Intersection 911 Case Study: Martin Luther King Blvd Crossing – Portland, OR
A video study with proposed solutions to repair one of the worst intersections in Portland, Oregon.
A video study with proposed solutions to repair one of the worst intersections in Portland, Oregon.
After moving to Portland last September, I’ve largely enjoyed my new city’s smart planning and general responsiveness to unsafe conditions. I noticed, however, a few things unique to Portland that made intersections feel less safe: Lots of 2-way stops, even though 4-ways seem a safer bet Plenty of streets intersecting larger, arterial byways have very … Read more
Pardon the poor quality, 8 year old digital camera footage. Sometime soon, I hope to have one of those sweet handheld HD cameras.
We’re actually starting in Astoria, Oregon, which is a hair north of Portland but on the coast. Here’s a map: View Larger Map Here’s a rough itinerary with daily mileage, I think it’s changed a bit but you get the idea: Day 1: Astoria to Manzanita (37.8) Day 2: Manzanita to Netarts (40.1) via cheese … Read more
Notice how the bicyclist does not weave in and out between parked cars. Many cyclists think they should get as far to the right at all times. What I believe is the safest way to ride is staying 3ft from parked cars, and towards the right in the travel lane. This benefits both the driver … Read more
Granted, the critical mass of bicyclists in Japan is large: bicycles are used for over 30% of work and school commutes. This is much higher than say Portland or New York, especially considering the comparison between these dense cities and an entire country. I wonder where this sort of massive bike parking could be utilized … Read more