Thursday, February 16, 2017

New SRTC Blog Site

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We are updating our website and decided to build our blog right into the new site, so that people www.srtc.org  or you can view all blog po...
Wednesday, February 15, 2017

September 2017 STA Service Revisions

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During the November 2016 General Election, Spokane area voters approved STA’s Proposition 1 to fund STA Moving Forward, a 10 year plan to ...

Proposed Amendment to Transportation Improvement Program

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Here's some fun to kick Wednesday off right. SRTC is looking for your feedback on a proposed amendment to the 2017-2020 Transportation ...
Tuesday, February 14, 2017

Did you Know You Can Get Married Aboard A WSDOT Ferry?

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Happy Valentines Day folks. It's too late for this year, but if you really want to make your V-Day special, and official with your sig...
Monday, February 13, 2017

Storm Water Tank Installation to Close Sprague Avenue Downtown

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Construction of a new stormwater collection tank will close Sprague Avenue at Jefferson Street starting today for at least the next five we...

Distracted Driving Bill Under Consideration in Olympia

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A State Representative from Seattle is asking for tougher distracted driving laws in Washington. According to the Seattle Times , Rep. Jes...
Friday, February 10, 2017

Seattle Adds Thousands of New Jobs but Few Car Commuters

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Nice job Seattle! According to Streetsblog , a  new report  compiled by the nonprofit Commute Seattle says that the share of commuters wh...
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The Plastic Road Concept

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Everywhere I go, people are complaining about potholes. And it's no wonder. After all the freeze/thaw/rain/ice/death/destruction, it...
Thursday, February 9, 2017

Americans Are Driving Less. So What Are They Doing Instead?

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Apparently more Americans are doing this than going out. Although at my house family game night is never this happy. Due to an improved...
Wednesday, February 8, 2017

More Medics Turning to Bikes to Reach Patients More Quickly

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The medics who were first on scene to try to help actress Carrie Fisher when she collapsed following a heart attack recently didn't sh...
Tuesday, February 7, 2017

Proposed Law Would Require a Permit to Use Minnesota Bike Lanes

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A new bill would require a permit to use Minnesota bike lanes. Minnesota bicyclists aren't happy with a proposed bill to require b...
Monday, February 6, 2017

Browne's Addition to be Plowed Wednesday and Thursday

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A car is towed during a recent plowing of Browne's Addition. Photo courtesy of the Spokesman-Review. Browne’s Addition is schedule...
Thursday, February 2, 2017

SRTC Board Meeting Thursday, Feb. 9

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The next meeting of SRTC's Board is next Thursday, February 9. The meeting agenda is here.  Everyone is welcome at all SRTC committee m...
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US 395 Could Get New Name

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U.S. 395 could be renamed the Thomas S. “Tom” Foley Memorial Highway under a proposal being considered by the Washington State Senate. A...

Bikes: The Self-Driving Car's Biggest Problem

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A lot of people are really looking forward to when they can buy a self-driving car. And the echnology involved in them is amazing. They not...
Wednesday, February 1, 2017

Home Much Value Does a Parking Space Add to a Home?

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There is a lot of competition for parking spots in large cities. How much value does a parking space add to a home in a big city? For...
Tuesday, January 31, 2017

WSDOT Upcoming Construction in 2017

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The Washington State Department of Transportation- Eastern Region, has their list of construction projects for 2017 available now, althoug...

Bill Would Make Motorcycle Helmets Optional

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Some motorcyclists are asking Washington lawmakers to let them decide for themselves whether they should wear a helmet and be able to man...
Monday, January 30, 2017

Google Maps Now Includes Parking Info

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A new feature in Google Maps will help you find parking in big cities– or be prepared for a difficult time finding a place to park at your ...
Friday, January 27, 2017

Not Sure If You're Drunk? Tostitos Will Tell You

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Who better to take on drunk driving than Tostitos? Yep, the Chip company is fighting impaired driving with a breathalyzer bag. Just eat the...