Comments section: More disdain for cyclists
The lesson a young reporter learned early - if you write about bikes, the bike-haters come out in force.
Getting There
FRIDAY, AUG. 5, 2016
THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 2016
FRIDAY, MAY 27, 2016
There's plenty of parking in downtown Spokane
Spokane Rising did the math: A quarter of downtown is dedicated to parking.
THURSDAY, MAY 26, 2016
Dedicated lane? How about a straddling bus?
Just imagine being overtaken by one of these on the highway.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 25, 2016
New type of bike lane on Havana
The city began paving new bike lanes on the South Hill. If it goes as city planners hope it does, the porous pavement may be used in future projects to help stop pollutants from going into the Spokane River.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 2016
North Monroe wants YOU!
More bike amenities? Traffic calming? Easier commuting for vehicles? Light rail?! Hyperloop?!?! What about a trolley?
TUESDAY, MAY 17, 2016
FRIDAY, MAY 13, 2016
THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2016
When will the city sweep the gravel from bike lanes?
Riding in a dirty, rock-filled bike lane is no fun.
Charge your EV very quickly at Dave Smith Nissan
This weekend, the Inland Northwest is getting its first fast-charging electric vehicle station.
MONDAY, MAY 2, 2016
Is this the electric bike for Spokane winters?
Mikael Kjellman, a Swedish design engineer, built a little car/bike/electric vehicle. It's called the PodRide.
THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2016
Doomsday Hill will be open for Bloomsday, not Spokefest
A major renovation of Pettet Drive, otherwise known as Doomsday Hill, won't change the Bloomsday course this weekend, but it will prevent cyclists from pedaling up the dreaded hill this September.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 2016
John Robert Smith, transportation expert, to talk on benefits of public transit
Smith, the chair of Transportation for America, will speak on public transit investment, the ability to attract workers with a good transportation network and the ability of transit to enhance downtown vitality.
TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 2016
Solar roads coming to North Idaho
If you didn't see the news today, Sandpoint is trying out some homegrown technology with a solar road demo.
FRIDAY, APRIL 15, 2016
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 2016
TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 2016
TUESDAY, MARCH 29, 2016
U.S. Transportation Secretary Foxx speaks out against highways
Anthony Foxx, the outspoken secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation, has some opinions on highways that cut through neighborhoods.
FRIDAY, MARCH 18, 2016
VIDEO: "Bing Crosby, the Sunset Highway and the Channeled Scablands"
CWU professor Nick Zentner ties it all together in one rocky knot.
THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2016
FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 2016
VIDEO: Michigan trooper very much dislikes cyclist on rural road
A cyclist fought the law and the law lost.
THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2016
Had your bike stolen? Spokane police may have it.
Check out their Facebook page.
TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2016
Browne's Addition Central City Line meeting tonight
If you haven't heard, there's a trolley coming to town and Spokane Transit Authority wants your thoughts.
FRIDAY, FEB. 26, 2016
A jet-powered bike and a Lego car that runs on air? Yep.
The vehicle is made from about 500,000 Lego pieces. Its engine has 256 cylinders and 100,000 parts.
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