Judge rules against City of Portland, says Bike Bill lawsuit can move forward
The decision strengthens the Bike Bill and opens the door to a potential landmark ruling.
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15 Portlanders sign on as plaintiffs in ‘Bicycle Bill’ lawsuit
Real people and real consequences of missing bike infrastructure, the suit claims.
Judge says BikeLoud can append Bike Bill lawsuit and refile
BikeLoud will take what they learned and file a stronger case.
Podcast: Lawyer Scott Kocher on the Bike Bill Lawsuit
It might not feel like it yet, but the lawsuit filed Friday by BikeLoud PDX could be a very big deal once the legal process plays out. Why is that my hunch? For starters, the lawyers representing BikeLoud are no joke. I sat down with one of then, Scott Kocher of Forum Law Group, on … Read more
Dozens show up in the cold to deliver BikeLoud lawsuit by bike
BikeLoud Chair Kiel Johnson led about two dozen advocates to the Multnomah County Courthouse to drop off their lawsuit against the City of Portland.
BikeLoud lawsuit update: We’ve got the docs, and powerhouse legal team signs on
The legal team has bulked way up and now we can see the locations the City of Portland is asked to address.
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
Draft Pedestrian Design Guide leaves no option for many unsafe streets
A closer look at the nitty-gritty of some of the alternatives the Guide offers, shows that it still doesn’t address constrained situations common in Portland.
