Here’s why Portland Parks will install stop signs on the Springwater
This rationale is new to us.
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New section of Springwater will come with 10 new stop signs for path users
There must be a more sensible solution.
‘Can’t you read?!’: When one rider calls out another for rolling through a stop
Is it out of line for one person on a bike to aggressively criticize another for ignoring a stop sign in a safe situation?
Police consider bike-focused stop sign enforcement on Springwater
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
Ask BikePortland: Should I go it alone or with group at stop signs?
Group stops happen.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) Welcome to the latest installment of Ask BikePortland. Today’s question comes from reader Ruben G. Ruben is curious about a topic on a lot of people’s minds today: stop sign behavior. Ruben wants to know if people on bikes who arrive at a stop sign together are allowed to … Read more
Woman arrested after stop sign violation, question about ID
Broadway and Flint.(Photo © J. Maus) A woman was handcuffed and placed under arrest this morning after she was stopped for running the stop sign at NE Flint and Broadway when she asked the police officer if she was required to show identification. She was subsequently issued a citation and released. Jessica Jarratt, 37, the … Read more
Notorious stop signs on SE Caruthers finally removed
View of new sign on SE Caruthers at Water, looking west.(Photos © J. Maus) City of Portland crews have removed two stop signs on SE Caruthers Street at the intersection with SE Water. Initially installed in 2002, the stop signs have been a thorn in the side of many people who ride through the intersection … Read more
One hour, 22 citations at Clinton street stop sign (updated)
(Photo © J. Maus) The Portland Police Bureau sent three motorcycle cops to SE Clinton Street this morning to observe and enforce stop sign compliance at 34th and 21st Avenues. According to Traffic Division Lieutenant Bryan Parman, the “enforcement mission” (a.k.a. sting) came after his office received a complaint via email last week from a … Read more
City will remove stop signs on SE Caruthers
The stop sign at SE Caruthers and Water has been a source offrustration for many.(Photo © J. Maus) Two stop signs at the intersection of SE Water Ave and SE Caruthers St. in Southeast Portland (map) will be removed by PDOT. The news comes from an employee of the nearby Oregon Museum of Science and … Read more
BTA’s 2009 legislative plans take shape
As bike ridership spikes in cities across the state, Oregon’s upcoming legislative session is sure to be full of bike-related action. Figuring prominently in that mix will be the lobbying efforts of the Portland-based Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA). Leading the charge for the BTA will be their new Government Affairs (a.k.a. lobbyist) man Karl Rohde. … Read more
Police Bureau continues with traffic safety education missions at Broadway/Flint
Broadway and Flint.(Photo © J. Maus) As part of an ongoing effort, the Portland Police Bureau’s Traffic Division is performing a series of “traffic safety educational missions” at the intersection of Broadway and Flint. Traffic Division Captain Larry O’Dea says his officers are conducting the missions during morning commute hours every day this week. According … Read more
With new markings, PDOT hopes ‘Bikes stop’
New markings in the bike lane on N. Flint at Broadway.(Photos © J. Maus)
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