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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.

Front PageLegal

June 23, 2023

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

17 Comments


In letter to DA, lawyer demands stronger punishment for dangerous drivers

Too many drivers face zero consequences for very dangerous behaviors.

EnforcementFront PageLegalPolice

June 21, 2023

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

46 Comments


City pays bicycle rider $25,000 to settle rail track crash lawsuit

The city knows these cycling hazards expose them to legal risk.

Front PageLegalNorthwest

June 15, 2023

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

30 Comments


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.

Front PageLegal

June 1, 2023

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

5 Comments


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.

Front PageLegal

May 25, 2023

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

43 Comments


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.

Front PageInfrastructureLegal

May 25, 2023

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

38 Comments


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.

Front PageLegalLegislationPolitics

May 19, 2023

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

85 Comments


Judge says BikeLoud can append Bike Bill lawsuit and refile

BikeLoud will take what they learned and file a stronger case.

AdvocacyFront PageLegal

May 12, 2023

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

22 Comments


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.

Front PageLegal

January 10, 2023

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

143 Comments


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.

Front PageLegal

December 14, 2022

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

22 Comments


Woman cited by Portland Police for not riding in downtown bike lane

Bike riders will often opt out of using bike lanes because they are so often full of to debris, potholes, or inherent engineering hazards.

Front PageLegal

December 1, 2022

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

134 Comments


BikeLoud lawsuit update: We’ve got the docs, and powerhouse legal team signs on

The legal team has bulked way up and now we can see the locations the City of Portland is asked to address.

Front PageLegal

November 18, 2022

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

33 Comments


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