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SIGNS & MARKERS



Signs & Markers
The Signs and Markers Division installs and maintains traffic signs and pavement markings within the City of Spokane.

References in Spokane Municiple Code and Standards
Signs & Markings Standards
  • SMC-16.61.075-Display of Unauthorized Signs, Signals or Markings
  • SMC-11.17.331-Signs on Public Property
  • SMC-11.17.332-Political Campaign Signs
  • SMC-10.05.080-Damaging Utility Equipment
  • SMC-12.02.912-Removal, Pruning of Trees and Shrubs
    Vegetation Near Signs– Standards for traffic signs & right of way.

    Arterial Striping


    Signs & Markers
    -When does the City re-stripe its arterials?
    The City of Spokane re-stripes its arterials every year between April and October. The City striping crew typically begins striping the arterials in the downtown core. Once the downtown core is complete they proceed to Division and other arterials. The arterial painting schedule is generally prioritized by traffic volume and other considerations. Road construction projects and maintenance schedules are taken into consideration when scheduling arterial striping.

    -Why doesn’t the City begin striping arterials as soon as the snow melts from the streets in late winter or early spring?
    The length of the painting season is dictated by the weather (temperature, humidity, rain). The paint must be applied in temperatures above 50 degrees in clean, dry conditions. The weather in Spokane typically limits the painting season from April to October. The opportunity for painting is limited in the spring by low temperatures and rain. Our painting crews quit painting in the fall when average daily temperatures drop below 50 degrees.

    -What type of equipment does the City use to paint arterials?
    The City uses one "Long-line" paint truck to stripe all of the arterials in Spokane. Other equipment is used to paint crosswalks and street markings.

    -Why doesn’t the City use more trucks to accelerate completion of the work?
    The use of one long-line truck is consistent with other communities and agencies. For example, WSDOT Eastern Region Maintenance Department uses one "long-line" paint truck to stripe all of the State highways in 6 Counties.


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    City of Spokane Street Department
    901 N Nelson St.
    Spokane WA 99202-3769

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