Woman cited by Portland Police for not riding in downtown bike lane
Bike riders will often opt out of using bike lanes because they are so often full of to debris, potholes, or inherent engineering hazards.
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Jury awards $1.05 million to bike rider hit by bus driver in Tigard
On Monday, a Multnomah County jury awarded $1.05 million to a Tigard resident who was hit by a bus operator while riding his bicycle on Highway 99. It’s a victory, but a reminder that bicycle riders and their advocates still face an uphill battle when it comes to establishing a legal right to the road. … Read more
Oregon rises to 2nd place in ‘Bicycle Friendly State’ rankings
Oregon is in a breakaway in the race for America’s most cycling friendly state.
Use e-scooters in Oregon? You should read this legal guide
Know before your go.
Not so fast e-bike riders: Motors aren’t allowed on bike paths in Oregon State Parks
A speed bump for e-bikes in State Parks.
Oregon ranked 5th most bike-friendly state by the League
The League of American Bicyclists says Oregon is the fifth most bike-friendly state in the nation.
Judge dismisses Medford man’s protest over citation for leaving bike lane
A Medford man issued a citation last year for pedaling outside of a bike lane to avoid debris says a judge has sided with the officer who pulled him over.
Video of bike lane citation in Ashland highlights controversial Oregon law
Still from police video of traffic stop. Just after 6:00 pm on August 15th, 35-year-old Medford resident Dallas Smith was riding in the bike lane on Main Street in Ashland when he was pulled over by Ashland police officer Steve MacLennan. The offense? Officer MacLennan claimed that Smith was riding his bicycle outside of the … Read more
Oregon moves up to third in new Bike-Friendly State rankings
Bike rack in Sisters, Oregon.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) The League of American Bicyclists released their annual Bicycle Friendly States rankings today. Oregon came in third place, which is up from fifth place in 2012 and represents a significant improvement over our eighth place ranking in 2011. The top state in the 2013 rankings is our … Read more
The Monday Roundup
Good thing that barrier was there! After a few weeks off for the holidays, it’s time to get back into rounding up the best bike news and stories around the web… — Has Chicago taken two steps forward and one step back? Grid Chicago reports that the Chicago Department of Transportation plans to convert a … Read more
Opinion: Licensing debate should focus on reform, not revenge
Once again we find ourselves in the midst of the big debate: Should bike riders be required to have a license? This time it comes up following a decision by the City of Portland to partially close N. Wheeler Ave. The closure prevents all vehicles (not just cars and trucks) from turning right from Broadway … Read more
In Roseburg, popularity of bicycling thwarts punitive police power grab
“Public hearing” or not; not all bike lanes are “safe and reasonable” to ride on.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) Earlier this month, police officers in the City of Roseburg tried to strengthen their authority to ticket people who do not ride in bike lanes. They thought they could sneak an agenda item through City Council and … Read more