walking
Oregon Walks ED Ashton Simpson on Hawthorne, ‘aggressive’ bike culture, and more
Ashton Simpson took over as leader of the nonprofit Oregon Walks back in January. Before that, the Russell neighborhood resident and active volunteer for transportation issues ran for statewide office. I reached out to him last week to get his perspective on the debate around the Hawthorne Boulevard paving project. Our chat went longer than … Read more
A man died on a corner in Happy Valley and the police statement blames him for it
A classic example of how biased police statements influence crash narratives.
PBOT to build first ‘alternative pedestrian walkway’ in Cully
Don’t call it a sidewalk or a bike lane.
Sullivan’s Gulch artists paint a safer street
Street safety through art (and plastic wands).
North Fessenden and 82nd claimed more victims last night
Portland pedestrian problem persists.
A planned and funded project could have prevented this morning’s fatal collision
We need to build these projects ASAP.
Woman killed on NE Sandy Blvd is 20th traffic death while walking this year
A record we don’t want to break.
Lack of sidewalks, dangerous driving cited as top walking barriers in City of Portland survey
The survey is noteworthy with its nearly 5,000 responses.
Agencies distance themselves from “Pedestrian Safety Trials” PSA as outrage grows
“What an embarrassment.”
New crossing safety PSA by Portlandia producer pits ‘pedestrians vs. cars’
The campaign paints vulnerable road users as irresponsible and immature.