A few weeks ago, the BTA unveiled their Senate Bill 299 (PDF here), an “omnibus” bill that includes several new provisions.
The last section (Section 6) of that bill included amendments to ORS 811.440 which deals with laws pertaining to, “When motor vehicles may operate on bicycle lane.”
The Laughing Planet Cafe is opening a new location at 4110 SE Woodstock Ave. at the end of February. We are seeking applicants for counter, prep, and rolling stations.
Bike commuters are especially encouraged to apply.
Applications can be picked up and dropped off at any location, but please note that you are seeking to work at the new Woodstock location.
No previous foodservice experience is necesary, but you should be capable of working in a demanding, fast-paced environment, and have great work habits and a highly evolved sense of humor.
There’s a notable addition to the BTA’s 2007 Legislation page.
In a section titled “Other Bicycle Bills” (meaning ones they’re not working on themselves) is a mention of a local effort — which I reported on a month ago — to consider changing how bicycles treat stop signs.
UPDATE: KATU TV has confirmed that both the driver, Mark Grover, and the cyclist, Dawn Slawta were intoxicated at the time of the crash. Grover has been charged with DUII and sent to jail and Slawta remains in serious condition at Legacy Emanuel Hospital in North Portland. Full story here.
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Early reports indicate that alcohol was a factor for both the bicyclist and the motorist in a nearly fatal crash just after midnight last night in Northeast:
From The Portland Mercury:
Bike was stolen at 9:30 outside of Milam building on OSU campus. Bike and lock were missing. Maroon Silver bike with alexis rims.
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Maroon/silver Bike large frame alexis rims bike was stolen outside of milam building around 9:30am during my class. Lock and bike were stolen
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A message in the Zoobomb Forums spells out some new TriMet regulations for bringing bikes on MAX trains that Zoobombers worry could crimp their style.
Handsome Dave writes,
“A TriMet employee hand delivered us one copy of a 3-page letter of new rules this last Sunday…”
Here are key excerpts of the letter (full text here):
Black with Grey writing tiagra brakes black tape on handle bars.
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