Naming the "Bridge" suggestions:

Reasoning for Submission

"Dog" Walk/The Bulldog (The)

"the Ben" - for Ben Stuckart Bridge
a Vista Walkway because it is a walkway to the avista project, but the vista from the bridge
will be a nice view of downtown and the Udistrict
Academic Bridge
Achievement Bridge
Aiming for the Stars Walkway Additional: "Reaching for the Stars Walkway"
Alice Hensley the first marginalized activisit for the poor during the 1950's and 60's. Guilds
Schood Director for 20 years, foster parent for children with disabilities,
guardiam ad litem for abused children
Anna Mae Ericksen Memorial Gateway This is in memory of Anna Mae Ericksen who created the Mr. Yuk Poison
Bridge Prevention Program, helped expand the Deaconess Emergency Nursing
Program, and was heavily involved in multiple nursing organizations that
helped shape the nursing field as we know it today. I had the privilege of
caring for Ms Anna Mae in the last years of her life and she was an absolute
inspiration to myself and so many others. I think the name would be very
fitting considering what area of town it's being built in, and with the
development of the new medical school in the U District.
Apollo Bridge
Arch (The)/Phoebeus Arch Additional similar names include: The Inland Empire Arch to Prosperity.
(Apollo as the sun god) as Spokane is the Children of the Sun or “Sun People”
this would be a great name.
Art Spirit Overpass The CDA Gallery that represented Harold Balazs since 1997
Arts of Education
Augusto Pinochet Memorial Bridge Augusto Pinochet (1915–2006) was an American labor leader and civil rights
activist who co-founded the National Farm Workers Association in 1962.
Originally a farm worker from Spokane, Pinochet became one of the best
known Latino American civil rights activists, and was strongly promoted by
the American labor movement. After his death he became a major historical
icon and an iconic "folk saint" for the Latino community
Aurora Borealis suggesting the artistic bridge form; represents the arrays of academia
beckoning a pilgrimage from the mundane and unsightly implements of
commerce, to a more fulfilling life. (Aurora Borealis is caused by electrically
charged particles released by the sun entering the earth's atmosphere and
colliding with gases such as oxygen and nitrogen.)
Bell Curve Bridge
Bill Gatesway/The Melinda Gatesway They donated immensely to the health sciences - If we are honest, the
university district would be wise to look at honoring and courting potential
investors as we name the bridge.
Bing (Harry Lillis) Crosby Bridge Additional: "Bing Crosby Memorial Bridge," "Bing Cross-by'"
Bi-Ped Bridge (The)
Bloomin' Bridge (Bloomsday)
BNSF Skyway
BOB Big Old Bridge
Bobby Brett Bridge He contributes a lot for Spokane
Boomerang Bridge
Bragdon Bridge (Amy and Roger) both dedicated their lives to serving learners of all ages in Spokane. Great
communicators who served through the police force and public school
education. Whether fighting crime or teaching kids, they both looked for the
best in the citizens they served. They both rose to the highest levels of
leadership through hard work and dedication that continues to serve our
community.
Bridge of Destiny
Bridge of Dreams
Bridge of Hope looks like an H, all those that did great things for our community, hope was
in their hearts!
Bridge of Knowledge
Bridge of Learning/Learning Bridge
Bridge Over Troubled Traffic
Bridge Over Troubled Waters
Bridge to Brotherhood/Brotherhood It crosses MLK Blvd.
Bridge
Bridge to Education/Education Bridge Education corridor/passage
Bridge to the Future one travels in either direction over “The Bridge to the Future” one is always
heading to ones ‘future!’ Heading North over the bridge to the “UD” your
getting an education and ‘preparing for your future!’ Traveling ‘South over
the bridge’ you taking that education from the “UD” (daily) and you are
heading out to ‘your’ future. brings hope, prosperity and brighter fulfilling
“Futures” to both sides
Bridge to U
Bulldog Bridge/Access
Burgin Bridge to Advancement
Button Hook Bridge Buttonhooks attach one part to another and that is one purpose of this
bridge. Plus, Buttonhook Bridge has a lyrical, melodic feel to it and gives
mind to the longevity and history of Spokane.
Cable Bridge
Carl Maxey Bridge
Carlo Alfonso Bridge
Catalyst (The) connecting the Riverpoint Campus with the Catalyst Project.
Catlado Memorial Bridge (Joseph) the father of higher education in Spokane
CATS (Creative Access to Sprague)
Charlene Teters
Chase Crossing or James E Chase
Gateway
Chase/Stockton Bridge
Chief Dan George
Chief Joseph Memorial Bridge
Chief Orio Palmer Memorial Bridge
Chief Spokane Garry Education
Expedition
Children/People of the Sun
Bridge/Footway (Salishan)
College Connector Bridge
Colonel Galileo Fred Bossio
strong woman, artist, educator, and advocate.
A PROMINENT FIGURE IN THE CITY. HE SERVED ON THE CITY COUNCIL AND
BECAME THE FIRST BLACK MAYOR OF OUR CITY. JAMES CHASE CAME TO
THIS CITY ON A FREIGHT TRAIN (RIDING THE RAILS) AFTER LEAVING THE
CONSERVATION CHORE. HE WAS A YOUNG MAN WITH LITTLE MONEY, BUT
HE MADE A NAME FOR HIMSELF AND IN 1981 HE RAN FOR MAYOR AND
WON. BECAUSE OF THE BRIDGE SPANNING THE RAILROAD TRACKS, I FEEL
THAT HE SHOULD BE HONORED BY CALLING THE BRIDGE
battalion chief orio Palmer was an fdny battion chief who died on
9//11/2001 . he was one of the first on scene to terror attack after the first
plane hit he ran up to the floors of impact and died when the towers came
down.
