Categoría: Accidentes de bicicleta
Pedalpalooza Kicks Off this Weekend, 3 Weeks of Bike Rides for All
Portlanders love biking, and Pedalpalooza gives people of all ages, various fun rides to participate in for the remainder of June. The three-week event started yesterday and ends with the World Naked Bike Ride on June 27th. With 242 bicycle events for Pedalpalooza, various people and businesses put on rides with different themes and activities. There… leer más
Left-turn Signals Installed at SE Powell and 26th
With the recent fatal bicycle-car collisions on SE Powell, the city has added left-turn signals at the intersection with 26th Avenue. The new signals will have green left-turn arrows for both directions of traffic. The lights should be in full effect sometime this week. The lights are expected to improve safety by reducing crashes involving… leer más
Southeast Portland is one of the Worst parts of the City for Bike-car Crashes
Southeast Portland has one of the highest concentrations of bicycle-car related crashes in the city. Data from the Oregon Department of Transportation’s Crash Analysis and Reporting Unit shows 1,600 reported incidents between 2009 and 2013. Among the top six most dangerous roads for cyclists is Powell Boulevard where 22-year-old Alistair Corkett los his right leg… leer más
National Bike to Work Day is Friday May 15th
This May is Bike Month in Portland and all across the country. The Portland Bureau of Transportation is celebrating with fun events and activities for cyclists all over the city. For a full list of events, visit the PBOT website. Friday, May 15th, is National Bike to Work Day. Mayor Charlie Hales named this week… leer más
Portland Bridges may get $33 Million for Cyclist/Pedestrian Upgrades by 2020
Some of Multnomah County’s busiest bridges crossing the Willamette River could see biking and walking upgrades within the next five years. One of the new ideas for the Hawthorne Bridge would be to separate the bike and foot traffic area into possibly using one of the four auto lanes on the bridge deck. There is a… leer más
FAQ’s About Auto Accident Insurance in Oregon
What if the other driver was at fault, but doesn’t have insurance? How will I pay my bills? Well, to pay your bills initially, you will be able to use your PIP. But in addition to PIP, you will also have other coverage in your policy to cover expenses over $15,ooo. In Oregon, every driver… leer más
El Senado de Oregón aprueba un proyecto de ley que permite a bicicletas y motocicletas saltarse los semáforos en rojo
A principios de la semana pasada, el Senado de Oregón aprobó por unanimidad el proyecto de ley SB 533, que permite a un "ciclista o motociclista proceder en un semáforo en rojo bajo ciertas condiciones." La idea no es que los ciclistas se salten los semáforos en rojo en todos los cruces, sino aliviar a los ciclistas que se encuentran constantemente con semáforos que no cambian..... leer más
Seguridad en bicicleta para los niños
El sol brilla y cada vez más gente sale en bicicleta para disfrutar del buen tiempo. Los niños deben ser conscientes de las principales prácticas de seguridad al montar en bicicleta. Antes de montar en bicicleta, asegúrate de que funciona correctamente y de que todas las piezas están bien sujetas. A continuación te ofrecemos algunos consejos importantes de seguridad para compartir con tus hijos mientras montan en bicicleta. Lleva... leer más
New Smart Bike Warns you if a Car is about to Hit You
The Netherlands Organization for Applied Scientific Research (TNO) is behind a new smart bike that lets you know when fast-moving objects get too close. The saddle and handlebars of the bike vibrate if a car or bike is getting too close behind you or someone suddenly pulls out in front of you. The Dutch agency… leer más
Interactive Map Shows Pedestrian and Cyclist Deaths in Portland Area
Pedestrian and cyclist deaths have increased each year since 2009. Since these deaths were creating a big concern, federal officials launched and initiative in September to increase pedestrian and cyclist safety. Including Multnomah, Washington, Clackamas and Clark counties, pedestrian and cyclist deaths are matching the national upward trend. The graph below shows the number each… leer más