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.
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.
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.
