Spokane transportation chapter updated to prioritize safety, climate targets and maintenance Staff updated the transportation chapter to make safety the top priority, incorporate HB 1181 climate-related measures (VMT targets, TDM strategies), promote parking-pricing and resilient, shaded infrastructure, and add language on sustainable funding and maintenance responsibilities.

Spokane's transportation chapter has been revamped to prioritize safety and climate resilience, bringing exciting new policies for a sustainable future!

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Spokane staff outline how new commercial parking tax will be used, flag exemptions and next steps City staff told the Transportation Commission the local commercial parking tax could bring roughly $2 million in its first (partial) year and be used mainly as local match for grant-funded capital projects; staff also described exemptions for designated 30+ day reserved stalls, carpools, handicap placards and government vehicles and launched a public-rule process for implementation.

Spokane's new commercial parking tax, set to kick in on April 1, 2026, could bring in $2 million to fund essential capital projects—will your parking situation change?

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Staff frames vehicle-miles-traveled policies for Plan Spokane 2046; long-term goal suggested at 510% reduction Staff presented draft Plan Spokane 2046 transportation policies that fold in HB 1181 climate requirements and a VMT analysis; modeling shows near-term per-capita VMT is likely to rise but staff recommended a realistic long-term per-capita VMT reduction goal of 510% and further code-based targets and monitoring.

Spokane's ambitious Plan 2046 aims to tackle rising vehicle-miles-traveled with innovative strategies for sustainable growth and climate resilience!

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Draft transportation chapter prioritizes safety, VMT reduction and flexible level-of-service City planners presented a draft transportation chapter that elevates safety (Vision Zero), incorporates VMT-based policies tied to state law, and allows targeted reductions in vehicular level-of-service (LOS E/F) in corridors chosen for mixed-use growth to encourage multimodal travel.

Spokane's draft transportation chapter is set to revolutionize safety and sustainability by prioritizing multimodal access and allowing lower vehicle levels-of-service in growth corridors.

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Spokane council approves local-option commercial parking tax after heated testimony After hours of public testimony and council debate, Spokane City Council approved a local-option commercial parking tax intended to fund transportation and discourage surface parking, passing the ordinance 5–2. Business groups and airport representatives warned of economic harm; advocates said the tax will spur infill housing and transit.

Spokane City Council just green-lit a controversial parking tax aimed at transforming downtown and funding transportation, but the debate over its impact is far from over!

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Spokane council approves local-option commercial parking tax after heated testimony After hours of public testimony and council debate, Spokane City Council approved a local-option commercial parking tax intended to fund transportation and discourage surface parking, passing the ordinance 5–2. Business groups and airport representatives warned of economic harm; advocates said the tax will spur infill housing and transit.

Spokane City Council's controversial approval of a commercial parking tax has sparked fierce debates about its impact on downtown development and transportation funding.

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Spokane working group readies revised transportation chapter for Planning Commission on Dec. 10 City working-group members said staff will integrate climate and state-mandated VMT policies into a streamlined transportation chapter and seek Planning Commission review by Dec. 10, while moving detailed project lists to appendices or implementation plans.

Spokane's transportation chapter is getting a major overhaul to streamline policies and integrate climate goals, aiming for a sharper focus by December 10!

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Transportation update: SRTC plan, low ridership on Peaceful Valley route, Grand Boulevard and fee exemption for heavy vehicles A Transportation Commission representative told the Plan Commission about SRTC’s upcoming publication, local route revisions addressing very low ridership on the Peaceful Valley segment, upcoming street‑project considerations on Grand Boulevard and Spokane Falls Boulevard, and a state-level exemption that currently excludes vehicles over 6,000 lbs—

Spokane's transportation future is shifting with new plans to enhance bus routes and tackle low ridership, while exciting street upgrades are on the horizon!

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Spokane City Council updates commute trip reduction plan amid public concerns Council discusses congestion reduction and bicycle master plan amidst public criticism.

Spokane's City Council is shaking things up with a new commute plan aimed at reducing congestion, but residents are raising concerns about its impact on personal vehicle use and electric car owners.

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Spokane's Planning Commission reviews multimodal service and updates on pedestrian needs Commission discusses multimodal service regulations and the outdated pedestrian master plan.

Spokane is revamping its transportation strategy with a focus on pedestrian safety and a new multimodal service plan that could transform city commuting!

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