I have to say that I am more and more impressed the Spokane music scene. We’ve got a lot of cool bands and cool new zine called Crunk Roost (hope they ares still publishing). But last night was an incredible affirmation of music in this town. With only a few days notice hipsters filled Object […]
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According to Dr. Bob Lutz, head the Bicycle Advisory Board, the next stage in the hiring process for the City of Spokane’s new Bike/Ped Coordinator will occur on April 17, when three candidates will travel to Spokane for in-person interview. Lutz says the hope is that the selection committee would make a final decision the
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This editorial appears in the December issue of OTM. The more discussion we get about active transportation projects in stimulus bills the more likely they are to be included. “Shovel–ready” is my favorite new catch phrase. The term is meant to denote a project that is ready to put bodies to work the instant funds
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Cedar St. Stairs October 2008. // Photo Jon Snyder Did you know the City of Spokane is looking at selling the Cedar St. Stairs? How can we properly ensure the right-of-way, in perpetuity, to protect this vital piece of pedestrian infrastructure? We’re helping a spearhead a “Save the Stairs” campaign. There will be a meeting
Got this update on Riverside State Park operations from the Fat Tire Trail Riders: Hello, everyone, Because of the economic challenges facing our state and nation, the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission will need to cut fuel costs and reduce its general expenditures by several million dollars statewide by June 30, 2009.
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Simon says single-speeds are also allowed for this unsanctioned, unsupported street race. Once at Hanger 57 have a beer and stay for karaoke–but don’t request Jefferson Starship’s “We Built This City.” I tried that last time I was there and they didn’t have it. Simon will also be premiering a bike documentary called “Fast Friday”
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On Monday, October 20, there will be a big lunchtime rally at the STA Plaza to launch Spokane’s SmartRoutes 2010 campaign. In case you haven’t heard this is part of a big campaign to expand the pilot city project where the federal government would give certain cities $50 million dollars to induce a mode shift
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Maple Street, north of the Spokane River, is set to open back up for car traffic either this Friday or the following Monday. Right now in the evenings the street is completely blocked off to car traffic with brand-new pavement, which makes it a blast to ride on a bike. I did a stretch from
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My four-year-old has graduated from trailer to trail-a-bike add-on tandem. She calls it her big girl bike. We never had any problems with it until this morning. We were at a stoplight on the up slope of a hill waiting for the light to change. It turned green. I pedaled forward. Bomp. Then loud crying.
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