As was mentioned in the last EGNC meeting, there is currently an open position for a Transportation Commission Liaison. More information below, from Annie Deasy, City of Spokane staff liaison to the Liaison Committee.
š£The EGNC Summer Potluck will be held this Wednesday, August 14 from 5:00-7:00 PM at Corbin Park. š„š²šš§š„¤ Here is the link to sign up for the potluck. Attendance will not be taken, but we hope that many Emerson-Garfield neighbors can attend!
EGNC would like to share the information below with the Emerson/Garfield community. From the Spokane Regional Transportation Council – In partnership with Spokane County and Commute Smart Northwest, SRTC is currently updating the regionāsĀ Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) Plan. The CTR program is intended to help reduce drive-alone trips throughout the region and encourages the use of alternative transportation options such as public transit, biking, walking, and teleworking options. As part of this effort, we wanted to invite you to our…
In May, the council approved a motion to write and submit a letter of opposition from the EGNC to the Spokane City Planning staff regarding theĀ 601 W. Mansfield Conditional Use Permit. This permit would allow a new convenience store in theĀ interior of the Emerson Garfield neighborhood. Many neighbors also submitted comments indicating opposition independently. City staff provided notice of approval of the Conditional Use Permit on 7/9/24. In part, the decisionĀ stated:Ā “Staff received 76 public comments on the proposal: six during…
The Spokane Regional Transportation Council is sharing the draft Regional Safety Action Plan for public review. Find out more below: Fatal or serious injury crashes not only negatively impact the people who get hurt. They also affectĀ countless other family members, emergency responders and friends. That is the most important reason for the development of theĀ Regional Safety Action Plan. The draft plan is now available and is set to go to the Spokane Regional Transportation Council (SRTC) Board of Directors on…