Day: November 13, 2006

PDOT to launch new safe cycling campaign

Buffered Bike Lane with a bike symbol and arrow pointing forward

PDOT’s Transportation Options division is working on a new safety campaign tentatively called “See and Be Seen.”

The program will encourage cyclists to use lights and increase their visibility as well as reminding motorists to take extra care around cyclists.

They’re still working on final pieces of the program but I’ve gotten word that a Bike Light Parade kickoff event leaving from the Community Cycling Center is planned for Last Thursday (11/30).

The program also has support from TriMet and will include ads on busses, shelters and benches.

More details coming soon.

Bike Buddy pilot program a success

Buffered Bike Lane with a bike symbol and arrow pointing forward
Roll On Columbia! ride

[A helping hand makes
all the difference.]

Two months ago, Southeast Uplift started a Bike Buddy Pilot Project and they’ve just released a recap of how it went.

The goal of the project was to connect newbies (New Riders) with mentors (Bike Buddies).

According to SEUL, the program succeeded,

“Most New Riders expressed an increased level of confidence in urban cycling and reported bicycling more often because of the project. New relationships were formed between citizens, and Bike Mentors expressed a level of satisfaction with their participation and a feeling of pride and accomplishment in the improvement of the cycling skills of their Bike Buddies.”

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