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Category Archives: Pedestrian Law
Crosswalk Safety Bill Makes Crossing the Street Safer for Pedestrians
Making crossing the street safer for pedestrians has been a priority for pedestrian and bicycle attorney Ray Thomas, the Willamette Pedestrian Coalition and other local activists. Their efforts bore fruit this week when Gov. John Kitzhaber signed the Crosswalk Safety … Continue reading
Bicycle Law Clinic Helps Keep Bend Cyclists Informed
At a recent bicycle law clinic, bicycle and pedestrian rights advocate Ray Thomas spread the word to a group of Bend residents about understanding their legal rights and responsibilities when sharing the road with vehicles. The clinic was featured on … Continue reading
Oregon’s ‘Vulnerable User’ Law Makes News Across Country
Several years ago, bicycle and pedestrian rights attorney Ray Thomas worked with other Oregon activists to pioneer a “vulnerable user” law to protect pedestrians, cyclists and other road users who are not surrounded by the metal shell of a vehicle. … Continue reading
Attorney Ray Thomas Works to Change Pedestrian Law
Activists who want to make crossing the road safer for pedestrians are working to change Oregon law. Bicycle and pedestrian rights attorney Ray Thomas, in conjunction with Willamette Pedestrian Coalition director Stephanie Routh, wants to amend ORS 811.208 — “Failure … Continue reading
Sharing the Sidewalk: Bicycles Coexisting With Pedestrians
In so many ways, bicyclists seem stuck between a rock and a hard place. On the road, motor vehicles rule, their superior horsepower leading many drivers to bully cyclists or ignore their rights. But on the sidewalk, pedestrians have the … Continue reading