not sure what makes me more mad about thi... that a driver plowed through someone I know w/o stopping for a red signal... Or that so many people are so biased they are unable to see this as a clear case of careless, distracted, reckless driving and are hellbent on victim blaming.
BikePortland @BikePortland
21 Nov 2022
CW: On bike ride to World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims event today, @bikeloudpdx member Mark Linehan was hit by van driver who ran a red light on SE Division/119th. A hit-and-run. Thankfully Mark is not srsly hurt. Video via @amitzilight #pdxtraffic #pdxalerts
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Nobody is victim blaming. What is being said is that had these cyclists been more cautious and obeyed their own traffic control devices that he wouldn't have been hit. I am more than willing to give these cyclists a safety course.
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Replying to @PDXRandyLee @Jonathan_Maus
In your still frame, you've circled the crosswalk as it's counting down, it's well over 9 seconds at that point. I'm sure you're aware that crosswalk signals start counting down while it's still safe for pedestrians to be crossing.

Nov 21, 2022 · 7:19 PM UTC

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Replying to @aaronpk @Jonathan_Maus
O.R.S. 814.010 (6) (b) A pedestrian shall not start to cross the roadway in the direction of a signal showing a “Wait” or “Don’t Walk” or any other symbol approved under ORS 810.200 and 810.210 indicating that the pedestrian may not proceed.
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Replying to @aaronpk @PDXRandyLee @Jonathan_Maus
If any pedestrians remain in the crosswalk while the countdown starts its a hot floor!
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