PBOT releases crash report, will bring Vision Zero to City Council next week
Given that we have just two years to get to zero and we are coming off our highest tally of fatals in three decades, the council discussion could get spicy.
Safety
Join me March 19th for a ‘Policy Talks’ panel on safe streets
Should be a great conversation. Hope you’ll tune in!
Portlanders march to remember traffic victims amid call for safer streets
The sleeping bags represented dead bodies and homeless people — both of which underline Portland’s traffic death epidemic.
PBOT to pilot all-direction red signals as part of Vision Zero effort
It’s crunch-time in the race to save lives on Portland streets.
In letter to officials, advocates call for new crash committee, protected bus stops, and more
New committee would break down existing siloes to help solve traffic safety puzzle.
Here’s how Multnomah County wants to end traffic deaths
The report was overshadowed at Monday’s press conference; but it deserves a closer look.
Bike safety 101: Let’s help folks feel better on their bikes
Help add to my responses in a recent interview where I was asked about bike safety in Portland.
Lo and behold: An American city just focused their “be seen” message on drivers
Heed these tips fellow drivers.
ODOT’s new safe driving competition will use app that locks phone screen while driving
Keep your phone locked while driving and you could win.
City Council gives unanimous support to emergency speed limit decrease on Division Street
Current signs will be replaced tomorrow.