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Forum: All About the West Side 05-21-2013, 02:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,953
Posted By DaveT
Hi Lynne, Really sorry to hear you were hit....

Hi Lynne,
Really sorry to hear you were hit. I'm curious if that happened on Evergreen in the two blocks or so with no bike lanes just east of Cornelius Pass, and if so if it was east- or...
Forum: Newbie Forum 05-08-2013, 02:53 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 15,577
Posted By DaveT
You can ride on any freeway in Oregon except...

You can ride on any freeway in Oregon except those sections specifically closed to bicycles. The text of the law that describes those sections as well as an English translation is here:...
Forum: All About the West Side 01-31-2013, 02:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,544
Posted By DaveT
Thumbs up Powerline Trail / Walker Rd crossing being signalized in Beaverton

Another enhanced bicycle/pedestrian crossing in Washington County: I noticed yesterday that new traffic signals are being installed where the Beaverton powerline trail (not sure if that is the right...
Forum: All About the West Side 01-09-2013, 01:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 20,047
Posted By DaveT
Thumbs up Rock Creek Trail / Evergreen Pkwy crossing improvements

Construction has been completed on the Everygreen Parkway crossing for the Rock Creek Trail. The crossing is now controlled by a new traffic signal on Evergreen Parkway, there is a cut-through in the...
Forum: All About the West Side 12-12-2012, 02:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 35,803
Posted By DaveT
Ouch - I went through the list and found 11 that...

Ouch - I went through the list and found 11 that I ride frequently; really hard to pick only 5.
Forum: General Discussion 12-07-2012, 01:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 45,225
Posted By DaveT
I use the Showers Pass booties as well; I've...

I use the Showers Pass booties as well; I've found a set will last me a couple of seasons before the sole wears out around the hole I cut for my cleats. These booties seem to be cut large; a pair of...
Forum: General Discussion 10-02-2012, 02:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 24,239
Posted By DaveT
I don't see anything in the linked article that...

I don't see anything in the linked article that indicates this person was targeted because he was on a bike. Let's not get ahead of the facts here.
Forum: Route Info 09-08-2012, 08:21 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,658
Posted By DaveT
Good info. According to their web site the...

Good info. According to their web site the closure is through the 12th: http://www.oregonstateparks.org/park_145.php
Forum: General Discussion 08-21-2012, 02:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,902
Posted By DaveT
I think I'll stick with my Perfect Look eyeglass...

I think I'll stick with my Perfect Look eyeglass mirror. Works well in all light conditions, can be aimed for a 180 degree view, has proven impervious to falls from handlebar height, doesn't take up...
Forum: All About the West Side 07-20-2012, 10:17 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,498
Posted By DaveT
The Beaverton City Council voted last week to...

The Beaverton City Council voted last week to back the mid-block crossing plan; the Oregonian article says it "could be finished by 2013".
...
Forum: All About the West Side 06-24-2012, 08:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,736
Posted By DaveT
The first thing should be to reduce the speed...

The first thing should be to reduce the speed limit on Brookwood north of Evergreen to 45 until bike lanes are added.
Forum: All About the West Side 06-22-2012, 11:49 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,736
Posted By DaveT
All major streets need bike lanes. If you want to...

All major streets need bike lanes. If you want to put in a parallel MUP fine. I won't ride the MUP on Brookwood southbound to Cornell because you end up to the right of a right turn lane at Cornell....
Forum: All About the West Side 05-22-2012, 12:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,721
Posted By DaveT
Good point about the roundabout. Roundabouts...

Good point about the roundabout. Roundabouts inherently don't lend themselves to separate lanes for cylists and motorists. Washington County seems to favor the sidewalks for bicycles idea, but that...
Forum: General Discussion 05-20-2012, 06:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 784
Posted By DaveT
I'm curious if you had a different experience...

I'm curious if you had a different experience before the sharrows were installed. I have ridden the bridge a few times in the past several years and never had any issues taking the lane, but it was...
Forum: All About the West Side 05-19-2012, 08:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,721
Posted By DaveT
First, I am also saddened by the idea of widening...

First, I am also saddened by the idea of widening Scholls Ferry to 7 lanes, even if 2 of them are for bikes. Unfortunately given the recent Metro decision to add more farmland north of Scholls Fy and...
Forum: Route Info 04-19-2012, 02:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,810
Posted By DaveT
Unfortunately another example of very poor public...

Unfortunately another example of very poor public communications on metro area trail projects. The last update on this project web site was over 4 months ago. The government agency pays the...
Forum: General Discussion 03-05-2012, 09:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 883
Posted By DaveT
Unfortunately I believe Amtrak's policy for...

Unfortunately I believe Amtrak's policy for roll-on bike service on the Amtrak Cascades is it must fit on the hook. Otherwise it has to be boxed according to their requirements.
Forum: All About the West Side 01-16-2012, 09:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,198
Posted By DaveT
Actually it appears there is a reasonable detour...

Actually it appears there is a reasonable detour via Scholls Ferry if they had to close the trail from 90th to 92nd.
Forum: All About the West Side 01-16-2012, 08:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,198
Posted By DaveT
"...Government agencies view them as convenient...

"...Government agencies view them as convenient corridors for whatever project they have in mind". A couple of thoughts. First, that particular MUP wouldn't exist if a government agency hadn't needed...
Forum: All About the West Side 12-13-2011, 01:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,145
Posted By DaveT
I rode it again on Saturday. They still had a...

I rode it again on Saturday. They still had a construction fence panel at each end, but easy to get around. I think you are right that the bridges without railings are just low enough that they don't...
Forum: General Discussion 12-13-2011, 11:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,096
Posted By DaveT
Cool Bicycles and the Higgs boson particle

With the announcement today that scientists using the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN are narrowing in on proving or disproving the existence of the Higgs boson, I thought folks might be...
Forum: All About the West Side 12-03-2011, 08:32 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,145
Posted By DaveT
I rode part way through the new area a couple of...

I rode part way through the new area a couple of days ago. Bridges are all in but a couple still have some finish work remaining. It looks like it should be open by the first of the year.
Forum: All About the West Side 09-26-2011, 10:55 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,498
Posted By DaveT
My first choice is the at-grade crossing. It...

My first choice is the at-grade crossing. It would be really cheap except for the need to add a second left turn lane, and if what K'Tesh said in the previous response was accurate those will be...
Forum: All About the West Side 09-22-2011, 01:28 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,498
Posted By DaveT
I attended the open house last night. For those...

I attended the open house last night. For those that missed it you can review the 4 options on the web site K'Tesh posted above, and you can then indicate which you prefer and reasons in the online...
Forum: General Discussion 09-15-2011, 08:32 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,650
Posted By DaveT
The good news is that attitudes are rapidly...

The good news is that attitudes are rapidly changing as non-cyclist drivers see more and more cyclists on the road acting as vehicles. I have been riding around the Portland metro area for over 30...
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