Monday, March 19, 2012

Sunset Bridge Study Considers What Facilities A Rehabbed Bridge Would Need

A study of the Sunset Boulevard Bridge over Latah Creek is wrapping up and it will most likely recommend rehabbing the almost 100-year-old bridge. the question now is; the current bridge is down to two lanes- how many should a new bridge have? Does it need bike lanes? Should light rail be planned for as part of a rehabilitation program? The Spokesman-Review looks at these questions and other Sunset bridge issues.

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SRTC is the federally designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for Spokane County. Urbanized areas with populations exceeding 50,000 people are required to have an MPO. SRTC was formed to address the county's transportation planning needs. It provides coordination in planning between the public, cities, small towns, the county, the state, transit providers, and tribes.

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