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Comment on Guest Article: Right turn on red laws and what they mean for cyclists by Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor) — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 00:27:20 +0000

In reply to dw. I’m talking more like peer pressure and setting cultural norms, not running some sort of official shame PSA. I also think it’s silly to worry about upsetting a driver. The people I’d target already don’t give a shit about anyone but themselves, and maybe making them mad will force the self reflection needed to change their behavior. Also, how’s playing nice been going so far?

Comment on Guest Article: Right turn on red laws and what they mean for cyclists by Daniel Fogg

Daniel Fogg — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 23:00:08 +0000

In reply to cosmos503. I’m forever baffled that it’s legal in OR and WA to turn against a solid red arrow (as opposed to a circular red light) in the first place.

Comment on Guest Article: Right turn on red laws and what they mean for cyclists by Bjorn

Bjorn — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:49:45 +0000

In reply to cosmos503. It seems like right on red should be something that could easily be automatically enforced with photo system, the problem is that there is no camera mounted at that intersection.

Comment on Guest Article: Right turn on red laws and what they mean for cyclists by dw

dw — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:34:18 +0000

In reply to Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor). In my view, a more sustainable solution would be red light cameras that cite drivers running NTOR. I don't think shaming drivers really does anything but create animosity toward cyclists.

Comment on Guest Article: Right turn on red laws and what they mean for cyclists by Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor) — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:23:21 +0000

In reply to cosmos503. I agree to some extent cosmos503. It's maddening how terrible many drivers are when it comes to following these basic laws. And I know that Rosa Parks/MLK situation very well. I've been wanting to do a video that just shows how many people disobey that law. I think part of it is we need to begin shaming people who drive like this and make it socially unacceptable.

Comment on Guest Article: Right turn on red laws and what they mean for cyclists by cosmos503

cosmos503 — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:44:04 +0000

PBOT can regulate RTOR all they want, but in my experience automobile drivers will continue to turn right on red regardless. As one example, when headed eastbound on Rosa Parks at MLK there are two “No Right On Red” signs, a line on the street marked “Stop Here”, and a big green bike box – yet drivers for many years continue to constantly turn right on red at that intersection against all the instructions not to. I’ve even seen a PPB cruiser watch a car do it as I was on a bike in the bike lane at that intersection and the police just shrugged at me. Even with regulations most drivers will continue to feel entitled to turn right on red, and local police will not enforce it.

Comment on Guest Opinion: PCEF e-bike rebate program should include traditional bikes by Chris I

Chris I — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:33:45 +0000

In reply to Paul H.

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PGE’s mix is over 50% emitting. 40% of that is natural gas and 6% is coal.

Comment on Guest Opinion: PCEF e-bike rebate program should include traditional bikes by Middle of the road guy

Middle of the road guy — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:07:06 +0000

The money should be returned.

Comment on Guest Post: Yes, River View Cemetery is a critical cycling route. The data tells us why by Bill Bauman

Bill Bauman — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:24:55 +0000

In reply to Fred. There are a lot of switchbacks in the cemetery, making it relatively rideable uphill. Do we know if the relatively straight shot up Taylor's Ferry would be a reasonable grade?

Comment on Guest Opinion: PCEF e-bike rebate program should include traditional bikes by dw

dw — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:21:39 +0000

In reply to 2WheelsGood. Whenever I go on a really long bike ride I use that as an excuse to pile on 2nds and 3rds at dinner. I don't think that's what Bjorn is talking about though.