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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.”
Are you bummed from all the tales of attacks on cyclists recently? Here’s one that started with harassment but ended up with fun:
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. ======== Early reports indicate that … Read more
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 … Read more
I just came across this photo in my archives*. I remember taking it as I rode across the Broadway Bridge on an otherwise drab November day:
[From my trip last year.] The National Bike Summit is just five weeks away. The Summit is a four-day, annual event in Washington D.C. that brings together America’s bike leaders to network, learn, and most importantly, to ask members of Congress to consider bicycles in their decisions.
Bicycle industry market research firm, Boulder Sports Research has announced their 2007 Top 100 Bike Shops. Out of 5100 shops nationwide, Portland’s very own River City Bicycles and Bike Gallery were named to the list.
[Salem will convert thisbridge to bike/ped only.]Photo: City of Salem Back in November, I got an email from City of Salem project coordinator David Skilton. He wanted to share news that they’re converting an old railroad bridge on the Willamette to a bicycle and pedestrian-only crossing. The Salem project sounds exciting. It’s got federal funding, … Read more
[Want ad encourages bike commuters.] In what is becoming something of a regular feature, here’s yet another Portland business doing its part to encourage two-wheeled transportation. Laughing Planet Cafe, a much loved local food joint with three Portland locations, is expanding into Woodstock in March and needs more help. I noticed this want ad on … Read more
[A scene from last year’s event.] Portland’s big, event ride season kicks off in grand style this Sunday (2/11) with the Worst Day of the Year Ride. Last year, a record 1,500 people showed up for the fun and to support the great work of the Community Cycling Center.
