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"Local Bike/Ped Safety Projects Receive Funding"

Submitted by Nicole Hensley, Web Producer
Monday, May 23rd, 2011, 3:07pm

Many communities could see some updates to their pedestrian and bicycle safety projects funded by the Washington State Department of Transportation . It will still be a couple of years before the projects are built and completed but areas of the City of Spokane, Spokane County and Airway Heights will see a chunk of that cash. 

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Law Enforcement Cracks Down On Parent Drivers

Submitted by Annie Bishop on Tuesday, April 26th, 3:38 pm
Law Enforcement Cracks Down On Parent Drivers

Making sure our children are buckled into their car seats correctly is essential in ensuring their safety.  That's why local law enforcement agencies are making sure parents are buckling their kids in accordance with Washington law.  The Spokane County Target Zero Task Force is increasing it's child car seat emphasis patrols, making sure drivers are following the laws.

Washington Law says:

- Child ages 0 to at least 12 months and at least 20 pounds use a rear-facing infant seat.  New recommendations say children under 24 months should remain rear-facing.

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STA Service Reductions Approved

Submitted by Robyn Nance, Good Morning Northwest Anchor
Thursday, April 21st, 2011, 12:19pm
STA Service Reductions Approved

 

Spokane Transit Authority's Board of Directors adopted changes to service that will take effect in September. The board was presented with a preliminary proposal for cost cutting measures back on September 15, 2010. 

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Safer Railroad Crossing in Medical Lake

Submitted by Annie Bishop on Friday, April 8th, 5:57 pm
Safer Railroad Crossing in Medical Lake

A heavily used railroad crossing in Medical Lake will soon be much safer for drivers thanks to a state grant.

The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission recently announced it will use a $5,000 grant to make significant upgrades to the railroad crossing on State Route 902 near Medical Lake.

The improvements include upgrading warning signals, new cantilevered-mounted lights and cross buck signs.

The upgrades will make it easier for motorists to know when a train is approaching.  Nearly 4,000 drivers cross over the tracks everyday.

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