#ElectricAssistedBicycles

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From the Bike Law Blog: Can an electric assist bicycle operate on the sidewalk in Oregon?

One of the most surprising laws in Oregon is that e-assist bicycles are banned, statewide, from being operated on the sidewalk. E-assist...

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