May - 2018

OREGON

A blog dedicated to the news and legal issues facing Oregon pedestrians.

StreetsBlog USA: Study Links Rise of SUVs to the Pedestrian Safety Crisis

From StreetsBlog USA: "Almost 6,000 pedestrians were killed on American streets in 2016, an increase of nearly 50 percent since 2009. The...

KDRV: MEDFORD POLICE ISSUE 17 CITATIONS DURING CROSSWALK STING

From KDRV: "The Medford Police Department organized a three hour 'sting' operation hoping to educate drivers about Oregon laws about the...

From the Bike Law Blog: Getting away with it: how Oregon police are toothless to cite bad drivers.

Current Affairs: The Silent Epidemic of Pedestrian Deaths in America

InjuryOregon FAQ: Reporting "Dangerous Drivers"

KGW: Neighbors call for changes to stretch of Beaverton road where man was killed

Penn Live: Tesla recalls almost 600,000 cars because boombox may obscure pedestrian warning sounds

Route Fifty: On Streets With Pavement Art, Study Finds Drop in Crashes

KTVZ: Traffic safety crisis marked by spike in hit-and-run deaths

Mental Floss: Does Pushing the Button at a Crosswalk Actually Do Anything?

Willamette Week: One of Portland’s Most Dangerous Intersections Finally Gets a Traffic Camera

StreetsblogUSA: Megacar Drivers Up to 4x More Likely to Hit Walkers While Turning

arstechnica.com - Blindspots on SUVs, vans, and pickups are bad for pedestrian health