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Staff flags two state bills affecting Complete Streets and e-mobility

Spokane Transportation Advisory/Commission (public meeting) · February 18, 2026
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Summary

City staff told the commission about two state bills: one directing WSDOT to consider Complete Streets for projects over $1,000,000 and consult local plans; another would direct the Department of Licensing to define 'eMotos' and explore licensure, potentially changing rules for e-bikes.

During the Feb. 17 meeting, staff briefed commissioners on two state legislative measures that could affect local implementation of street projects and e-mobility rules.

Tyler summarized the first bill (identified in the meeting as SB 581), saying it would give WSDOT more direction about when to implement Complete Streets on projects over $1,000,000 and allow WSDOT to use local jurisdiction…

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