SPOKANE, Wash. — Residents along Hartson Avenue in Spokane have been enduring construction noise and road closures since late April, but many see it as a worthwhile investment in neighborhood safety.
“A lot of people probably fuss over a couple feet of their yard. But to me, I think it’s a pretty fair trade,” said Kyle Wilson, who lives in the area.
In 2022, the Washington Department of Transportation awarded Scott Elementary School with a ‘Safe Routes to School’ (SRTS) grant, which funds construction projects within two miles of schools to improve safety and mobility for children and teens…