Study project manager Jason Lien about this multi-jurisdiction project and what it means for traffic along Division in the future....
Virtual Board Meeting on April 9
As all public meetings are prohibited, the April 9 SRTC Board of Directors meeting will be held on Skype and there will also be an option for telephone participation. The meeting agenda, Skype log-in details, and dial-in information will be posted by April 3.
The US 195 / I-90 Study Wants You to Share Your Thoughts
SRTC encourages everyone to check out the US 195/I-90 Study website. Complete the online survey to relay your input about the project goals & share your thoughts about the interactive map. Is it helpful? Easy to understand? We want to hear from you!...
US 195/I-90 Study Makes the Front Page
The Spokesman Review interviewed SRTC Principal Transportation Planner Ryan Stewart, among others, about the challenges in the US 195/I-90 corridor. https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2020/feb/10/getting-there-as-traffic-backs-up-and-becomes-unsa/ (Photo Jesse...
Community Workshop on Feb. 10
If you've traveled on the Pullman Highway (or US 195 as it's called officially), especially during rush hour, you may have noticed some pretty heaving traffic congestion. SRTC, City of Spokane, WSDOT, Spokane County and Spokane Transit are collaborating on a new study...
How would YOU improve transportation in Spokane County?
SRTC is seeking qualified applicants for its citizens advisory committee - the Transportation Advisory Committee (or TAC). Joining the TAC means you can assist Transportation Planners and the SRTC Board of Directors to bring improvements to our area. Provide your...
Where will funding for local road projects come from?
Since Washington voters approved I-976 setting car tabs at $30, a lot of revenue that went to paying for transportation projects is gone. The City of Spokane is looking at alternatives to pay for road projects, reports the Spokesman Review. They are discussing using...
Flying Cars are Almost Here
Well, maybe not exactly. NW News Network reports that the company Airbus recently conducted testing of a pilot-less air taxi in near Pendleton, Oregon. The prototype vehicle was able to fly 27 miles and the company said they were extremely pleased with the results....
USDOT proposes nationwide adoption of highway-rail grade crossing action plans
Transportation Today News reports that the USDOT is trying to make at-grade rail crossings across the county safer by requiring all states to implement rail crossing action plans. Transportation groups in Washington State have been aware of this problem for quite a...