A proposed shared use trail through the heart of the City Of Spokane Valley is the topic of a community workshop coming up on Monday, March 11 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm at City Hall (11707 E. Sprague, Suite 101).

The proposed trail would run down the old Milwaukee Right-of-Way, between University Road and Evergreen Road and between Sprague and 4th Avenue. Public Works staff members and design planning consultants will be on hand to introduce the project, review maps, and help gather input from the community.

They will be looking for feedback on the following elements:

•The alignment and location of the 12 ft. wide pathway.
•The types of landscaping desired in the surrounding Right-of-Way area.
•The location of convenient access points.
•Amenities to include such as benches, lighting, bike racks or others.
•Safe access for all.

The Milwaukee Right-of-Way was set aside to accommodate future transportation needs. An interlocal agreement between Spokane County, which owns the Right-of-Way, and the City of Spokane Valley allows the property to be developed for enjoyment by the community as a trail until it is needed for other transportation purposes.

This is an exciting opportunity as the trail would create a much safer route for bicyclists who get stuck on Sprague Avenue. The city is seeking grants for what is estimated to be a $1.8 million project.

 

For more information, contact project manager Steve Worley at sworley@spokanevalley.org or 509-720-5014.

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