Ask BikePortland: How can I convince my friend that cycling is safe?

“This is the second time she’s been right-hooked in five months…How can I suggest to her that biking around can be okay again?” Welcome to our latest installment of Ask BikePortland where we (that includes you, dear readers) attempt to answer your burning bike-related questions. Today’s question comes from reader Chris Muhs. It’s sort of … Read more


Ask BikePortland: How should riders treat “T” intersections?

A woman approaches a T-intersection on Naito.(Photo © J. Maus) This week’s question comes from reader Ruben Galbraith. Ruben wonders about something I’ve also thought about a lot. Here’s his question: “How should bikers behave at “T” intersections with traffic signals? For me, this always occurs while heading North on Naito. What could be really … Read more