The impact of fear on ‘bike safety’ in car-centric Beaverton — UPDATED
Real safety will only come when more people choose to ride.
Washington County
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Washington County Board of Commissioners adopts policy preference for protected bikeways
More protection where we need it most.
Forced to steal, a Cedar Hills teen turns in her mom and gets a new bike
At least this ends on a happy note.
Even in suburban Oregon, drive-alone trips are a shrinking share of new commutes
The Portland metro area seems to have already discovered how to slow the growth of traffic congestion.
West-side group wants advice about bike parking locations in the burbs
Decent bike parking is a big part of making a district bike-friendly.
First look: Nike’s new bike path through the woods connects light rail to World HQ
Nike has made it easier for employees to bike to campus.
TriMet to add 200 covered bike parking spots to MAX system
At one of the facilities there’s even room being set aside specifically for cargo bikes.
Salmonberry Trail to the coast hits milestone, begins fundraising effort
The proposed biking and walking path would link Banks in Washington County to Tillamook on the coast.
Man on bike seriously injured in SW Barnes Road collision (updated)
A man reportedly received life-threatening head injuries while biking on Southwest Barnes Road Friday afternoon.
Hillsboro police Tasered and tackled man who biked through stoplight, records show
The City of Hillsboro and two of its police officers may head to trial this fall over the largely unreported 2012 incident.
Multnomah County car registration is down 8% since 2007, and isn’t rebounding
The Great Recession has left plenty of marks on the Portland area. Here’s one of the happier ones.
Washington County will install bike fix-it stations at five locations
It’s a benefit to employees and, presumably, anyone else who might get to these Washington County locations on a bike.