Division Street Transit Oriented Development

Christine lette Dec 16 2025 at 8:27PM on page 1

Suggestion

I think it is a crazy idea to redesign Division as proposed. It will create gridlock and a nightmare.

Fred Dec 10 2025 at 4:12PM on page 1

Suggestion

Why? The city is already so broke from wasteful and capricious spending that seniors are losing their houses to exploding property taxes.
This will only make trafficking and pollution worse, all to benefit the mpty busses and 1 bus cycle per hour.

If you want to help, start clearing snow from the sidewalks of major arterials. This will help keep pedestrians out of the street and safe.

New to Spokane 1 Dec 10 2025 at 1:25PM on page 1

Concern

I think you should leave Division St. alone. I moved to Spokane because it is an affordable, quaint, American town. I do not want it to become another Seattle where you need a 6-figure income to live here. Let supply and demand govern what happens on Division St. More mass transit is nice but bike lanes on a commercial street? This isn’t Holland. American transportation has been automobile-centric since the 1950’s. Adding bike lanes won’t change that. If shoppers can’t drive to a store and find a place to park, they’ll shop online and that will be the end of local commerce. Division St. is a main artery for Spokane, figuratively and literally. If you cut it up you will destroy the entire city.

Noah Dec 10 2025 at 8:01AM on page 1

Support

This is the best thing for Spokane in the long run in my opinion. The plan looks amazing and will do wonders to connect a lot of the areas in the city that are desperately needing an economic boom. People on here are thinking only in terms of what is and not what could be. This plan positions Spokane to be the BEST city in the north west. Mixed used transit oriented communities will mean more accessibility to necessities for every community especially considering that the north side of the river is the most transit dependent people in the city. This plan paves the way for more growth via mixed use zoning and thats not even getting into safer streets. I have seen too many memorials on division and have hope that keeping heavier traffic off this road will lead to a safer, more connected, and more prosperous Spokane.

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Noah Dec 10 2025 at 7:44AM on page 1

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What you don't understand is that having more lanes does not lead to better traffic flow. I encourage you to look up induced demand in the context of city planning. The only thing that leads to decreased congestion on roads is less cars. The way to get less cars on the road is to supply safe alternatives with the infrastructure to back it up. Look at european cities where you don't need a car to function, the roads are less congested, people are healthier, and businesses thrive.

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Noah Dec 10 2025 at 7:41AM on page 1

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If there are less cars on the road there will be less wear on the roads meaning they can divert funds to places that desperately need it. By making transit more accessible and equitable it gives people more options of transport and thus means there will be less traffic. Bike and bus lanes are also way cheaper to maintain than roads for cars.

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Noah Dec 10 2025 at 7:38AM on page 1

Support

Just because there are sidewalks doesn't mean they are actually walk-able. If you have ever walked down division you know exactly what i mean, I've seen too many effigies on the sides of the street to think that road is "safe" this BRT line would revolutionize the way that division functions and give everyone in all these communities easy access to the absolute best parts of spokane without the hurdles of car ownership.

Joshua Dec 8 2025 at 1:53PM on page 1

Suggestion

Thank you for putting good thought into this!

If you want great inspiration for what Division could look like, you should have a team visit East Washington Ave in Madison, WI. They have transformed a very similar St to Division and made it lively and beautiful.

Tammie Dec 8 2025 at 4:53AM on page 1

Suggestion

Let’s get the NS Freeway done! It is so embarrassing of Spokane to be taking as long as it has to complete something that would had only taken a few years to complete on the West side. You’re making yourself look bad over here people.

Austyn Dec 7 2025 at 11:47AM on page 1

Support

I am so excited for this update! Division is so ugly and unsafe. Dont listen to all the negative comments here people just hate change its going to be great!

Dream Dec 6 2025 at 3:00PM on page 1

Concern

This project is sorely needed but should not be tied to NSC completion. Whether or not the NSC is ever finished, division still needs this transformation.

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anonymous 7 Dec 5 2025 at 6:48PM on page 1

Just because you can afford a car doesn't mean you have to try and make life harder for those who don't. Car life is not family life.

Owning a car should not be mandatory to get places comfortably

Sherry Dec 5 2025 at 12:27PM on page 1

Suggestion

I’m not a fan of the idea, it makes no sense. It took us years to develop Division and at great expense to the tax payers. How about get our N/S freeway done that’s over budget and years over due. Division works great as it is, easy access to all businesses, buses function well and there is plenty of sidewalk.

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Steve Dec 5 2025 at 12:05PM on page 1

Exactly. How many pot holes have not been fixed?

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Steve Dec 5 2025 at 12:03PM on page 1

This, exactly. 👍 👆

Steve Dec 5 2025 at 12:02PM on page 1

What we need is roads that are better maintained and less congested by empty STA buses slowing down traffic.

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Steve Dec 5 2025 at 12:00PM on page 1

This👆

Steve Dec 5 2025 at 11:53AM on page 1

Question

What’s written my with it as it is? What are you trying to spend money on something not really needed?

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Steve Dec 5 2025 at 11:51AM on page 1

Exactly.

anonymous 6 Dec 5 2025 at 7:19AM on page 1

Concern

Spokane has been the red headed stepchild for as long as I can remember. I realize that the West side has a terrible traffic problem, but they are always working on and expanding it. I am retirement age now and they have been talking about our North/South freeway since I was a kid! That project must be completed before any limiting of vehicles on Division. Please spend your time pushing for Federal and State funds to complete this vital project!

