The Spovangelist

T: Laggards think biking is too unsafe to be a viable transit option, or is just for people who can’t afford cars. They also believe bikes should stay on the sidewalk because that is where they belong. Some might vocalize their belief that light rail is a liberal conspiracy to erode American independence and socialize [...]

We are sorry to announce that “The Laggards” has been canceled due to concern over possible reader misinterpretation and outrage. We would, however, like to leave you with this picture of our friend Justin. While not a Laggard himself, Justin has perfected the art of criticizing their stubborn and often superstitious ways. Read original post [...]

T: The Late Majority probably owns a bike but it stays in the garage for most of the year. They move to the biggest house they can afford out in the burbs and oppose light rail because possible tax increase aren’t justified in their view. F: The Late Majority is satisfied shopping at mainstream chain [...]

T: Early Majority members ride their bikes on special occasions, like for Spokefest or with family on the Centennial Trail. They are usually single occupant commuters, but are likely to own smaller, more fuel efficient cars. They were receptive to the light rail proposal but now assume it is infeasible given initial rejection. F: The [...]

T: Early Adopters ride their bikes to work for good health and enjoyment, and are registered for the Spokane County Commuter Trip Reduction program online. They support light rail, but have turned their valuable attention to other important issues of the moment. F: Early Adopters are passionate about promoting greener options in the mainstream marketplace. [...]

T: Innovators live as close to Downtown as possible so they can escape the clutches of car ownership. They develop new approaches to transportation like the Tango, or set up alternative transportation programs like En Route Spokane. These types see light rail as imperative and won’t let the shortsightedness of the public or a government [...]

Ever heard of the Department of Safety in Anacortes, Washington? In short it is a group of creative types who have re-purposed a rental property into an experimental gallery space, music venue, recording studio and festival destination. To sustain these activities they operate an artists residency program that captures and develops the talent and energy [...]

When talking about cultural evolution or the spread of a new technology, you may have heard of the five personality types describing rates of adoption. This is the Everett Rogers diffusion of innovations theory. Over the next five days, the Spovangelist will sequentially profile each of the five types of adopters in terms of behaviors local [...]