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Month: February 2011
Beaverton fatality follow-up: A conversation with police spokesman
“Given the circumstances, it seems like issuing a citation would probably not stand up in court. Any person could go in and say, ‘It’s dark, rainy, there’s this little red light in the road’. I think any judge would toss that citation out’.”
— Det. Sgt. Jim Shumway, Beaverton Police Department
The community is trying to understand what happened in Saturday’s fatal traffic crash that resulted in the death of 47-year old Bret Lewis. In the meantime, Police investigators work on their investigation, advocates have swung into action, and family and friends grieve at the senseless loss of life.
As I mentioned in my initial report, the police statement about the crash seemed (to me at least) to go out of its way to absolve the motor vehicle operator (now identified as 48-year old James Nguyen of Beaverton) of any wrongdoing. Mr. Nguyen didn’t intend to kill anyone Saturday night; but as a vehicle operator, he has an important legal (and moral) responsibility to use enough care and caution so as to not hit another person who is operating their vehicle legally (which it seems like Lewis was doing) on the same road.
To learn more about the crash and about concerns with how it was framed by police, I had a conversation yesterday with Beaverton Police Department Detective Sergeant Jim Shumway. Sgt. Shumway is the Public Information Officer who wrote the press statement about this crash.
Forest Green Bianci San Jose 2007-2008
Year: 2007-2008
Brand: Bianci
Model: San Jose
Color:Forest Green
Size:59-69
Stolen in Portland, OR 97202
Stolen:2011-02-14
Stolen From: SE 21st Ave. across from Seven Corners Cycle Shop. Very close to Powell Blvd.
Neighborhood: SE Portland, close to Clinton Street and SE Powell
Owner: Dylan Gouty
OwnerEmail: dylangouty@gmail.com
Description: this is a Forest Green, single speed Bianci San Jose, with a broken crank shaft on the right pedal. I have the pedal that broke off to match the bike. It has front and rear fenders, and duct tape on the handle bars. Please call if you find this bike as its my only form of transportation: 920-475-0570
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: T11001085
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike
Event: ReRack Roof Rack Drive (2/15/11 – 2/20/11)
Event Name: ReRack Roof Rack Drive
Event Start Date: 15 February 2011
Start Time: 11:00:00 AM
Web Site: http://www.bta4bikes.org/btablog/2011/02/03/feb-15-20-donate-used-yakima-and-thule-roof-racks-to-benefit-the-bta/
Event Description: ReRack Roof Rack Drive to Support the Bicycle Transportation Alliance’s Walk + Bike Education Program
February 15th – 20th
Regular business hours
Drop off any Thule or Yakima roof rack, hitch rack, attachments and accessories to benefit the Bicycle Transportation Alliance’s Walk + Bike Education Programs.
Contact Email: tom(at)bta4bikes(dot)org
Clark County seeking volunteers for new Bike/Ped Advisory Committee
Our neighbors to the north in Vancouver, Washington are transitioning their existing Bicycle Advisory Committee into a new Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee. Learn more in the official press release below…
County to launch bicycle and pedestrian advisory committee
Vancouver, WA – The Board of Clark County Commissioners is seeking individuals to serve on the newly forming Clark County Communities Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee.
The committee will serve as an advisory group to the commissioners on matters relating to bicycle and pedestrian planning, funding and implementation of the county’s bicycle and pedestrian plan. The group also will review future road construction and private development projects to ensure safety for people who travel on foot or by bicycle.
‘Bike-centric food cart super pod’ coming to Springwater Trail – UPDATED
Intersection of Springwater Trail and 82nd.
Portland Monthly Mag reports that a “Bike-centric food cart super pod” is coming to the Springwater Corridor in East Portland.
According to a story on their blog, developer Roger Goldingay (the same guy that developed the cart pod on N. Skidmore and Mississippi) has set his sights on a one-acre parcel along the popular trail where it crosses SE 82nd Ave. Here’s an excerpt from the story:
Vigil for Bret Lewis to be held Friday in Beaverton
Intersection of TV Hwy and SW Tualaway Ave.
(Photo: Jim Parsons)
(Photo: Jim Parsons)
Community members plan to hold a vigil for Bret Lewis*, the man who was hit and killed while bicycling on Tualatin-Valley Highway in Beaverton on Saturday.
The event is being planned by local citizen advocate (and 2011 BTA Alice Award nominee) Jim Parsons along with Hal Ballard, the executive director of the Washington County Bicycle Transportation Coalition.
In defense of buffered bike lanes: Citizens launch “We Heart Holgate” campaign
Postcard mailed to residents.
The buffered bike lanes on SE Holgate are finally getting some love thanks to the grassroots “We Heart Holgate” campaign.
The lanes — which were part of a $30,000 road diet funded by TriMet — didn’t get much attention when they debuted back in August 2009. Then, KATU-TV’s infamous Bike Lanes to Nowhere piece stirred the pot and put local opposition to the project front and center. A few months later, a very angry and vocal crowd showed up at a public meeting hosted by PBOT to discuss the lanes. Local residents, organized in part by RestoreHolgate.com, were upset that PBOT did not give them enough warning about the project. They also complained that the new bike lanes weren’t used and that they increased congestion on the road.
The Monday Roundup
Here’s the bike news that caught our eye this week:
– We’d be remiss not to start today’s roundup with a feature about people who found love by bicycle.
– A new study out of Montreal shows that cycle tracks—also known as separated bike lanes—reduce bike related crashes by 28%. Meanwhile, attempts to remove a new, successful cycle track in New York City continue to escalate.
– Bicycles now carry nearly as many people across London’s bridges as private cars do, and are expected to surpass them if numbers of riders continues to grow apace.
Bob Stacey pulls out of Metro vacancy run to prep for 2012
Bob Stacey during an
interview last fall.
(Photo © J. Maus)
interview last fall.
(Photo © J. Maus)
Bob Stacey, the former director of land-use non-profit 1000 Friends of Oregon and candidate for Metro President, has withdrawn his application for a vacant spot on Metro council.
Stacey — who has become a favorite of many bike advocates in Portland for his positions on transportation issues — says he made the decision because it is clear to him that he wouldn’t win a majority of Metro Council votes and that former Oregon Governor Barbara Roberts looks to be a shoe-in. Not wanting to “waste the time” of his supporters, Stacey says he’ll bow out of this race to focus all efforts on the May 2012 Metro election.
