safety · Wednesday, September 23
Spokane Installs First Emergency Street Lane Closure
City implements traffic calming measures within 72 hours of a fatal motorcycle crash.
The City of Spokane is installing its first Emergency Streets lane closure following a fatal motorcycle crash over the weekend. This new response protocol aims to reduce traffic fatalities by putting calming measures in place within 72 hours of a deadly incident. The city launched this initiative to address safety concerns on local roads. The specific location of the crash was not detailed in the initial reports. This marks the first time the city has activated this rapid-response safety measure.
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