Deputy DA Chuck Sparks speaking with a reporter at the Courthouse this morning.(Photo © Jonathan Maus) This morning, Multnomah County Senior Deputy District Attorney Chuck Sparks (in photo) released his report on the case of Brett Jarolimek, who died on October 22 after colliding with a garbage truck on Interstate and Greeley. After an in-depth … Read more
An image of Brett Jarolimek may soon replace the silhouette on the left and become part of the official logo for the Oregon Bicycle Racing Association.
“We want to take a leadership role with this, and we hope that other bureaus and divisions in the city take note.”–Jeff Guard, risk specialist with the Portland Water Bureau As part of a proactive effort to increase bike safety around their Interstate facility, The City of Portland’s Water Bureau will issue a mandate to … Read more
Stencil of Brett Jarolimek thatwas painted on a bridgesupport in North Portland. This morning I got a call from Mike Mason who works in the community and public affairs office at the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT). Mike (who happens to be a daily reader of this site) wanted to give me some background on … Read more
[Updated: 12/7, 10:15am] This painting of the late Brett Jarolimek has been covered over by maintenance crews. I just heard from a reader that maintenance crews (from ODOT) have painted over the stencil of Brett Jarolimek that was on the underpass at the intersection of N. Interstate and Greeley. This doesn’t come as a complete … Read more
A Chris King wheelset (Mr. King is in the green shirt).(Photo © Jonathan Maus) Last week, the Bike Gallery announced the formation of a bike safety fund as a memorial to Brett Jarolimek. Barb Grover, who’s managing the fund, says donations from the community have already begun to roll in. She was particularly excited about … Read more
Today’s press conference at City Hall.(Photo: Dat Nguyen) Don’t forget to join us for the “We Are ALL Traffic” rally tomorrow (11/17). Waterfront Park – Below Hawthorne Bridge 12 Noon There are rides being led to the rally from various locations throughout the city. Here is the list:
At the intersection of N. Interstate and Greeley.(Photo © Jonathan Maus) Nearly a month passed since we lost Brett Jarolimek, but signs of his life and actions spurred by his passing continue. The Bike Gallery (where Brett worked) has established a memorial fund in his honor. The fund will, “support the cause of bicycle safety … Read more
Signs like this have been placed on the hill approaching the intersection.(Photos © Jonathan Maus) The closure consists of these two barricades. Calling the intersection, “inherently dangerous” City Commissioner of Transportation Sam Adams had PDOT crews close the right-turn section of N. Greeley Avenue that has claimed two victims in as many weeks.
A service to pay tribute to the life of Brett Jarolimek and a memorial ride through Forest Park has been planned. Memorial ride: Meet at NW Thurman St. entrance to Forest Park at 4:30. Ride starts at 5:00. We will ride out and back on Leif Erickson Drive. This is a gravel road that might … Read more
We wore race number 800 in honor of Brett Jarolimek.(Photo © Jonathan Maus) Wearing white t-shirts emblazoned with the words “No Blind Spots”, Cross Crusade founder Rick Potestio and race director Brad Ross said losing Brett Jarolimek was like losing “a member of the Cross Crusade family.” Also speaking before a memorial lap was Bike … Read more
As detailed yesterday by the Oregonian (and later discussed on this site), the driver of the AGG Enterprises garbage truck that killed Brett Jarolimek last week had a slew of speeding infractions on his record. Now, I’ve learned that speeding was the least of his problems. According to my research and to sources who have … Read more