Just how bad are Portland drivers again? If you’ve been following along you probably know that PDX was ranked poorly in a recent traffic report released by Allstate last year. Despite efforts to improve transportation, we keep outdoing ourselves. Just two years ago, the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) felt the need to remind local drivers just…
Living in Oregon, we’re used to rain in all its forms, from mist to drizzle and downpour. Drivers here need to be aware of the hazards each rainy weather condition presents and be prepared. Driving Hazards of First Rain While a refreshing change, a summer or fall light mist is one of the most dangerous…
The City of Portland is well known for its awareness of all things environmental. While most cities in the U.S. have trash bins with just one hole in them, Portland’s boast three — one for trash, one for recyclables, and even one for composting. It’s even #2 on Grist’s 15 Green Cities, a list that ranks…
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s Handbook for Public Safety estimates that more than 200,000 children each year are injured on playground equipment, and the cause is most often due to lack of adult supervision. The National Program for Playground Safety (NPPS) says that nearly 40 percent of all playground-related injuries each year can be…
In an effort to reduce the 1,115 yearly fatal crashes involving heavy trucks, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) seeks to forcibly limit how fast trucks, buses and other large vehicles can travel on the nation’s highways. The nationwide limit would electronically cap speeds at 60, 65, or 68 mph with a device on newer U.S….
What does it take to make a cell phone user put down the phone? Thousands of Samsung Galaxy Note 7 cell phones owners continued to ignore warnings and held onto their devices, using them until replacement. Galaxy Note 7 Sales and Use Continues after Safety Warnings Warnings by safety agencies and technology experts that users…
If you’re a seasoned Portland cyclist, you probably already know that the Southeast Division is booby-trapped. If you enjoy using a bike as transportation and are new to Portland, you may wish to avoid the Southeast Division altogether. Statistics demonstrate that, while on the whole biking is becoming safer in Portland, some of the most…
Throughout life, the human body and brain are in a constant state of injury and repair. Substance abuse and lack of sleep and exercise decrease brain function, while physical and mental exercise, rest, and good nutrition build up and repair brain cells. A traumatic brain injury (TBI), as shown on MRI, when severe can cause…
The Portland Police Bureau added enhanced DUII patrols this past Labor Day Weekend, preventing fatalities during one of the year’s most dangerous weekends on the roadways. A stronger economy with lower unemployment plus lower gas prices put 70 percent more Oregonians on the road in 2015 than in the previous year, with an increase in traffic…
When we last covered Portland’s homeless crisis, a lawsuit was in the works against Mayor Hales and the city for refusing to enforce anti-camping laws. The Portland Business Alliance, the Overlook and Pearl District Neighborhood Associations, the Cartlandia food truck pod, and others calling themselves Safe & Livable Portland filed a complaint in Multnomah County Circuit Court in April…