Marked and Unmarked Crosswalks in Oregon: Our Take on ORS 801.220
On January 4th, 2019—less than a week ago—a pedestrian here in Portland was killed by a motor vehicle while crossing the street at the intersection…
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Right of Way in the Crosswalk: Legislative Solutions to Making the Cars Stop Without Entering the Killing Zone
by Ray Thomas, Oregon Bicycle and Pedestrian Attorney I. INTRODUCTION Why did the man on the curb with the dog glare angrily at the approaching…
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Bike Lanes Continue Through Intersections For Sure With New Legislative Proposal
When a person riding a bicycle gets right hooked in an intersection, the Oregon Vehicle Code contains a section that protects the cyclist’s right to…
Read More Cynthia Newton and Chris Thomas Present E-Bike and Scooter Law to Local Attorney Group
On Friday, October 26th, Cynthia Newton and Chris Thomas presented a seminar on Oregon electric bicycle and scooter law to a group of fellow trial…
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Back to School Road Safety Tips
TCNF Partner Cynthia Newton spoke with KATU traffic reporter Hannah Olsen about getting your kids to school safely by bike. In this clip, aired in…
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Out-of-State Defective Products Manufacturers Subject to Their Home State Time Limits
When an Oregonian suffers injury because of a defective product–a car, an industrial machine, a consumer product–the product manufacturer and seller is responsible for paying…
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