At the December Emerson-Garfield Neighborhood Council meeting, Jessica Engelman gave a detailed presentation about greenways, streets designed with bikes and pedestrians in mind. She will be continuing the presentation and talk this week.
When: Wednesday, January 8 from 6-7:30pm
Where: Corbin Senior Center, 827 W Cleveland Ave (map)
It is heading toward snow season again. The City of Spokane created a great resource page for residents that includes a real-time snow removal map, plowing procedures, parking and sidewalks information, and additional resources.
Don’t forget that snow season is November 15 – March 15. Citizens are asked to park on the odd side of the street in residential areas for the entire snow season.
The City is asking citizens to clear a 36-inch path to allow pedestrians to travel effectively, with a goal of completion by 9 a.m. after a snowfall. Citizens are asked to clear ADA ramps and to clear a pedestrian path even if no sidewalk exists. Seniors or disabled individuals who can’t maintain their own sidewalks can call 3-1-1 to get information on available volunteer services.
Also, view this presentation for more helpful information.
The City of Spokane, in partnership with the Spokane Bicycle Club and i-Sustain, is sponsoring a series of educational events around innovative cycling infrastructure. The project is called Spokane in Motion, and the goal is to increase awareness around biking in the city and the region.
Building on the City’s Bike Master Plan, city officials are using this project to answer the questions:
A Danish bicycle planner will be coming to Spokane to share insights around the Danish experience, and a local cycling expert will provide insights from a U.S. perspective.
Both events are FREE and open to the public. The idea is to encourage curiosity and participation in cycling as an alternative form of transportation.
Danish Cycling Perspectives (This event is specifically for students)
Date: Thursday, May 16, 2019
Time: 3-4pm
Location: EWU Spokane Center, 668 N Riverpoint Blvd, #122
Free, tickets required here
Cycling in Denmark & the U.S. (Open to the public)
Date: Thursday, May 16, 2019
Time: 5:30-7pm
Location: Gonzaga University Hemmingson Center Auditorium, 702 E Desmet Ave, Lower Level
Free, tickets required here
More info on Bike Everywhere Events:
May is Bike Everywhere Month and more event information can be found on the Spokane Bicycle Club’s Facebook page. There are a lot of exciting events planned, including:
5/5 Bloomsday Bike Coral – Riverfront Park
5/7 Gateway Bridge Celebration
5/13 Annual Pancake Breakfast – Riverfront Park
5/15 Ride of Silence
5/17 Pizza & Beer Party – David’s Pizza
The bicycle club is sponsoring a variety of short and medium rides, energizer stations, and bike maintenance events during the month. More information can be found at the Spokane Bicycle Club website: http://www.spokanebicycleclub.org/
Please share this flyer with others!
Michele Vazquez, Construction Relations Manager for the City of Spokane, would like feedback regarding the North Monroe Corridor construction project.
Please take a moment to fill out this survey. She is particularly interested in hearing from Emerson-Garfield business owners, property owners, and residents.
The survey closes on Monday, January 14 at 8am.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PY3XNVK
Join Council member Breean Beggs and the Pedestrian, Traffic, and Transportation Committee for a Traffic Calming Program Workshop
When: Tuesday, November 27, 2018, 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Where: West Central Community Center – 1603 N Belt Street
Improving the Traffic Calming Program:
Every neighborhood council with a stake in the operation of the traffic calming program funded by the City Council and managed by Neighborhood Services should be represented and ready to weigh in.
Example Questions:
Should the 50+1 petition requirement be scrapped?
Are all the steps in getting a TC application submitted and approved for funding and then through construction identified, covered, and sufficiently described?
