New Oregon laws impact bicycle passing, speeding, drunk bicycling, and more
Lawmakers are smart enough to know when someone drinks and bikes they’re very likely to only hurt themselves.
2023 Oregon Legislative Session
Oregon Governor signs ‘Bike Bus Bill’ into law
On its four month journey through committees and the House and Senate chambers, the bipartisan bill garnered only one “no” vote.
Opinion: Khanh Pham on why she’s optimistic about Oregon’s transportation future
Rep. Pham wants help to fight the highway lobby and turn Oregon’s transportation fortunes around.
New Oregon law reduces fines, penalties for bicycle DUI
It’s part of an effort to “right-size the criminal justice system.”
‘Bike bus bill’ still alive in final days of legislative session
It’s make or break time for the bike bus bill.
Guest Opinion: Act now to save Oregon’s e-bike rebate bill
For just $6 million, the bill would deliver over 11,600 rebates to Oregonians.
‘Bike Bus Bill’ passes another committee, heads to House floor
If or when the legislature becomes functional again, HB 3014 should have very smooth sailing toward passage.
Oregon just made its passing law much safer for cyclists
Drivers will be required to slow down before passing and be confident they can cross the centerline to do so.
State legal office says civil disorder bill would not apply to bicycle corkers
Corking is not a crime.
Governor Kotek just gave all Oregon cities permission to install speed cameras
The cameras work. Now they’ll be installed statewide.
Legal advocates say bicycle corkers could get caught up in bill meant to counter civil disorder
Could corkers encounter consequences?
New bill would tie Oregon’s hands to funding Interstate Bridge and I-5 Rose Quarter projects
The bill reveals desperation at ODOT and among their supporters in the legislature.