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• New Oregon law makes “aggravated driving” with suspended/revoked license a felony

  Sen. Floyd Prozanski wants to expand Oregon’s helmet law.(Photo © J. Maus) Recently passed House Bill 3271 — a bill that addresses a number of types of harassment — includes language that establishes the new crime of “Aggravated... Posted Jun 29 2009, 04:51 AM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Politics, Legislation, 2009 legislative session

• By one vote in the Senate, Oregon finally bans cell phones while driving

  “The use of cell phones is increasing so much that we have to get a handle on it now.”– Ginny Burdick (D-Portland) After several years of trying, the Oregon Legislature has passed a law that will make the use of cell phones while operating... Posted Jun 23 2009, 10:22 AM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Politics, Legislation, 2009 legislative session

• Cell phone ban stuck in Senate committee

  Rep. Carolyn Tomei Last time we checked in on HB 2377, it was on its way to easy passage on the House floor. It got through the House at the end of April by a vote of 38-22. Since then, it has had one reading in the Senate, bounced around to committees... Posted Jun 09 2009, 06:13 AM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Politics, Legislation, 2009 legislative session

• $960 million transportation bill passes Senate: Next stop the Governor

  “The transportation package passed today is the most environmentally progressive in Oregon’s history.”– From a statement by the Oregon Senate Democrats The Oregon State Senate has voted in favor of House Bill 2001 by a margin of 24-6... Posted May 29 2009, 10:47 AM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Politics, 2009 legislative session

• BTA action alert: More money for bikes and one less highway in HB 2001

  The BTA is making a last ditch effort to fix HB 2001. The Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) has sent out an action alert they hope will bring some much-needed change to the Governor’s transportation package that passed the House yesterday. House... Posted May 28 2009, 10:31 AM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, 2009 legislative session

• House votes in favor of highway-centric transportation bill

  House speaker Dave Hunt called HB 2001 a “defining moment” for the legislature.(Photo: State of Oregon) House Bill 2001 (text) passed through the Oregon House of Representatives today by a vote of 38-22 — just two votes more than it... Posted May 28 2009, 03:09 AM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, 2009 legislative session

• Advocates still very concerned about Kulongoski’s transportation bill

  It’s the morning after for Governor Kulongoski’s big transportation bill and a coalition of concerned advocates are trying to rally opposition. Last Friday, a special joint committee polished off final amendments and sent House Bill 2001 to... Posted May 26 2009, 06:34 AM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Advocacy, Infrastructure, Politics, 2009 legislative session, 2009 transportation bill

• BTA makes headway in Salem on new “Urban Trail Fund”

  The Capitol(Photo © J. Maus) The Bicycle Transportation Alliance’s executive director and lobbyist Scott Bricker has helped lawmakers improve a new Urban Trail Fund that is part of the Governor’s transportation package. House Bill 2001 is... Posted May 22 2009, 09:14 AM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Politics, 2009 legislative session

• Lawmakers leave bikes out of transportation bill: BTA “disappointed”

  “This is not a very impressive step forward in terms of recognizing the role of bicycles in addressing our transportation needs.”– Doug Parrow, head of BTA’s legislative committee Salem lawmakers have published their much-anticipated... Posted May 20 2009, 09:46 AM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Advocacy, BTA, 2009 legislative session

• Down to the wire for vehicular homicide, funding bills

  Inside the House Transportation Committee.(Photos © J. Maus) As the clock ticks in Salem on the 2009 legislative session, the Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) and other bike advocates are making last ditch efforts to make Oregon’s laws more... Posted Apr 27 2009, 08:14 AM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Politics, Legislation, 2009 legislative session

• No Idaho Stops in Oregon: Bill fails to win necessary support

  “…they [legislators] had heard from a number of constituents who were very concerned and opposed to giving cyclists what they viewed as special rights.”–Doug Parrow, Chair of the BTA’s Legislative Committee An effort to pass... Posted Apr 20 2009, 09:40 AM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Advocacy, Politics, Legislation, 2009 legislative session, idaho stop law

• Oregon bike/ped committee urges state to ban cell phones while driving

  “We as a society need to address and reinforce that driving requires full concentration on the road, unfettered awareness of roadway conditions and instant attention to non-motorized roadway users.”–Jerry Norquist, in a letter to ODOT... Posted Apr 17 2009, 05:41 AM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Politics, Legislation, 2009 legislative session, distracted driving

• Time running out on BTA’s effort to pass Idaho Stop Law

  Bricker on the steps of the Capitol in 2007.(Photo © J. Maus) The Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) is working feverishly to garner more support for the Idaho Stop Law (HB 2690) with legislators in Salem. According to BTA Executive Director and lobbyist... Posted Apr 16 2009, 04:56 AM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Politics, Legislation, 2009 legislative session, idaho stop law

• Bricker returns to lobbying role at Vehicular Homicide hearing

  Tim O’Donnell’s widow, Mary O’Donnell, had these buttons made for the hearing. Last Friday, just two days after he relieved former BTA lobbyist Karl Rohde from his duties, executive director Scott Bricker was down in Salem filling his... Posted Apr 06 2009, 05:07 AM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Advocacy, Legislation, 2009 legislative session, vehicular homicide bill

• Why the City of Eugene opposes the Idaho Stop law

  The letter from Eugene’s bike program coordinator in opposition to the Idaho Stop bill.(Download PDF) Last week, when the Idaho Stop Law bill — which would allow bikes to treat stop signs as yields (adopting a law similar to one already on... Posted Mar 23 2009, 06:23 AM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Advocacy, Politics, Legislation, 2009 legislative session, eugene, idaho stop law