West Plains Subarea Transportation Management Plan Study, Phase 1, US 2 Vicinity

The West Plains Subarea Transportation Management Plan study area includes multiple jurisdictions: the cities of Airway Heights and Spokane, Spokane County, Spokane Tribal lands, Kalispel Tribal lands, Fairchild Air Force Base, and the Spokane International Airport. The primary east-west routes in this area are US 2 and Interstate 90 (I-90). The primary north-south routes are: Rambo, Craig, Hayford, and Spotted roads. See the map on the top right corner for the study area limits.

The West Plains Subarea Transportation Management Plan will:

• Refine past studies.
• Evaluate current and future land use and transportation conditions.
• Propose “practical solution” strategies that will provide for the evolving transportation needs.

See purpose and need statement as developed in collaboration with our regional partners: West Plains Subarea Management Plan – Phase 1, US 2 Vicinity “Purpose and Need” (PDF 646KB)

A mobility assessment was performed by WSDOT during the Corridor Sketch Initiative (2018) identifying congestion along the US 2 corridor. This area is rapidly developing and traffic is expected to continue to increase with planned land use developments. This study includes a market land use analysis forecast, that includes land use expected to occur before the year 2040. Also, part of this study identifies future parallel roadways (6th/10th/12th and 18th/21st avenues) to provide alternative routes for local trips, helping to improve mobility in and around the US 2 corridor.

For full study details and ongoing study efforts see: 
West Plains Subarea Transportation Management Plan