An Oregon BSA troop suggested this resource page for those seeking to improve safe behavoir on our roads and trails. Assembled by a Chicago law firm, the list is exhaustive and national in scope. (Many thanks to the Eastern Oregon District BSAs)
Neighbors in Motion -- Working for safer roads and trails for everyone.
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
Saturday, October 31, 2020
8 Ways to Make Winter Cycling Safer
With fewer daylight hours and cloudier skies, using lights and wearing bright clothing makes for much safer cycling. As someone who lives on the south end and drives East and West Mercer often, it is surprising how many cyclists wear dark clothing and have no lights, making them hard to see in the shadows and against dark winter backgrounds. Same is true for walkers, especially those who do not walk on the shoulders.
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Cyclists can treat stop signs as yield signs under new law
Bicyclists can treat a stop sign as a yield sign and roll through the intersection during light traffic, under a new Washington state law that takes effect Thursday.
Idaho, Delaware, Arkansas and Oregon previously legalized these rolling stops.
Washington Bikes considers it a safety improvement that can reduce crashes at a four-way stop or on a bike lane.