Washington gets “Share the Road” plates
Posted by Jonathan Maus (Editor) on October 31st, 2005 at 2:13 pm
Our neighbors to the north will soon be able to purchase a “Share the Road” license plate. The plate will be available January 3, 2006 and is part of a bill pushed through the legislature by the Bicycle Alliance of Washington.
$28 from the initial and annual plate renewal fees will go directly to bike safety programs.
That sounds like a nice chunk of change. I wonder if this is something the BTA would get behind?
(Hat tip to Biking’ Bis)
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October 31st, 2005 19:17
BikeWalkVirginia has been trying to get Virginia's Share the Road plates for more than a year now. Apparently, VA requires 350 preorders before making a new plate for a sponsoring agent. Our plates are only $10 so I am amazed that it has taken so long.
What is Oregon's plate making process? Maybe BikePortland.org should sponsor the plate?!
November 1st, 2005 07:23
That plate is fantastic. I would definitely put one on the car that I try not too drive.
November 2nd, 2005 19:23
I'd throw down the extra money for one!
November 4th, 2005 17:17
In looking for the "special plate" protocol on the DMV website, i discovered a fairly fascinating ODOT History Center website:
http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/CS/SSB/historycenter.shtml
there's a historical license plate display with cool old platwes (bring back "Pacific Wonderland"!), photos of ferries, cover bridges, tunnels, etc. , and former ODOT slogans.
My 2 faves:
1913 - "Get Oregon Out of the Mud"
1961 - "Freeways are Easier"