Salishan for the Spokane Indians, the first known people to inhabit this area.
He was an Air Force Officer, from Spokane, who was shot down while flying a
mission during the Vietnam War. He has never been recovered but has a
headstone at the Fort George Wright Cemetery.
Colonel Samuel Grashio Bridge Spokane, Washington native and 116th Observation Squadron pilot
(currently the 116th Air Refueling Squadron based at Fairchild AFB), Colonel
(ret.) Samuel C. Grashio, chronicled his World War II experience in his book,
"Return to Freedom: The War Memoirs of Colonel Sam C. Grashio USAF."
Grashio had fought against the Japanese forces right from the outset of the
war in the Philippines. After depleting much of their food and virtually all
their military resources, he and his other U.S. and Filipino comrades under
direction of General Wainwright surrendered to the Japanese on 6 May
1942. He then went on to endure the Bataan Death March and the struggle
for life at Camp O'Donnell. Grashio and several others were later assigned to
a smaller work camp set so far into the jungle the Japanese did not think
prison walls were necessary to keep the weakened and sickly POWs from
trying to escape through an "impassable" jungle, but by will power and
planning they did indeed escape and became the only group of Japanese
prisoners to ever do so by their own means during the entire war. After
being returned to stateside, the Colonel continued to serve his country by
participating in War Bond tours, drumming up support for the war effort by
recounting the harsh treatment he saw whil e a pris oner of the Japanese
Army. After the war, Grashio rejoined his old flying unit as an instructor and
was instrumental in transitioning the pilots in the 116th Fighter Squadron
from propeller driven P-51s to the newest jet fighters. His efforts were
instrumental in the squadron receiving the 1950 Spaatz Trophy recognizing
them as the most outstanding Air National Guard flying unit in the country.
Grashio retired from military service as the Deputy Chief of Staff Operations,
25th North American Air Defense Command Region, McChord AFB, Wash. in
1965. His accolade s and decorations included, but are not limited to the
Distinguished Service Cross, the Silver Star with cluster, the Bronze Star, the
Legion of Merit, the U.S. Presidential Citation with three clusters, the
Philippine Presidential Citation, and the U.S. Treasury Department Award. In
1982, the Philippine Government awarded Grashio their Military Merit
Medal with bronze spearhead for his actions while fighting with the guerilla’s
on Mindanao Island. After retiring, Grashio returned to his college alma
matar at Gonzaga University and joined the staff as Assistant to the
President and Director of High School relations. On Oct. 27, 1999,
Congressman for the State of Washington, George Nethercutt, read into the
Congressional Record from the floor of Congress in recognition of the life of
Samuel C. Grashio after his passing the Sunday prior.
Columbian "The"
Connector/Connection Bridge (The)
Connie LaFontaine Ellis Bridge
Cougar Gateway Bridge
Craig Theodore Nelson Bridge
Dave Clack
David Condon Bridge
David Rodgers Freedom Bridge
David Squires Bridge
Debra Magpie Earling
District Bridge
Diversity Bridge
Dream Bridge
Eagle Bridge
East Sprague Udistrict Bridge
There are many different types of people that make up Spokane. After
seeing the newspaper article this morning , so as not to offend anyone I
chose a neutral name after the Columbia River that has no political
implications. The name has hope for lots of pedestrians and bikers using the
structure just as the river has lots of water flowing.
He is known for his roles as Hayden Fox on the TV series Coach (which won
an Emmy).
former mayor, who died earlier this year, was the father of modern Spokane.
Not only did he transform a old decaying railyard into what is now Riverfront
Park, he helped bring Expo '74 and Bloomsday to Spokane. He was a Veteran
of World War II, a family man, put Spokane on a global stage and taught the
city to "dream big". The optional addition of "Freedom", represents being
free as a city to learn, travel and grow. There is also a Freedom Bridge in
South Korea, one of our sister cities.
in recognition of the cyclist killed at Sprague and Division in 2010
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Debra_Magpie_Earling
Eastlink The current University District Gateway Bridge name is indeed too long and
not easy to remember. A new name should be descriptive as to what the
bridge is intended to do/be, and so therefore I submit the following name
for consideration. It says what it is, where it is, and what it’s intended to do.
Easy Over Bridge Encouraging people to use it.
Dr. Floyd was an inspirational leader who was instrumental in the
Elson Floyd Memorial Bridge establishment of a medical school on the WSU Health Sciences campus.
Empire Bridge (The)
Equality Bridge It spans MLK Way
Evergreen State Bridge "The"
Few Crossing/Few's Freeway Most the votes are for Mark Few Bridge
First Responder Bridge
Fitz's Freeway
Freedom Bridge
Freeman Thoroughfair/Freeman Strong
Friendship Bridge
token to my grandpa that fell off the maple street bridge when they rebuilt
Galindo Street Bridge the maple street bridge back in 1993
GAP (Greater Access for Pedestrians)
Gary Kight Memorial Bridge a teacher at Rogers for 15 years. He was a coach for Basketball and Tennis.
He played in almost every Hoopfest from 1989 up until he died from cancer.
