helmets
Portland researchers behind major new helmet tech launched by Trek/Bontrager
Major helmet tech breakthrough with local roots.
Tips for tackling toddler helmet hesitancy
Here’s how to win the helmet wars.
A new campaign aims to make helmets available for Biketown users
Creator of petition has a meeting with Biketown GM to discuss the issue.
As Portland becomes famous in Japan, local firms will show off bike products
Portland is, city officials say, big in Japan right now. Two admired local bike companies are looking to ride that cultural wave.
Senate committee takes no action on bike helmet bills
A bill to increase the minimum helmet age was discussed in a Senate hearing earlier this week.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) The two bicycle helmet bills in the Oregon legislature made more waves in the media than in actual debate from lawmakers during a hearing held in Salem on Monday. The bills garnered media attention because … Read more
Oregon Senator looks to strengthen mandatory helmet laws
If she’s under 18, SB 742 would require her to wear a helmet.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland State Senator Chris Edwards (D-Eugene) is behind two bills this session that would strengthen Oregon’s helmet laws. Sen. Edwards wants to raise the age limit for mandatory helmet use from 16 to 18 years of age (SB 742) and … Read more
Alta pitches helmet vending machines for Vancouver BC bike share
Much has been debated about the how the use of helmets impacts bicycling rates (or doesn’t). Now the debate is finding a new battlegrounds among the burgeoning crop of bike-share systems throughout North America. Vancouver B.C. is an interesting case. The city is lauded as a leader in bicycling (they’re even hosting the major international … Read more
Nutcase, Bern helmets receive “poor” impact rating from Consumer Reports
These models from Nutcase (L) and Bern (R) were rated “poor” by Consumer Reports. Two helmets that are very popular on the streets of Portland have been given low scores — including a “poor” rating in impact absorption — in a recent test published by Consumer Reports.
Responding to feedback, BTA clarifies and modifies helmet policy
BTA says they’ll oppose mandatory helmet laws “if a bill does not advance cycling in Oregon.”(Photo © J. Maus) In an email to members this morning, Bicycle Transportation Alliance Board President Stephen Gomez wrote a letter offering, “Clarity on the BTA’s helmet stance.” The letter comes in response to a new helmet policy released by … Read more
When it comes to helmet laws, language matters
Mandatory helmet laws say the little guy should wear one.(Photos © J. Maus) After reading about the helmet survey launched by the Bicycle Transportation Alliance last week, I wanted to share a cautionary tale about helmet laws. I live in Vancouver, Washington where we’ve been living with a mandatory, all-ages helmet law since 2008. If … Read more
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