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Jed Barden, a long-time cyclist and attorney at Barden & Barden in Spokane who specializes in representing injured cyclists, suggests the following if you are involved in a collision. First, Barden urges that we not use the term “accident” for such events, but instead use “crash” or “collision.” He adds that despite recent changes in […]

By Bradley Bleck  Cover photo courtesy of Bradley Bleck When it comes to bicycling safety in Spokane, the often negative perception is far from the reality. That negative perception is often fueled by a fear that many drivers are unwilling to share the road. The fact of the matter is that in Spokane and the

Cover photo courtesy Bradley Bleck One of the earliest articles I wrote for Out There, “The Politics of Urban Cycling in Spokane,” ran in December, 2005. Nearly 20 years on, it’s worth looking at what has and hasn’t changed. One significant change, according to census data, is bicycle commuting has risen from 0.8 percent to