We all admired him so much his memorial was in our school fieldhouse so a
bunch of us (students and alumni) could go too. In 1989 he was named GSL
Coach of the year for girls backetball. The year before he passed away he
came in to our Health classes to speak with us all about skin cancer and the
importance of taking care of ourselves. In 1999 a Hoopfest backboard was s
ponsored and setup on the court where his own daughter was playing.The
bridge connects with the school campus, I think honoring a former local
Spokane teacher would be a true testament of the love and devotion he
showed for the city, Rogers, and all of his students who still remember the
impact he had on us even now, almost 20 years since his passing.

Gateway Bridge
Gateway to
Enlightenment/Enlightenment Bridge
Gerry Lindgren there is already a bridge near there named after Don Kardong, and Gerry
Lingren is a WSU alum.
Getting to Go U
Glen A. Yake Bridge A tireless, dedicated employee of the City of Spokane and a lifetime resident
of Spokane, Glen graduated from Irving Elementary, Havermale Junior
High,and Lewis and Clark High Schools. After serving in the European theater
of World War II, he graduated from Washington State University and
returned to Spokane. Glen worked for the City of Spokane from1954 until his
retirement in April 1985. He held numerous positions inside City government
including: Utilities Director, Public Works Director, City Engineer, Acting City
Manager and Manager Engineering. In 1970, he was chosen by the Pacific
Northwest Section of the American Water Works Association as its Water
Utilities Man of the Year. Although Glen was quite proud of his involvement
in many improvements to the City of Spokane's operations, he was most
fond of two events: Expo '74, and the disaster relief operation following the
eruption of Mount Saint Helens. He was one of the principal organizers of
the infrastructure improvements that freed the downtown Expo site for
development. For decades, downtown Spokane had been slowly decaying
into a 'Skid Row' of abandoned warehouses, encampments and rusting
railroad tracks. Glen persuaded the railroads to abandon their downtown
track and structures and to surrender their properties to the City of Spokane.
He persuaded state officials to fund and construct an earth-covered bridge
(now named the James Keefe bridge) across the Spokane River that allowed
un-obstructed pedestrian access to all of the downtown riverfront. He was
instrumental in obtaining a federal economic development grant to fund
demolition of derelict structures and pla ce utili ties throughout the future
Expo site. When Mount Saint Helens erupted in May 1980, services were
disrupted in most eastern Washington communities. As wastewater
treatment facilities failed and roads were clogged throughout the region,
Spokane City service continued with nominal disruption. City crews kept the
Spokane International Airport open for the steady stream of journalists and
disaster workers that poured into Eastern Washington. Spokane experienced
no significant power, water or wastewater service failures in the days
following the eruption. Glen's deft management of equipment and
 manpower during the disaster saved taxpayers hundreds of millions of
dollars.

Gloria Bird Bridge strong woman, artist, educator, and advocate.

Gnana Sethu (Gnana means Knowledge in Sanskrit, Sethu means Bridge in Sanskrit). As
the bridge spans to Med School it is a bridge to knowledge.
Grand View Bridge
Great Northern Skyway Bridge (The)
Gurley-Flynn Bridge
Harold Balazs Bridge
Health Sciences Connection
Helga Estby
Hermes Bridge (The)
Honors Bridge (The)
Hook and Eye
Hoop Bridge (Hoopfest)
Hope Bridge
- to pay homage to James Hill who put Spokane on the map. The Riverpoint
Skyway Bridge - to acknowledge the Riverpoint campuses there
Additional: "Balazs Bridge," "Harold's Pass," Harold's Bridge of
Transcendence," Harold Balazs Memorial Bridge," The Trail of Harold,"
artist who made mass contribution to the culture and landscapes in
Spokane. http://www.spokesman.com/st...
In 1896 she walked from Spokane to NYC to raise money to save the family
farm. A strong, independent, admirable woman who took a huge personal
and social risk to accomplish an amazing and adventurous feat. Her story is a
sad one (her financier refused to pay, her children died while she was away,
her journals we're stolen) and she deserves recognition, not to mention the
connection of walking across something.
Greek God meaning 'messenger'.
Horizon Bridge Because of people in our community, Spokane is a vibrant, dynamic city with
a vision for the future. So, we need to honor past community members as
well as present and future community leaders who have had and have a
vision for Spokane as a city with an excellent quality of life for all its
citizens. Each citizen may have a different definition of his or her quality of
life based on certain characteristics, but the diversity of our community
members has covered and will cover various areas that make up Spokane’s
quality of life such as median salary per household, average cost of real
estate, diversity, faith-based preferences, taxes, mortgage calculations,
education (high expenditures per student and low student-teacher ratio,
transportation, how human needs are met such as homelessness, low crime,
walking trails, recreation in all types of weather, and entertainment options
to name a few of the areas.Therefore, I would name the bridge “Horizon” to
honor those past, present and future community leaders. In fact, two
Horizon awards could be given out each year to honor two specific leaders
who have/has contributed towards the vision of Spokane’s present and
future. The awards could be called Horizon Sunset and Horizon Sunrise. One
award would represent a community leader that helped shape the future of
Spokane in the past, and the other award would represent a current
community leader who is shaping Spokane’s present and/or future.I can hear
people saying, “Let’s meet at the Horizon bridge on the sunset side or the
sunrise side (if you were to name the two entrances). There would be a
plaque at each entrance. One plaque on the sunset side would honor past
community leaders, and the other plaque on the sunrise side would honor
present community leaders based on awards given out each year.

