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Board reviews upcoming projects, SRTC call and outreach plans for Bike Swap
Summary
Board members reviewed resurfacing and trail connector projects, said they will submit projects to SRTC’s call for projects, and planned outreach at the April 19 bike swap and Summer Parkways events. Members also heard public concern about federal grant uncertainty.
Board members reviewed several upcoming projects and discussed funding and outreach strategies, including submitting projects to the Spokane Regional Transportation Council (SRTC) call for projects and staffing an outreach table at the April 19 bike swap.
Staff reported projects to watch in 2025 included Lincoln bikeway design (final concept/design), resurfacing of Grand Boulevard and Riverside (Monroe to Wall), West Central final design, and Pacific Avenue Greenway moving into final concept design. Staff also said they will submit active-transportation projects related to Division Avenue as part of SRTC’s call for projects.
Members discussed the Fishlake (Fishleg) Trail connector project and associated bridge crossings; staff said one call-for-projects entry appeared to fund a connector to the Centennial Trail and that there are multiple bridge components under consideration. Staff will follow up with engineering leads for further details.
Board members agreed to staff a table at the April 19 bike swap (9 a.m.–4 p.m.), propose highlighting near-complete projects to get new riders engaged, and consider using felt maps or a short survey at events to gather public input. Members proposed creating simple handouts or business-card style materials describing the Bicycle Advisory Board, meeting times, and a link to sign up for notifications.
During public comments, a resident raised concerns about uncertainty in federal funding and whether a recent federal freeze might affect project funding. Staff said they did not have a definitive list of which projects might be impacted and noted that much local funding is a mix of state and federal sources, some filtered through regional programs. Staff identified the Safe Streets for All grant as one program with direct federal contact, and recommended the board seek clarification from city grant managers for project-specific impacts.
Members also discussed calendar and email-notification changes affecting meeting notices; staff said the city’s email system routing might have changed and offered to investigate why some board members were not receiving calendar invites or notification emails.
