Staff presented 47 candidate traffic‑calming projects for Cycle 15, with a proposed $3.5 million construction budget and roughly $26 million of total candidate costs; commissioners discussed equity scoring, district balance and whether to prioritize quick‑build or permanent projects.

After public testimony and discussion, the Transportation Commission voted to recommend that the city raise the Transportation Benefit District fee from $20 to $40; staff said the increase would roughly double annual street maintenance revenue from about $3.2M to $6.4M and allow consideration of local access street rebuilds.

Following public testimony from downtown businesses and an extended deliberation, the commission recommended a one‑way Spokane Falls Boulevard configuration and added an amendment requiring a removable protected bike facility (e.g., movable planters or similar vertical devices) so the corridor can flex for large events; vote was recorded 7–1.

WSDOT staff presented 3D renderings and design updates for the North Spokane Corridor East‑Central segment, including new pedestrian bridges, Altamont roundabouts to manage ramp traffic, an elevated section of the Children Of The Sun Trail and site landscaping tied to tree‑replacement agreements.

The city’s transportation staff outlined the 2026 impact‑fee update, citing about $1,000,000 annual intake, proposed district projects including signal and roundabout work, and a summer advisory committee to draft rate and project list changes.

Staff reported 329 traffic‑calming submissions from residents (about 142 unique locations); the city will hire Dow to scope 30 projects, using scoring that prioritizes connectivity, safety (high‑injury network) and equity, and will return next month with the shortlist.

Staff presented 11 new projects totaling about $27 million for the six‑year street program; roughly $15 million in grant funding has been secured. The commission voted unanimously to forward the consistency recommendation to the Plan Commission and council.

Staff updated the transportation chapter to make safety the top priority, incorporate HB 1181 climate-related measures (VMT targets, TDM strategies), promote parking-pricing and resilient, shaded infrastructure, and add language on sustainable funding and maintenance responsibilities.

City staff told the Transportation Commission the local commercial parking tax could bring roughly $2 million in its first (partial) year and be used mainly as local match for grant-funded capital projects; staff also described exemptions for designated 30+ day reserved stalls, carpools, handicap placards and government vehicles and launched a public-rule process for implementation.

Staff presented draft Plan Spokane 2046 transportation policies that fold in HB 1181 climate requirements and a VMT analysis; modeling shows near-term per-capita VMT is likely to rise but staff recommended a realistic long-term per-capita VMT reduction goal of 510% and further code-based targets and monitoring.

City planners presented a draft transportation chapter that elevates safety (Vision Zero), incorporates VMT-based policies tied to state law, and allows targeted reductions in vehicular level-of-service (LOS E/F) in corridors chosen for mixed-use growth to encourage multimodal travel.

After hours of public testimony and council debate, Spokane City Council approved a local-option commercial parking tax intended to fund transportation and discourage surface parking, passing the ordinance 5–2. Business groups and airport representatives warned of economic harm; advocates said the tax will spur infill housing and transit.

After hours of public testimony and council debate, Spokane City Council approved a local-option commercial parking tax intended to fund transportation and discourage surface parking, passing the ordinance 5–2. Business groups and airport representatives warned of economic harm; advocates said the tax will spur infill housing and transit.

City working-group members said staff will integrate climate and state-mandated VMT policies into a streamlined transportation chapter and seek Planning Commission review by Dec. 10, while moving detailed project lists to appendices or implementation plans.

A Transportation Commission representative told the Plan Commission about SRTC’s upcoming publication, local route revisions addressing very low ridership on the Peaceful Valley segment, upcoming street‑project considerations on Grand Boulevard and Spokane Falls Boulevard, and a state-level exemption that currently excludes vehicles over 6,000 lbs—

Council discusses congestion reduction and bicycle master plan amidst public criticism.

Commission discusses multimodal service regulations and the outdated pedestrian master plan.