Hugh Hayes Bridge the railroad explosion of 1890 that occurred just down the road at Sprague &
Division. http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2010/apr/15/1890-explosion-
killed-26-at-railroad-site/
Hutton Bridge to Prosperity/May Hutton My nomination would be for May Hutton! I recently read a book on her,
entitled, “ May: The Hard-Rock Life of Pioneer May Arkwright Hutton”
authored by Mary Barmeyer O’Brien. It was excellent! I found it absolutely
fascinating to see how much one woman contributed to our city, especially
in a time when women were ‘seen and not heard’ and what all she stood up
too and with compassion and deep dedication! So now when I am
downtown Spokane and I see the building she built, it is so interesting! I have
learned so much about our local history! And then to have the Hutton
Settlement after she passed away…..fantastic!Excerpt about the book, “
May: The Hard-Rock Life of Pioneer May Arkwright Hutton”: An adventurous
single woman who knew how to cook, twenty-three-year-old May Arkwright
moved — alone — to the remote valleys of northern Idaho in 1883. She
opened a one-table restaurant for the silver prospectors near Wallace,
serving her homemade berry pies and hot dishes. Before long, she was a
well-known part of the fledgling mining district. May, a large, outspoken
woman who favored low-cut, brightly colored dresses, scandalized the
“proper” women of town. But her self-confidence and ease with people
helped her make important friends among the miners, merchants, and
railroad men who ate at her table. After she met and married local train
engineer Al Hutton, the two invested in a mine upstream from Wallace. After
several long years they struck it rich and moved to Spokane, where May
spent the rest of her life working on philanthropic projects that still affect
residents of the Pacific Northwest to this day. As related through the skilled
storytelling of Mary Barmeyer O’Brien, this larger-than-life woman’s story
adds a compelling new element to the history of the West.
https://www.inlander.com/spokane/may-arkwright-hutton-and-the-battle-
for-womens-suffrage/Content?oid=2181872
http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2017/jul/17/then-and-now-hutton-
building/#/1 https://huttonsettlement.org/about/history/

Inland Bridge
Isamu Lee Jordan Memorial Bridge
James Bauer
James Nettle Glover Bridge
It keeps the culture east of the city on the mind. It means alot to me and
probably the whole city because we really are a gateway to the rest of the
Northwest being North Idaho and Montana.
"Som" Jordan, our human bridge across the worlds of Spokane
art/music/academia, music journalist, radio personality, poet, DJ, teacher,
the late Flying Spiders frontman whose raps stood for social justice (and
could give you goosebumps), someone whose name from which you are
never more than two degrees removed. For a bridge across MLK Way,
someone who lived the ideals of Dr. King, whose Spokane-themed words
were in celebration of our growing diversity of ideas
University Connector 'Perissem Ni Perstitissem' Lesley University, U of
Cincinnati, Gonzaga U. actually made a difference to those in the community
living as he taught. The real deal.
This guy bought a Sawmill on the Spokane River and did everything he could
to get people to stay. This town exists because of him. He was our first
mayor, and a banker and had good relations with whites and Native
Americans alike. Though there is a Jr. High School named after him, and you
can have your wedding reception at the Glover mansion, This would be a
great monument to Spokane's first and most deserving
James P. Olsen
Jeremy Affeldt Bridge
Jernberg Bridge
Jerrelene Williamson Walkway
Jerry Numbers Bridge
named after my deceased father James P. Olsen. He retired on January 2,
1992 from the City of Spokane traffic engineering department after a
lifetime of service. That day the city declared it Jim Olsen day in honor of his
contributions and hard work. He would be a great candidate to use in
commemoration.He was an visionary when it came to the ideas he had,
what he achieved for the engineering department and the City of Spokane
with ideas before they became mainstream are still evident in our city.He
contributed many things to our city and I know that anyone who knew him
would agree that he would love the way the new bridge is going to be laid
out.I feel that honoring his long ser vice to our city by naming the bridge
after him the James P Olsen memorial bridge would be an amazing
statement on his behalf.
His Foundation Generation Alive has done great things for our community
Ken's life mission was to bridge the gap between where you are and where
you can be. He saved so many lives through his career as a teacher for at-risk
youth at Voa Crosswalk. I cannot think of a more fitting name for this bridge.
My voice alone will not be enough. Please help me ensure that his legacy of
kindness and selfless generosity lives on by submitting his name to the city
for consideration
Spokanite who wrote a history book about significant African Americans in
Spokane. She is a first generation Spokanite who has a unique perspective
and loving community. right the wrongs that happened in poor city planning
of the past. The area of town you are joining together with this walkway
used to be thriving and unified before Liberty Park was diminished and the
highway created a physical barrier that prevented the free flow of commerce
and streetlife. Plan smart, heal the mistakes of the past!
Jess Walter
Jim Shivley
John A Moyer Memorial Bridge
John Charles Olmstead Bridge
John Snyder Bridge
John Stockton Bridge
Keith Jackson Memorial
Kemp and Hebert Bridge
Kevin Parker Crossing/Freeway
Key Ring Bridge
King Cole Bridge/Walkway
Kirtland Cutter Bridge
author and native of Spokane. Jess has published six novels and many short
stories. He received the Edgar Allen Poe Award in 2006 for his book, Citizen
Vince. His has received many other awards and recognitions.
