Streetview of Springwater and Spokane. In response to multiple citizen complaints, the Portland Police Bureau says they plan to begin a series of enforcement actions on the Springwater Corridor Trail near Sellwood Riverfront Park. BikePortland was contacted by Sgt. Ty Engstrom of the PPB Traffic Division on December 14th in hopes we could spread awareness … Read more
Kevin Stone’s ticket. During the BikeBOT Radio Ride on Monday night, Kevin Stone received a citation for impeding traffic. The ride is part of Pedalpalooza, a nearly month-long celebration of bicycling that includes hundreds of group rides. Stone was approached by a Portland Police officer at 7:45 pm as he straddled his bike in the … Read more
Lewelling Elementry student Nikolas McKinney (green shirt) stands with Milwaukie PD Cadet John Pyle and Captain Steve Bartol. His friend Kayden Miller is in the background.(Photos: North Clackamas School District)
The Portland Police Bureau Traffic Division just released a series of videos to debunk what they call “the top five most common traffic myths.” All the videos could apply to people riding bicycles and one of them is targeted specifically at bike traffic. The PPB says the videos cover issues that officers frequently hear as … Read more
“To me, driving off and leaving a bicyclist or pedestrian laying on the side of the road is one of the most cold-hearted things a driver can do. We’ll go after them every chance we get.”— Sgt. Todd Davis, Portland Police Bureau The Portland Police Bureau takes hit-and-runs seriously — especially when they involve someone … Read more
The face of a front-line officer at yesterday’s protest.(Photo © J. Maus) Our story about cops on bikes at the Occupy Portland protests yesterday has sparked a dialogue (that’s happening citywide, not just on BikePortland) about the size and style of force the City of Portland is bringing to these events. In a comment on … Read more
Damage to a Sheriff’s patrol car after it was involved in a collision with another vehicle.(Photos: Washington County Sheriff’s Office) A collision in Aloha (about 11 miles west of downtown Portland) last night led to minor injuries and the arrest for 44-year-old Christopher Shostak. Shostak was operating his bicycle on a residential street when he … Read more
“Develop and maintain an expertise in human powered transportation regarding its use and future development.”— From the PPB job listing The Portland Police Bureau Traffic Division is looking to hire a “Bicycle Liaison Officer.” The job listing (posted in its entirety below) calls for an officer to be the “point of communication to the various … Read more
Bikes in the Grand Floral Parade in 2009.(Photo © J. Maus) The Portland Police Bureau is once again turning to the community to help them save money and work the crowds at the upcoming Grand Floral Parade. Lieutenant John Brooks says he hopes for a repeat of last year’s parade when 40 bike-riding Portlanders teamed … Read more
Bart Simon Paul(Photo: Mult. Co. Sheriff) The Portland Police have arrested a man who turned out to be the same person who was caught on camera last week attempting to saw through a u-lock in broad daylight. 38-year old Bart Simon Paul (booking photo at right) was arrested Sunday (4/24) just before midnight on an … Read more
The door zone bike lane on Williams.(Photo © J. Maus) On April 7th, the Portland Police Bureau cited a man for Hit and Run in a dooring incident that occurred back in January. According to the PPB, on January 23rd a man opened his car door after parking on N. Williams Avenue, just as a … Read more
“It was great for both of us; he’s not in his steel/glass cocoon, I’m not on my bike… looking at this guy, it was therapeutic. You kind of humanize each other. He’s looking at me as the guy he almost ran over and I’m looking at him as just a normal guy. Not a motorist, … Read more