The Fairwood Farmers’ Market is about more than bringing farmers, makers, and neighbors together each week. It’s about supporting a connected, accessible, and walkable community where everyone can safely enjoy the neighborhood around them.
That’s why we’re excited to celebrate an important safety improvement along Hastings Road!
After four years of advocacy and ongoing conversations with the Spokane County Traffic Department, the speed limit on Hastings Road between Mill Road and Division Street has officially been reduced from 35 MPH to 30 MPH.
This change is an important step toward making our neighborhood safer for pedestrians, especially students, families, market shoppers, and residents of Fairwood Retirement Village.
Years of Community Advocacy
For years, members of the Fairwood Farmers’ Market Board have voiced concerns about pedestrian safety along Hastings Road. The road is a busy route for our community, with students crossing to reach vehicles parked along Bellwood Drive, residents of Fairwood Retirement Village walking to nearby businesses, and neighbors making their way to the Farmers’ Market.
Following a tragic accident earlier this year, our Board President, Rob Allen, renewed his request to Spokane County for a reduced speed limit along Hastings Road, along with an expansion of the school zone beyond the Bell Road crosswalk.
Seeing the speed limit reduction become a reality is an encouraging milestone after years of advocacy and a meaningful step toward addressing the safety concerns shared by our community.
Building a More Walkable Fairwood
With school back in session and daylight hours getting shorter, these improvements are especially important. Creating safer conditions for pedestrians helps make it easier for students, families, and residents to get where they need to go.
At the Fairwood Farmers’ Market, we believe investing in community infrastructure is just as important as supporting local businesses. A thriving neighborhood is one where people can safely walk, connect, shop, and participate in the community around them.
We are grateful to Spokane County for making this change and to everyone who has continued advocating for safer streets in Fairwood.
There is still work to be done, but this is a win worth celebrating!
A little safer on the way to market. A big win for Fairwood. 💚
As you make your way to market, to school, or across the neighborhood, remember to slow down, look out for your neighbors, and help keep Fairwood moving in the right direction.