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Lawsuit filed against United Rentals in 2010 right-hook incident

Jen Michaelree’s bike where it came to rest after the collision.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) Lawyers for a woman injured in a right hook collision in September 2010 at the notorious NE Couch/Grand intersection have filed a lawsuit against United Rentals Northwest alleging that one of their drivers was not properly trained. The suit has been … Read more


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To reduce right-hooks, City turns on illuminated bicycle sign at Couch and Grand

New sign went up yesterday.(Photos © J. Maus) The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) turned on an illuminated bicycle sign on NE Couch at Grand Avenue. As we reported last month, the intention of the sign is to reduce the risk of right-hooks at an intersection where several injury collisions have taken place. A bike … Read more


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PBOT to install new sign at notorious NE Couch/Grand intersection

Mock-up of new sign coming to NE Couch at Grand.(Image: PBOT) Back in August, Portlander Owen Spencer was right-hooked while traveling westbound on NE Couch at the intersection of NE Grand. Unfortunately, Spencer’s experience was far too common. That intersection is well-known by riders and by the Portland Bureau of Transportation as a hot-spot for … Read more


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Sadowsky will join Adams and Blumenauer at East Burnside/Couch ribbon cutting

This just in from City of Portland Bureau of Transportation: MEDIA ADVISORY: East Burnside/Couch Couplet ribbon cutting will be Oct. 12 WHAT The City of Portland is hosting a celebration of the East Burnside/Couch Couplet with elected officials and local leaders. The project invested in E Burnside and NE Couch on the Central Eastside, changing … Read more


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Truck operater cited in this morning’s crash (and other thoughts from the victim’s husband)

As we continue to discuss the right hook crash that happened at NE Couch and Grand this morning, I thought I’d share a comment just left by the victim’s husband. He includes new details (which I’ve put in bold) as well as a piece of his mind about safe driving habits. “As the victim’s husband, … Read more