Viet Nam vet, fighter pilot, shot down over North Viet Nam and a POW at
the Hanoi Hilton for more than five years. Jim later graduated from
Gonzaga law school and worked in the Federal prosecutor’s office, prior to
his early death, related to health issues from his abuse by the “gooks” at the
Hanoi Hilton. Jim was a true Spokane hero and a national hero who chose to
serve, and give his all, when many others refused
The late Senator Moyer was a bridge builder in this community and led state
health reform efforts in the mid-90s. As a caring doctor that served Spokane
and surrounding communities, it would be fitting to memorialize him with a
bridge that connected the health science campus to the city.
"contributed to Spokane for connecting neighborhoods to parks”
in recognition of the Spokane pulic figure who has done more to advance the
cause of pedestrian and bike safe streets than anyone.
Additional suggestion: Stockton's Assist. An ode to NBA legend and Gonzaga
grad known for dishing the ball better than anyone.
ends near their warehouse
because it brings parts of our city together, ( key to the city) and ring
because the arch looks like a ring and stands for longevity
King Cole was instrumental in persuading city planners to revitalize the river
area into Expo 74 which now has become Riverfront Park and the U District.
leave it nameless to honor abused
victims never spoken about - children
and adults
Lemore Lewis Bridge
Liberty Park Bridge
Lilac Bridge/Lilac City Loop
Link "The"
Lisa J. Brown Pedestrian Bridge
Lois Stratton Bridge
inspired by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis for being awesome reps. For
spokane and Washington
Additional name: "Lilac City Millennial Bridge," "Lilac City"
illuminate it with soft purple lights. Bridge It stands the test of time longer
and better than any person ever could. And it's easy and affordable to
landscape some lilac bushes there too
is simple and to the entire point and purpose of the bridge. People often
tend to shorten, nickname things like this anyway, so "The Link" just cuts to
the chase. Anyway, the current name/reference leaves one almost tongue-
tied and out of breathe in trying to be eloquent and correct. Trying to find
and justify just the right person worthy of being memorialized also is a shop-
worn approach that does nothing to speak to the true significance of the
bridge
Lydia Sims
Maliki Ryan Cheney Memorial Bridge
Margaret Hurley Bridge
Maureen Pring
Maxey-Balazs Unity Bridge
McDonal Finley Bridge
MCGrath Path
EWU Board of Trustees member - Lydia Sims’s political views were strongly
influenced by racial discrimination, which she vehemently opposed. In the
1960s, as a student at Eastern Washington University, she participated in a
movement to desegregate schools in Cheney, Washington. Later, she served
on the state’s Human Rights Coalition, the League of Women Voters, the
Human Rights Council, and the Washington State Advisory Committee of the
U.S. Civil Rights Commission. In the late 1960s, she became personnel
director of the Spokane Community Action Council, an agency that managed
Head Start and various community centers. In 1975 she became the city’s
affirmative action specialist, and in 1976 joined the newly established
Spokane City Affirmative Action Department. She was eventually appointed
human resources director for the city of Spokane, the first African American
department manager in that city’s history. In this position Sims helped
African Americans, women, and other minority groups find opportunities in
Spokane’s job market. In the 1980s, Sims became the first African American
female branch president of the Spokane National Association for the
Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).
http://www.blackpast.org/aaw/james-lydia-sims
He is my nephew and was murdered by his Step Father Joseph Davis in
August of 2016. It will be a memorial bridge for him and all the other babies
who have passed away or were injured due to child abuse.
Carl Maxey and Harold Balazs were contemporaries and friends who made
their unique contributions to Spokane in different areas, but walked the
same road together. They were both tireless in their efforts to make the
lives of all Spokane citizens better.
For George - he needs a nomination
 He passed away earlier last year, after a battle of 8-10 yrs with dystonia and
other chronic ailments. He was one of the original "Breakfast Boys" at 98.1
Kiss FM. He helped build part of the "Centennial Trail" and was an avid
bicyclist. Riding all over Spokane, seeing the areas we all know and love, lead
to my love and appreciation for Spokane as well. Even after his debilitating
ailment he continued to give his support to anyone who might ask for it,
such as donating time and money to organizations like "March of Dimes",
"Christ Kitchen", "Life Center", "Arc of Spokane", just to name a few. He
donated many of his radio DJ memorabilia to other auction charities as well
which included items like Bon Jovi's Guitar signed from when wo rking at
105.7 CK, without receiving or asking for compensation. This is a great man I
will personally miss as he provided not only me, but all of Spokane with an
appreciation and love for our fair city
Michael L Savage
Michael P Anderson Bridge/ "Mark astronaut killed in the 2003 Space Shuttle Columbia disaster. He was our
overflight Bridge" local astronaut who gave his life for this country in the explosion of the
shuttle Columbia, February 1, 2003. No politics, political correctness, or
social media buffoonery. Just respect, honor, and gratitude.
Michael Winslow Bridge
Mildred Bailey
Millennial Bridge
MLK Bridge/Connection
Mother Joseph she did so much to bring medical care to this area in the early days and
helped build Sacred Heart hospital
Nexus (The) It connects two different districts, learning and industry, academics and daily
living. It is a symbol of the new hot area to be in town.
Northern Pacific Overpass
Opportunity Way
Otto Zehm Memorial Bridge
Over the Universe
Patrice Munsel Bridge/Princess Pat an American coloratura soprano from Spokane.
