5 takeaways from Portland Auditor’s report on red light camera program
Required reading for enforcement nerds.
Police
Traffic enforcement action uncovers rampant law-breaking on SE Powell
This is a crisis, plain and simple.
City preps to cut speed limit on four mid-sized streets
Three of the four have recently been redesigned to be more neighborhood-friendly.
Entering 10th year, PBOT ‘crosswalk enforcement actions’ still going strong
PBOT’s program is stronger than ever, so is peoples’ disregard for traffic laws.
‘Bicycling community’ work noted at swearing-in for new Portland police chief
Hearing “bicycling” at the swearing-in ceremony was a pleasant surprise.
‘Bait bikes’ deployed at Reed College lead to arrest
Two local examples show that bait bikes have arrived in Portland.
Police search suspected Springwater chop shop, find stolen frame (video)
What’s under those tarps? Rare footage of police investigating a suspected bike chop shop.
Police ticket man who was run over during ‘Don’t shoot’ protest
Guilty for “improper position on a highway”.(Still from Multnomah County Copwatch video) Portland Police have issued a ticket to a protestor who was taking part in a march downtown yesterday. The march was organized by Don’t Shoot PDX, a fledgling group of activists who have organized a sustained movement for more police accountability and justice … Read more
New Police Chief puts Traffic Division in new ‘Community Services’ branch
Chief O’Dea in 2008.(Photo J. Maus/BikePortland) Incoming Portland Police Chief Larry O’Dea appears to be making good on his promises and his potential. The new Chief, who community advocates have hailed for his record on community policing, announced a host of changes to the bureau today. Effective January 8th, 2015, the bureau will have a … Read more
Why Portland’s new Chief of Police is good news for bicycling
New Chief of Police Larry O’Dea outside City Hall in 2008. He’s standing with former Bicycle Liaison Officer Robert Pickett.(Photo by J. Maus/BikePortland) Portland Police Chief Mike Reese announced his retirement today, and when the new chief steps in to replace him in January, his name might sound familiar to some BikePortland readers. Larry O’Dea, … Read more
Gresham PD announces stepped up ‘Safe Routes to School’ enforcement
It’s always good to see local law enforcement agencies devote more time and attention to dangerous driving — especially around schools. Check out the press release below from Gresham PD to see what they’re up to… Operation Safe Routes Helps Kids Get to School Safely Speeders and inattentive drivers beware! Gresham Police Department’s traffic division … Read more
Scofflaws abound on local freeways: Police make 452 stops in five hours
What happens when police are given the proper amount of resources to enforce laws on freeways? They find massive levels of law-breaking and dangerous driving.
Comment of the Week: The public health angle should matter more