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A critique of a police statement that blames victim of serious collision

A man is in the hospital with serious injuries following a collision Tuesday night in Clark County. It happened while he was bicycling on a major street in Vancouver about six miles north of Portland. Only 12 hours after it happened the Clark County Sheriff’s Office released a statement that is very troubling. Laced with … Read more


No ‘Bike the Lights’ night at Winter Wonderland this year due to virus fears

“Social distancing from the comfort of your car.” That’s how the folks behind the annual Winter Wonderland event at Portland International Raceway are marketing this year’s event. Since 2009 organizers have set aside one night of the five-week event where bicycle riders could enjoy the lights and festive vibes without the toxic emissions, noise, or … Read more


ODOT’s recommended STIP funding scenarios seek ‘Non-Highway’ compromise

The Oregon Transportation Commission (OTC) will make an important decision at their meeting on Tuesday (12/1). As we shared last week, the Oregon Department of Transportation is asking the OTC to approve how $2.2 billion in transportation funds should be allocated in the 2024-2027 timeframe. It’s the first step in the process to update the … Read more