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2021 Legislative Agenda
Policy Request
Capital Projects
Bigelow Gulch/
Pines Road/
Sullivan Road
BNSF Railway
Corridor
Grade Separation
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Funding request: $26.6 M
Funding request: $19.3 M
Total cost: $75.4 M
Total cost: $29 M
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2
Spokane Valley
River Loop Trail
4
Funding request: $16.5 M
Total cost: $16.5 M
5
Spokane County
Regional Expo
South Barker Road
Expansion
Corridor
Funding request: $3 M
Funding request: $12.9 M
Total cost: $10 M
Total cost: $18.8 M
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
10210 E. Sprague Avenue, Spokane Valley, Wash. 99206
Washington
509.720.5000 spokanevalley.org
State
3-18-21
Policy Change Request
Increase federal funding to improve
Washington State
ranks 15th in the
nation for grade
crossing collisions
and 8th for
pedestrian rail
trespass casualties.
3.18.21
City of Spokane Valley
spokanevalley.org CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY 509.720.5000
SpokaneValley.org
Pines Road/BNSF Railway
Grade Separation Project
A Bridging the Valley Project
Project focus
2018, the Freight Mobility
Strategic Investment Board (FMSIB) rated the Pines Road/BNSF
crossing as the highest ranked unfunded Tier 1 rail crossing in
the state out of 4,171 total crossings based on freight mobility
enhancing economic vitality across the region.
including freight trucks traveling from Canada and northern
Idaho that connect to Interstate 90. A roundabout will be
Key improvements
Funding
Funding need: $19.3 million
Other federal funds: $ 5.0 million
The crossing is located 200 yards north of Trent
City funds: $ 4.7 million
.
Total cost: $29.0 million
Project details
Pines Road/BNSF crossing
Public safety and livability
enhancements
in
Undeveloped
Undeveloped
Washington State
City of Spokane Valley
10210 E. Sprague Avenue
Spokane Valley, WA 99206
509-720-5000
www.spokanevalley.org/pinesBNSF
3.10.21
FLORA ROADFLORA ROAD
A 46-acre property that the City Council opted to purchase in late 2020. The property will include nature trails and other park facilities along the river’s northern bank. A pedestrian
bridge spanning the river would connect the river trail and park to Flora Road.
SULLIVAN ROAD
SULLIVAN ROAD
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scenic trail that would serve bicyclists, runners and walkers, and allow access to the river’s north enthusiasts.
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509.720.5000
SpokaneValley.org
A new access and parking area for users of both the Centennial and Spokane Valley River Loop trails. A pedestrian bridge spanning the Spokane River would connect the two trails.
Bigelow Gulch &
Sullivan Road Corridor
Project Partners
Funding
Federal Request: $26.6 million
BNSF Railway
Spokane Transit Authority
Freight Mobility Strategic Investment
Total funding gap $37.8 million
Board
Other federal funds $ 7.5 million
Non-federal funds $14.6 million
Spokane County
NE Public Development Authority
City of Spokane
Previously incurred costs $15.5 million East Valley School District
City of Millwood
West Valley School District
Total cost: $75.4 million
Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of
Mead School District
Commerce
Crown West Realty
Greater Spokane Inc.
Spokane Regional Trans. Council
Spokane Area Good Roads Assoc.
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509-720-5000
www.spokanevalley.org
3.10.21
Spokane County Regional Expo Expansion
Federal Request: $3 million
Project
Partners
The City of Spokane Valley and Spokane
County are proposing to construct a new
32,300-square-foot conference building
at the Fair and Expo Center, 404 N.
Havana Street, in Spokane Valley.
conferences and special events. It is
spending annually.
A northwest view of the new building. Visitors will use the front entry to access conference
the building will provide a new and
events, but an adjacent outside entrance will remain for entry into the fair.
Center, which has not experienced any
E. Broadway Ave.
years.
The Fair and Expo Center sits on 97
acres along Spokane Valley’s western
boundary. Spokane County will provide
the land for the new building; Fair and
new conferencing space, a full-service
Cost and Funding
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Fair and Expo Center expansion
struct on land currently owned by the county. To date, the city has
New Spaces
for the 32,300-square-foot expansion
includes:
exhibit hall for trade shows and
large events, and 7,800 square feet
A 4,000-square-foot, full-service
restaurant with indoor and outdoor
square foot.
A 2,000-square-foot lobby that
face E. Broadway Avenue.
Facility History
Operated by the county, the Fair and Expo Center has a
Valley, including RV, auto and boat shows; equestrian
boasts 140,000-square-feet of indoor exhibit space, a
both trade show
An expansion of the Fair and Expo Center aligns with
analysis of retail sectors showed the city lagged behind in
retail sales per capita in tourism-related sectors, including
City of Spokane Valley
Spokane County
Fair and Expo Center 10210 E. Sprague Avenue
404 N. Havana StreetSpokane Valley, WA 99206
Spokane Valley, WA 99202spokanevalley.org/expoexpansion
509-477-1766509-720-5000
3-10-21
South Barker Road
Corridor Projects
Key improvements
Project partners
Funding request
Mission Ave.
Mission Ave.
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Sprague Ave.
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Funding
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(Impact Fees)
Total project cost:
$3,600,000
$18.8 million
Funding Request
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$12,900,000
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Funding request:
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$12.9 million
City of Spokane Valley
509.720.5000
SpokaneValley.org
3.10.21