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City reviews snow‑removal operations: staged crews, snow gates and bike‑lane clearing policy

Spokane Transportation Commission · January 22, 2026
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City staff presented winter operations: staged crews working long shifts, priority treatment for arterials to maintain bus routes, use of snow gates and cold mix in winter, and plans to clear protected bike lanes after arterials are treated; staff asked residents to use 311 and move boats/RVs to aid plowing.

Clint Harris briefed the Commission on snow‑removal operations, describing staffing, equipment and priority rules for winter storms.

Harris said crews are staged across the city and operate up to 20 hours a day during active events, with the goal of a full‑city plow within three days for major snowfalls. City equipment includes snow gates mounted on front‑end loaders and graders; the gates…

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