Title 04 Administrative Agencies and Procedures
Chapter 04.16 Bicycle Advisory Board
Section 04.16.010 Findings
The City of Spokane finds that:
- it is an indisputable fact of urban life that the bicycle is a popular and viable means of personal transportation;
- the role of the bicycle as a mode of personal transportation in Spokane will continue to increase in importance in coming years;
- many Spokane residents use their bicycles to commute to work and school, on recreational trips, and for other essential transportation purposes;
- the City has adopted a Bicycle Master Plan and Bicycle Priority Network to serve as a guide in all matters relating to bicycling;
- traffic congestion, increasing costs of car ownership, and concern for personal health and air quality have combined to make the bicycle an increasingly attractive transportation option;
- the active involvement of community members in advising municipal authorities is vital to ensure proper development of the bicycling environment; and
- promoting the safety and well-being of those who use bicycles for all transportation purposes is a public purpose of the City;
Date Passed: Monday, January 26, 2026
Effective Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2026
ORD C36822 Section 1
