15 Portlanders sign on as plaintiffs in ‘Bicycle Bill’ lawsuit
Real people and real consequences of missing bike infrastructure, the suit claims.
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New Oregon law reduces fines, penalties for bicycle DUI
It’s part of an effort to “right-size the criminal justice system.”
US State Department policy named after Fallon Smart
Hopefully this travesty of justice is never repeated. At least that’s the goal of a new federal policy that went into effect this week.
In letter to DA, lawyer demands stronger punishment for dangerous drivers
Too many drivers face zero consequences for very dangerous behaviors.
City pays bicycle rider $25,000 to settle rail track crash lawsuit
The city knows these cycling hazards expose them to legal risk.
Watch ODOT’s new safe bicycle passing PSA
As far as government PSAs go, it actually looks pretty cool and does a good job laying out the issues.
Settlement in ADA lawsuit says City should clear more campers from sidewalks
City Council is set to vote on whether or not accept the settlement at their meeting next week.
After legal threat, property owner pays damages from crash on riverfront path bumps
Threat of legal action appears to have been enough to force changes.
Oregon just made its passing law much safer for cyclists
Drivers will be required to slow down before passing and be confident they can cross the centerline to do so.
Judge says BikeLoud can append Bike Bill lawsuit and refile
BikeLoud will take what they learned and file a stronger case.
Bike-on-bike collision on Sellwood Bridge path leads to serious injury, safety concerns
There are no warning signs to tell westbound bike riders they should expect people cycling toward them.
Here’s how PBOT will take advantage of new speed limit setting authority (and how you can too)
Arm yourself for the war on speeding.
Comment of the Week: It’s about safety, not ‘cyclists’