Portland Reports Lowest Traffic Fatalities Ever in 2008
Fewer people died on Portland's (Ore.) roads last year than at any other time in the city's history. In 2008, there were a total of 20 traffic fatalities in the city: 15 motor vehicle occupants, five pedestrians, and zero bicyclists. This is the lowest number of total traffic fatalities for any year on record, since 1925. The highest number of traffic fatalities was 89 in 1934; the second highest was 84 in 1972.
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A recent survey conducted by APBP of 588 bike/ped professionals yields interesting preliminary results:
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categorizes types of employment
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link between job creation and federal legislation
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length of tenure by individaul professionals
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bike/ped time allocation
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number of jobs created by year
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policy on using the Bicycle Parking Guidelines
INTRODUCTION TO BICYCLE PARKING GUIDELINES
The lack of a secure parking space keeps many people from using their bikes for basic transportation. Leaving a bicycle unattended, even for short periods, can easily result in damage or theft. Finding a bike rack that doesn’t work or isn’t conveniently located makes for a frustrating experience. The purpose of this document is to assist with the selection and placement of appropriate bicycle racks for shortterm parking. Four major components will be discussed.
1. The rack element
2. The rack
3. The rack area
4. The rack area site
The discussion will focus on outdoor installations. The racks are intended to accommodate conventional, upright, single-rider bicycles. It is assumed the cyclist will use a solid, U-shaped lock, or a cable lock, or
a combination of the two.
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