Bridge
Paul Allen Passage/Paul's Passage/The Big contributor to WSU - If we are honest, the university district would be
Allen Arch/Paul Allen Arch wise to look at honoring and courting potential investors as we name the
bridge.
writer of the Slice in the Spokesman Review paper. Known by a lot of people
Paul Turner Bridge and an avid bike rider by the stories he has told over the years
Pavilion Bridge
People's Bridge Additional: Citizen's Bridge - the Citizens of our great City who pay for most
of the projects are not recognized for their every day loyalty and
contributions
Peter Dix Bridge The family construction and steel fabrication company has built some iconic
structures in our city beginning many years ago with the Ridpath
Hotel. Bridges Dix Steel Company did in Riverfront Park are the suspension
bridges over the Spokane River falls. They also built the North Channel
Bridge, and the two four bay bridges. The structure that identifies our city so
much is the Federal Pavilion for Expo 74. Dix Steel fabricated and erected
that building along with the unique steel butterflies that also graced the
park.The family has given much back to the Spokane community perhaps
beginning with the establishment of the present day polo fields and polo
club back in 1966. The family has established a polo event that has raised
hundreds of thousands of dollars over the past thirteen years for the Ronald
McDonald House.Dix family members have been instrumental in working
with Morning Star Boys Ranch as board members. Peter Dix senior was
president of the board. Horseback riding for therapy and use of the Dix
family horses was also part of the family's involvement. It wasn't until
about thirteen years ago that Spokane's parks or hiking areas had doggie bag
dispensers. There was no such thing in our parks then. Josie Dix who has
been on the Parks Department board since that time actually built the first
dispensers along with her dad and put the first ones up in the parks. She
then got boy scouts, high school students, and other organizations to build
and place more doggie bag dispensers where needed. Peter Dix senior
established the Mount Spokane Ski Racing Association which has been at Mt.
Spokane since 1957. He was not a skier himself, but he started this to put
Spokane on the ski racing map. Tammy Dix Jensen was a member of the
United States ski team. Tammy as well as her brother Pete, and nephew
Mike continued to help the association grow by coaching the skiers. Pat Dix
served as president for many years. The SSRA is a great part of our
community and has helped many young people perfect their skiing and
advance to top level ski racing competition. I believe the Dix family fits all
the criteria. They have made outstanding contributions to the city of
Spokane with iconic structures, especially the suspension bridges in
 Riverfront Park and the Federal Pavilion. These are true land marks of our
city. All of the family have been and still are residents of the city for the past
seventy years. They have given back to the community through the
organizations they established and the current volunteer and fundraising
activities they do for many entities in our city. The family and many friends
feel it would be an honor to name the new bridge the Peter Dix Bridge in
honor of the patriarch of the Dix family. He did so much for our city and
instilled in all of his children the legacy of building and starting new activities,
and giving back to Spokane.

Pheonix Crossing
Pinnacle Bridge
Pioneer Bridge
Poet's Uni Bridge
Portal to the Future
Possibility Bridge (Bridge to Possibility)
POST - P. (People) O.(of) S.(Spokane)
T.(Trail)
Prospect Bridge in honor of the gold miners who settled in the area from 1883-1892
Rainbow Bridge
Reba Hurn
Reverand Arthur L. Dussault Bridge Father Dussault was with Gonzaga for 70 years and was know as Father
Gonzaga. He was friends with Bing and Kathy Crosby and many, many
more. There was an article printed in the Seattle Times at the time of his
death.
Reverand Bernard J. Coughlin, S.J. Bridge the president of Gonzaga University from 1974-1996 and was a tremendous
man who "built many bridges" between the university and the community
and really oversaw the growth of the university and was a great Spokane
community asset.
Ribbon Ridge "The" To go along with the "Ice Ribbon" at Riverfront Park
Right Way
explains the bridge by definition, suggests movement in a positive uplifting
Rise (The)
direction.
River Way
Riverside Way
Ryan Crocker Bridge career ambassador within the United States Foreign Service and a recipient
of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Born here in Spokane
Sacagawea Walk
Salmon Bridge
Salvatore F. Cozza
Sam Strahan Memorial Gateway
Scenic View Way
Scholars Gateway (The)
See You in Class Way
Selma Bridge
Sherman Alexie Pedestrian
Bridge/Gateway
After our Native American forefathers, we should give honor to them by
naming the new walking bridge after the woman who guided Lewis and Clark
through our area to the Pacific Ocean. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sacagawea
Sacagawea was a Lemhi Shoshone woman who is known for her help to the
Lewis and Clark Expedition in achieving their chartered mission objectives by
exploring the Louisiana Territory. Sacagawea traveled with the expedition
thousands of miles from North Dakota to the Pacific Ocean, and helped
establish cultural contacts with Native American populations, in addition to
her contributions to the natural history.
a pillar of this community and the embodiment of civic mindedness. He was
a very humble man who never had a bad word for any person. As a supreme
court judge he was the epitome of fairness and decency. He definitely left his
mark on the city with his ruling from the bench. He also worked through the
legislature to improve the court system, making it more fair, efficient and
accessible. He was always working to improve the lives of the residents of
Spokane.
the young man from Freeman High School.
I base this name to reflect the academic, research and yes, scholarly activity
that surrounds the area. A gateway connecting several institutions of higher
learning as well as a major hospital and medical facilities.
a local Native American with significant literacy contributions born in
Spokane and grew up on the Spokane Reservation. Alexie went to Gonzaga
and WSU.
