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Spokane staff present revised shared‑streets ordinance, propose one‑block pilot on Wall Street
Summary
City staff returned to the Transportation Commission with a revised shared‑streets ordinance that adds a fourth designation element, prohibits lane striping on shared streets, and requires Spokane Transit Authority approval for shared streets on transit routes; staff proposed a one‑block pilot on Wall Street (Spokane Falls to Maine).
City transportation staff presented a revised shared‑streets ordinance at the Jan. 21 Transportation Commission workshop and asked the Commission for feedback before any hearing or vote.
John (city staff) told commissioners the draft clarifies the difference between shared streets and a pedestrian‑only designation, raises the required elements for designation from three to four, and explicitly prohibits on‑street lane striping as inconsistent with a shared‑street environment. The draft also adds a provision that shared streets on transit routes require approval from Spokane Transit Authority (STA).
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