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New crosswalk sign debuts in Northwest Portland
(November 20, 2006)

[Trying out the new sign at NW 23rd and Marshall]

This morning, PDOT officially debuted a new crosswalk sign on 23rd and Marshall in Northwest Portland.

The signs, which I previously wrote about here, are meant to remind motorists that the law requires them to stop and stay stopped at all intersections, regardless of whether or not […]

Report from Northwest pedestrian safety meeting
(May 15, 2006)

[Photo: Allan Classen]

Last Wednesday (5/10) City Commissioner Sam Adams held a special meeting in Northwest Portland to discuss pedestrian safety issues in Northwest Portland. Citizen transportation advocate Aaron Tarfman attended and had these thoughts:

“Sam Adams was there along with several top officials at PDOT, the local neighborhood association and the business association. My […]

Sharrows implemented in NW Portland
(September 28, 2005)

“Sharrow” lane markings have just been painted on a few streets in NW Portland. Here’s an excerpt from the official news release from the City of Portland:

The Portland Office of Transportation began installing “shared lane pavement markings” on three streets in northwest and southwest Portland today. Known as “sharrows,” these markings are intended to […]