Spokane introduces new traffic safety measures after record year of fatalities

Spokane leaders announce ban on right turns on red lights at some downtown intersections and other safety initiatives

Noting a rising rate of traffic fatalities and serious injuries in Spokane, Mayor Lisa Brown, members of her cabinet and several City Council members announced a slate of initiatives aimed at making the city’s streets safer for pedestrians and drivers.

City of Spokane unveils new traffic safety measures

SPOKANE, Wash. – Spokane's Mayor Lisa Brown and Council President Betsy Wilkerson announced new initiatives to enhance traffic safety across the city. These efforts aim to protect pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers through innovative policies and infrastructure improvements.

Spokane introduces new traffic safety measures after record year of fatalities

Spokane bans red-light turns at key downtown spots as part of a new safety push after record traffic deaths and six fatalities already in early 2025.

Cops, cameras and closures: Spokane’s plan to tackle rise in traffic deaths - Everett Post

(The Center Square) – After 20 fatalities last year and six so far in 2025, Spokane officials may soon make it illegal to turn right on a red light as part of a barrage of new traffic safety initiatives announced on Wednesday. Mayor Lisa Brown and Police Chief Kevin Hall outlined five steps as part of the city’s strategy to tackle the deadly trend during a press conference downtown. The proposals follow the approval of $2.8 million in traffic-ca…