WashDOT concedes this project does not meet all of the region's transportation needs. The NSF places neighborhoods at risk, which is at odds with Spokane's Land Use Plan. The NSF will displace over 500 housing units and over 100 businesses. Of these, many are in the East Central neighborhood, one of the few neighborhoods in Spokane with a significant minority population. The FEIS is biased toward serving the automobile and meeting parking demands.
Automobiles are one of the largest sources of carbon monoxide pollution.
Despite this, WashDOT's plans and the NSF would increase driving and put more cars on the road.