Spokane transportation staff outline safe‑streets shortlist and win two state clean‑energy technical assistance grants Transportation staff said a 3‑1‑1 safe‑streets survey returned 300+ submissions identifying speeding, missing sidewalks and school route concerns; staff plan to scope ~30 projects. The city also won two Department of Commerce technical assistance grants to study rooftop solar and battery storage at City Hall and the Northeast Community Center.

Spokane is narrowing down over 300 ideas to create safer streets and improve connectivity, while also securing grants for clean energy solutions!

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Council approves rule suspension to amend Safe Streets resolution after debate over process Council suspended rules and approved an amendment to Resolution 2025‑0114 to clarify district projects (Maple Ash pilot), a Francis crossing location, and a Quick Build program review. Debate centered on whether rule suspension was appropriate to speed procurement and save bidding costs; the motion passed with opposition.

Spokane's council just voted to suspend rules and expedite the Safe Streets for All funding package, igniting a heated debate over process versus progress!

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