Mayor Lisa Brown signed a revised version of the city’s Complete Streets framework that more closely aligns with state law and the city’s municipal code.
Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown signed a revised Complete Streets ordinance last week, “reaffirming the City of Spokane’s commitment to maintaining streets that are safely accessible to all who use them.”
According to an article by Sofia Helser for KREM, “The City said the updated ordinance aligns more with the Spokane Municipal Code and ‘harmonizes language with state law.’ The City also said the ordinance adds references to the Pedestrian Master Plan and Bicycle Priority Network, along with putting Spokane in a better spot for state grant funding.”
The ordinance also incorporates pedestrian and bike improvements into existing and upcoming projects in an effort to save money and, according to the mayor, “will move the City of Spokane forward and aid us in our goal of designing and building streets that are safely accessible for all.”
FULL STORY: Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown signs updated 'Complete Street' ordinance into law Wednesday
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