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Council debate centers on $75,000 Maple–Ash quick‑build pilot; staff says contract will produce stamped plans and before/after analysis

Spokane City Council · March 3, 2026
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Summary

Council members questioned a proposed Dow contract amendment to scope a Maple–Ash quick‑build traffic‑calming pilot financed with a $75,000 not‑to‑exceed design scope; staff said the fee covers stamped engineering plans and a before/after speed study for 4–5 blocks per street (8–10 blocks total).

City staff briefed a proposed amendment to the Dow contract to prepare design and evaluation work for a Maple–Ash traffic‑calming quick‑build pilot and to scope the next cycle of traffic‑calming projects.

John Snider introduced the item and said it includes two elements: modifying language for the Maple–Ash pilot (speed reduction and lane narrowing) and narrowing the next cycle of traffic‑calming projects for Transportation Commission consideration. Staff recommended a not‑to‑exceed $75,000 scope for the Maple–Ash work.

Inga (staff supervising the contract) told the council the $75,000 figure buys more than…

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