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Sue Lani Madsen Dec 4 2025 at 4:05PM on page 1

I agree, I was disoriented until I found your comment. Odd choice of map orientation.

anonymous 5 Dec 4 2025 at 10:00AM on page 1

Support

Thank you for the effort and thoughtful consideration of improving transit accessibility for Spokane. As difficult as it can be to divorce our concept of freedom from cars, in the long run improved transit options will increase quality of life, reduce pollution, and create more cohesive communities!

Victoria Dec 3 2025 at 1:07PM on page 1

Concern

Northbound Ruby & southbound Division (north & south couplets) are congested enough as it is especially during major commuting times. Reducing the # of car lanes in this area is not the "answer". It would only lead to mass congestion. As a business owner, I do not have the ability to use public transportation to go to and from work as my hours and responsibilities vary on a daily basis, plus I live in the county near Wandemere. If you want more 'bike lanes" or to make it more walkable - consider that this area is a Major traffic route for those who live in the county, yet work in the city.

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Veronica Dec 3 2025 at 11:43AM on page 1

Question

Curious to know how much money has been wasted on this project after 3 years while existing infrastructure continues to crumble?

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Veronica Dec 3 2025 at 11:36AM on page 1

Suggestion

Here is a "corridor-wide vision": North Spokane needs more businesses, more police, a fully built freeway, maintained roads, and one or more dog parks. Residents do not need more electric buses and dense apartment buildings around public transit with nowhere to shop and no jobs. The North Spokane mall is half-empty and businesses are still fleeing the area due to burdensome regulations. There are empty commercial buildings all over. The area is completely neglected compared to South Hill. No one in North Spokane cares about "environmental justice"; they care about public safety, crushing property taxes, trash everywhere, and open drug use. This plan is a tone-deaf insult to residents and would benefit from being scrapped.

RyLee Dec 3 2025 at 7:35AM on page 1

Suggestion

I feel Division should be used as its original purpose, to navigate from North to South, South to North. this should mean you can quickly get from one side of Spokane to the other in 15 minutes or less. Some how though I hit every red light while navigating Division? Why is this? Why do we not sync up the traffic lights to get people from one side to the other quickly. When you hit every light, it backs traffic up, then you get stuck behind a bus and people are putting themselves in danger trying to pass. This whole plan seems to want to make more stops, slow things downs, and would not be convenient for anyone in Spokane.

anonymous 3 Dec 2 2025 at 10:30PM on page 1

Concern

The economy nor the City are encouraging any kind of development right now so this seems backward thinking that since STA has some money and there are grants they can apply for to make driving more difficult on Division that will help developers decide to build "accessible, mixed-use communities." Seems like this is putting the cart before the horse especially since all the 18 wheelers have no place else to go until the north south freeway is completed.

anonymous 3 Dec 2 2025 at 10:28PM on page 1

Probably should have been done first not after you are almost three years in to the development.

anonymous 3 Dec 2 2025 at 10:24PM on page 1

Concern

Convenient use of math to confuse readers...50,000 cars per day is over 18 million in a year, while a million bus riders in a year is less than 3,000 per day, and is that really only 1,500 because bus riders probably go both ways. When I am driving on Division now I never see a full bus, and often they are nearly empty. Is there really a need or is this just a want that the STA thinks if they build it they will come?

anonymous 3 Dec 2 2025 at 10:17PM on page 1

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anonymous 2 Dec 2 2025 at 9:29PM on page 1

Part of our "needs" are to not have more traffic increase by silly reductions in road capacity! Do not continue Stuckart's follies, please.

anonymous 2 Dec 2 2025 at 9:27PM on page 1

No compass on the map...? Weak. Especially if you aren't going to have it oriented with North being up.

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anonymous 2 Dec 2 2025 at 9:24PM on page 1

Just because you can't afford a car doesn't mean you have to try and make life harder for those who do. Bus life is not family life.

anonymous 2 Dec 2 2025 at 9:23PM on page 1

This is a harebrained idea to implement before there is a competed N/S freeway to take some of the traffic. Do not reduce arterials when we can ill afford it. Stop trying to hurt the high number of taxpayers who drive cars.

anonymous 2 Dec 2 2025 at 9:20PM on page 1

Concern

This sounds like ridiculous-speak for making unwarranted decisions. Why is "justice" even a word being used in a transit plan...? What silly thing does this silly phrase even mean? Talk normal, please.

Jerry Dec 2 2025 at 8:15PM on page 1

Concern

We are not Seattle or Portland. People will not ride transit when its easier to drive. You are only making life in Spokane more congested and expensive.
If you provide 'free' bus passes your transit system then it becomes a mobile homeless shelter. T

Brooke Dec 1 2025 at 12:36PM on page 1

Suggestion

I feel like the way people orient in spokane is very north/south, I found it confusing that this map was oriented this way with south on the left and north on the right.

anonymous 1 Nov 28 2025 at 11:01PM on page 1

Support

I would love to see a BRT service down division. I think even though it could make traffic worse for a bit while adjusting, it'll be very beneficial in the long run for congestion. I'm hoping there will be more plans to further promote transit use and dis-encourage car usage to make that adjustment period easier.

anonymous Nov 28 2025 at 3:42PM on page 1

As much as I think it would be fantastic to follow through with your vision, I wonder how to make that happen. Division is a major, very important thoroughfare. What would you do with all that traffic? People won't start using the north-south freeway in place of Division. Would I rather see a community oriented, better landscaped, transit friendly key corridor? Absolutely! I can't wait to see the plans!

Gail Furman Nov 26 2025 at 6:42AM on page 1

Suggestion

Very hard to navigate this "survey." My comment: Division is an eyesore and dangerous and has been for many years. Very difficult to fix since it is also a "highway" through the city. What is needed is ZONING to regulate signage and landscaping and, eventually, traffic calming when the north-south bypass ever gets done (not holding my breath.)

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Division Street Transit Oriented Development

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