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Crosswalk Safety Every Pedestrian and Driver Should Know
Some people get confused when a well-marked crosswalk (sometimes called “zebra-stripped”) also has a traffic signal because they think that cars must stop for pedestrians in a crosswalk. However, when there is a cross walk AND a signal, a pedestrian must obey the signal. If not, he/she commits the offense of failure to yield (or… read more
City Planners are looking at $5 million safety improvements on 82nd Avenue
The Oregon Department of Transportation is looking to spend $5 million to improve pedestrian and driver safety at five major intersections on 82nd Avenue in East Portland. All of the 5 chosen intersections are ranked in the top 5% for the most dangerous in Oregon. The safety improvements will be added on the 7.3-mile stretch… read more
Portland Pedestrian Attorneys Explain Oregon Pedestrian Right-of-Way Laws
It is a question that has been around as long as cars have been running over people crossing the street or knocking down someone who is walking across their driveway. When does the pedestrian have the right of way in Oregon? The answers are mostly defined by common sense, but all too often, a good… read more