(The Center Square) – Spokane’s City Council adopted a resolution on Monday, formally requesting Mayor Lisa Brown reallocate street space amid a recent increase in traffic deaths. The “Safe Streets Now!” resolution intends to pave the way for adaptive design strategies throughout Spokane. According to council briefing documents, the devices are considered “temporary” but “cost-effective” improvements to redistribute street space for pedestrian use. The request follows a report from the state’s Traffic Safety Commission, noting that Washington experienced 810 traffic deaths in 2023, a 10% incre…