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• Zero bike fatalities in 2008: A Q & A with Greg Raisman

  PBOT traffic safety expert Greg Raisman.(Photos © J. Maus) In 2008, there were no fatal bike crashes in the City of Portland. After a tumultuous 2007, when we had six fatal bike crashes (two of them very high-profile), this was welcome news by many in... Posted Jan 05 2009, 04:58 AM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Safety, Infrastructure, greg raisman, traffic safety

• PDOT employee gets a scare during crosswalk safety event

  PDOT’s Sharon White, shown here at a Share the Road rally in 2006.(Photo © J. Maus) Sharon White is PDOT’s pedestrian safety chief. One of the many programs she oversees is an ongoing “crosswalk enforcement action” campaign. Working... Posted Dec 02 2008, 03:24 AM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Safety, Advocacy, pdot, crosswalk enforcement action, sharon white

• Momentum’s new safety vid: “Let’s Get Visible”

  Momentum publisher/editor Amy Walker as Olivia Newton-John in “Let’s Get Visible”.- Watch video below - The folks at Vancouver, BC-based Momentum Magazine have combined their passion for safe biking with their fun and fashionable style... Posted Nov 18 2008, 04:27 AM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Safety, Media, Advocacy, vancouver bc, bike safety, visibility

• Right-hook warning, Copenhagen-style

  In Copenhagen, this sign is placed directly in the bike lane. See another photo below for another view.(Photos by Tom Miller) Copenhagen should become a sister city to Portland. I can barely keep track of all the local planners, politicians, advocates... Posted Nov 14 2008, 07:51 AM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, Safety, Infrastructure, signage, right-hook, copenhagen

• With ‘Hindsight’, Nike looks to improve bike safety

  New Hindsight glasses from Nike.(Photos: Nike via Gizmodo) A reader (thanks Austin!) just gave me a heads up on an interesting new product idea from Nike. Gadget blog Gizmodo reports that the new Hindsight glasses “are designed to do one simple... Posted Oct 22 2008, 02:04 PM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Safety, Products

• Watch the Water Burea’s new bike/truck safety video

  The Portland Water Bureau has released a new video on bike and truck safety. First unveiled to the public at a bike/truck safety event back in September, the video (watch it below) is an engaging look at what Portland’s busiest bikeways look like... Posted Oct 06 2008, 02:01 PM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Safety, water bureau, bike and truck safety

• BTA, Police Bureau launch latest incarnation of bike light education program

  A Portland police officer gives out a free set of bike lights back in August 2006.(Photos © J. Maus) As part of their ongoing Eye to Eye campaign, the Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) and the Traffic Division of the Portland Police Bureau have partnered... Posted Sep 25 2008, 02:46 PM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, Police, News, Safety, Advocacy, mark kruger, jeff bernards, larry odea, bike lights, BTA, Traffic Division, get lit

• PGE follows safety lead; unveils sticker campaign

  Oregon’s largest utility, Portland General Electric (PGE) has launched an effort to improve bike/truck safety. Their sticker campaign follows on the heels of two City of Portland bureaus (maintenance and water) that have also stepped up safety efforts... Posted Sep 17 2008, 03:31 PM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Safety, Advocacy

• At safety event, Water Bureau share challenges of seeing bikes

  Cyclists got a new view of the road at a bike/truck safety event yesterday.-Audio slideshow below-(Photos © J. Maus) The Portland Water Bureau gave cyclists plenty to think about at their bike/truck safety event yesterday. The event gave the community... Posted Sep 17 2008, 01:13 PM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Safety, Advocacy, Rides/Events

• Safety fixes confirmed for notorious Broadway/Flint intersection

  This Google Street View is looking north from Broadway at N. Flint and N Wheeler is off to the left. This intersection is slated for three short-term improvements. In an effort to making biking safer, and increase compliance with a stop sign, the City... Posted Sep 16 2008, 02:28 PM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Safety, Advocacy, Infrastructure, North, Neighborhoods

• Summit will address transportation safety in Portland

  A workshop at last year’s safety summit held in June.(Photos © J. Maus) The City of Portland Office of Transportation has just announced the agenda and details for their 2008 Transportation Safety Summit. The event is slated for October 6th in the... Posted Sep 12 2008, 04:14 PM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Safety, Rides/Events

• Water Bureau announces bike/truck safety event

  The view from a truck mirror.(Photo: Aaron Tarfman) The Portland Water Bureau plans to host an event next week that will educate the community about the unique safety concerns of large trucks. According to a press release from the Bureau, the event will... Posted Sep 11 2008, 04:59 PM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Safety, Advocacy, Rides/Events

• First look at new ‘Eye to Eye ’ campaign logo

  “One of the key themes of the campaign is looking for other road users and being aware.”– BTA education coordinator Stephanie Noll “We need to see Eye to Eye—a lot is riding on it.” That’s the theme of a new, statewide... Posted Aug 04 2008, 01:16 PM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Safety, Advocacy

• Trucks now rolling with side underrun guards

  A City of Portland tanker truck with new side underrun guard.More images(Photos © J. Maus) A bike safety initiative kicked off back in March within the City of Portland’s Bureau of Maintenance is starting to manifest on the streets. A closer look... Posted Jun 30 2008, 04:53 PM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Safety

• Portland rates among safest in teen driver survey

  (Photo: Drive Safety) According to the Centers for Disease Control, motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for U.S. teenagers — accounting for over 6,000 fatalities per year and 36% of all deaths in that age group. As someone who relies... Posted Jun 02 2008, 06:56 PM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Safety, Media, Advocacy