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Bike Paths and Barriers Through Time | Spokane News
In 1973, Spokane launched its first bike path along the river — a humble 2.2-mile stretch that birthed the iconic Centennial Trail — but cyclists soon demanded more for daily commuting, only to face city resistance calling dedicated lanes “dangerous.” Meanwhile, in 1926, Union Pacific reversed course on hiring women, citing marriage as a reason — a move a reporter of the time called shortsighted, especially as other railroads embraced female workers and wartime preparedness loomed. These contrasting moments reveal how progress in one arena can stall while setbacks linger elsewhere — and how…
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