For example: bikeportland.org/2023/06/21/i...
In letter to DA, lawyer demands stronger punishment for dangerous drivers
Too many drivers face zero consequences for very dangerous behaviors.
bikeportland.org
November 11, 2025 at 5:27 PM
For example: bikeportland.org/2023/06/21/i...
Good point. For our bicyclist clients who get hit by cars that clearly broke a law (running a stop sign or red light, failing to yield before turning across bike lane, etc.) we almost never see PPB issue citations unless there is intoxication or extreme speeding.
November 11, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Good point. For our bicyclist clients who get hit by cars that clearly broke a law (running a stop sign or red light, failing to yield before turning across bike lane, etc.) we almost never see PPB issue citations unless there is intoxication or extreme speeding.
I passed a group of 25+ Tubman kids and parents this morning assembling near 10th and Tillamook to cross MLK, Williams and Vancouver as a group. My oldest will join them next year. Hoping they get added to this list soon.
August 26, 2025 at 11:21 PM
I passed a group of 25+ Tubman kids and parents this morning assembling near 10th and Tillamook to cross MLK, Williams and Vancouver as a group. My oldest will join them next year. Hoping they get added to this list soon.
Oregon did away with the wattage cap when we imposed a 3 class system. It’s just based on speed and whether or not there’s a throttle.
May 30, 2025 at 5:44 AM
Oregon did away with the wattage cap when we imposed a 3 class system. It’s just based on speed and whether or not there’s a throttle.
I had assumed that toggling to Class 3 would disable the throttle, but if not I agree that wouldn't be compliant.
May 30, 2025 at 12:34 AM
I had assumed that toggling to Class 3 would disable the throttle, but if not I agree that wouldn't be compliant.
In Oregon, we recently adopted Class 1, 2 and 3 definitions for e-bikes, and I do not see any prohibition on software that allows toggling between different classes. As if we did not have enough legal ambiguity around e-bikes already.
May 29, 2025 at 10:29 PM
In Oregon, we recently adopted Class 1, 2 and 3 definitions for e-bikes, and I do not see any prohibition on software that allows toggling between different classes. As if we did not have enough legal ambiguity around e-bikes already.
Agreed with respect to crosswalks, but note that crossbikes do not provide the same right of way protection: oregonbikelaw.com/legal-signif...
What is the legal significance of “crossbikes” on neighborhood greenways? - Chris Thomas - OREGON BIKE LAW
Portland’s inner eastside contains an extensive network of neighborhood greenways: low traffic side streets that encourage bike traffic by including sharrow pavement markings, bike-specific wayfinding...
oregonbikelaw.com
May 28, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Agreed with respect to crosswalks, but note that crossbikes do not provide the same right of way protection: oregonbikelaw.com/legal-signif...
Nice to see a repurposed @biketownpdx.bsky.social ride still in service
May 10, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Nice to see a repurposed @biketownpdx.bsky.social ride still in service
The sidewalk ban is pretty frustrating when the alternative is riding on a highway. In my experience, people tend to ride on the sidewalk as a last resort.
May 8, 2025 at 5:05 PM
The sidewalk ban is pretty frustrating when the alternative is riding on a highway. In my experience, people tend to ride on the sidewalk as a last resort.
It’s supposed to phase out above $80k, but there’s a loophole for leases where GM takes the credit and passes it on to the lessee
May 8, 2025 at 2:11 PM
It’s supposed to phase out above $80k, but there’s a loophole for leases where GM takes the credit and passes it on to the lessee