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Riders urge free or lower-cost fares, more seating and safer crosswalks
Spokane City Council · April 21, 2026
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Summary
Public commenters urged the council to consider funding free bus fare and to add seating and crosswalks at transit hubs; commenters cited riders who rely on service, including students, veterans and those without cars.
During the open-forum public comment period, residents urged the council to address transit access and the new downtown plaza's design. Dave Billund proposed funding free bus fares by increasing the…
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