Spokane City Wants Your Input On Pedestrian Master Plan

The City of Spokane has a draft Pedestrian Master Plan they’d like to hear your opinion on. The plan is designed to guide investments to improve access, safety, and connectivity for
pedestrians. City staff will be taking the plan out on a “road show” this month at the Garland Street Fair and Unity in
the Community to talk about the plan and seek comments.

The Pedestrian Plan has been
under development since last fall.  It’s part of a major update of the
Transportation Chapter of the City’s Comprehensive Plan, the 20-year plan that
guides all growth for the City.

A major new component in the
Transportation Chapter is the City’s new focus on integrating transportation
and utility infrastructure investments. With the adoption of the street
levy last fall, the City has been working to prioritize investments in our
street system based on above and below ground needs.  Mobility uses
for transit, bikes, pedestrians, vehicles and freight are
prioritized along with needs for water distribution, wastewater, and stormwater
management, allowing the City to save money and create greater benefits for
neighborhoods.

So here are the details on when you can learn more about the Pedestrian Master Plan and put in your two cents:

Garland Street Fair

Where:           
Garland Avenue from Monroe Street to
Howard Street

When:            
Saturday, Aug. 8

Time:
              10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Unity in the Community

Where:           
Riverfront Park Clock Tower

When:            
Saturday, Aug. 15

Time:              
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.