Here’s why I think we should change stop sign laws for bicycle users
Trying to calm the freak out.
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Trying to calm the freak out.
Despite confusion from some lawmakers that led to an unexpectedly lengthy discussion prior to the vote, House Bill 2682 passed the Joint Committee on Transportation yesterday by a tally of 7-3. I’ve described this bill as a no-brainer; but because it involves bicycling, you just never know what some Oregon legislators will get hung up … Read more
10 years after it was last debated in the Oregon Legislature, a concept known as “Idaho Stop” has once again found its way into a bill. And it passed its first committee vote yesterday, just hours before a key legislative deadline. Senate Bill 998 wasn’t on anyone’s radar before last week. Up until then it … Read more
‘Traffic violence’ comes of age.
A few bill ideas for 2021.
What was expected to be just another ho-hum hearing on one of thousands of bills working their way through Oregon’s 2019 legislative session, turned out to be anything but.
From scooter helmets to jurisdictional transfers.
Part of our ongoing coverage of the 2019 legislative session.
A great sign for MTB fans.
Following in footsteps of Utah.
A bit of legal housekeeping.
Comment of the Week: Gratitude for N/NE Broadway project