SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. – A new state-funded program, the Sandy Williams Connecting Communities Program , aims to improve sidewalks, crossings and active transportation in Spokane Valley. The program offers 100% funding with no local match required.

Utility Engineering Manager Adam Jackson explained the grant's purpose.

"This Sandy Williams grant is a state-funded grant opportunity that provides 100% grant award with zero local match for active transportation improvements," Jackson stated.

The initiative focuses on neighborhoods impacted by busy state highways and areas with environmental or access barriers.

"Primarily focused on communities that are affected by barriers to opportunity and environmental health disparities directly related to state highways or state legacy highways," Ja

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