Erin Hut, Communications Director, ehut@spokanecity.org
Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 1:03 p.m.
Mayor Lisa Brown on Wednesday signed an updated “Complete Streets” ordinance into law, reaffirming the City of Spokane’s commitment to maintaining streets that are safely accessible to all who use them.
Led by Director of Transportation and Sustainability Jon Snyder and sponsored by Councilmembers Kitty Klitzke and Paul Dillon, this updated policy modernizes Spokane Municipal Code, adds important references to the Pedestrian Master Plan and the Bicycle Priority Network, harmonizes language with state law, and puts Spokane in a stronger position to compete for state grant funding.
This legislation will incorporate more walking and biking aspects into street projects and save money on improvements while the City updates its street network.
“Complete Streets are for everyone, regardless of if they walk, ride, drive or use public transit. This legislative update will move the City of Spokane forward and aid us in our goal of designing and building streets that are safely accessible for all,” Mayor Brown said.
“By re-thinking how we design and plan, we can create streets that serve people of all ages, abilities, and modes of travel. This legislation is about planning with a purpose and shaping our transportation network to be one that works for everyone,” Director of Transportation and Sustainability Snyder said.
“It was amazing to work together with Councilmember Dillon and Transportation Director Snyder to update a policy we worked so hard to pass together over a decade ago. These changes will broaden the scope of implementation and address the mobility concerns of more of our citizens. We are making amazing progress on mobility for everyone in Spokane and I am grateful for the citizen input and support that has gone into our efforts,” Councilmember Klitzke said.
“Complete Streets are an investment in the kind of Spokane we want to live in: one that is safer, healthier and more accessible. When we design our streets with intention, we create places where people can move safely and connect easily,” Councilmember Dillon said. “I want to thank Jon Snyder, Director of Transportation and Sustainability, and Councilmember Klitzke for their welcome updates to this law that move Spokane forward and follow through on our commitments to community stakeholders and neighborhoods.”
