Last month, we wrote about Spokane maintaining its bronze-level bicycle-friendly status, as judged by the League of American Bicyclists. At the same time, Washington state was named the most bicycle-friendly state in the country - for the seventh year in a row. A lot goes…
As we wait for winter to wallop our roads, it’s never too early to talk tires. Last winter, I commuted about 200 miles a week in my 2013 Honda Fit. Obviously, it’s not the heartiest of vehicles, but it performed amazingly well after I began…
The first streetcar in Spokane was pulled by horses in 1888. After going electric following the Great Fire of 1889, the streetcars that trundled along Spokane's streets were operated by a number of companies including the Spokane Street Railway, Ross Park Street Railway Company, Spokane…
Taking two wheels through Spokane is a daunting prospect. There are hills. There’s a river running through the middle of town. This time of year, there’s nasty weather. And those cars! But there’s an effort afoot at Spokane City Hall to make the cyclist's journey…
Spokane Mayor David Condon used to walk downtown from his South Hill home. It was an occasional mode of commuting for he and his wife, but the demands of a mayor are many, so now, most days, he drives. Regardless, he said he supports all…
Transportation ruled the front page of yesterday’s Spokesman-Review, and for good reason. One way or another, we all have to get around. As most people involved in transportation policy now realize, the way we get around is undergoing a change. That’s why we’ve created a...
News and commentary about transportation in Spokane, the Inland Northwest and beyond.
