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Spokane Valley’s priorities off

Sun., July 7, 2019

In response to “$1.2 million federal grant for Valley ‘crossroad’ (Jun 17):

“More than 16,400 vehicles per day cross the tracks on Pines Road, which was rated the top road-rail conflict in the state, according to the Washington State Joint Transportation Committee.” Yet Barker/Trent was addressed first by my city? The rail being right at the freeway has long been known to be a mess. This should get priority.

David Teich

Spokane Valley

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