West Hills is an often forgotten neighborhood in the City Of Spokane - understandable since parts were recently annexed - but it shouldn't be. This upcoming workshop to help define future transportation needs could change the way we look at the western approach to Spokane. The workshop is set for Thursday, March 21, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the gym at Sunset Elementary School, 12824 12th Ave. in Airway Heights.

The meeting will explore bike, pedestrian, and vehicular transportation needs, beginning with a presentation on the scope of the project and existing conditions in the area. After, there's interactive activities intended to solicit input on transportation needs and desires on the West Plains.

It's all part of a larger effort to identify and plan for the infrastructure needed to support growth and development on the West Plains. The City of Spokane is leading a multi-agency effort to explore these issues, and information will be used by the City and the many partners in the project to include in their Comprehensive Plans and other planning documents.

Besides the City, the project’s partners include Spokane County, the Spokane International Airport, the City of Airway Heights, WSDOT, Fairchild Air Force Base, the Spokane Tribe, the Kalispel Tribe, Spokane Transit Authority, the City of Cheney, the City of Medical Lake, Cheney School District and others.

Improved transportation infrastructure has been identified as a priority for the area, and this first meeting will focus on transportation. Additionally, a second transportation workshop will be held on Thursday, May 16, from 6 to 8 p.m., also at Sunset Elementary School.

The group also will define other infrastructure needs in the area, including water, wastewater, and stormwater projects.

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