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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 -...
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...
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...
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 roundabout
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...
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!
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...
Proposed Congressional Bill Would Increase Road Safety
U.S. Sen. Edward Markey, D-MA, and Rep. Steve Cohen, D-TN, introduced the Complete Streets Act Wednesday in Congress, a federal law designed to promote safer streets. The proposed bill would require states to set aside 5% of federal highway funding for a grant program...
Lime Scooters a No-No at Hoopfest
Hoping to avoid parking nightmares at Hoopfest this weekend by riding a Lime Bike or Scooter? Not so fast. Event organizers and Lime have prohibited the devices inside the area of downtown shut to traffic for Hoopfest. Click here for full article from the Spokesman...
Expect heavy traffic on Hwy 2 near Fairchild AFB on Saturday 6/22
This Saturday the SkyFest Airshow and Open House at Fairchild Air Force Base. This event is hugely popular and generates a lot of traffic. Washington State Department of Transportation and the Washington State Patrol will be coordinating traffic movement and...