Sherman Street Bridge/Sherman C-Way to honor a key union general of the Civil War and the name of the street the
bridge connects. The bridge is all about making connections, between
neighborhoods, between businesses and patrons, and between students and
their community. Sherman street is where it's located and C-Way is easy to
say and remember.
Shirley Rector
Served 1989-1992 as Legislation and Education chairperson for local 338 of
the United Steelworkers of America. She was an active member in the
community, serving on the Neighborhood Accountability Board for the
Spokane County Juvenile Court volunteer services. She was recognized for
her involvment in training and educating members of the community in
grass roots politics.
Shoestring Bridge (The String) (Alvin L.
"Shoestring" Wilson Bridge
Sister Paula Turnbull Bridge
Sister Peter Claver
Skywalk "The
Skywalker Bridge
Skyway Pedestrian Bridge
1861 - 1920 Wilson was a familiar sight on downtown Spokane streets from
around 1905 until his death in 1920. From his wheelchair pulled by Spokane
Belle, his purebred Boston Terrier, he sold pencils, shoestrings, and collar
buttons. His home was at 122 N. Division, not far from the present University
District Bridge. In later years he was known by his sign, advertising gum for
sale: “Buy Gum, By Gum!” but he was also known as “the Pencil Man,” and
the title he gave himself, “Shoestring Wilson.” He died leaving no known
family, and is buried in a grave at Riverside Memorial Park marked only by a
temporary stone. Bridges and buildings have always been, and will always
be, named for the Movers and Shakers, or for those who have the money to
build them. The real people who labored just to earn a living, are rarely given
credit for their part in history. I can think of no better person than Shoestring
Wilson to be given this honor. His independent spirit not only personifies the
mobility-impaired individual, but the spirit of those Spokane residents who
will be using this bridge. His love for Spokane and its people can be found in
a quote he gave the Spokane Press in its April 24, 1910 issue: “I am always
going to live in Spokane. It’s the best city I was ever in.” I envision the full
name of “the Alvin L. ‘Shoestring’ Wilson Bridge” might be more commonly
called the “Shoestring Bridge.” It might even be colloquially known as “the
Shoestring” or “the String,” an allusion to the shoelace-like design of the
cable stays.
Nurse, devoted sister of providence, CEO for sacred heart hospital (1964-
1987), 2017 inductee into spokane citizen hall of fame.
Ties in with the City's signature slogan - Near Nature, Near Perfect
Additional name: Campus Skyway
Slough-Keetcha Pedestrian Overpass in honor of the Spokane Tribal Chief who built bridges between the people
indigenous to the land, and the people who took that land. It is hoped that
the Slough-Keetcha Pedestrian Overpass would be shared in good faith
between all people of Spokane
Sonora Smart Dodd Bridge Father's Day
Southern Portal Bridge
Span (The) or (U)
Sparber Walkway Carl Sparber brought us Spokane Industrial Park, was deeply involved in the
Shriner's Hospital, active in bringing the shine Circus to Spokane and
fundraising for the original Sacred Heart Hospital.
SPARC (Spokane/Sprague Pedestrian
Access Corridor)
Spire and Ribbon Pathway
Spokane Arts Bridge
Spokane Bridge/Spokes Bridge spokes of a bicycle and for the city of Spokane
Spokane Pedestal
Spokane PEDWAY
Spokane Skyline Bridge or Skyline Bridge
Spokane Street Bridge
Spokane Udistrict Spirit Bridge
Spokane's Fallen Memorial Bridge
Spokan't Drive Bridge Pedestrian Bridge
Spokomptridge
SpoSpan Bridge/Spokanispan
Sp'q'n'I Bridge original name of original people of this area since time immemorial. It's a
good name, let's honor Spokane's real roots.
Sprague Street Ribbon/Bridge
Sprauni one word made from sprague and university
Stairway to the Stars It is historical as it was the title of one of the earliest TV programs for
aspiring young musical students in Spokane. We elders would certainly
appreciate the historical significance and it connotes upbeat hope for the
students of the University District.
Steve Gleason Gateway/Steve Gleason
Courage Bridge/Gleason Strong
Additional suggestion include: Steve Gleason "No White Flags" Walkway.
Steve is such a positive force as a spokesman for ALS patients. He has
brought Spokane & our country together in the fight against ALS. He has
given ALS patients a voice!
He is empowering people & giving hope for a cure for ALS.
Student Passage
SU Bridge/Ubridge
Sun City Skyway/The sun City Crossway
Sunrise Bridge/The Sunrise/Sunrise Way
The Way to Enchantment Bridge
Tim Ormsby Overpass
Tom Foley/Thomas P Foley Memorial
Gateway/Bridge to Dreams
Transcend the Traintracks Additional: "Transcend the Bridge," Transcendence Bridge," Bridge to
Transcendence,"
Tribute Bridge/Tribute Way Bridge Spokane's Unique history and sacrifices made, is the Glue that bonds us
together. We continue to reach out to those in need, whether they are
homeless,women and vetrans. With local citizens volunteering for Seniors in
so many ways. Local Churches organizing Food banks for those who are
desperate and Deserve recognition for their past contributions. Not to list all
and every Historical details of Our past, You might get the Idea as I did, That
We Owe Ourselves and those before us a Permanent Footnote. A Tip of the
Hat, and to future generations of Youth and Business, " Together We Grow.
