Next week, there are a number of active transportation meetings and events, most notably the Washington State Bike, Walk, Roll Summit on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday – this year’s Registration is Free!

On Monday at 1:15pm, the City Council’s Public Infrastructure, Environment and Sustainability Subcommittee (PIES) will hear from the University District (discussion item 2) and approve Crosswalk Art and Murals (item 7).   On Tuesday at 6pm, the Community Assembly’s Pedestrian Transportation and Traffic Committee will talk about updates to the Bicycle Master Plan, agenda attached.

Learn something new: Smart Growth Online dives into Innovation Districts on Tuesday, with some ideas relevant to Spokane’s University District, and Mobycon uses lessons from Vilnius to explain how to Make Cycling Great.

What else? In other news around the country and the globe:

• Wired Magazine explains how Cargo Bikes Will Save You When the Big One Hits
• Then, they explain why It’s Time for Cities to Ditch Delivery Trucks and Embrace Cargo Bikes.
• And, a non-profit in San Diego is offering an e-bike incentive program for low-income Californians

Want to go for a ride?  Check out Shacktown’s Thursday Night Rides, or look up the Spokane Bicycle Club’s Ride Calendar and check out one of the Cascade Bicycle Club’s fall rides such as the Kitsap Color Classic.

Happy Riding!

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