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Pacific and Brown crosswalk

Wed., Jan. 24, 2018

The crosswalk at West Pacific and Browne is unsafe. In the last month I have driven up Browne and almost hit pedestrians each time. The area is congested, traffic is moving fast and at night it is hard to see if anyone is waiting to cross or if someone is in the crosswalk. This crosswalk needs pedestrian crossing lights. I applaud the city for placing these in other parts of town, especially around our University District, but these folks at the House of Charity deserve attention and safety also.

City of Spokane please review this area and do what is right and increases safety for everyone.

Laura Parsons

Medical Lake

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