As detailed yesterday by the Oregonian (and later discussed on this site), the driver of the AGG Enterprises garbage truck that killed Brett Jarolimek last week had a slew of speeding infractions on his record. Now, I’ve learned that speeding was the least of his problems. According to my research and to sources who have … Read more
A Buckman Elementary School student rides in Laurelhurst Park.(Photo © Jonathan Maus) System Development Charges (SDCs) are one-time fees assessed on new development that go towards paying for impacts of that new development on things like our roads and access to city parks. Back in August, I shared that some bike projects were eligible for … Read more
*[Updated 10/24, 2:34pm] (Photo © Jonathan Maus) A service to pay tribute to the life of Brett Jarolimek has been scheduled for Monday (10/29). The event is open to the public and will be held at 6:30 pm in the commons area of Pacific Northwest College of Art (1241 NW Johnson), where Jarolimek graduated in … Read more
Why were the truck drivers not given a citation for failure to yield to a bicycle in a bike lane?
*[Updated 10/24, 5:11pm] (Photo: Bob Mionske) Today’s edition of the Oregonian has more coverage of the collision that claimed the life of Brett Jarolimek. One of their stories, Truck driver has checkered record, reports that the driver of the garbage truck has had, “…a string of run-ins with police, including 25 convictions for speeding, driving … Read more
Scott Bricker, the newly appointed head of the Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA), was a guest on OPB’s Oregon Considered radio show today. In a report titled, Seeking Solutions to the Deadly Bike/Truck Conflict, he touched on several issues that are weighing heavily on the minds of many in our community right now. Here’s what Bricker … Read more
[*Updated: 8:45pm] (Photo © Jonathan Maus) City Commissioner of Transportation Sam Adams is convening an “emergency meeting” to discuss what the city can do to prevent bicycle fatalities in light of, “a recent string of tragedies”. An email invitation sent from his office says, “The conversation will focus on potential policy measures that could be … Read more
[This is a guest article by Greg Raisman. Greg is a Traffic Safety Program Specialist with the Community and School Traffic Safety Partnership at the Portland Office of Transportation. I have worked closely with him on many issues over the years and I have never met anyone more committed or who worked harder to turn … Read more
Late Monday night, a ghost bike was placed at the scene of yesterday’s fatal collision… (Photo © Jonathan Maus) Read remembrances of Brett Jarolimek.
*[Updated: 10/24, 12:39pm] The victim of today’s fatal collision in North Portland was Brett Jarolimek. Brett was an employee of the Bike Gallery and his death has hit many in our tight-knit community very hard. Brett Jarolimek racing at Alpenrose a few weeks ago.(Photo © Jonathan Maus) “Artist, craftsman, son, brother, cyclist, friend… I miss … Read more
[Updated: 3:58pm with photos from the scene.] Photo taken from the scene at 2:17pm. More photos below (Photo © Jonathan Maus) A bicyclist died in a collision with a garbage truck sometime around 12:30 today at the northwest corner of N. Interstate and Greeley in North Portland. I’m on the scene right now and just … Read more
They both competed on this old cruiser, and they’re still smiling!Slideshow below(Photos © Jonathan Maus) Yesterday, nearly 800 racers converged on the small town of Rainier, Oregon for the third stop in the River City Bicycles Cross Crusade. With heavy rains soaking the Portland area all week, I had visions of a slog through the … Read more