Spokane outlines winter street plan, new materials shed and equipment changes

The City of Spokane street department on Tuesday outlined its winter snow-and-ice operations, highlighted a new, larger materials shed at the streets training site and described equipment and staffing changes meant to speed response during the Nov. 15–March 15 winter period. “Where we are standing is the foundation for a brand new, bigger, and better shed to to store our de icer material,” the mayor said, describing the purpose of the new structure.

John Snyder, director of transportation and sustainability, told attendees the city will continue routine surface maintenance while preparing for snow season and reminded the public of the operational window: “we wanna remind the community what they can can expect between November 15 and March 15 for winter conditions and snow and ice response.” He said the city will continue to use partner department employees for full-city plow operations when needed and maintain satellite material locations stocked with sand, granular and liquid deicer.

Clint Harris, city street director, detailed operational adjustments for winter, including extended…