Lawmakers, ODOT Director hear emotional testimony at Vision Zero bill hearing
Bill aims to spur change in ODOT safety culture.
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Portland Parks says immunity ruling won’t impact volunteers at Gateway Green, other sites
Parks says it’s business as usual for volunteers at Gateway Green.
Willamette Week: Legal concerns cloud Gateway Green bike park and other city properties
“Recreational immunity” decision is causing confusion and concern among advocates.
New York’s high court says city’s unsafe street design makes them liable for injuries and deaths
A transportation reform activists dream?
In SF, Uber’s robot cars follow Oregon law and bike advocates are very afraid
To merge into the bike lane or not merge into the bike lane, that is the question.
Oregon Senate prez wants distracted driving penalties on par with drunk driving
Repeat violators could felony charges, a prison sentence or hefty fines.
Man charged with death of Mitch York is back in custody facing new manslaughter charge
He now faces a minimum of 75 months in prison.
Bike law expert says PBOT’s crossbike markings create confusion
Insights from the man who literally wrote the book on Oregon bike law.
Local environmental group targets “rolling coal” offenders
It’s a federal offense, but someone must be charged first.
Is Biketown bike share for all? Or only the able-bodied?
A council candidate raises an interesting question.
Linn County DA won’t prosecute driver who admitted checking his phone before deadly hit-and-run crash
People who drive distracted and kill someone should be held accountable.
New Oregon law expands insurance coverage in traffic crashes: What you need to know
If you have auto insurance, make sure your policy takes advantage of new law.