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Students propose planting trees at uncovered bus stops in East Central to provide shade and heat relief
Summary
Two EWU students proposed a pilot to plant trees at uncovered bus stops in East Central to provide shade, lower temperatures and improve comfort for transit riders, citing offers from Spokaneopy to supply trees and maintenance.
Two Eastern Washington University students and local social workers presented a pilot concept to plant street trees at uncovered bus stops in East Central to provide shade and reduce heat exposure for transit riders.
Bea Budke and Mark Anthony told the committee the project responds to community feedback that many bus stops — about 194 of 1,680 citywide, per their count — lack shelter or shade and that certain…
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