Spokane to Designate 27 Miles of Bike and Walking Lanes
The city's 27 by 2027 plan would connect libraries, parks, and schools through a network of dedicated routes.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Hiking
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Spokane plans to designate 27 miles of connected bike and walking lanes under its 27 by 2027 plan, with the target completion year set for 2027. The lanes would link existing routes such as the Centennial Trail to parts of the city that have been dependent on cars.
Why it matters
The plan aims to expand connectivity within the city in an affordable manner and promote alternative forms of transportation. Supporters, including the Gonzaga University Office of Sustainability, see the network as a way to widen access for residents across Spokane.
The plan targets 27 miles of designated lanes by 2027, with some projects relying on signage and street treatments rather than large infrastructure investments. Cost figures and the share of lanes already in place were not included in the source material.
The players
Spokane Regional Transportation Council
The Spokane Regional Transportation Council is the planning organization responsible for transportation infrastructure across the Spokane metropolitan area.
Gonzaga University Office of Sustainability
The Gonzaga University Office of Sustainability is the campus office that supports the 27 by 2027 plan.
The details
A new lane will connect the southern branch of the Centennial Trail to Libby Center via 1st Street, while a southbound route will run from Riverfront Park down Cedar and Adams streets and east past Manito Park. The city used adaptive design intervention, testing concerns and adjusting routes rather than locking in a fixed set, after reviewing priority routes a couple of years before finalizing the lanes.
Timeline
• 2027: Target year for completing the 27 miles of bike and walking lanes.
• A couple of years before publication: City reviewed priority routes that informed lane selection.
Roadmap
The 27 by 2027 lanes extend the Centennial Trail, the established regional route, into areas of the city that have depended on cars. The effort follows a broader push to build alternatives to driving across Spokane.
Residents may gain safer, connected routes to libraries, parks, and schools as the lanes are built. Those who bike or walk to Gonzaga University could find it easier to live farther from campus.
The takeaway
Residents who walk or bike can plan routes around the Centennial Trail and the new lanes as they are designated. Checking the city's progress on the 27 by 2027 plan can help you track when connections near you come online.
Further reading
Explore more about hiking trails and routes across the Spokane area.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Gonzaga Bulletin.
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