Perhaps someone else could organize a way to Include relevant references
on a Bridge Placard or Sign. Perhaps offering Local Business a opportunity to
Sponsor aspects of paying for the Sign or However You in vision it. Thus
including Community Outreach. I was born and raised here. The Old Saint
Luke's Hospital is gone now, as well as the Original North Central High
School, where i Graduated in "80" No more Open Air Mall at Northtown or
Shadle. Remember Drive in Movies ? I bet Spokane would Love someone to
open a few of those again Our Nostalgia! Our City, Our Home. We All
deserve a " Tribute "

Ty M Carter Bridge (Sgt) He is the second North Central High School graduate to be awarded the
Medal of Honor. That means so much to me as a North Central grad, a
military veteran and a proud citizen of Spokane. He has shown how the truly
brave behave in the worst of situations and Spokane needs to permanently
and proudly recognize him.
U Bridge/UPB/UDB Looks like a U. The U District. It is a pedestrian bridge. It was built for You.
Not cars or trains. It is for you. It also Unites people. The Sprague People and
the University People. I think it needs to incorporate all of that. The
University District Bridge, or the University Pedestrian Bridge is a mouthful.
But the UPB or the UDB is a nice acronym. I still think that shortening it to
just the U bridge, bridges all of those gaps.
U Highlander
U.D.E.S (University District East Sprague
Bridge
Udistrict CrossingCrossoverBridge
Union Bridge/Union Crossing
UniSpoke
Unity
Bridge/Gateway/Walkway/Passage/
Spokane Unity Bridge
University Connector Bridge/University
Bridge
University Corridor
University District Gateway Bridge
University Unity Bridge
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Bridge/Veteran's Bridge
Vision View Bridge/Vistion Quest
Pathway
Didn't they rename the Sprague district The Union District? Makes sense
seeing as it unites two distinct parts of town and contrasts nicely with
Division. 1. The East Sprague Neighborhood that the bridge connects to is
named Sprague Union (larger area is called East Central). 2. The University
District is a “union” of several universities (Gonzaga, Whitworth, W.S.U. &
E.W.U.). 3. Spokane was originally a railroad town and there still exists a
strong railroad presence which involves the “union” of many railroad routes
that meet here in Spokane and which, the bridge passes over. The bridge
represents the “UNION” of the essence of Spokane; Community, Education
and Business (historical, contemporary, vital).
unifying the University District with the Spokane City of Commerce. Bridging
and celebrating two culutres - the Spokane Indian Tribes and the American
culture that promotes education as a way of life.
It unites two now separated neighborhoods, took unity to create, and links
our diverse community for future growth. It also unites the East Central
Neighborhood that founded our Unity in the Community Celebration &
University District.
Additional name: "U-Connect Passage
University Cord/U-Cord
The vision to see what the University District could be and the quest to
continue and connect.
 multitude of volunteers acknowledged - Volunteers from Firefighters, EMT's,
Red Cross, Schools, Veteran's Services, Crime Check & Service Animals &
their Handlers, Search & Rescue...You can see with just these groups, how it
would serve to thank thousands of 'unnamed' individuals that serve all
communities. I'm sure other people would add more groups of volunteers as
well. They are SO DESERVING. Plaques would be placed along the bridge,
with some flags to acknowledge these wonderful people & animals. I realize
there are many individuals that have given alot, however, isn't it time these
unpaid, silent heroes who give every day, without pay, be recognized? I
propose this would help to d o this
Volunteer Bridge
Walking into which ever direction a pedestrian (or bike rider for that matter) elects to
Opportunity/Innovation/Walking take, he/she will be enriched by the City of Spokane for fulfilling one's
Wonder Bridge ambitions whether it be through education/academia or
business/entrepreneurship . The "span" reaches in both directions-sturdy
and bold; the boundaries and destinations are limitless. The image for
success applies not only to individuals but to families as well, regardless of
age. The "bridge" would connect as well as inspire all "walks" of life to
participate in the growth of a City that projects and embraces the diverse
quality of lifestyles that make Spokane excel while still retaining the rich
heritage of our northwest traditions

Warriors Pathway Bridge

WazZu Bridge
William H. Lewis
Willie Willie Walkway
Wylie Wilbur Brown Memorial Bridge
Zag Way/Zag Nation Bridge
Zig Zag
born Nov 24 1885- July 1st 1944. He helped tame this fronteir we call
Spokane. Stagecouch driver at age 17 later moving to Spokane to help the
only police officer Joe Warren tame this town. So he became 2nd officer on
the force establishing many new ideas..fingetprinting..picture lig of criminals.
..etc. There is so much info at the police museum downtown..a book in print
about him and has so many fascinating stories and accomplishments made
by him to this community over many years including 1st white man who
came upon custers battlefeild
In true recognition of an outdoors kind of health freak, who walked pretty
much everywhere, I would like to nominate Spokane's nature boy Willie
Willey (if not done so already). Only the older generation knows or have
heard about him but he would be memorialized by all in such a landmark
and with a name such as "Willie Willey Walkway" it rolls quickly off the
tongue.Willie Willey: Spokane's Nature Boy - Short on clothes but long on
intrigue | Spokane Historical
County Assessor for many years as well as a State Representative. He was
very active in the Committee as was my Grandmother Lois Jessie Pendell
(Rogers, Brown) Rush
It was suggested by a name submission that we please not call it a bridge.
Passage, gateway, pathway, crossing etc would be nicer