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TriMet has just released the results of their Bikes on MAX survey that they launched in August of last year.
In the Executive Summary of the survey, TriMet points to the trends of growth in both MAX and bike ridership in Portland. They say those trends have, “resulted in an increasing number of bike-on-light rail trips” (I previously covered that issue in my story, TriMet grapples with bike capacity issues, from May 29th).
“Everything riders do to be safe makes it easier for attorneys to protect their rights against insurance companies and in court.”
–Lawyer Scott Kocher
As part of their Continuing Legal Education (CLE) program, the Oregon State Bar is offering a seminar titled, Bicycle Law and Injury Prevention for Advocates and Riders.
The seminar will be offered at their Tigard headquarters tomorrow and will be presented by lawyers Richard Vangelisti, Scott Kocher and Mark Ginsberg. According to Kocher, Oregon attorneys are required to complete a certain number of hours of CLE programs to maintain their bar licenses.
Chris King Precision Components is a company that has built its reputation on going above and beyond.
From the first headset he made back in 1976, Chris King has proven that he sets his own standards and then keeps pushing them higher. But what many people don’t know about this privately held company is that King’s high standards go far beyond his products.
Their holistic approach to sustainability touches every aspect of their business — from their products to their people.
Take for instance the company’s approach to encouraging bike commuting. Chris King Precision Components has what might be the most comprehensive and aggressive encouragement program in the country.
This guided bike ride will depart Metro Regional Center at 600 NE Grand Ave at 4:30pm.
Route maps and brochures will be provided. We will loosely follow the future trail route down the river to Swan Island and on to Metro’s property at Willamette Cove. This ride is part of Metro Parks & Greenspaces Connecting Green 2008 Summer (walking and bicycle) Trail Tours.
To register – or for more information – contact Robert Spurlock at robert.spurlock [at] oregonmetro.gov or (503) 757-1083.